Question on an 2002 Eldorado

[BodybyFisher]

google maps told me last night that a wreck was delaying traffic 20 minutes and detoured me. Never did that before.

I know isn't that great! I love that it is capable of doing that. I worked in Nyack, NY all summer and it always found the fastest route for me. It gets a little nutty sometimes trying to redirect me for a route that is 1 min faster however,

[O2AFAC67]

I've gotten the bug f or an Eldorado. Just like the way the coupe looks with all the goodies of a luxury car.

I've came across a 2002 that is a numbered collector's edition. I'm not too familiar with the trim levels, does anyone know what the collector's edition added?

Here is some of the info from the advertisement.

2002 Cadillac Eldorado ETC Collector Series #89 of 1596

92,000 Miles, original owner

Dealer Serviced since new.

Hello, Mr. Woods. IMO, this is a no-brainer. If the gasket test passes, you have a steal at the asking price. Your #89 Collector's Edition is in the first batch of 532 Alpine White models, followed by the middle batch of 532 Aztec Red cars and the final batch of 532 Alpine white models. Below are further details from a 2002 press release...

Collector's Edition

CADILLAC CREATES SPECIAL 2002 ELDORADO COLLECTOR SERIES TO COMMEMORATE THE END OF AN ERA

DETROIT� As production of the Cadillac Eldorado winds down this year, so too winds down a rich, colorful chapter in Cadillac's 100-year history. To help commemorate this event and to pay homage to the Eldorado�s place in automotive lore, Cadillac will build 1,596 Collector Series 2002 Eldorados. These units will be the last ones to roll off the assembly line in Lansing, Mich., as this particular version of the Eldorado ends its production run. The name Eldorado will forever be a part of Cadillac�s storied past � and perhaps its future as well.

"The Eldorado Collector Series has been created as a grand tribute to Eldorado's 50 years of automotive excellence and it is fitting that we commemorate it in our Centennial Year," said Mark LaNeve, Cadillac general manager. "Devotees will appreciate the thoughtful touches that emulate the original 1953 Eldorado."

The Collector Series stays true to the Eldorado nameplate with Alpine White and Aztec Red, two original exterior colors from 1953, the first year of Eldorado production. It also features specific seven spoke chrome wheels with an ETC center insert. A retuned, throatier exhaust note recalls the authentic sound of the 1953 model.

The Alpine White and Aztec Red models each feature a unique trim and seat package. Alpine White is complimented by a two-tone leather trim Shale interior with Oatmeal accents on seats and door trim map pockets. A lighter, rich Pommele Sapelli wood graces the instrument panel, door trim and console, replacing traditional Zebrano wood. Aztec Red Coupes will sport Black and Torch Red two-tone leather trim accented with a high-tech carbon fiber look on the instrument panel, door trim and console. Both versions of the collector series will feature the Cadillac wreath and crest stitched on the front seatbacks and a numbered collector's plate mitered into the dash.

The Collector Series includes all of the standard equipment featured on the Eldorado ETC model. Production of the Collector Series begins Feb. 21 and ends April 23. Cadillac will build 1,596 Collector Series editions: 1,064 Alpine White and 532 Aztec Red. Since the original 1953 production run was 532 units, the Collector Series will be built in three batches of 532 units each: 532 white, 532 red and 532 white. In addition, all limited edition models will have a Collector's Series plate imbedded into the IP trim (either the carbon fiber or wood) with each vehicle numbered in sequence: '1 of 1596', '2 of 1596', etc. Each Collector's Series plate will be sequenced to the VIN of that vehicle.

And if that's not enough encouragement for you, here are a few pics of my #262...

[BodybyFisher]

Wow that is a beauty!