A big red Cadillac Eldorado convertible, seen at the Workers Stadium in Beijing. The Caddy belongs to a nearby restaurant, but it is sadly not road legal in China.
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The 8th generation Eldorado was made from 1971 until 1978. It came as a coupe or a convertible. It was huge! Size: 5700/2030/1380, wheelbase was 3210. The Eldorado was available with a 7.0 liter V8 and a 8.2 liter V8. This red car has the 8.2, in 1971 good for 345hp and 680nm, mated to a 3-speed automatic gearbox. Amazingly, the Eldorado was front-wheel drive.
8.2 liter was a lot, even for the United States. This particular car was imported from California a few years ago, and now serves as a customer magnet.
I just love the fake air intakes behind the door, as if the giant Cadillac was some mid-engined hypercar. White wall tires and wheel covers are original.
The roof was original too, and in need of some good cleaning.
Cars of this size are a rarity in China, especially in two-door form. The only match is the Maybach 57, which is exactly as long as the Cadillac, and still relatively common in Beijing. But it is narrower…
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