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The Cadillac Eldorado, like its sister - the Buick Skylark and the Oldsmobile Fiesta, was shown to the public at GM's Motorama in 1953 as a limited-production convertible available for a high price and produced in limited numbers. Over the years, the price was lowered and the quantity was increased and losing some of its 'custom' as compared to the original 1953. The rest of the Cadillac lineup was given modest changes while the 1955 Eldorado received new rear styling. This was the first production Cadillac to use the rocket-ship tailfins seen earlier on the La Espada and El Camino Motorama show cars. The tail fins would eventually appear on all Cadillac models, starting in 1958. At the base of the long tailfins, the round brake, turn signal, and backup lights were paired in clusters.
Powering the Eldorados was a high-performance, 331 cubic-inch, V8 engine offering 270 horsepower through two 4-barrel carburetors while breathing through a gold-painted batwing air cleaner. New 'Sabre Spoke' wheels appeared for the first time, highlighted by rear wheel openings without fender skirts.
The 1955 Cadillacs were introduced in November of 1954, once again setting a new production record of 140,777 units, of which 3,950 were the Eldorado Convertible. Before options, the Eldorado had a base price of $5,814.
This Eldorado Biarritz Convertible has been given a total restoration to factory specification which was completed in the 2010s. It is finished in Bahama Blue and is equipped with a white power-operated top and a newly installed contrasting blue and white leather interior. It has power steering, power brakes, power windows, a power seat, and a power top (all standard equipment).By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2013
Powering the Eldorados was a high-performance, 331 cubic-inch, V8 engine offering 270 horsepower through two 4-barrel carburetors while breathing through a gold-painted batwing air cleaner. New 'Sabre Spoke' wheels appeared for the first time, highlighted by rear wheel openings without fender skirts.
The 1955 Cadillacs were introduced in November of 1954, once again setting a new production record of 140,777 units, of which 3,950 were the Eldorado Convertible. Before options, the Eldorado had a base price of $5,814.
This Eldorado Biarritz Convertible has been given a total restoration to factory specification which was completed in the 2010s. It is finished in Bahama Blue and is equipped with a white power-operated top and a newly installed contrasting blue and white leather interior. It has power steering, power brakes, power windows, a power seat, and a power top (all standard equipment).By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2013
2013 RM Auctions - St John's
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $125,000-USD $150,000
Sale Price :
USD $125,000
2012 Worldwide - The Auburn Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $100,000-USD $120,000
Sale Price :
USD $65,000
1955 Cadillac Eldorado Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Cadillac Eldorado
(Data based on Model Year 1955 sales)
1955 CADILLAC ELDORADO CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 556243697 Sold for USD$95,200 2024 Gooding : Amelia Island Concours | |
1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible Chassis#: 556253329 Sold for USD$68,200 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | |
1955 CADILLAC ELDORADO CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 556264931 Sold for USD$190,400 2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1955 CADILLAC ELDORADO CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: C6786 Sold for USD$110,000 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Arizona | |
1955 CADILLAC ELDORADO CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 556259889 Sold for USD$71,500 2021 Barrett-Jackson : Houston | |
1955 CADILLAC ELDORADO CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 556247049 Sold for USD$127,600 2021 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1955 CADILLAC ELDORADO CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 556222117 Sold for USD$90,200 2021 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1955 Cadillac Eldorado Sold for USD$54,500 2021 GAA : February 2021 | |
1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible Sold for USD$67,100 2020 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1955 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz convertible Chassis#: 556285676 Sold for USD$82,195 2020 Artcurial Motorcars : Monaco | |
1955 CADILLAC ELDORADO CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 556279412 Sold for USD$110,000 2020 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 5781WIS Sold for USD$68,750 2020 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale Arizona Auction | |
1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible Sold for USD$3,300 2019 Mecum : Chicago | |
1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible Sold for USD$4,400 2019 Mecum : Chicago | |
1955 CADILLAC ELDORADO CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 556208156 Sold for USD$55,000 2019 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible Sold for USD$45,100 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible Sold for USD$88,000 2018 Mecum : 2018 Chicago | |
1955 CADILLAC ELDORADO CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 556279412 Sold for USD$132,000 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1955 CADILLAC ELDORADO CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 556282360 Sold for USD$41,800 2017 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
1955 CADILLAC ELDORADO CONVERTIBLE CUSTOM 'ELMERADO' Chassis#: 556282360 Sold for USD$82,500 2016 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ |
Cadillac Eldorados That Failed To Sell At Auction
1955 Cadillac Eldorado's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible | 556200485 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $50,000 | $110,000 | $150,000 |
1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible | 556268348 | 2023 Mecum : Monterey | $40,000 | $80,000 | $100,000 |
1955 Cadillac Eldorado Special Sport Convertible | 556248169 | 2023 Mecum : Houston | $88,000 | ||
1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Dallas | $48,000 | |||
1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special | $60,000 | |||
1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Glendale | $40,000 | |||
1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible | 2019 Mecum Portland | $55,000 | |||
1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible | 5562102955 | 2019 Auburn Spring : RM Auctions | $70,000 | $80,000 | |
1955 Cadillac Eldorado | 556285676 | 2019 RM Sothebys : Essen | $85,000 | $115,000 | |
1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible | 2019 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale | ||||
1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible | 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | $80,000 | |||
1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible | 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | $80,000 | |||
1955 Cadillac Eldorado | 2017 Leake Auction : Dallas Fall | $35,000 | |||
1955 Cadillac Eldorado | 2017 Leake Auction : Dallas Fall | $54,000 | |||
1955 CADILLAC ELDORADO | 2016 Leake Dallas Market Hall | $37,000 | |||
1955 CADILLAC ELDORADO | 2016 Leake Dallas Market Hall | $37,000 | |||
1955 CADILLAC ELDORADO | 556290005 | 2016 GPK Auctions Atlantic City | $70,000 | ||
1955 CADILLAC ELDORADO | 556290005 | 2016 GPK Auctions Atlantic City | $70,000 | ||
1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible | 2016 Russo & Steele : Arizona | ||||
1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible | 2015 Mecum : Austin | $60,000 | |||
1955 Cadillac Eldorado | 556264633 | 2015 Motostalgia Auction Austin Grandprix 2015 | $85,000 | $105,000 | |
1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible | 2015 Leake Auction Tulsa, OK | $78,500 | |||
1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible | 2015 Hollywood Motors : Amelia Island Select | ||||
1955 Cadillac Eldorado | 2014 Leake Auction : Dallas | $70,000 | |||
1955 CADILLAC ELDORADO CONVERTIBLE | 2014 Mecum Chicago | $65,000 | |||
1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible | 2014 Motor City Auction by RM Auctions | $50,000 | $70,000 | $90,000 | |
1955 Cadillac Eldorado | 2014 Leake Auction : Tulsa | $76,000 | |||
1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible | 2014 Mecum : Indianapolis | ||||
1955 CADILLAC ELDORADO CONVERTIBLE | 2014 Mecum Houston | $65,000 | |||
1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible | 2012 Auctions America Ft Lauderdale, Fl | $59,000 | $80,000 | $100,000 |
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