Cadillac Eldorado 1979-1985
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 61 public sales of the Cadillac Eldorado 1979-1985. The records run from July 2020 to September 2026. In the past 12 months, 15 sold at a median of $14,000. 17 are listed for sale now. The Shifty Estimate for the Eldorado is $9,900.
Versions
About the Cadillac Eldorado 1979-1985
- Built
- 1979 to 1985
- Versions
- 1
- Body styles
- Coupe
- Engine
- V8, 5.7L
- Power
- 170 hp
The Cadillac Eldorado 1979-1985 was built from 1979 to 1985.
The Eldorado, the most traded version: 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.
The market
Recent sales
For sale now
Common questions
How much does a Cadillac Eldorado 1979-1985 cost?
In the past 12 months, 15 sold at a median of $14,000. Half of the 20 most recent sales landed between $9,150 and $17,726. The Shifty Estimate is $9,900.
What is a Cadillac Eldorado 1979-1985 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate for the Eldorado is $9,900. It describes a well-kept example.
How many Cadillac Eldorado 1979-1985 examples have sold?
Shifty has recorded 61 public sales since July 2020. 15 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $10,000 on Sep 23, 2026.
How many Cadillac Eldorado 1979-1985 examples are for sale right now?
17 are listed for sale today. The newest asks $26,299 for a 1985 Cadillac Eldorado with 23,589 miles.
Where do Cadillac Eldorado 1979-1985 examples sell?
Of the last 20 sales with a known venue, 15 were at Bring a Trailer. The rest: Hagerty Marketplace (4) and Barrett-Jackson (1).
How many miles do Cadillac Eldorado 1979-1985 examples have when they sell?
Across the last 19 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 39,000 miles. The lowest showed 2,100 miles and the highest 87,900 miles.
Where do Shifty's Cadillac Eldorado 1979-1985 prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Cadillac Eldorado 1979-1985. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 21, 2026.