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1957 Cadillac Series 62 news, pictures, and information
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The Eldorado was a preview of Cadillac's to come, but only 532 of the 1953s were built, largely because the price was a towering $7,750. Production of the car was so labor intensive, that even at this hefty price, it was believed to be unprofitable. It was virtually hand built in Warren Michigan.
The car came loaded with standard equipment to include a 331 cubic inch engine with 210 horsepower, power steering, windows, seats and top, as well as a power radio antenna. It also had a signal seeking pre-selection radio with a floor mounted tuning button. Optional items included power brakes, tinted glass and autronic eye.
|  | View more photos Hardtop Coupe Chassis Num: 6237X |
1957 Cadillac Model 6237X
This 1957 Cadillac Coupe is one of the more graceful designs to come from Harley Earl's GM design studio in the 1950s. It is powered by a 365 cubic-inch V8 with dual 4-barrel carburetors producing 325 HP. The interior is in striking three-tone leather and silver-grey cloth. |  | View more photos Eldorado Special Biarritz Convertible |
At the time of restoration using mostly factory correct parts, it had 54,000 miles on the odometer. It has received both AACA Junior and Senior Awards.
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The Cadillac Series 62 was a quality car that was refined and powerful. Optional equipment included air conditioning, heating system, electrically-operated antenna, signal-seeking pre-selector radio, Autronic Eye, fog lamps, license plate frames, spotlights, sabre-spoke wheels, electric operated six-way power seats, remote-control trunk lid lock, rear compartment radio control, whitewall tire cleaner, Door Guards, seat belts, rubber mats, whitewall tires, radio foot control switch, and cushion toppers.
This car has been treated to a mechanical and cosmetic restoration. It is finished in white with black and white two-tone leather interior. Options include a heater, defroster, clock, radio, and E-Z-Eye tinted glass.
At auction, the car was sold, selling for just under the estimated value. The winning bid was $83,600.
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As before, Cadillac customers could choose from two convertibles: The mainstream Series 62 and the ultra-prestigious Eldorado Biarritz. Inspired by Motorama show cars, the 1957 Biarritz featured exclusive rear sheet metal with American-style fins protruding from softly rounded, European-look rear fenders. Distinctive, to say the least!
The Eldorado Biarritz featured a 365 cubic-inch, 325 horsepower V8 with twin Carter four-barrel carburetors, four-speed Hydra-Matic drive and 'Sabre Spoke' aluminum wheels. List price of the Eldorado, as displayed, was $7,286, more than $2,000 above a Series 62. Only 1,800 were built.
| | Eldorado Special Biarritz Convertible Chassis Num: 5762043240 |
This vehicle was brought to the 2007 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction presented by RM Auctions, where it was estimated to sell for $60,000 - $80,000. The lot was offered without reserve. In its current ownership, the car has resided in California. It is finished in Lake Placid Blue with a red interior. There is a white canvas convertible top and whitewall tires on saber-style wheels. It was ordered from the factory with power brakes, power steering, radio and power seats. It is powered by a 365 cubic-inch V8 engine with two four-barrel carburetors and an available 325 horsepower. There is a three-speed automatic gearbox and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. At auction, the lot was sold for $57,200 including buyer's premium.
The name 'Biarritz' was termed after the Basque resort town which is appropriate for these leisurely top-down cruisers fitted with amenities fit for grand luxury.
| Eldorado Special Biarritz Convertible Chassis Num: 5672035143 |
This vehicle is a 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible Coupe finished in Artic white with correct candy apple red and white interior and contrasting white top. Under the bonnet is a 300 horsepower motor that displaced 390 cubic-inches and mated to a three-speed automatic transmission. It is original and has not been restored.
In 2008, the car was brought to the Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction presented by the Worldwide Auctioneers. It was estimated to sell for $110,000 - $130,000. Those estimates were proven accurate as a high bid of $114,400, including buyer's premium, was enough to satisfy the vehicles reserve. The lot was sold.
| Hardtop Coupe Chassis Num: 5762064592 |
At the 2009 Houston Classic Auction in Seabrook, Texas, presented by Worldwide Auctioneers, this Coupe DeVille was estimated to sell for $25,000 - $35,000 and offered without reserve. The lot was sold for the sum of $22,000, plus buyer's premium.
| Eldorado Special Biarritz Convertible |
The Harley Earl designed Cadillac Series 62 De Ville was a very large vehicle that featured a large, 6,390 cc (390 cubic inch) V-8 engine. The back had large fins that did little for performance and handling but was all about the style of the vehicle. The design of the vehicle was inspired by the space program and the era of jet engines. The large, 4400 lb car was fitted with drum brakes. These often wore out quickly. If a U-turn needed to be made, the driver would need a parking lot. The turning radius was 24 feet.
The car was a luxury vehicle that could carry six individuals comfortably. The car was a convertible with the top being raised and lowered automatically. The interior had electrical gauges. The head lights would turn on at dusk and were also capable of switching from high beam to low beam when they sensed oncoming traffic. In total, there were eight lights on the front of the vehicle. The four on the top were the driving lights while the lights mounted on the bumper were the parking lamps. To add to the driving comfort, air suspension was used. This aided in providing a very soft ride but there was significant body roll when cornering. With the V8, it was capable of creeping to sixty in 11 seconds. This reinforced the notion that this Cadillac was built for comfort and not for speed. The drivers enjoyed the ride and they looked good cruising along, enjoying the large open road.
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The car was a luxury vehicle that could carry six individuals comfortably. The car was a convertible with the top being raised and lowered automatically. The interior had electrical gauges. The head lights would turn on at dusk and were also capable of switching from high beam to low beam when they sensed oncoming traffic. In total, there were eight lights on the front of the vehicle. The four on the top were the driving lights while the lights mounted on the bumper were the parking lamps. To add to the driving comfort, air suspension was used. This aided in providing a very soft ride but there was significant body roll when cornering. With the V8, it was capable of creeping to sixty in 11 seconds. This reinforced the notion that this Cadillac was built for comfort and not for speed. The drivers enjoyed the ride and they looked good cruising along, enjoying the large open road.
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