1971 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe
The 1971 Eldorado Coupe received a bold restyling that enhanced its dramatic character, continuing to pioneer front-wheel-drive personal luxury in America and inspiring the layout that would eventually become universal in modern automobiles.
E1001447
V8
Engine
Detroit, MI (Clark Avenue Plant)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Model Code | E | Eldorado Coupe |
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Serial Number | 001447 | Unit #001447 |
Basic Information
MakeCadillac
ModelEldorado Coupe
Year1971
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
EngineV8, 472 CID, 375 HP, 10:1 compression, 4-barrel carb, AUTO
Assembly PlantDetroit, MI (Clark Avenue Plant)
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%
About This Decode
This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)
Original Specifications (Matched to: Eldorado)
Bodystyle lifespan1971through 1978
Length221.6
Nameplate origin1953
Wheelbase126.3
Width79.6
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)