Like A Heavyweight M100 Elan: 1987 Cadillac Allanté

The Cadillac Allante (Allanté) was another attempt by one of the big three cash in on the allure of the European import; think Chrysler TC by Maserati or AMC Eagle Premier -- but with an accent in the name causing grief for search features and web indexing in the future.  I also can't help but draw comparisons to the '90s Lotus Elan -- also a two-seat front-drive convertible with an engine built in a different continent from the body, but the Allante packed an extra 1600 lbs (approx the mass of a full Regardless, this next version is offered for some spare change...but would it be worth it? Find this 1987 Cadillac Allanté offered for $1995 (or $1595) in Port Charlotte, FL via craigslist. Tip from Dascpcu.

Born In Italy: 1992 Cadillac Allanté

Italian week continues over here on Daily Turismo, with yet another Valentine's Day themed post...because the car with a Cadillac crest and an accent over the final e...was assembled in Detroit, but the body was coachbuilt in Italy by Pininfarina. Find this 1992 Cadillac Allanté offered for $4,500 somewhere near Columbus, OH via craigslist.  Tip from Davery.

Eye-Talian Aah-Murican: 1993 Cadillac Allante

Happy Columbus Day to all Americans out on the web, a day where we celebrate that crazy Genoese sailor who tried to find his way to the East (he probably wanted some JDM parts before you could overnight them from Japan...) by sailing West. He landed on a small place called the New World along the way, but today we just want to talk cars.  To celebrate, we are going to feature some Italian built cars, and first up is a Cadillac.  Find this 1993 Cadillac Allante (Allanté) here on eBay bidding for $4,000 with a few hours to go, located in Guyton, GA.

Italian-American: 1993 Cadillac Allanté

The Cadillac Allante (Allanté) was an attempt by an American company to cash in on the allure of the European import; think Chrysler TC by Maserati or AMC Eagle Premier -- but subtract total abject failure.  Okay, that isn't entirely true, the early HT V8 powered Allante (1987-1992) was a total pile of crap, but if you wait for a 1993 model with the Northstar V8 you might just find it an enjoyable experience.  Find this 1993 Cadillac Allanté here on eBay bidding for $3,000 reserve-not-met with 3 days to go, located in Rockville, MN.