✦ Shifty Estimate
$6,800
- 12 months median
- $8K
- Sales, 12 months
- 5
- For sale now
- 1
- Original MSRP
- $24,891 · ▼ 73% since
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1986 Cadillac Eldorado
1986 to 1991 · Coupe
Price history
Recent sales
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For sale now
1986 · White · 53,458 mi · Dilysi Complete Autos, LLC
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, 5 have sold publicly at a median of $7,800. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $6,800. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $4,160 to $10,027, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1986 Cadillac Eldorado worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $6,800. We rate confidence medium: 5 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
What has a Cadillac Eldorado sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $9,800Aug 1, 2026Black · 52,154 mi
- $4,400May 18, 2026Red · 72,000 mi
- $10,555Apr 7, 2026Green · 37,000 mi
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.