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1958 Cadillac Series 62

The 1958 Cadillac vehicles were streamlined and had a lengthy stance, topped by growing tailfins and plenty of chrome work. The Series 62 line was offered in a plethora of body styles, catering to the vast needs of its clientele. The generous 129.5-inch wheelbase platform could be purchased in convertible, sedan, and two-door configurations, including the Eldorado in both Biarritz convertible and Seville hardtop body styles.

The 1958 Cadillac Series 62 was essentially a carry-over design from 1957 but gained new dual headlights, revised trim pieces, and slightly smaller tailfins. grew out of hand-formed rounded quarter panels In the front was a new grille with multiple round 'spears', and the word Cadillac appeared in clock letters on the fins of the base models. Body styles included a convertible coupe, a coupe DeVille, a hardtop coupe, and several sedans. The Eldorado Special included the hardtop coupe Seville, the Biarritz convertible, and the Eldorado coupe. Pricing for the various body styles ranges from $4,890 to $7,500. The 364 cubic-inch V8 engine used hydraulic lifters and a Rochester four-barrel downdraft carburetor to produce 310 horsepower (an increase of 10 hp over the previous year) and 405 lb-ft of torque. The engine was backed by a Hydra-Matic transmission and four-wheel power-assisted hydraulic drum brakes provided the stopping power for the 129.5-inch wheelbase vehicle.

The Cadillac Series 62 was offered in a vast array of colors, options, and amenities. Standard equipment included power steering, power brakes, vanity mirror, outside rearview mirror, two-speed windshield wipers, and wheel discs. Convertibles came with a two-way power seat. Four-window, six-window, and sedan body styles had plain fender skirts used to cover the rear wheels.

The total production of the Series 62 Hardtop Coupe reached 18,736 units, while the convertible coupe accounted for 7,825 sales. The total sedan production brought in 77,216 sales. The Eldorado Special hardtop coupe accounted for 855 sales, the Biarritz Convertible found 815 willing buyers, and a single special Eldorado Coupe was built.

Standard equipment on the Eldorado included power steering and brakes, a six-way power seat, windows, a convertible top, and a radio antenna. The front styling was similar to the standard Cadillac, but the rear treatment was totally unique. Spaced between the rear of the door opening and the rear wheel well were 10 chrome hashmarks. Along the lower portion of the quarters behind the wheels were polished stainless and chrome panels that met the wraparound rear bumper. Diminutive tail lights were located below the fins, and in gold-tone metal was a large V and the word 'Eldorado.'


by Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2020

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1958 Series 62
$7,500-$18,600
1958 Cadillac Series 62 Price Range: $4,780 - $7,500

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Specification Comparison by Year

Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
77,345
129.00 in.
8 cyl., 331.00 CID., 230.00hp
$3,836 - $5,735
118,586
129.00 in.
8 cyl., 331.00 CID., 250.00hp
8 cyl., 331.00 CID., 270.00hp
$3,880 - $6,290
134,502
129.00 in.
8 cyl., 365.00 CID., 285.00hp
8 cyl., 365.00 CID., 305.00hp
$4,145 - $6,500
118,372
129.00 in.
8 cyl., 365.00 CID., 300.00hp
8 cyl., 365.00 CID., 325.00hp
$4,610 - $7,285
105,127
129.50 in.
8 cyl., 365.00 CID., 310.00hp
8 cyl., 365.00 CID., 335.00hp
$4,780 - $7,500

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