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From the moment it was first shown to the public, the Cadillac Eldorado symbolized the Division’s long-held claim as the “Standard of the World.” Imposing but beautiful, flamboyant yet dignified, the original production Eldorado brilliantly combined Cadillac engineering excellence with Harley Earl’s design genius
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Cadillac Eldorado is a personal luxury car that was manufactured and marketed by Cadillac from 1953 to 2002 over ten generations. Competitors included the Lincoln Mark series, Buick Riviera, Oldsmobile Toronado and the Chrysler Imperial Crown Coupe. The Eldorado was at or near the top of the Cadillac line during early model years. The original 1953 Eldorado convertible and the Eldorado Brougham models of 1957–1960 were the most expensive models that Cadillac offered those years, and the Eldorado was never less than second in price after the Cadillac Series 75 until 1966. Eldorados bore the Fleetwood designation from 1965 through 1972. 1957 saw the Eldorado (in both convertible and Seville hardtop body styles) with a revised rear-end design featuring a low, down swept fender line 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. Series 62 Eldorados (as distinct from the Series 70 Eldorado Brougham) were further distinguished by the model name above a V-shaped rear deck ornament and on the front fenders. The rear fender and deck contour was trimmed with broad, sculptured stainless steel beauty panels. Also seen were “shark” style fins pointing towards the back of the cars. A three section built in front bumper was another exclusive trait of the Series 62 Eldorados, which came with a long list of standard features. Four specially-built 4-door hardtop Eldorado Sedan Sevilles were also built in 1957. From the moment it was first shown to the public, the Cadillac Eldorado symbolized the Division’s long-held claim as the “Standard of the World.” Imposing but beautiful, flamboyant yet dignified, the original production Eldorado brilliantly combined Cadillac engineering excellence with Harley Earl’s design genius. In 1956 the two-door hardtop Seville joined the Eldorado series along with the glamorous Biarritz convertible, which would remain Cadillac’s acknowledged image leader. One of 1,800 produced in 1957, this elegant Biarritz was professionally restored in Tennesse, in Dakota Red with a striking two-tone red and white interior, this Cadillac is further complemented with a white convertible top, red factory parade boot and a complete set of chromed Saber wheels filled with wide whitewall tires. The long list of accoutrements includes power steering and brakes, power windows, trunk and convertible top, signal-seeking radio with twin power antennas and air conditioning. This was the very essence of glamorous open-air motoring in 1957 America. This car has covered 94,756 miles.
