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1955 was the first year for 'rocket-ship' tail fins which became a styling feature for all Cadillacs through 1959. The original sticker price was $5,814. Production was limited to 3,950 Eldorados in 1955. It was the first year for dual 4-barrel carburetors, 270 HP engine. First-year for aluminum 'Sabre Spoke' wheels, made by Alcoa/Kelsey Hayes
General Motors was at the top of its game in 1955, and in that high-octane, sizzling sales year, nothing screamed 'success' like a Cadillac Eldorado.
After a very successful restyle in 1954, the Cadillac line was carefully refined for 1955. The biggest changes were reserved for the line-topping Eldorado Convertible, which featured unique rear-deck styling with sharp-edged tailfins, circular tail lamps, and 'jet-pod' exhaust outlets. The crisp new look exuded prestige and previewed styling other Cadillac models would adopt in 1957.
This Eldorado was built on December 20, 1954, and was first sold in the Los Angeles area. The original price of this Bahama Blue beauty was over $6,900. The current owner purchased the convertible in 1981. A restoration commenced in 1989 and after several stops and starts, the car was finally returned to its original glory in 2007.
General Motors was at the top of its game in 1955, and in that high-octane, sizzling sales year, nothing screamed 'success' like a Cadillac Eldorado.
After a very successful restyle in 1954, the Cadillac line was carefully refined for 1955. The biggest changes were reserved for the line-topping Eldorado Convertible, which featured unique rear-deck styling with sharp-edged tailfins, circular tail lamps, and 'jet-pod' exhaust outlets. The crisp new look exuded prestige and previewed styling other Cadillac models would adopt in 1957.
This Eldorado was built on December 20, 1954, and was first sold in the Los Angeles area. The original price of this Bahama Blue beauty was over $6,900. The current owner purchased the convertible in 1981. A restoration commenced in 1989 and after several stops and starts, the car was finally returned to its original glory in 2007.
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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 | |
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 : 2023 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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