817-813-2466 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253545556575859606162636465666768697071727374757677787980818283848586878889of89 500 CID V8 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Indy Pace Car 500 CID V8 3-Spd Auto Stock #: DFW1253 Exterior Color: White Interior Color: Red Transmission: 3-Spd Auto Engine: 500 CID V8 Title Condition: Clear Gateway Classic Cars of Dallas is excited to bring to market a very nice 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Indy Pace Car Convertible! Only 566 were built-in 1973. They were all painted Cotillion White, with red interior, Power Convertible Top comes with a die-cast convertible, Authenticity manual, Service records, and Framed poster. 1973 was the 5th year that Cadillac was chosen as a pace car throughout the years. And this was the second time ever that a front-wheel-drive car was leading the pack of race cars down the start lap, the first front-wheel-drive pace car was a Cord sometime in the '30s. And this was up to 1973 the most powerful pace car ever! The sheer weight of the Eldorado convertible forced the Cadillac engineers to take some measures to allow the car to reach the high speeds needed. The 8.2 liter 500 CID engine was tweaked. A new crank was installed as was specially forged pistons and a dual exhaust system, even the bumpers were replaced with polished aluminum instead of steel. And there was actually a second spare car supplied by the factory, just in case that something happened to the first. Both pace cars also had hood pins to secure the hood/bonnet as well as the flag pole mounts in the rear. Interestingly enough both cars survived the ordeal and one was actually converted back to a "normal" Eldorado convertible before being sold to the public. The other of the two actual pace cars were used for numerous testing purposes at the GM/Cadillac plant, for instance for testing rims and tires for the new generation of Chevrolet Corvette that was introduced in 1984. That car is said to have been scrapped and buried somewhere at a test facility.. Besides the two actual pace cars and the 53 track convertibles, there were a number of coupe devilles, two sedan devilles and even a Fleetwood used during the race week. [ omitted ]. [ omitted ]. Vehicle Description Gateway Classic Cars of Dallas is excited to bring to market a very nice 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Indy Pace Car Convertible! Only 566 were built-in 1973. They were all painted Cotillion White, with red interior, Power Convertible Top comes with a die-cast convertible, Authenticity manual, Service records, and Framed poster. 1973 was the 5th year that Cadillac was chosen as a pace car throughout the years. And this was the second time ever that a front-wheel-drive car was leading the pack of race cars down the start lap, the first front-wheel-drive pace car was a Cord sometime in the '30s. And this was up to 1973 the most powerful pace car ever! The sheer weight of the Eldorado convertible forced the Cadillac engineers to take some measures to allow the car to reach the high speeds needed. The 8.2 liter 500 CID engine was tweaked. A new crank was installed as was specially forged pistons and a dual exhaust system, even the bumpers were replaced with polished aluminum instead of steel. And there was actually a second spare car supplied by the factory, just in case that something happened to the first. Both pace cars also had hood pins to secure the hood/bonnet as well as the flag pole mounts in the rear. Interestingly enough both cars survived the ordeal and one was actually converted back to a "normal" Eldorado convertible before being sold to the public. The other of the two actual pace cars were used for numerous testing purposes at the GM/Cadillac plant, for instance for testing rims and tires for the new generation of Chevrolet Corvette that was introduced in 1984. That car is said to have been scrapped and buried somewhere at a test facility.. Besides the two actual pace cars and the 53 track convertibles, there were a number of coupe devilles, two sedan devilles and even a Fleetwood used during the race week. [ omitted ]. [ omitted ]. Gateway Classic Cars of Dallas is excited to bring to market a very nice 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Indy Pace Car Convertible! Only 566 were built-in 1973. They were all painted Cotillion White, with red interior, Power Convertible Top comes with a die-cast convertible, Authenticity manual, Service records, and Framed poster. 1973 was the 5th year that Cadillac was chosen as a pace car throughout the years. And this was the second time ever that a front-wheel-drive car was leading the pack of race cars down the start lap, the first front-wheel-drive pace car was a Cord sometime in the '30s. And this was up to 1973 the most powerful pace car ever! The sheer weight of the Eldorado convertible forced the Cadillac engineers to take some measures to allow the car to reach the high speeds needed. The 8.2 liter 500 CID engine was tweaked. A new crank was installed as was specially forged pistons and a dual exhaust system, even the bumpers were replaced with polished aluminum instead of steel. And there was actually a second spare car supplied by the factory, just in case that something happened to the first. Both pace cars also had hood pins to secure the hood/bonnet as well as the flag pole mounts in the rear. Interestingly enough both cars survived the ordeal and one was actually converted back to a "normal" Eldorado convertible before being sold to the public. The other of the two actual pace cars were used for numerous testing purposes at the GM/Cadillac plant, for instance for testing rims and tires for the new generation of Chevrolet Corvette that was introduced in 1984. That car is said to have been scrapped and buried somewhere at a test facility.. Besides the two actual pace cars and the 53 track convertibles, there were a number of coupe devilles, two sedan devilles and even a Fleetwood used during the race week. [ omitted ]. [ omitted ]. Vehicle Equipment Vehicle Warranty This vehicle is "For Sale by Owner," displayed at Gateway Classic Cars, who is acting only as a Sales Agent. The Company is not making any representations as to the condition and/or the value of this vehicle. Gateway Classic Cars has not checked the condition (mechanical or structural), mileage or authenticity of this vehicle and is relying on the information provided by the seller. The company is not responsible for omissions and/or errors in advertising this vehicle and the buyer shall hold the Company harmless from all future claims arising from any representations made by the Seller. All vehicles are sold on an AS-IS, WHERE-IS basis. OR This Vehicle is owned by the Company, however, the Company is not making any representations as to the condition, authenticity, mileage or originality of this vehicle. The Company is not issuing any warranties, verbal or written and is not responsible for any omissions or errors in advertising. The Customer is relying solely on the previous owners information and/or its own inspection, knowledge and judgment on this vehicle. The Company is not a certified mechanic or appraiser. All vehicles are sold on an AS-IS, WHERE-IS basis About Gateway Classic Cars of Dallas Are you ready to sell your classic, exotic, or vehicle? With over of the World's finest collector vehicles located in 18 state-of-the-art showrooms nationwide, is your premier consignment company! Selling your car has never been easier thanks to Gateway Classic Cars. Our proven provides you with the peace of mind and our will remove the stress of selling privately and the risks of losing money at auction. You retain ownership and title of the vehicle until we sell it! Your vehicle receives a professional photo shoot of up to 100 pictures and a your vehicle plus a professional write-up and featured on our extended advertising network. Join our success of being the World's Largest Classic Car Company since 1999. For over 20 years we have helped over around the world , or trade their classics and we can help you too! Call 817-402-3434 for more information on how we can help you sell your vehicle. Are you ready to sell your classic, exotic, or vehicle? With over of the World's finest collector vehicles located in 18 state-of-the-art showrooms nationwide, is your premier consignment company! Selling your car has never been easier thanks to Gateway Classic Cars. Our proven provides you with the peace of mind and our will remove the stress of selling privately and the risks of losing money at auction. You retain ownership and title of the vehicle until we sell it! Your vehicle receives a professional photo shoot of up to 100 pictures and a your vehicle plus a professional write-up and featured on our extended advertising network. Join our success of being the World's Largest Classic Car Company since 1999. For over 20 years we have helped over around the world , or trade their classics and we can help you too! Call 817-402-3434 for more information on how we can help you sell your vehicle. Contact us for more details 817-813-2466 Terms and Conditions Payment Options We accept the following payment methods: - Cashier's Check/money order- Cash (in person)- Personal check (once cleared) Vehicle Pickup & Shipping All shipping charges are buyer's responsibility. Finance, Warranty, Shipping question? Call the dealer at 817-813-2466 General Terms AVAILABILITY: We advertise our inventory across multiple websites. It is best to inquire prior to purchase to assure the advertised vehicle is not already sold. Vehicles may be sold prior to eBay listing end, and we reserve the right to end listings early or to cancel bids/offers solely at our discretion and shall not be held liable for any such cancellation. AS-IS WHERE-IS: All vehicles are sold on an AS-IS WHERE-IS basis. Having a third party inspection and addressing any concerns is recommended prior to purchase. It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to verify all options, accessories, and vehicle condition before time of sale. If purchaser chooses to waive inspection, the AS-IS WHERE-IS is still enforced. Any concerns will not be addressed post sale. PAYMENT: We require a non-refundable $1000 deposit within 24 hours of offer being placed. A deposit is a commitment to purchase and is applied towards the purchase price. The commitment to purchase is not contingent upon inspection, financing, or any other terms. Full payment is required within 7 days of offer acceptance, unless other arrangements are agreed to in writing. If deposit and/or full payment are not provided within said time frame, all vehicles will be relisted and transaction will be considered void. We accept wire transfer (preferred), cashier's check, personal check (vehicle shipment will be delayed until check clears), ACH, credit cards (for the agreed deposit amount only and will incur a 3% fee), and in person cash payments. We also offer vehicle financing, please inquire for details prior to making bids/offers. PayPal is not accepted. VEHICLE RELEASE: Signed purchase packet which shall include but not limited to the purchase contract, cleared payment in full, and a copy of your driver's license will be needed before the vehicle is released. AVAILABILITY: We advertise our inventory across multiple websites. It is best to inquire prior to purchase to assure the advertised vehicle is not already sold. Vehicles may be sold prior to eBay listing end, and we reserve the right to end listings early or to cancel bids/offers solely at our discretion and shall not be held liable for any such cancellation. AS-IS WHERE-IS: All vehicles are sold on an AS-IS WHERE-IS basis. Having a third party inspection and addressing any concerns is recommended prior to purchase. It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to verify all options, accessories, and vehicle condition before time of sale. If purchaser chooses to waive inspection, the AS-IS WHERE-IS is still enforced. Any concerns will not be addressed post sale. PAYMENT: We require a non-refundable $1000 deposit within 24 hours of offer being placed. A deposit is a commitment to purchase and is applied towards the purchase price. The commitment to purchase is not contingent upon inspection, financing, or any other terms. Full payment is required within 7 days of offer acceptance, unless other arrangements are agreed to in writing. If deposit and/or full payment are not provided within said time frame, all vehicles will be relisted and transaction will be considered void. We accept wire transfer (preferred), cashier's check, personal check (vehicle shipment will be delayed until check clears), ACH, credit cards (for the agreed deposit amount only and will incur a 3% fee), and in person cash payments. We also offer vehicle financing, please inquire for details prior to making bids/offers. PayPal is not accepted. VEHICLE RELEASE: Signed purchase packet which shall include but not limited to the purchase contract, cleared payment in full, and a copy of your driver's license will be needed before the vehicle is released. Fees and Taxes Sales tax, title, license, registration, document fee, finance charges, and SMOG testing fees are in addition to the final purchase price. Buyer is responsible for said fees. A $397.63 document fee will be added to the purchase price. All credit cards are charged a 3% fee. |