Cadillac continued to set the standard for luxury and style with the limited-edition 1953 Eldorado first seen at that year's GM Motorama held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. Their image and reputation were given a boost in January of 1953 when it had a starring role in President Dwight D. Eisenhower's first inaugural parade which was seen by millions on national broadcasts. The Eldorado embodied the main Cadillac styling elements introduced by Harley Earl in the first wave of postwar Cadillacs in 1948. It had egg-crate grilles, notched beltlines, and tail fins. In the front was a wraparound windshield which Earl had first employed on the experimental Buick Le Sabre and XP-300.

Cadillac built the Eldorado convertibles in limited numbers in 1954 and 1955, adding the Seville hardtop of the lineup in 1956. By 1957, the Eldorado had evolved into one of the most rakish-looking automobiles on the road. The ninth-best-selling marque in America for 1957 was the redesigned Cadillacs. Cadillac's Eldorado Brougham was priced at $13,074 making it the most expensive car built in America by a margin of several thousand dollars.

Styling

The 1957 Eldorados became even more distinctive compared to the Series 62 or DeVille series, especially with rear-end styling. All 1957 Cadillacs enjoyed new front bumper and grille styling with the Biarritz and its Seville hardtop companion, both featuring anodized gold egg-crate grilles, deep chrome-laden brows over the headlights with a pair of chromed wind-splits atop the fenders.

The dramatic and attractive styling bestowed upon the 1957 Cadillacs replaced the squared-off rear quarters with small fins, sloping trunk lids, and lavish use of chrome trim. The Series 62 models wore vertical bright metal moldings positioned just ahead of the rear wheel openings, accented by seven horizontal windsplits. The crest medallion was placed on the forward-angled rear fins, and on the front of the hood, above the V-shaped accent piece. Creases ran along the center of the body, from the rear taillights extending forward, ending before reaching the door on coupes (and mid-way through the rear door on four-door body styles). From the front, a similar but smaller crease extended from the front headlight to the middle of the front door. A small trim piece traversed the lower bodyside front to rear, including up and over the fender wells.

The Sedan and Coupe DeVilles were identified by nameplates on the front fenders.

The interiors were comfortable and plush, with leather and fabric-trimmed seating and thick carpets underfoot. The generous interiors received nearly every conceivable comfort and convenience feature with power-assisted everything.

Eldorado Special

The Eldorado Specials added even more amenities, styling features, and exclusivity - at a price. They could be identified by their model name listed above a V-shaped tear deck ornament and on the front fenders. The rear deck and fender contour were rounded, the wheel housing was trimmed with stainless steel panels, and they had a unique three-section front bumper that swept around the sides of the lower panels. The 'stabilizer' fins further distinguished the Eldorado, flaring rearward in dramatic fashion. Directly below the fins were the round tail lights, and set side-by-side in the bumpers was the exhaust outlet on the outside and a back-up light to the inside. Tapered lines blended into the smoothed and rounded quarter panels and rear deck.

Seville hardtops had a silhouette that was three inches lower than the previous year while preserving the same amount of passenger space with similar styling applied to the convertible Biarritz.

Mechanical Specification

The 1957 Series 62 was given a tubular X-frame which added greater structural rigidity and lowered lower body lines without sacrificing interior volume. There were dual rear lights and tail fins which were larger than before. General Motors' chief stylist Harley Earl had introduced tail fins on the 1948 Cadillacs, and the device would reach its zenith in 1959 before fading away.

The Series 62 had a 129.5-inch wheelbase, the sedans had a length of 215.9 inches, and the coupes and convertibles had a 220.9-inch length. The standard engine, except for the Eldorado, was a 365 cubic-inch, OHV V8 with 300 horsepower at 4,800 RPM and 400 lb-ft of torque at 3,200 RPM. It had five main bearings, hydraulic valve lifters, dual exhaust, a four-barrel carburetor (either a Rochester or Carter unit), and 10.0:1 compression. The 365 cubic-inch overhead valve V8 engine with 325 horsepower was standard on the Eldorado Brougham and optional on the Eldorado Seville and the Biarritz. It had a cast iron block, five main bearings, hydraulic valve lifters, and a compression ratio of 10.0:1. The bore measured 4 inches, and the stroke at 3.6 inches.

The transmission was a four-speed GM Hyra-Matic automatic, and stopping power was courtesy of power-assisted drum brakes. 1957 was the first year factory air conditioning could be ordered on a Cadillac convertible.

Series 62 Bodystyle, Pricing, and Production

The 1957 Cadillac Series 62 included a wide range of 2- and 4-door sedans and convertibles. Those seeking more could purchase the Series 62 Eldorado Specials which included a Hardtop Coupe SeVille, a 4-door Sedan DeVille, and the Biarritz Convertible. The Sedan DeVille was larger than the standard models and the Eldorado Coupe Seville and Biarritz convertible were even larger.

The hardtop sedan was priced at $4,715 and a total of 32,342 examples were built (plus an additional 384 were 'Export Sedans'). The two-door hardtop coupe was priced at $4,600 and 25,120 were built. The Coupe DeVille was also a two-door body style with a base price of $5,050 (23,813 built) and the four-door DeVille hardtop listed at $5,190 (23,808 built). The convertible coupe was the most expensive at $5,225, and 9,000 were built.

Eldorado Special Bodystyles, Pricing, and Production

Both the hardtop coupe Seville and Biarritz Convertible had a base price of nearly $7,300. Production figures were similar, with the hardtop coupe Seville finding 2,100 willing (capable) buyers and the Biarritz Convertible having 1,800 sales. Four examples were built as four-door Sedan SeVilles.

Comparatively, the Biarritz convertible listed for about $2,000 more than a Series 62 convertible. The 'S' in the Eldorado Biarritz Model 6267SX code indicated special styling, while the 'X' was GM code for a body style equipped with power windows.

The list of standard Eldorado equipment included a power six-way front seat, a left-hand remote outside mirror, a radio, and power steering, brakes, and windows. Air conditioning, E-Z Eye tinted glass, and an automatic headlamp dimmer were among the few extra-cost options.

by Dan Vaughan

Eldorado Special Biarritz Convertible

In 1950s America, Cadillac was regarded as the 'car of cars.' And even among Cadillacs, the Eldorado Biarritz Convertible was a spectacular beauty. All new in 1957, the Eldorado featured exclusive rear styling with dramatic fins, delicate 'bumperettes', and a wide selection of luxurious leather trim combinations. Special 'Sabre-Spoke' aluminum wheels were a popular option.

This Biarritz build date was May 23rd of 1957 and it was delivered in August of 1957, to Allentown, PA, with a selling price of $7,218. This is body #1680 out of a total production of 1,800 and equipped with all factory options except air-conditioning and gold grill. The current owner purchased the convertible in Reading, PA, in 1977 for a total sum of $100 and immediately began researching and gathering N.O.S. parts until the restoration was completed in 2009. The 4,930-pound convertible went through a two-year, frame-off restoration including acrylic lacquer paint and the special sewn Sabre blue top only available on the Eldorado model. Every effort was made to restore the car the way it left the factory as the standard of the world for 1957.

Convertible Coupe

After observing its golden anniversary in 1952, Cadillac issued a flashy limited-edition convertible, the 1953 Series 62 Eldorado. It boasted features like a custom interior, a special cut-down 'Panoramic' wraparound windshield, a sporty 'notched' beltline, and a metal lid instead of canvas boot to cover the lowered top.

The Eldorado was a preview of Cadillac's to come, but only 532 of the 1953s were built, largely because the price was a towering $7,750. Production of the car was so labor intensive, that even at this hefty price, it was believed to be unprofitable. It was virtually hand built in Warren Michigan.

The car came loaded with standard equipment including a 331 cubic inch engine with 210 horsepower, power steering, windows, seats and top, as well as a power radio antenna. It also had a signal-seeking pre-selection radio with a floor-mounted tuning button. Optional items included power brakes, tinted glass, and autronic eye.

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Convertible Coupe

Cadillac unveiled an all-new car in 1957. This Harley Earl creation was a sharper-edged evolution of the 1954-56 'Standard of the World.' Innovations abounded, including an unusual X-shaped frame, optional air-ride suspension, and a radically curved wraparound windshield.

As before, Cadillac customers could choose from two convertibles: The mainstream Series 62 and the ultra-prestigious Eldorado Biarritz. Inspired by Motorama show cars, the 1957 Biarritz featured exclusive rear sheet metal with American-style fins protruding from softly rounded, European-look rear fenders. Distinctive, to say the least!

The Eldorado Biarritz featured a 365 cubic-inch, 325 horsepower V8 with twin Carter four-barrel carburetors, four-speed Hydra-Matic drive, and 'Sabre Spoke' aluminum wheels. The list price of the Eldorado, as displayed, was $7,286, more than $2,000 above a Series 62. Only 1,800 were built.

Eldorado Special Biarritz Convertible
Chassis number: 5762043240

1953 was General Motors' 50th anniversary and they celebrated with the introduction of the Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Fiesta, and the Cadillac Eldorado. These cars were designed to showcase the 'forward-thinking' theme. The Eldorado quickly became a highly sought-after vehicle and by 1957 it was offered in both two- and four-door Seville Hardtop and Biarritz Convertible variants. Their designs were heightened with their space-age influences and their extravagant pointed fins in the rear. There were only 1,800 produced and offered at a base price of $7,286.

This vehicle was brought to the 2007 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction presented by RM Auctions, where it was estimated to sell for $60,000 - $80,000. The lot was offered without reserve. In its current ownership, the car has resided in California. It is finished in Lake Placid Blue with a red interior. There are a white canvas convertible top and whitewall tires on saber-style wheels. It was ordered from the factory with power brakes, power steering, radio, and power seats. It is powered by a 365 cubic-inch V8 engine with two four-barrel carburetors and an available 325 horsepower. There is a three-speed automatic gearbox and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. At the auction, the lot was sold for $57,200 including the buyer's premium.

The name 'Biarritz' was termed after the Basque resort town which is appropriate for these leisurely top-down cruisers fitted with amenities fit for grand luxury.

by Dan Vaughan

Eldorado Special Biarritz Convertible
Chassis number: 5672035143

For 1957, there were big changes to the Series 62 as it now rested on a tubular X-frame and lost its side rails. This new design gave the car greater rigidity, an increase in length and wheelbase, and allowed the body to sit lower to the ground. The front was given rubber bumper guard tips, circular parking lamps integrated into the bumper design, revised side trim, and dual taillights. There were short, curved fins that were set inboard of the fenders. Above the traditional gold V on the rear deck was the name 'Eldorado' in small, block letters. If the model was a Biarritz or Seville, that name would appear in ***** on the upper leading edges of the front fenders. Other distinguishable markings for these two upper-segment models were dual fins mounted on the front fender peaks.

This vehicle is a 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible Coupe finished in Artic white with the correct candy apple red and white interior and contrasting white top. Under the bonnet is a 300-horsepower motor that displaced 390 cubic inches and mated to a three-speed automatic transmission. It is original and has not been restored.

In 2008, the car was brought to the Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction presented by the Worldwide Auctioneers. It was estimated to sell for $110,000 - $130,000. Those estimates were proven accurate as a high bid of $114,400, including the buyer's premium, was enough to satisfy the vehicle's reserve. The lot was sold.

by Dan Vaughan

Hardtop Coupe
Chassis number: 5762064592

This 1957 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, style 6237X, is one of only 23,813 produced in 1957. It had a base price of $5,225 and is painted in two-tone red and white with a white leather/red cloth upholstered interior. The car rides on four Saber gold wheels with wide whitewall tires. The data plate states this is style number 576237, body S233, trim 31A, and paint 12-18. Power is from the 365 cubic-inch overhead valve V8 engine rated at 300 horsepower. There is a three-speed HydraMatic automatic transmission and four-wheel hydraulic drums.

At the 2009 Houston Classic Auction in Seabrook, Texas, presented by Worldwide Auctioneers, this Coupe DeVille was estimated to sell for $25,000 - $35,000 and offered without reserve. The lot was sold for the sum of $22,000, plus the buyer's premium.

by Dan Vaughan

Eldorado Special Biarritz Convertible

This 1957 Cadillac Biarritz Convertible was found in Flint and is one of only three built in this color scheme. The Biarritz convertible cost $7,200 when new and approximately 1,600 were built.

Eldorado Special Biarritz Convertible
Chassis number: 5762030978

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 Dan Vaughan

Eldorado Special Biarritz Convertible
Chassis number: 5762091961

The 1957 Cadillac Eldorado was inspired by the Eldorado Brougham and Park Avenue show cars. In total, just 1,800 Biarritz Convertibles were produced that year, accounting for just a small percentage of total production. The cars had distinctive tail treatment, with rounded flanks and each bearing a single shark-like fin. The new chassis allowed the body to sit lower than it did on earlier cars, reducing overall height and improving the overall visual impression on the road.

This example is finished in its original color of Cadillac's Arctic White, and the interior was redone in the original shade of red leather. It was ordered from the factory with a vast array of options, including power steering, power windows, power brakes, a power convertible top, a power trunk, the 'Autronic Eye' headlight dimmer, and a power antenna. Currently, it shows just under 28,000 miles from new. It has only accumulated test miles since the completion of its restoration in June 2012.

by Dan Vaughan

1957 Cadillac Model 6237X

Hardtop Coupe
Chassis number: 6237X

This 1957 Cadillac Coupe is one of the more graceful designs to come from Harley Earl's GM design studio in the 1950s. It is powered by a 365 cubic-inch V8 with dual 4-barrel carburetors producing 325 HP. The interior is in striking three-tone leather and silver-grey cloth.

Eldorado Special Biarritz Convertible

This Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible is one of 300 built that production year. It is one of 50 built with air conditioning. The particular model was the first to receive GM's new 'X-Frame' with side rails, designed for large-size automobiles. The car cost approximately $9,000 new. It is totally equipped with power accessories.

At the time of restoration using mostly factory-correct parts, it had 54,000 miles on the odometer. It has received both AACA Junior and Senior Awards.

Convertible Coupe
Chassis number: 5762097498

This 1957 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible was offered for sale at the 2007 RM Auctions held in Amelia Island, Florida where it was estimated to sell between $85,000 - $100,000. It is powered by a 331 cubic-inch V8 engine capable of producing 240 horsepower. There are four-wheel hydraulic drums and a three-speed Hydramatic transmission.

The Cadillac Series 62 was a quality car that was refined and powerful. Optional equipment included air conditioning, heating system, electrically-operated antenna, signal-seeking pre-selector radio, Autronic Eye, fog lamps, license plate frames, spotlights, saber-spoke wheels, electric operated six-way power seats, remote-control trunk lid lock, rear compartment radio control, whitewall tire cleaner, Door Guards, seat belts, rubber mats, whitewall tires, radio foot control switch, and cushion toppers.

This car has been treated to a mechanical and cosmetic restoration. It is finished in white with a black and white two-tone leather interior. Options include a heater, defroster, clock, radio, and E-Z-Eye tinted glass.

At the auction, the car was sold, selling for just under the estimated value. The winning bid was $83,600.

by Dan Vaughan

Eldorado Special Biarritz Convertible
Chassis number: 5762000-1800

The Cadillac Eldorado is a personal luxury car that was manufactured and marketed by Cadillac from 1953 to 2002 over ten generations. The Eldorado was at or near the top of the Cadillac line during the early model years. The original 1953 Eldorado convertible and the Eldorado Brougham models of 1957 - 1960 were the most expensive models that Cadillac offered during those years.

This is the very last 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible built (series number 5762000-1800). One of only 1,800 built, it has been verified as 'the last one' by the Cadillac Historical Services, which provides a copy of both the build sheet and the original title.

This Eldorado Biarritz was previously part of a collection that included 1957 Eldorado Biarritz Serial Number One. Like 001, serial number 1800 was purchased and shipped to Minnesota, where a complete restoration was undertaken.

This 'last off' Eldorado Biarritz is finished in Black, with a buffalo hide Dakota Red interior. It features a 365 cubic-inch V8 engine with triple carburetors. Factory equipment includes power seats, power windows, power antenna, power trunk release, and Autronic Eye. Surprisingly, it was not equipped with factory air conditioning.

Eldorado Special Biarritz Convertible
Chassis number: 5762000-001

This is the very first 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible built (serial number 5762000-001). It has been documented as such through the Cadillac Historical Services, which provided a copy of both the build sheet and the original title.

This car was found in Illinois through an internet ad. It took two trailers to transport the car and all of the parts to Minnesota, where a complete restoration was undertaken. During the restoration, it was discovered that many areas of the car were stamped 'sample.' Both the fiberglass heater box and rear bumper extensions were handmade parts.

This 'first off' Eldorado Biarritz is a factory triple green car, painted in the original Elysian Green. It features its original 365 cubic-inch V8 with triple carburetors. Optional equipment includes air conditioning, power seats, power windows, power antenna, power trunk release, and Autronic Eye.

Eldorado Special Biarritz Convertible

This Eldorado Biarritz came complete with almost every option offered in 1957: dual carburetors with bat wing air cleaner (boosting engine output to 325 hp), power release and closing assist trunk, fiberglass parade boot, fog lights, and six-way power seat. It also features the incredibly rare factory a/c option. Very few left the factory with this option. Only 1,800 Eldorados were produced. The car was purchased in San Diego, California completely unmolested and as a straight as the day it left the factory. In the late 2010s, it was given a complete restoration. The color is a 1957 Cadillac Eldorado 'Dakota Red'.

Eldorado Special Biarritz Convertible

Priced at a lofty $7,268, the Eldorado Biarritz was Cadillac's top-of-the-line convertible in 1957. Exactly 1,800 were built. This particular Ebony Black Biarritz is one of 42 equipped with every available option including factory air conditioning. The Kelsey-Hayes Saber-Spoke wheels were an unusual and eye-catching accessory. Since its restoration in 2015, this Cadillac has been driven on road tours as well as being displayed at various Concours and special car events around the country.

The 1957 Cadillac was an all-new design, featuring an 'X-Type' frame without side rails. This allowed a dramatically low profile. Featuring its own elegant proportions and 'shark-like' rear fins, the Series 62 Eldorado was available as a Seville two-door hardtop as well as the Biarritz convertible. The 365 cubic-inch V8 with dual four-barrel carburetors delivers an impressive 325 horsepower. The 4-speed Hydra-Matic transmission was standard equipment.

Coupe DeVille
Chassis number: 5762046407

This 1957 Cadillac Coupe Deville has a 365 cubic-inch engine backed by an automatic transmission, power steering, power windows, and power seats. It rides on wire wheels with wide whitewall tires. It has been given a comprehensive restoration in its original two-tone color combination of Tahoe Blue and White.

by Dan Vaughan

Convertible Coupe

Cadillac's dramatically restyled cars for 1957 debuted at the New York Automobile Show, the first held since 1940. All of Cadillac's models were built on an X-type chassis frame which resulted in a significantly lower vehicle height – as much as three inches on some models. Of the 11 models offered in 1957, 7 were part of the Series 62; Cadillac's most popular. The forward-sloping fins lasted just one year and a totally new front-end design featured gullwing front bumper guards with black rubber protective tips that flanked a low, finely textured grille. This was the final year for single headlights on production Cadillacs. GM's luxury division sold a record 9,000 Series 62 convertibles for the model year.

Originally sold in Huntsville, Alabama, this car remained an Alabama car its entire life. The current owner rediscovered the car in a shed in 1994. The original MSRP was $5,293, and 1957 was the first year factory air conditioning could be ordered on a Cadillac convertible. The car contains a matching engine, chassis, and body numbers. A multi-year restoration (2,000 plus hours) was completed in 2019. Factory-installed options include air conditioning, a gold grille, power windows, a 6-way power seat, signal-seeking radio with a power antenna, and pie-crust whitewall tires. It is also equipped with power steering and booster-assisted power brakes.

This Cadillac Series 62 is finished in Alpine White over a red leather interior.

Convertible Coupe
Chassis number: 5762094249

The public enthusiastically agreed with the redesigned 1957 Cadillac models, catapulting them into the ninth-best-selling marque position in America. This was the same year Cadillac introduced the Eldorado Brougham and with its $13,074 price tag, it was the most expensive car built in America by a margin of $3,000.

The 1957 Cadillacs were longer and lower thanks to the new X-braced chassis frame. All of the thirteen body styles wore dual rear lights and tail fins larger than before. Chief stylist Harley Earl had introduced tail fins on the 1948 Cadillacs and would reach its zenith in 1959 before fading away.

The Series 62 Convertible rested on the 129.5-inch wheelbase and was equipped with a 365 cubic-inch (6.0-liter) V8 engine breathing through a single four-barrel carburetor and delivering 300 horsepower at 4,000 RPM. It had an automatic transmission, power-assisted brakes, and power steering.

This particular example originally wore Tahoe Blue paint but was later repainted Dakota Red with a black soft top. Accessories include an EZ Eye Glass, a heater, and a 6-way power seat. This Cadillac has been given a mechanical restoration.

by Dan Vaughan

Eldorado Special Biarritz Convertible

The Eldorado began life in 1953 as a limited-production General Motors Motorama show car available to the public in small numbers at a high price. Eldorados received a complete restyling for 1957 with inboard, sharply point rear fins, and styling inspired by the Eldorado Brougham and Park Avenue show cars. The Biarritz designation was used for the second year to differentiate it from the companion hardtop Eldorado Seville which was added to the lineup in 1956. Only 1,800 units were produced, all with Cadillac's 325 horsepower 365 cubic-inch V8 breathing through twin four-barrel carburetors.

This is a very rare 1957 Eldorado Biarritz that was specially ordered from the factory with an all-white leather interior. It has been restored to the highest standard to represent the pinnacle of design and engineering offered in 1957. The 1957 Eldorado is considered one of Harley Earl's signature creations, and it captures the spirit of the fabulous fins of the 1950s. Although it is a big car - with the 365 cubic inch engine sporting dual-quads and producing 325 horsepower - it is amazingly responsive. The car is one of three Cadillacs the owners acquired from a junkyard in Birmingham, Alabama in the late 1980s. The combination of white paint, all-white seats, and a white top makes it a spectacular example of 1950s excess.

Eldorado Special Biarritz Convertible
Chassis number: 5762066084

This Cadillac is one of 1,800 examples of the Eldorado Biarritz Convertible produced in 1957. It is powered by a 365 cubic-inch V8 engine (325 hp) with dual Carter four-barrel carburetors, a gold powder-coated Batwing air cleaner and paired with a Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. It has power brakes, power steering, Autronic Eye, and Sabre alloy wheels with whitewall tires. It is a restored example finished with a white exterior, a black soft top, and black upholstery.

by Dan Vaughan

The Harley Earl designed Cadillac Series 62 was a very large vehicle that featured a large, 6,390 cc (390 cubic inches) V-8 engine. The back had large fins that did little for performance and handling but was all about the style of the vehicle. The design of the vehicle was inspired by the space program and the era of jet engines. The large, 4400 lb car was fitted with drum brakes. These often wore out quickly. If a U-turn needed to be made, the driver would need a parking lot. The turning radius was 24 feet.

The name 'DeVille' would first be used in 1949 on the Coupe De Ville, and later on the 1956 Sedan DeVille. The 1942, 1946, and 1947 versions were similar; they were completely different from the 1941 body styles.

The car was a luxury vehicle that could carry six individuals comfortably. The car was a convertible with the top being raised and lowered automatically. The interior had electrical gauges. The headlights would turn on at dusk and were capable of switching from high beam to low beam when they sensed oncoming traffic. In total, there were eight lights on the front of the vehicle. The four on the top were the driving lights while the lights mounted on the bumper were the parking lamps. To add to the driving comfort, air suspension was used. This aided in providing a very soft ride but there was significant body roll when cornering. With the V8, it was capable of creeping to sixty in 11 seconds. This reinforced the notion that this Cadillac was built for comfort and not for speed. The drivers enjoyed the ride and they looked good cruising along, enjoying the large open road.

by Dan Vaughan