When a car mannequin goes out of manufacturing, automakers incessantly take the chance to create some form of particular version that commemorates the event. That is one such instance.

The Decide of the Day is a low-mileage 2002 Cadillac Eldorado ETC listed on the market on ClassicCars.com by a non-public vendor in Moberly, Missouri. (Click on the hyperlink to view the itemizing)

This luxo-coupe comes from a manufacturing run of 1,596 “Collector Collection” vehicles that had been produced through the remaining mannequin yr of the Eldorado. Particularly, it’s labeled unit quantity 880 as illustrated by a plaque on the sprint. Of the 1,596 vehicles, most had been Alpine White, and 532 had been Aztec Purple. This breakout was chosen as a result of purple and white had been the 2 colours obtainable on the unique 1953 Eldorado convertible.

The Eldorado nameplate was used for a complete of 12 generations beginning precisely 70 years in the past. That preliminary yr, it was supplied completely as a two-door convertible on the Normal Motors C-body platform. The Eldorado advanced with expertise and engineering updates as time went on, however it at all times resided at or close to the highest of the Cadillac hierarchy as a private luxurious automotive.

This well-kept instance comes the ultimate technology which launched in 1992 in both ESC (Eldorado Sport Coupe) or ETC (Eldorado Touring Coupe) trim. Chassis underpinnings on the time had been shared with the Buick Riviera and the Oldsmobile Toronado. With luxurious in thoughts, even the usual mannequin got here well-appointed with superior options for its time. The itemizing outlines a few of these gadgets: Premium Bose CD audio, cruise management, energy seats, OnStar, energy moonroof, and a tilt-adjustable steering wheel. The 2-tone black and purple leather-based upholstery is a pleasant tie-in with the Aztec Purple paint shade.

Beneath the hood, energy comes from a 300-horsepower 4.6-liter V8 mated to a four-speed computerized transmission. “Extraordinarily good automotive with lower than 5,000 miles on the tires,” the vendor states. The odometer reveals simply 64,548 miles, which is comparatively low for a 21-year-old car. The automotive is reportedly tuned with a manufacturing unit efficiency package deal and a particular exhaust system.

Possibly the Eldorado identify will make a comeback now that it’s been gone for a few many years?

This automotive is positioned to be a future collectible both method. The asking value is $20,900.

To view this itemizing on ClassicCars.com, see Decide of the Day.