
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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- Median · 12 mo
- $5,100
- Sales · 12 mo
- 9
- For sale now
- 7
- Original MSRP
- $24,891Down 79% since new
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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.
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