A 1972 Cadillac Eldorado converted to a station wagon by ASC and owned by the legendary stuntman Evel Knievel is heading to auction in London.
A 1972 Cadillac Eldorado station wagon owned by legendary stunt performer Evel Knievel is up for sale in the U.K. throughKnievel's cars had the same subtlety as his wardrobe. Cadillac didn't produce station wagons in the 1970s, but aftermarket companies offered conversions. The work on this car was done by American Sunroof Corporation . The cost was quite high, so only eight ASC-converted Cadillac wagons are thought to exist, according to the sale listing.
With wagon bodywork grafted on aft of the rear door pillars, the Eldorado measures 18.5 feet long. While it does have an 8.2-liter V-8 under the hood, that massive engine produces just 235 hp. That's not much considering the amount of car the engine needs to move.The car was originally purchased by a P.B. Burnett, owner of a produce company, who then sold it to Knievel in 1975.
Despite the celebrity connection, Bonhams expects the Eldorado wagon to sell for just 8,000-12,000 British pounds, or approximately $9,700-$14,600 at current exchange rates. Given its size and the fact that it is left-hand drive, though, potential buyers might also want to consider shipping it to the U.S.
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