Cadillac Eldorado Gen 2

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Cadillac Eldorado

1955 - 1958
Country:
USA
Engine:
V8
Capacity:
331 / 365 ci
Power:
270 hp (200 kW)
310 hp (230 kW)
Transmission:
3 spd. auto
Top Speed:
n/a
Number Built:
n/a
Collectability:
4 star
Cadillac Eldorado
Reviewed by Unique Cars and Parts
Our Rating: 4

Introduction



For 1955, the Eldorado's body gained its own rear end styling with high, slender, pointed tailfins. These contrasted with the rather thick, bulbous fins which were common at the time and were an example of Eldorado once again pointing the way forward.

For 1956, a two-door hardtop coupe version appeared, called the Eldorado Seville. 1957 saw the Eldorado (in both Biarritz convertible and Seville hardtop bodystyles) with a revised rear-end design featuring a low, downswept fenderline capped by a pointed, in-board fin. The rear fenders were commonly referred to as "chipmunk cheeks". This concept was used for two years, but did not spawn any imitators.

1957 was chiefly notable, for the introduction of one of GM's most memorable designs, the Eldorado Brougham. This four-door hardtop with rear-hinged rear doors was an ultra-luxury car that cost an astonishing $13,074 — more than the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud of the same year.

It featured a stainless steel roof, air suspension, the first memory power seats, and every other comfort and convenience feature available at GM at the time.
1956 Cadillac Eldorado

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