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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
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1973 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
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