Vehicle Description
OUTSTANDING & HIGHLY ORIGINAL EXAMPLE1 OF ONLY 3,900 BUILT FOR
INAUGURAL MODEL YEARJUST 68K ORIGINAL MILES, PER TITLESOLD NEW IN
LOS ANGELES TO ACTRESS MEME LYNN ROSS305 HP 365 CI ELDORADO
V-8/HYDRA-MATIC TRANSMISSIONRARE MOUNTAIN LAUREL PAINT & 1956-ONLY
VICODEC ROOFSTANDARD POWER FRONT SEAT & POWER WINDOWSEQUIPPED WITH
POWER BRAKES & POWER STEERING'BATWING' TWIN-CARB INTAKE &
SABRE-SPOKE WHEELSVERY WELL-PRESERVED AND MAINTAINED 50S
ICONHANDOMELY PRESENTED, READY TO SHOW & ENJOY Following its
high-profile debut for 1953, Cadillac's top-of-the-line Eldorado
continued for 1954 and 1955 and by 1956, its success spurred the
addition of the Eldorado Seville, a sleek two-door hardtop, while
the convertible was named Biarritz after the exotic French seaside
town. Confirming the market dominance of stylish closed cars and
especially the clean pillarless hardtops that emerged during the
1950s, Cadillac introduced its new Series 62 Sedan DeVille
four-door hardtop and the Eldorado Seville two-door hardtop on
October 24, 1955, almost a month before the rest of its models
debuted for 1956.The Eldorado's already impressive mechanical
specifications were refined for 1956, with Cadillac's proprietary
V-8 engine given its first displacement increase to 365 cubic
inches. The Eldorado received a specially tuned version topped by
dual Carter four-barrel carburetors underneath a stunning 'Batwing'
air cleaner, rated at 305 horsepower. GM's famed Hydra-Matic
four-speed automatic transmission was standard and benefited from
improvements developed at a cost of $35 million for smoother
operation. Amenities including power windows and a six-way power
front seat were standard. Just 3,900 examples of the Eldorado
Seville were manufactured for 1956, priced from a heady $6,501 the
equivalent cost for two brand-new Corvettes or Thunderbirds!This
rare and wonderful first-year example of the Cadillac Eldorado
Seville is offered in outstanding condition throughout. Under prior
ownership, the scarce, originally specified Mountain Laurel paint
was refinished and the 1956-only Vicodec top material was replaced.
According to known history, this Eldorado Seville is a former
California car, once owned by Hollywood actress, producer, and
philanthropist Merrie Lynn Ross, whose credits included TV's
General Hospital and a wide array of series and films from the
1960s through the early 1980s. According to the vehicle's title,
only an approximate 68K original miles have been traveled by the
Seville. In addition to its standard power-adjustable front seat
mechanism and power windows, this collector-grade Eldorado Seville
delivers an enjoyable drive with power brakes and power steering.
In addition to the repaint and top replacement, the Seville
benefits from fastidious service and maintenance work. Mechanical
work included rebuilt carburetors, new engine and transmission
gaskets, and a new radiator, fuel pump, heater core and pinion
seal, plus new mufflers and exhaust tips. Cosmetics include new OEM
Seville-only sun visors, restored control knobs and gauges,
re-chromed bumpers, and new liners for the trunk and rear package
tray. Striking factory Saber-Spoke wheels and a set of new tires
(including spare) finish this 1950s icon in very fine style. Be
sure to contact us today to see this wonderfully presented 1956
Cadillac Seville for yourself, get full details, and prepare to add
it to your collection!
