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1957 Cadillac Eldorado | Ardell Brown Classic
Carswww.ardellscars.com/1957-cadillac-eldorado/This particular
example was treated to a body-off restoration in 1997 and in 2000 ,
a new owner rebuilt the engine and transmission and replaced the
top, tiers, socks and wiring at a cost of $27,500. It has been
driven less than 3,500 miles since then and remains in impeccable
condition. Come with full documentation of all mechanical work
performed since 1997.The Cadillac Eldorado was introduced in 1953
to commemorate Cadillac's golden anniversary, and the name,
appropriately enough, means "the gilded one" in Spanish. Those
first Eldorados featured GM's first wraparound windshield, lowered
ride height, every option Cadillac offered and a special hard
parade boot for the convertible top. The latter came in handy as a
seat for the honoree of a ticker take parade, or the
President-elect of the United States for that matter, considering
that Dwight Eisenhower was driven to his inauguration in an Alpine
White Eldorado on January 30, 1953.Until 1955 all Eldorado were
convertibles, but a hardtop coupe was added for 1956. To
differentiate, the hardtop was named the Eldorado Seville, while
the convertible was known as the Eldorado Biarritz. All Eldorado
models since 1955 could be visually distinguished from other
Caddies by their "rocket" tail fins. Naturally, a top of the line
Cadillac like this one came very well-equipped. Power steering,
brakes, windows, and seat were standard. The compression of the 365
V8 was raised for 1957, but power actually dropped a bit because
the formerly standard dual quads were made optional.