The name Eldorado as derived from the Spanish words "el dorado" which translates to "the gilded one" or "the golden one" in English. 1952 Cadillac built the first concept El Dorado to mark the manufacturer's golden anniversary. Since insertion to production in 1953 the Cadillac Eldorado sat at the top of the heap of American luxury cars. They symbolized the best America had to offer in automotive design luxury and performance. They were big and beautiful cars stimulating and sustaining a love a...ffair with luxury for 50 years. The Eldorado was substantially redesigned for 1971 growing two inches in length six in wheelbase and featuring standard fender skirts. Door glass remained frameless and the hardtop rear quarter windows were deleted replaced by a fixed "opera window" in the widened "C" pillar. GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this well-kept example of the 1977 Cadillac Eldorado for consideration. According to the owner of the previous 17 years this vehicle is completely original inside an out. From the clean gray exterior paint to the engine bay holding the massive 425ci V8 this car has been kept original. Paired with the gray exterior paint is a very sleek red leather interior that has held up extremely well and appears to be free of any damage rips or holes. The vehicle features a smooth shifting automatic transmission power front and rear disc brakes power windows power locks power steering working air conditioning working heater AM/FM radio power seats and much more. Please call or email us today for more information. To see over 80 photos of this car including under carriage please visit our website