1989 Cadillac Allante Pininfarina

Stock#: K3407 Color: Bright Red
Engine: LQ6 4.5L MFI High Output Interior: Tan
Transmission: ME9 AUTO 4 SPD THM 440 T4 Mileage: 93,190
Body Style: Convertible VIN: 1G6VR3182KU101265



Vehicle Description
This 1989 Cadillac Pininfarina Allante is presented in Cadillac Red with Tan interior. This CarFax certified Allante' shows that most of its life was in the Knoxville,TN with no accidents or damage reported. The digital odometer show 93,190 m miles. It has a LQ6 4.5L High Output V8 MFI that produces 200hp and 270ft lbs of torque with a ME9 4 speed Automatic transmission. The 1989 Cadillac Allante is a luxury two-seat convertible built by General Motors and at its time was the most expensive new Cadillac model in the marque's history. The car was designed to compete with such cars as the Mercedes-Benz SL line, though it fell short of that car in performance. Cadillac did not produce or sell as many Allante models as it had projected. The car's steep $57,183 base price impacted sales, only 3,296 units for 1989. 1989 and 1990 were great years for the Allanté. Cadillac improved it, with the re-tooling of the soft-top, 4.5 engine with 200 + horsepower, 16" wheels, lower headrest, telescopic steering wheel, electronic suspension. But still failed on sales because of its reputation of the 87-88 models. Cadillac needed to do something. And they did. In mid production on the 1990's, they redesigned the Allante again. Thus being the 1990.5 also known as the Phase 2 added a little more to the car and took some things away like the chrome strips around the headlights, the telescopic wheel and the hard top. New to this year was the drivers side airbag, CD player, better suspension and handling, different soft-top boot cover with better mini covers, better sound to the Bose audio system, better designed to the seat switches, And power front latches for the soft-top. Here is a brief history of the Cadillac Allante: The Allanté was Cadillac's first venture into the ultra-luxury roadster market. The vehicle was sold from 1987 until 1993, with roughly 21,000 models built over its 7-year production run. The Allante production was planned at 6,000 units per year; sales figures, however, show that Cadillac only built about half as many.  Originally designed under the code name "Callisto", the Allanté was intended to restore Cadillac to its position as a premium luxury automobile builder. Allante direct competitor was the very successful Mercedes-Benz SL, and to a smaller degree, the Jaguar XJS. Allante 4.1 liter V8 was shared with other Cadillacs across the line, but when specified to the Allanté, several changes were made. Unlike Buick's Reatta, which shared powertrain and underpinnings from the Riviera and the Oldsmobile Toronado, Cadillac borrowed very little from the Eldorado and Seville for Allanté. The body of the Allanté was designed and built in Italy by Pininfarina. The completed bodies were shipped 4,600 miles (7,400 km) from Italy in specially equipped Boeing 747s, 56 at a time to Cadillac's Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly plant. The bodies were then mated to the chassis.[1] This led to a few interesting nicknames, such as "The Flying Italian Cadillac" and "The world's longest assembly line." The car's front-wheel drive (FWD) powertrain was unique in its class, and brought the car in for serious criticism. FWD is rare among high-priced sports and touring cars, as the configuration may understeer in heavy cornering, torque steer under heavy acceleration, and requires a front-heavy weight distribution for good traction. The Mercedes 560SL — along with the rest of the Allante competitors — was rear-wheel drive. The vehicle was sold from 1987 until 1993, with roughly 21,000 models built over its 7-year production run. The Allante production was planned at 6,000 units per year; sales figures, however, show that Cadillac only built about half as many. Contact Kennith Stewart at 1-877-689-6930 for more information.
Vehicle Features
  • 16Q : MOLDING COLOR, BRIGHT WHITE (91)
  • 19T
  • AQ9 : SEAT, FRT PASS A DRIV, RECL, SEAT, FRT BKT PASS DRIVER RECL
  • AS8 : RESTRAINT SYSTEM, FRT SEAT, MANUAL, ACTIVE
  • C68 : HVAC SYSTEM, AIR CONDITIONER FRT AUTO, ELECTRONIC
  • DL8 : MIRROR, O/S LH & RH REM CONT, ELEC, DEFOG
  • FQ9 : RATIO, TRANSAXLE FINAL DRIVE 3.21
  • JL9 : BRAKE, SYSTEM, PWR, FRT a RR OISC, ANTILOCK, FRT W
  • K09 : GENERATOR, 120 AUP
  • ME9 : TRANSMISSION, AUTO 4 SPD, THM 440 T4
  • LQ6 : ENGINE, GAS, 8 CYL, 4.5L, MFI, HO
  • MX0 : MERCHANDISED, TRANS, AUTO PROVISIONS, O/D
  • NA5 : EMISSION SYSTEM, FEDERAL, TIER O
  • N37 : STEERING COLUMN, TILT, TELESCOPING
  • PF4 : WHEEL, 16 X 7, CAST - ALUMINUM
  • QLU : TIRE ALL, P225/55VR16/N BL R/PE ST TL HWY
  • UQ4 : SPEAKER SYSTEM, BOSE, 4
  • UU2 : RADIO, AM/FM STEREO, CASS, DOLBY, ETR
  • U02 : CLUSTER, INST, KILO & MILES, DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER
  • C1J INVOICE ADJUSTMENT
  • DEH PLANT CODE DETROIT/HAMTRAMCK, MI, USA
  • OBA GM OF EUROPE OBA
  • V4Y EQUIPMENT PININFARINA INSTALLED
  • YN7 CENTRAL OFFICE ORDERS
  • YN6 DOMESTIC ORDERS
  • V73 VEHICLE STATEMENT USA/CANADA
  • 632 TRIM COMBINATION LEATHER, MED SADDLE (2) (94)

Seller Information
Paramount Classic Cars
3030 Falling Creek RD
Hickory, NC 28601

Contact:   Kennith Stewart
Phone:  1-877-689-6930
Email:  classics@paramountauto.com
 
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Paramount Classic Cars is located at 1234 South Center Street at the intersection of Hwy 70 and South Center Street in Hickory, North Carolina 28602. Our telephone number is 1-877-689-6930. When calling ask for Kennith Stewart at extension 2238. Our hours of operation is 8:30am to 8:00pm Monday thru Friday and 8:30am to 6:00pm Saturday's. We are closed on Sunday's


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Terms of Sale

  1. Deposit - The successful high bidder will submit a $1,000 non-refundable partial payment within 48 hrs of the close of the auction to secure the vehicle. Buyer agrees to pay remaining balance due (plus applicable fees and taxes) within 5 days of the close of the auction. All financial transactions must be completed before delivery of the vehicle.
  2. Payment - Certified Check,Wire transfer and Pay-Pal. All funds must be in US Dollars only. Please be sure to have full payment and/or approved financing in place before making your final bid. If you have any questions please call us for more information.
  3. Taxes and Registration fees: Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title service fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. All taxes and fees must be paid in full in order for vehicle to be titled and registered.
  4. Buyer's Inspection - Every effort was made to accurately and fairly describe this vehicle. Our Dealership has tried to disclose all information known about this vehicle for auction. Please be advised that used vehicles will have some dings and scratches inherent for their year and mechanical parts are subject to fail. Our dealership welcomes and recommends a buyer's inspection. If you plan to have a buyers inspection, please make sure you inspect the vehicle prior to the auction ending. Buyer is responsible for any inspection fees.
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  6. Warranty - Unless otherwise stated in the vehicle description, this vehicle is being sold "as is". No representations or warranties are made by seller, nor are any representations or warranties relied upon by bidders in making bids. Manufacturer's warranties may still apply. Extended warranties may be available; please contact us for details.

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We reserve the right to cancel all bids and end an auction early should the vehicle no longer be available for sale at our local dealership in Hickory,NC

  1. Bid Retractions - Bid retractions are not allowed nor will be recognized within 2 days of auctions end.  Seller will not be obligated to sell in the event of a late retraction.
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  4. Non-Paying Bidder - If the deposit is not received within 48hrs of the close of auction or if the balance is not paid in full within 3 days following the close of auction, we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle or sell the vehicle to the next highest bidder or another qualified buyer.
  5. Fees - All sales are subject to a $599 dealer admin fee and buyer must pay all taxes and fees
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