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In 1957, Cadillac continued its legacy of offering exclusive, expensive, stylish, and luxurious automobiles. Pricing began at $4,781 for the least expensive model and rose to $7,286 for the eye-catching Eldorado convertible. A truly remarkable feat considering the average new car sold for $2,749 while the average worker earned $4,230 yearly. Factory workers could earn $2.08 an hour while physicians topped the charts at $22,000 per year.
With a price tag over the median family income, the Cadillac Eldorado was certainly out-of-reach for many American buyers. Those fortunate enough to acquire one received a vehicle that had been completely restyled for the 1957 model year, with inboard, sharply pointed rear fins. The styling was inspired by the Eldorado Broughams and Park Avenue show cars. The Biarritz designation was used for the second year, which helped differentiate it from the companion hardtop Eldorado Seville, which was added to the lineup in 156. Under the hood was a powerful 365 cubic-inch V8 engine rated at 325 horsepower. In total, just 1,800 examples were produced.
This example has been given a thorough frame-off restoration that was completed in late 2012. The engine and transmission were torn down and rebuilt, along with a driveline overhaul. The brake system has been refurbished, and all-new suspension components were fitted. The car has been re-finished in the original color of Dakota Red. Inside, there is new leather upholstery, and the white vinyl soft top is also new.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2013
With a price tag over the median family income, the Cadillac Eldorado was certainly out-of-reach for many American buyers. Those fortunate enough to acquire one received a vehicle that had been completely restyled for the 1957 model year, with inboard, sharply pointed rear fins. The styling was inspired by the Eldorado Broughams and Park Avenue show cars. The Biarritz designation was used for the second year, which helped differentiate it from the companion hardtop Eldorado Seville, which was added to the lineup in 156. Under the hood was a powerful 365 cubic-inch V8 engine rated at 325 horsepower. In total, just 1,800 examples were produced.
This example has been given a thorough frame-off restoration that was completed in late 2012. The engine and transmission were torn down and rebuilt, along with a driveline overhaul. The brake system has been refurbished, and all-new suspension components were fitted. The car has been re-finished in the original color of Dakota Red. Inside, there is new leather upholstery, and the white vinyl soft top is also new.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2013
2013 RM Auctions - St John's
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $140,000-USD $180,000
Sale Price :
USD $165,000
1957 Cadillac Series 62 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Cadillac Series 62
(Data based on Model Year 1957 sales)
1957 CADILLAC COUPE DE VILLE CUSTOM HARDTOP Chassis#: 5762138466 Sold for USD$49,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1957 CADILLAC COUPE DE VILLE Chassis#: 5762140949 Sold for USD$57,200 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1957 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 5762032841 Sold for USD$82,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible Chassis#: 5762111755 Sold for USD$214,500 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville Hardtop Sold for USD$58,800 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible Chassis#: 5762003882 Sold for USD$173,250 2023 Mecum : 2023 Monterey | |
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville Hardtop Coupe Chassis#: 5762002976 Sold for USD$45,920 2023 Bonhams : The Greenwich Auction | |
1957 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan De Ville Chassis#: FW21947 Sold for USD$24,640 2023 Bonhams : The Greenwich Auction | |
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible Chassis#: 5762021367 Sold for USD$134,750 2023 Mecum : Houston | |
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible Chassis#: 5762004113 Sold for USD$101,200 2023 Mecum : Houston | |
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible Sold for USD$154,000 2023 Mecum : Glendale | |
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible Chassis#: 5762042332 Sold for USD$117,600 2023 Bonhams : Scottsdale Auction | |
1957 CADILLAC ELDORADO BIARRITZ CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 5762102922 Sold for USD$198,000 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1957 CADILLAC DE VILLE SERIES 62 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 5762037143 Sold for USD$192,500 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1957 CADILLAC ELDORADO BIARRITZ CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 576202898 Sold for USD$91,300 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1957 CADILLAC ELDORADO BIARRITZ CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 5762081002 Sold for USD$198,000 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1957 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe Sold for USD$19,800 2022 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1957 Cadillac Series 62 Sold for USD$2,200 2022 Mecum : Chattanooga | |
1957 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Sold for USD$55,000 2022 Mecum : Chattanooga | |
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible Sold for USD$167,750 2022 Mecum : Chicago |
Cadillac Series 62s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1957 Cadillac Series 62's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1957 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible | 5762095355 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $90,000 | ||
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible | 5762066084 | 2023 Mecum : 2023 Monterey | $70,000 | ||
1957 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible | 576209909 | 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | $70,000 | ||
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible | 5762104280 | 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction | |||
1957 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe | 5762052846 | 2023 Mecum : Houston | $44,000 | ||
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible | 5762066084 | 2022 Mecum : Monterey | $110,000 | ||
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville | 5762043708 | 2022 Mecum : Monterey | $45,000 | ||
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville | 2022 Mecum : Glendale | $45,000 | |||
1957 CADILLAC ELDORADO BIARRITZ CONVERTIBLE | 5762015428 | 2022 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona | $135,000 | $175,000 | |
1957 Cadillac Sedan | 2021 Carlisle Auctions : Lakeland Winter Auction | ||||
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Houston | $70,000 | |||
1957 Cadillac Series 62 | 2020 Mecum : Dallas | $25,000 | |||
1957 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible | 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | $60,000 | |||
1957 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan de Ville | 5762037142 | 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : Riyadh Auction | |||
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible | 2019 Mecum : Las Vegas | $135,000 | |||
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible | 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | ||||
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible | 2019 Mecum Portland | $92,000 | |||
1957 Cadillac Biarritz Convertible | 2019 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale | ||||
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Barritz Convertible | 2019 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale | ||||
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz | 5762074859 | 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |||
1957 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible | 5762129076 | 2018 Mecum : Monterey | $55,000 | ||
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville | 2018 Mecum : Denver | $50,000 | |||
1957 Cadillac Series 62 4D | 2018 Collector Car Toronto Spring | $12,000 | |||
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz | 5762055425 | 2018 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | $125,000 | $150,000 | |
1957 Cadillac Deville | 5762109238 | 2018 Mecum : Los Angeles | $20,000 | ||
1957 CADILLAC DEVILLE | 5762035401 | 2018 GpK Auctions Atlantic City | $8,000 | ||
1957 CADILLAC COUPE DE VILLE | 2017 McCormick's Auction # 63 | $26,000 | |||
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible | 2017 Mecum : Las Vegas | $135,000 | |||
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible | 2017 Mecum : Las Vegas | $100,000 | |||
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible | 2017 Mecum : Chicago | $100,000 |
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