1989 Cadillac Allante Pininfarina

Rare, one of only 1000 made, 1989 Cadilac Allante Pininfarina, 4.5 V-8, only 22,000 actual miles. Looks and drives great, paint and inside is perfect. Both hard top and soft top and the hard top boot. All original, Cadillac, local car. GM thought they could do an end run around the Mercedes by having the additional cachet of Italian styling and called upon Pininfarina, the famous design firm and coachbuilder. In 1989 there was an upgrade to the 4.5 liter V8, producing 290 horsepower, and with 270 lb•ft (366 N•m), which Wikipedia says “provided the most torque from any front-wheel-drive automobile in the world.” Cadillac was proud when the Allante was ranked above both a Jaguar convertible and the Mercedes Benz 300SL by “Car and Driver”. The Allante proved to be a popular choice for many consumers because it offered power, style, and was more affordable than either the comparable Jaguar and Mercedes competitors. When you consider that the Allante retailed for about $65,000 in 1993 and the Jaguar was almost $72,000 and the Mercedes was over $90,000, it’s easy to see why the Allante was the choice of many who were looking for a luxury roadster. While the Allante lasted just six model years, it is still recognized as one of the most luxurious Cadillac roadsters that one could buy. This! car maybe the nicest Pininfarina out there for sale.