Vehicle Description
Cadillacs were truly the envy of the elite in the 1950s. But this
1955 Cadillac Eldorado Series 62 Special Sport Convertible was the
range-topper that even made Caddy owners jealous. It's a distinct
drop-top with unique design touches and the elegance of a tuxedo,
and a multi-year restoration means this continues to drive with
upper-class distinction today.
Cadillacs of this era are a true exercise in style. Everything from
the gold emblem in front, to the saber-spoke wheels was designed to
get noticed. Plus, the Eldorado was its own special designation in
1955 that gave this a unique set of rear fenders. It took the
rounded tailfin and gave it a rocket-like profile. And everything
from the sharp lines to the double lights shows that this new
design is what set Cadillac on its path to some of the most iconic
lines ever. There were less than 4k Eldorado Special Sport
convertibles made in this landmark year, and nearly 70 years later,
how many do you think survived to look this good? The reason for
such a solid overall presentation on this example is that it has
seen proper care. We're told it has been with the same family for
over 40 years, and this went through a multi-year restoration about
a decade ago. So the black paint has a piano-luster that lets the
sunlight show off the sheet metal's unique mix of rounded curves
and crisp lines. Plus, we know you are checking out the brightwork.
The Series 62 was in the era of the Dagmar, and so the front bumper
has two shining chrome torpedoes outstretched to really own the
road. These Caddys know how to make a big statement with big
brightwork (including the added continental kit on the rear,) but,
arguably, the real elegance is in the subtle touches. It's the
little details, like the way exhaust is routed through the rear
bumper and the front fender has a small skirt to let the trim run
continually from the front bumper to behind the door.
The black convertible top has a clean and elegant style, but it
gets even better when you take it down. The seating is a two-tone
with a bright button-top style but the supple leather is a fresher
investment from the full resonation. It sets off a theme for the
interior that's a great coordinating festival of black, white, and
chrome. You see this on everything from the door panels, to the new
carpeting, to the steering wheel. The dash keeps its original feel,
and the dazzling chrome instrument panel will most definitely
remind you of a Wurlitzer jukebox. The whole shining package is
complete and authentic, right down to the AM radio that's there for
display. Cadillac luxury means practically powering everything -
including the windows, seat, and convertible top.
Cadillac's 331 cubic-inch engine was the icon of the industry, and
so we're happy to see such a clean and authentic V8 still in the
engine bay today. In fact, the engine stamp matches the plastic
serial tag on the car (leading us to believe a true
numbers-matching motor.) General Motors was only beginning to
spread V8s to the rest of its family of cars during this era. So,
Cadillac still reigned supreme with this big motor that carried a
quarter larger displacement than anything available at Chevrolet.
But, where Chevy was beginning the business of hot rodding, this
Cadillac's cubic inches and single four-barrel carb were utilized
to make sure comfort was achieved at every speed. We're told this
motor was rebuilt during the restoration, and its strong but smooth
nature reinforces that feeling. And so it continues to be a true
cruiser thanks to good features like the Hydramatic automatic
transmission, power steering, and power brakes.
The sale comes complete with photos and receipts documenting this
car's quality restoration. This is beauty, elegance, rarity, and
distinction that defines an era for Cadillac. So if you're ready
for vintage upper-class cruising, call today!
