1955 Cadillac Eldorado Sport Convertible Coupe

The Cadillac Eldorado Convertible was the company's top-of-the-line offering for 1955 and just 3,950 examples were built. The 331 cubic-inch overhead valve V8 engine breathed through twin Rochester four-barrel carburetors and offered 270 horsepower at 4,800 RPM. It was paired with a four-speed Hydra-Matic transmission and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes to provide the stopping power.

This particular example was given a frame-off restoration in 2014 and was finished in its original color combination of Cape Ivory with a black cloth top, complemented by red leather upholstery for the interior. It came equipped with five Saber-Spoke aluminum wheels and a fiberglass parade tonneau cover with storage bags. Optional extras on this model include EZ-Eye tinted glass, a heater, a vertical seat adjuster, and a signal-seeking radio, complete with a foot control switch and a vacuum antenna.

This car was shown at the 2014 Cadillac & LaSalle Club Annual Grand National Meet in Lake George, New York, where it was recognized with a First Place Primary win and awarded Senior badge no. 852.

In 2015, it was acquired by a West Coast collector and has been shown and driven sparingly since. In 2019, it garnered a class award at the Niello Concours at Serrano.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2022