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In 1953 the Eldorado name was introduced to mark Cadillac's golden anniversary. It became their flagship car and was limited to an exclusive Sport Convertible Coupe that was nearly double the standard Series 62 Convertible Coupe. Compared to a standard Series 62, the Eldorado featured different bodypanels with a signature dip on the top of the doors.

The Eldorado which translated to “the gilded one” – was a fitting name, as the limited-edition Cadillac cost an astounding $7,750 which was nearly double that of any other Cadillac model. It was Detroit’s most expensive car, but, it was also one of the finest American automobiles built in the 1950s.

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1953 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible - sold for $148,500 Purchased by Mr. Kizziar in 1992, this car was given a complete restoration, completed the following year. The body-off renovation took 3,600 hours of work. Striking in Aztec Red with a black convertible top, it has a red and white leather interior and the characteristic chrome wire wheels. The car presents very well for an older restoration, and cosmetic issues are very minor and only visible upon very close examination. The paint, however, i... more
Gallery: 2011 St. John's Auction by RM

1953 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible - sold for $223,000 A hand-crafted, low-production “Halo car”, the Cadillac Eldorado made its debut at the historic 1953 Motorama show. Like its 1930s predecessor, the famous V-16, the 1953 Eldorado was outrageously expensive, part of its image as a sportier, more youth-oriented Cadillac. One of only 532 built in 1953, this wonderful Azure Blue Eldorado convertible sports a White soft top and luxurious Blue-and-White leather-upholstered interior. The result of... more
Gallery: 2011 Monterey Daytime Auction by Mecum

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