Eldorado

Rolling Seville: 1956 Cadillac Eldorado

Before 1956, the Cadillac Eldorado was only offered as a convertible. That changed in ’56 and the new hardtop would also be called “Seville” while the drop-top was now the “Biarritz”. Production numbers for the former were low, just… more»

49k-Mile Survivor: 1969 Cadillac Eldorado

The personal luxury car market was experiencing a growth spurt when Cadillac introduced its eighth-generation Eldorado in 1967, with GM styling mogul Bill Mitchell adding some great lines and body details to distinguish the coupe from its corporate E-Body… more»

Rare 2-Door: 1957 Cadillac Edorado Seville

While many enthusiasts focus on the Biarritz as one of the rarest Cadillacs produced in 1957, the Eldorado Seville doesn’t trail far behind. The company only produced 2,100 examples, and our feature car is a beauty. Faulting its presentation… more»

A Big Barn Find! 1971 Cadillac Eldorado

“It has been stored in the family’s run-down barn for the last 30 years” so claims the seller of this 1971 Cadillac Eldorado convertible. Well, this first-year, ninth generation (’71-’76) Eldorado is as big as a barn at 222… more»

28k Original Miles: 1974 Cadillac Eldorado

I am always irresistibly drawn to original, unmolested classics, especially if the car has a known ownership history. This 1974 Cadillac Eldorado features those traits, and the icing on the cake is its odometer reading of 28,000 original miles…. more»

2 for 1: Rare Pair of 1956 Cadillac Eldorados

For the second half of the 20th Century, the Eldorado was Cadillac’s “halo” car and was usually the priciest model right behind the factory limousine. In 1956, the cars carried their own unique rear sheet metal, and a hardtop… more»

More Than a Rolls? 1970 Cadillac Eldorado

Bold seller claims are nothing new in the classic market, with some withstanding scrutiny better than others. Take this 1970 Cadillac Eldorado. The seller claims it cost more when it rolled off the showroom floor than an equivalent Rolls-Royce…. more»

Rare Pickup Conversion: 1975 Cadillac Eldorado Project

While they’re certainly not a common sighting, more than one coachbuilder thought it would be a good idea to turn Cadillacs into pickup trucks for drivers desiring plenty of luxury up front with a decent hauling capacity in the… more»

No Reserve Luxury: 1985 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

The 1985 Cadillac Eldorado offered plenty of elite luxury and style in pure basic form, but adding the Biarritz package provided even more bling for the truly top-tier buyers, with one of the most noticeable features being the stainless… more»

58k Original Miles: 1976 Cadillac Eldorado

There was once a time when vehicles, often called the land yachts of the 1970s, were viewed by the broader community with barely concealed contempt. They reflected an era when manufacturers had yet to come to terms with the… more»

13k Mile Survivor: 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Seville

In 1957 and 1958, Cadillac differentiated the Eldorado 2-door hardtop from the convertible by calling the former the Seville vs. the Biarritz. It was at the top of the luxury food chain and was built in relatively small numbers,… more»

Dean Martin’s Custom Ride! 1969 Cadillac Eldorado Sport Wagon

My mother was a huge fan of entertainer Dean Martin – and I suppose I am, too. But I didn’t know he was a car guy (though perhaps not to the extent of Jay Leno). He owned all sorts… more»

Rarefied Air: 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Seville

At one time in America, if you could afford a Cadillac, you were considered wealthy and had definitely “arrived” here in Status Symbol Land. In 1960, Cadillac was the King of Luxury hands down and nobody disputed its claim… more»

Continental Kit Addition! 1974 Cadillac Eldorado

The 1974 model year was not a good one for the U.S. auto industry. Buyers were moving from gas-guzzling land yachts to fuel-sipping compacts due to sticker shock at the gas pump. The OPEC oil embargo arrived in the… more»

New Interior: 1968 Cadillac Eldorado

Interior restorations of any prestige classic can be expensive, and some potential buyers find the prospect so overwhelming that they will pass up the opportunity to park an otherwise excellent car in their driveway. However, that is not an… more»

1 of 1,987: Limited-Edition America II 1986 Cadillac Eldorado

  “America II is to yachting what Cadillac is to automobiles – an American standard for the world.”  That’s how Cadillac positioned its special limited-edition Eldorado that was a byproduct of Cadillac becoming the first corporate sponsor of the… more»

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