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Motorama-Inspired Style Leader
In January 1953, America first saw the new Eldorado as it carried Dwight D. Eisenhower down Pennsylvania Avenue en route to his inauguration as the 34th President of the United States. Imagine that, yet another head of state riding in a Cadillac! The 1953 Eldorado was produced as a halo car for Cadillac and was based on the 1952 Motorama show car. At a base price of $7,750, it cost nearly twice that of a standard Series 62 convertible. Only 532 of this exclusive model were built.
Motorama pedigree styling needed to be impressive, and the 'Eldo' featured special cut-down doors, wire wheels, a wraparound windshield, and a metal cover for the folded top. This gave the Eldorado a low sleek look that still holds up well today. Inside, luxury was expected and the leather interior, power seat, and signal-seeking radio were worthy additions to this ultra-prestige car. Power came from a high compression 331 cubic-inch, 210 horsepower V8.
The 1953 Cadillac Eldorado convertible is a certified milestone car.
In January 1953, America first saw the new Eldorado as it carried Dwight D. Eisenhower down Pennsylvania Avenue en route to his inauguration as the 34th President of the United States. Imagine that, yet another head of state riding in a Cadillac! The 1953 Eldorado was produced as a halo car for Cadillac and was based on the 1952 Motorama show car. At a base price of $7,750, it cost nearly twice that of a standard Series 62 convertible. Only 532 of this exclusive model were built.
Motorama pedigree styling needed to be impressive, and the 'Eldo' featured special cut-down doors, wire wheels, a wraparound windshield, and a metal cover for the folded top. This gave the Eldorado a low sleek look that still holds up well today. Inside, luxury was expected and the leather interior, power seat, and signal-seeking radio were worthy additions to this ultra-prestige car. Power came from a high compression 331 cubic-inch, 210 horsepower V8.
The 1953 Cadillac Eldorado convertible is a certified milestone car.
2014 RM Auctions - Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $140,000-USD $180,000
Sale Price :
USD $184,250
1953 Cadillac Series 62 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Cadillac Series 62
(Data based on Model Year 1953 sales)
| 1953 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan Chassis#: 5362102942 Sold for USD$11,000 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
| 1953 Cadillac Coupe Deville Chassis#: 5362104709 Sold for USD$20,900 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
| 1953 Cadillac Eldorado Sold for USD$151,200 2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center |   |
| 1953 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible Chassis#: 536234249 Sold for USD$154,000 2023 Mecum : 2023 Monterey | |
| 1953 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible Chassis#: 536234249 Sold for USD$99,000 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | |
| 1953 Cadillac Coupe Deville Chassis#: 536276641 Sold for USD$28,500 2023 Spring Carlisle |   |
| 1953 CADILLAC SERIES 62 Chassis#: 536204494 Sold for USD$9,350 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
| 1953 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible Chassis#: 536255290 Sold for USD$175,780 2023 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
| 1953 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 536266293 Sold for USD$75,040 2023 Bonhams : Scottsdale Auction | |
| 1953 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 536245986 Sold for USD$110,000 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
| 1953 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible Chassis#: 536256198 Sold for USD$96,250 2022 RM Sothebys : The Hershey Auction |  |
| 1953 Cadillac Series 62 Chassis#: 536268997 Sold for USD$55,000 2022 Mecum : Monterey | |
| 1953 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe Sold for USD$90,200 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1953 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible Sold for USD$106,700 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
| 1953 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe de Ville Sold for USD$25,300 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
| 1953 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Sold for USD$67,500 2021 GAA : July 2021 | |
| 1953 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible Sold for USD$104,500 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | |
| 1953 CADILLAC ELDORADO CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 536269115 Sold for USD$159,500 2021 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
| 1953 Cadillac Eldorado Sold for USD$205,000 2021 GAA : February 2021 | |
| 1953 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Chassis#: 536228070 Sold for USD$77,000 2020 RM Sothebys : Open Roads, North America |
Cadillac Series 62s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1953 Cadillac Series 62's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 Cadillac Series 62 | 536268997 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $55,000 | ||
| 1953 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible | 536270584 | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | $160,000 | ||
| 1953 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible | 536214991 | 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction | |||
| 1953 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe | 2022 Mecum : Dallas | $70,000 | |||
| 1953 CADILLAC SERIES 62 COUPE DEVILLE | 5362108650 | 2021 RM Sothebys : Open Roads May | $45,000 | $60,000 | |
| 1953 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special | $135,000 | |||
| 1953 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Indy | $200,000 | |||
| 1953 Cadillac Coupe Deville | 2019 Mecum : Dallas | $5,000 | |||
| 1953 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CONVERTIBLE | 536217944 | 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |||
| 1953 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe | 2019 Mecum Portland | $20,000 | |||
| 1953 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe | 536245986 | 2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |||
| 1953 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible | 2019 Mecum : Phoenix Auction | $200,000 | |||
| 1953 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible | 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas | $165,000 | |||
| 1953 Cadillac Coupe DeVille | 2018 Carlisle Auction : Fall Carlisle | ||||
| 1953 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe | 2018 Mecum : Houston | $60,000 | |||
| 1953 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible | 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | $80,000 | |||
| 1953 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe | 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | $60,000 | |||
| 1953 CADILLAC ELDORADO CONVERTIBLE | 536262406 | 2017 Premier Auction Group | $78,000 | ||
| 1953 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CONVERTIBLE | 536241586 | 2017 Premier Auction Group | $72,500 | ||
| 1953 Cadillac Series 62 | 2017 Carlisle Auctions : Lakeland Fall | ||||
| 1953 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible | 2017 Mecum : Louisville | $77,000 | |||
| 1953 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible | 2017 Amelia Island Select : Hollywood Wheels Auction | $250,000 | $300,000 | ||
| 1953 Cadillac Deville Coupe | 2017 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale Az | ||||
| 1953 Cadillac Coupe Deville Resto Mod | 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | $31,000 | |||
| 1953 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible | 2016 Auctions America : Santa Monica | $145,000 | |||
| 1953 Cadillac DeVille | 2016 Silver Auction Arizona in March | $41,000 | |||
| 1953 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible | 2015 Mecum : Austin | $90,000 | |||
| 1953 CADILLAC ELDORADO CONVERTIBLE | 536219617 | 2015 Mecum Anaheim | $152,500 | ||
| 1953 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CONVERTIBLE COUPE | 536273698 | 2015 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction | $90,000 | $120,000 | |
| 1953 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible | 2015 Hollywood Motors : Amelia Island Select |
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