1974 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
The 1974 Eldorado Convertible was produced in its penultimate year before Cadillac announced the 1976 edition would be the final American convertible, immediately creating intense collector interest and driving premium prices for these final open Cadillacs.
Confidence
95%
6L67S4Q406966
V8
Engine
Detroit, MI (Clark Avenue Plant)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
Source: GM Passenger VIN System cards; Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1974 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, 210 HP, 8.25:1 compression, 4-barrel carb, AUTO (Eldorado) |
| Year Code | 4 | 1974 |
| Plant Code | Q | Detroit, MI (Clark Avenue Plant) |
| Serial Number | 406966 | Unit #406966 |
Basic Information
MakeCadillac
ModelEldorado Convertible
Year1974
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Available Engine Options
Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. All 1974 Cadillacs used V8 engines:
Engine
V8, 472 CID, 205 HP (net), 8.25:1 compression, 4-barrel carb
Horsepower205 HP
Displacement472 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression8.25:1
Engine
V8, 500 CID, 210 HP (net), front-wheel-drive
Horsepower210 HP
Displacement500 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression8.25:1