It handles itself extremely well, and its surprisingly comfortable for a small convertible. Dont laugh, remember the allante was not only designed by pininfarina, but the bodies were assembled, painted, and trimmed in italy by. Car and driver magazine june 1986 cadillac allante. Not even jr ewing driving a silver allante on dallas could save it. You can tell this is a wellmaintained car from the moment it comes into view. Cadillac seems resigned to selling the allante as a halfway decent car.
Elr fleetwood fleetwood brougham presidential state car 2005 runabout seville sls srx sts stsv tonneau xlr xlrv. Check out the extensive allante data link above for the most allante data ever produced. The italian design house understood what cadillac style was all about, and so thats why this one has some of the best lines to ever come out of the 1990s. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Car and driver compared the reinvigorated allante to a v12 jaguar xjs convertible and a mercedes 300sl in 1993, and declared allante the winner, citing its price and performance advantages. It was low, sleek, and cleanly styled a very uncadillac cadillac. Its mechanical underpinnings werent the most interesting. The allante was an italian designed and built roadster by pininfarina. Love it or hate it, the cadillac allante inarguably makes for an interesting story. We have 20 cadillac allante vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 0 1owner cars, and 6 personal use cars. This car cost over 62k and is an absolute blast to drive and turns heads. Below youll find a wide variety of cadillac allante parts and accessories. And remember, with our industry leading 30day guarantee, you can ensure youre shopping with a trusted partner. Allante brakes are the most important issue you could consider.
It was sold over a seven year period 19871992 at a price reaching. The cadillac xlr is based on the chevrolet corvette, featuring a 320hp v8 under the hood, a folding hardtop, and offering. I had forgotten about the allante until i saw two at a local car show. The car is in overall beautiful preserved condition, and if you like buttons and convenience controls, then look no further as this one can keep a 737 pilot busy. Not to mention, its fuel economy is much better than expected for an older convertible. Dont laugh, remember the allante was not only designed by pininfarina, but the bodies were. The car was originally specified with a port fuel injected version of cadillacs aluminum 4.
Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Prezeppelin horsepower 1993 cadillac allante hemmings. Allantes make regular appearances at collector car auctions like. Serving as your standard fun to drive car, the cadillac allante couldnt get any better when it comes to road trips, summer days, and blasting journey on the way. The smooth northstar v8 launches the roadster smartly and pulls strongly well past 100 mph. Power, elegance, and exclusivity should unusually not be this affordable. Shop edmunds car, suv, and truck listings of over 6 million vehicles to find a cheap new, used, or certified preowned cpo 1993 cadillac allante for sale near.
Jr ewing also sometimes drove an allante in dallas. With our extensive choice of 1989 cadillac allante interior accessories you can get things exactly the way you want them. Dont laugh, remember the allante was not only designed by pininfarina, but the bodies were assembled, painted, and trimmed in italy by pininfarina, then shipped via special alitalia 747s to hamtramck, michigan for final assembly. A convertible and hardtop is a really nice thing to have as it permits all season enjoyment of this car. The allante proved to be a popular choice for many consumers because it offered power, style, and was more affordable than either the comparable jaguar and mercedes competitors. First, the bodies were designed and manufactured by pininfarina in italy, then flown to detroit for final assembly. Car has only 20k miles i purchased a 1987 cadillac allante soft top not running. Cadillac was proud when the allante was ranked above both a jaguar convertible and the mercedes benz 300sl by car and driver. So for example, for your cadillac allante, if you buy parts for your car that are not actually made by cadillac, then those are termed aftermarket. I ended up buying a low mileage, daily driver 1993 northstar v8 with a hardtop that i found in florida. The allante was codeveloped with italian styling house pinin farina, which was one of the cars main selling points. Get the gm quality you know and trust with acdelco gm original equipment electronics. Cadillac is making a serious attempt to claw its way back into the heart of the luxury market.
Shop 1993 cadillac allante vehicles for sale in seattle, wa at. But this nicely maintained and loaded 1991 cadillac allante is that kind of new classic thats briefly in the obtainable range. Its lineup of rearwheeldrive sedans the ats, the cts, and the ct6 are gratifyingly dynamic and. The cadillac allante was a 2door, 2seater luxury roadster, actually the very first vehicle manufactured by cadillac for the said market category. Search from 27 cadillac allante cars for sale, including a used 1987 cadillac allante, a used 1988 cadillac allante, and a used 1989 cadillac allante. Also shows hard top cars, pace cars, mary kay cars, v4j cars, export cars, build dates, paint codes as well as more. The cars sexy name, which sounds like a wealthy spa town on the adriatic. It has every 1991 and 1993 allante that was produced and shows build data for each car by vin number. Many people use the term allante aftermarket parts specifically when referring to custom parts for the allante, like performance parts or. Everything from dashboard kits and floor mats, to steering wheel covers, seat covers, sun shades and car organizers is available in our store. The reason why the allante is so handsome is because it was the last model to follow in the tradition of the highest echelon of cadillacs designed and built by the masters at pininfarina. Defenders of the cadillac allante arent giving up just. This is a car that got off to a good sales start start in 1987, until it rained and leaking. Car and driver magazine june 1986 cadillac allante, lamborghine jalpa.
The rarest model year is 1992, with only 1,931 allantes produced. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Find 1993 cadillac allantes for sale on oodle classifieds. This is a car that got off to a good sales start start in 1987, until it rained and leaking soft tops soiled and spoiled the party. Search from 27 used cadillac allante cars for sale, including a 1987 cadillac allante, a 1988 cadillac allante, and a 1989 cadillac allante ranging in.
The paintwork is light blue metallic combined with a black mohair soft top. The car was produced in small numbers and was unique in several ways. The price sounds great if the car is in good shape. Cadillac allantes for sale used on oodle classifieds. Theyd initially wanted to build 6,000 units per year, but they ended up making half as many. Details about car and driver magazine june 1986 cadillac allante, lamborghine jalpa. I called it an interesting mix of quality materials and bonehead logic. Used 1993 cadillac allante for sale in seattle, wa. The allante looked fresh and more modern than most of the current cadillac lineup at that time but hardly no one noticed the car and thought that the cadillac image was less significant. Dont expect your cadillac allante to get topdollar any time soon. I didnt need another car, but my partner, nicholas, and i drive it all the time. Xjs and mercedes sl, cadillac shortened the frontdrive eldorado frame.
Defenders of the cadillac allante arent giving up just yet hagerty. Cadillac claimed the 93 allante could reach 60 mph in under six seconds, and the car actually did feel musclecar quick. But the cars interior is still crazy after all these years. Type frontdrive, frontengine, twoseat luxury roadster. Cadillac had launched the frontdrive allante for the 1987 model year, to plenty of fanfare, as the companys most expensive model. Description last year allante, northstar v8, low owners, southern car, only 54k miles. Cadillac allante classics for sale classics on autotrader. After driving 600 miles across three counties in a cranberry allante. Car and driver compared the reinvigorated allante to a v12 jaguar xjs convertible and a mercedes 300sl in 1993, and declared allante the winner, citing its. The cadillac that we hereby offer for sale was built in 1990.
Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 5 1993 allante models in seattle. The allante was cadillacs answer to luxury convertibles such as the mercedesbenz sl and jaguar xjs. There were five switches for headlights, three for washerswipers, 12 for climate control, eight for driver s service center, 18 for the stereo, and eight for the cd player. Some drivers might ask for more immediate response to throttle inputs in the 2555 mph range. Cadillac seems resigned to selling the allante as a halfway decent car built in bits. Impressive performance with front wheel drive, terriffic brakes, good transmission, but has been known to have 234th gear shifter valve problems. I would ask the current owner for as detailed history of the car as possible. The best engine, the right color, and all the best features, this 1993 cadillac allante delivers all you want in a modern classic luxury convertible, and it does it for quite a nice price.
Enter the year of your cadillac allante to get a more customized product set. The allante was around for 6 years, but cadillac produced only just over 21,000 units. The chassis, mechanical and engine parts of the car were all manufactured and assembled in detroit, then shipped to italy for the bodywork and interior design, then back to detroit for the finishing. Last year of this car diamond pearl exterior hard top option 1993 only top black leather.
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It would also be important to check the codes on the dic driver information center. I had hoped allante owners would enjoy showing off their nearly forgotten cars to. Body and interior design for cadillacs first 2seat model was created by pininfarina, in italy, but the v8automatic drivetrain was strictly american. The 1993 cadillac allante was the final year for this italianamerican convertible, and its the best of the breed. The acceleration numbers are as good as a 350 hp 65 corvette and a 454 73 corvette.