
Cadillac Eldorado
1979 to 1985 · Coupe
A 1979 Cadillac Eldorado cost $13,164 new. Over the past 12 months, 14 have sold publicly at a median of $12,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $9,000. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $3,150 to $55,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.
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- Median · 12 mo
- $12,000
- Sales · 12 mo
- 14
- For sale now
- 25
- Original MSRP
- $13,164Down 32% since new
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Specifications
- Engine
- V8, 5.7L
- Power
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 270 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Original MSRP
- $13,164
Common questions
How much does a Cadillac Eldorado cost?
A 1979 Cadillac Eldorado cost $13,164 new. Over the past 12 months, 14 have sold publicly at a median of $12,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $9,000. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $3,150 to $55,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1979 Cadillac Eldorado worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $9,000, down 23.8% over the past 12 months. That sits below the $12,000 median of actual sales because the estimate weights the most recent results most heavily, and recent sales have come in under the longer-run median. Confidence is high: 14 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
Is a Cadillac Eldorado a good investment?
It has depreciated 32% against its $13,164 list price. Values are down 23.8% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $3,150 to $55,000, and mileage explains most of that.
How many Cadillac Eldorado have sold?
Shifty has 62 public sales of the Cadillac Eldorado on file. The earliest was on Jul 23, 2020.
What has a Cadillac Eldorado sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $9,200Oct 21, 2026Sandstone · 66,000 mi
- $10,000Sep 23, 2026Autumn Maple Firemist Metallic · 87,900 mi
- $15,250Sep 12, 2026Light Gray Fern Metallic · 34,000 mi
How many Cadillac Eldorado are for sale right now?
Shifty tracks 25 listings of the Cadillac Eldorado for sale right now.
About the 1979 Cadillac Eldorado
The 1979-1985 Cadillac Eldorado represents the final chapter of America's last true personal luxury coupe, marking the end of an era before downsizing took hold. Built on GM's E-body platform, these Eldorados stretched over 204 inches and tipped the scales at nearly 4,000 pounds, embodying the unapologetic excess that defined American luxury. The 368ci V8 (later the troublesome V8-6-4) delivered adequate thrust for highway cruising, while the plush interior featured genuine leather and real wood trim. What makes these cars collectible today is their status as the last of the truly massive American personal luxury cars. The 1985 model year was particularly significant, as Cadillac produced a limited run of commemorative Eldorados before the dramatic downsizing. Clean, low-mileage examples are increasingly sought after by collectors who appreciate their imposing presence and historical significance as the end of Detroit's land yacht era.
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