1997 Cadillac Eldorado: trims, real prices & how to pick yours
2 builds left the factory as a 1997 Eldorado, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.
- 2 main configurations
- 348 vehicles built
- 10 for sale right now
Which Eldorado is yours?
Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.
Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.
Pick your Eldorado
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Most common — 53% of 1997 Eldorados
What actually differs
| Base configuration | Touring | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.6L 8-cyl | 1.3L 4-cyl |
| Typical price today | $6,868 | $8,888 |
| For sale right now | 6 | 4 |
| Vehicles built | 186 | 162 |
Same on every 1997 Eldorado
- Fuel Gasoline
- Body Coupe
- Doors 2-door
Safety, in plain English
What 1G6ET129-V means
1G6
ET129
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V
- 1G6
- the World Manufacturer Identifier Cadillac registered — assembled in the United States
- ET129
- together encode the Eldorado line — Coupe, 1.3L 4cyl — as Cadillac filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
- V
- in position 10 — model year 1997
- 9, 11–17
- differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number
Real VINs from this run
1G6ET129
4VU615653
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