1954 Cadillac Series 62 Eldorado Sport Convertible Coupe

The introduction of the Cadillac Eldorado in 1953 proved to be a success - becoming one of the most publicized cars in American automobile history. The first Eldorado off the assembly line was given to President Dwight D. Eisenhower by General Motors and was used as his inaugural parade car.

The 1954 Cadillac Eldorado had a lower, sleeker body, a new cellular grille insert, and a wraparound windshield. Like many expensive Cadillacs, it came fully equipped including automatic windshield wipers, power steering, and a 12-volt electrical system. The Eldorado could be easily identified with its golden crest behind the air-slot fender breaks, the monogram plates on the doors and the custom interior trimmings with the Cadillac crest embossed on the seat bolsters.

In 1954 Cadillac marked its 40th consecutive year of V-8 availability - though the Eldorado's 230 horsepower, 331 cubic-inch V-8 engine was a far car from the 1914 70 horsepower Type 51 engine. Only 2,150 Cadillac Eldorados were produced in 1954 and cost nearly $6,000 from the factory.