1973 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
The 1973 Eldorado Convertible was becoming increasingly coveted as a future collectible; with its 500 CID V8 and front-wheel drive, it represented a singular combination of technologies that would not be repeated in American car production.
Confidence
95%
6L67S3Q445182
V8
Engine
Detroit, MI (Clark Avenue Plant)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1973 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 6 | Cadillac |
| Series Code | L | Eldorado Convertible |
| Body Style Code | 67 | 2-Door Coupe |
| Engine Code | S | V8, 500 CID, 235 HP, 8.5:1 compression, 4-barrel carb, AUTO (Eldorado) |
| Year Code | 3 | 1973 |
| Plant Code | Q | Detroit, MI (Clark Avenue Plant) |
| Serial Number | 445182 | Unit #445182 |
Basic Information
MakeCadillac
ModelEldorado Convertible
Year1973
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Available Engine Options
Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. All 1973 Cadillacs used V8 engines:
Engine
V8, 472 CID, 220 HP (net), 10.0:1 compression, 4-barrel carb
Horsepower220 HP
Displacement472 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine
V8, 500 CID, 235 HP (net), front-wheel-drive
Horsepower235 HP
Displacement500 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression8.5:1