Cadillac Allanté History

 

Road & Track called the Allanté "the best front-drive car in the world." The January 2000 issue of Car Collector Magazine includes the Allanté on the list of ten future classics, concluding that "it is a car that 20 years down the road will become one of the few American models from the late 20th century worth having been put away."

The Allanté is arguably the most beautiful automobile ever to wear the Cadillac crest. The Allanté was made in Turin, Italy by the world-renowned automaker: Pininfarina. It was transported in special pods on Alitalia and Lufthansa Boeing 747s from Italy to Detroit. Known as the "air bridge", it was the longest automobile line in history. The Allanté was then mated to its American-made engine and transmission on its own line at the Hamtramck factory.

At 99.4 inches, the Allanté has the smallest wheelbase of any Cadillac since 1908. It is a two-seat convertible, with a removable hardtop. The Allanté was made for seven model years, from 1987 to 1993. While the body style remained the same, with the exception of minor modifications, the Allanté has three different engines. My 1991 model has a 4.5 liter 16 valve, 200 HP V8.

After more than ten years since its introduction, Allanté owners are still asked about their new Cadillac, proving the classic styling of Pininfarina is timeless.

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This is Alex’s 1991 Cadillac Allante.

The Allanté Club of America enhances the appreciation and value of the Cadillac Allanté.  The #1 Allante club in the world and the only professional car club dedicated to the Allanté.