Cadillac Eldorado

1986 to 1991 · Coupe

A 1986 Cadillac Eldorado cost $24,891 new. Over the past 12 months, 9 have sold publicly at a median of $5,100. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $5,300. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $3,050 to $11,500, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$5,300
High confidence · $4K to $10K
Median · 12 mo
$5,100
Sales · 12 mo
9
For sale now
7
Original MSRP
$24,891Down 79% since new

The market

Every recorded 1986 Cadillac Eldorado sale, by date and price
Sep 2026 · Bring a Trailer
$3,050 · White with silver lower cladding
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$2.5k$5.0k$7.5k$10kMay 202020222023202420252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $5.3k
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19 sales · 1 unsoldmedian $5.1kupdated Sep 2026

Community

Latest results

The newest 1986 Cadillac Eldorado sales with photographs
1986 Cadillac Eldorado, sold Sep 2026

Sold $4,000

1987 · White · 65,000 mi
Sep 26, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1986 Cadillac Eldorado, sold Aug 2026

Sold $7,850

1989 · Sapphire Blue Firemist · 34,000 mi
Aug 28, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1986 Cadillac Eldorado, sold Jun 2026

Sold $8,250

1990 · CRIMSON RED
Jun 25, 2026 · Barrett-Jackson
1986 Cadillac Eldorado, sold May 2026

Sold $4,400

1989 · Red · 72,000 mi
May 18, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1986 Cadillac Eldorado, sold Apr 2026

Sold $10,555

1991 · Green · 37,000 mi
Apr 7, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Specifications

Engine
V8, 4.1L
Power
130 hp
Torque
200 lb-ft
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Original MSRP
$24,891

Common questions

How much does a Cadillac Eldorado cost?

A 1986 Cadillac Eldorado cost $24,891 new. Over the past 12 months, 9 have sold publicly at a median of $5,100. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $5,300. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $3,050 to $11,500, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1986 Cadillac Eldorado worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $5,300. Confidence is high: 9 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

How many Cadillac Eldorado have sold?

Shifty has 20 public sales of the Cadillac Eldorado on file. The earliest was on May 15, 2020.

What is the most expensive Cadillac Eldorado sold?

The highest public sale on file is $11,500, on Nov 15, 2023, with 16,000 mi.

What has a Cadillac Eldorado sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $3,050Sep 28, 2026White with silver lower cladding
  • $4,000Sep 26, 2026White · 65,000 mi
  • $7,850Aug 28, 2026Sapphire Blue Firemist · 34,000 mi

How many Cadillac Eldorado are for sale right now?

Shifty tracks 7 listings of the Cadillac Eldorado for sale right now.

About the 1986 Cadillac Eldorado

The 1986-1991 Cadillac Eldorado represents the final chapter of the personal luxury coupe era, marking a dramatic downsizing from its massive predecessors. Built on GM's E-platform, this front-wheel-drive Eldorado shed nearly 1,000 pounds while gaining modern fuel injection and improved handling dynamics. The sleek, angular design by Chuck Jordan's team perfectly captured late-80s automotive aesthetics, featuring clean lines and distinctive wraparound taillights. Power came from Cadillac's 4.1L HT-4100 V8, later upgraded to the more reliable 4.5L in 1988. While initially controversial among traditionalists, these Eldorados have gained appreciation as the last true American personal luxury coupes before SUVs dominated. Clean, low-mileage examples are increasingly sought after by collectors who appreciate their unique place in automotive history, representing both the end of an era and Cadillac's transition into the modern age.

Sales and listings

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