1969 Cadillac "Del Caballero"

Description for Cadillac Other 1969

This is a rare Cadillac "Del Caballero". It is 1 of 13 made for Cadillac by the great George Barris. (This is a 1969 model year vehicle. but has several 1970 Eldorado trim upgrades and is titled as a 1970). Runs good and has new tires. As you can see. it has 1967-68 Eldorado hubcaps on it. "Not a factory option. the del Caballero was available for all 1967-1970 Eldorados. Consisting of a heavy chrome-plated grille enclosure. special wheel covers. a padded landau vinyl roof with stainless steel crossover band that eliminated the rear vent windows. simulated S-bars on the roof rear quarters. textured stainless steel or vinyl insert door sill trim. "del Caballero" script on the front fenders. and limousine-style rear window. Various stand-up grille ornaments were available. as was a power sunroof. at additional charge. The del Caballero was created by George Barris' Kustom City in North Hollywood. California. Barris is best known for his custom work on the "Batmobile". which was of course originally the 1955 Lincoln Futura show car. Barris also customized cars for celebrities and anyone else who could afford the cost of distinction. Barris contracted with Universal Coach of Los Angeles and Detroit to build these specially-ordered cars. which could be ordered through any Cadillac dealer. Depending on equipment chosen. the del Caballero package added $2. 00 to $4. 00 to the sticker price!"