Vehicle Description
This 1955 Cadillac Eldorado Sport Convertible is a beautifully
restored 50s cruiser with fantastic, driver-friendly options! When
Cadillac introduced the Eldorado Convertible in 1953, it was a
mid-year addition to Cadillac's lineup and the extremely luxurious
convertible was produced in limited quantities. The first-year
Eldorado was also a member of General Motors Motorama convertible
trifecta that also included the Buick Skylark and Oldsmobile
Fiesta. By the time 1955 rolled around, the Eldorado begun
gathering some traction among Cadillac's dedicated customer base
and was the ultimate status symbol among high society. The '55
Eldorado received a major "facelift," or rather "tail lift," with
regards to the rear end treatment. Gone were the traditional
"fishtail fins" instead replaced with a brand new pair of sweeping,
pointed tail fins reminiscent of an airplane or space ship. The
1955 Cadillacs also sported several refinements from the previous
year including a redesigned grille and the parking lights were
relocated from the grille in 1954 to below the headlights in '55.
The 1955 Eldorados also featured a wider chrome beltline molding
down the side that helped the special Cadillac further
differentiate itself from the other models. The '55 Eldorado
interiors were even more luxurious than other Cadillac models and
the design was specific to the Eldorado only. Being that the
Eldorado sat atop Cadillac's hierarchy in 1955, the standard
equipment and options were outstanding and included items such as
power brakes, power seat, power windows, sabre spoke wheels,
whitewall tires, and, of course, a dual quad 270 horsepower "Power
Package" engine. In total, Cadillac produced just over 12,000
convertibles in 1955, of which just under 4,000 were Eldorado Sport
Convertibles which makes this particular car quite a rare piece of
automobile history. Powering this '55 Cadillac is a Numbers
Matching 331 Cubic Inch V8 engine fed by dual 4 barrel carburetors
tucked under the iconic "Batwing" air cleaner that together were
said to have produced 270 horsepower when new. The 331 V8 is backed
by a Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission that makes this Eldo
Convertible an easy car for anybody to drive. Exhaust exits the 331
Cadillac powerplant via a through-bumper dual exhaust setup that
generates a nice throaty sound out the rear. Riding on a set of
wide whitewall tires wrapped around a set of Sabre Wheels, this
1955 Cadillac Eldorado has a fantastic look cruising down the road.
This '55 Eldorado Convertible is absolutely loaded with options!
With power steering, squeezing this 1955 Cadillac into a tight
space at a car show or local drive-in is almost effortless. This
1955 Eldorado also comes equipped with power brakes which makes
bringing this nearly 5,000 pound behemoth to a complete stop much
easier as well. The black cloth power convertible top is in
wonderful condition and it goes up and down with the simple flick
of a switch. Mounted on the dash is an Autronic Eye which is a cool
novelty on any fifties Cadillac. The exterior of this Cadillac has
been correctly refinished in beautiful Silver paint, just how this
car came back in 1955. Gorgeous chrome and brightwork around the
outside of this convertible complete the exterior look of the car.
The interior on this '55 Cadillac Eldorado is absolutely stunning!
The front and rear bench seats have been correctly reupholstered in
beautiful black leather. The front black leather bench seat is also
equipped with a 6-way adjustable power seat which is also a neat
option. All 4 power windows work great and they all go up and down
with the simple flick of a switch. The padded dash, upholstered
door panels, carpeting and steering wheel are all in wonderful
condition and appear to be in their stock configuration. The
instrument cluster is equipped with a 120 MPH speedometer,
temperature gauge, and fuel gauge. The dash is completed with a
retro-style AM/FM entertainment system and clock. Whether you're
buying your first classic car or you're adding to your existing
collection of classics, this 1955 Cadillac Eldorado Sport
Convertible would make an excellent choice. Give Ellingson's a call
today at 763-428-7337!
*Numbers Matching 331 Cu. In. V8
*Dual 4 Barrel Carburetors
*Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission
*Power Brakes
*Power Steering
*Black Cloth Power Convertible Top
*Correct Silver Exterior
*Correct Black Leather Interior
*6-Way Power Seat
*Power Windows
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 5,988 Miles
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