Simon Cars - Cadillac deVille 1957-58

Cadillac deVille 1957-58

There was a new GM C-body for 1957 and this was built on an X-frame which allowed lower bodywork and provided extra strength. Wheelbase increased from 129 inches to 129.5. Design originated from the 1954 Motorama Eldorado, X and Y cars by Ed Glowacke, and then worked up into the production 1955 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham. Sedan deVille and Coupe deVille models sold between the Series 62 and the Eldorados. Power was given by a 5,972cc V8 in various states of tune. For 1958 a new wider grille was introduced with quad lamps above, and at the rear the wings started to grow. Some models were offered with extended rear decks. A new GM C-body gave the 1959 Cadillacs outlandish styling.

Cadillac Coupe deVille 1957 - badge on front wing

Cadillac Sedan deVille 1958 - badge on front wing

Cadillac Sedan deVille 1958 - badge on front wing

Cadillac Sedan deVille 1958. For 1958 Cadillac gave its models quad lamps as most states had now sanctioned those. The lamps were set above a wider grille with sidelamps beneath the 'Dagmar' over riders

Cadillac Coupe deVille 1957. The 1957 Cadillac was given GM's new C-body on a 129.5 inch wheelbase, and had a 6.0-litre V8 under the bonnet.

Cadillac Coupe deVille 1957. The Series 62 Cadillac for 1957 had this traditional square trunk, but a more curved boot was given to the Eldorado specials

Cadillac Coupe deVille 1957. Built on a 129.5-inch wheelbase, it measured 220.9-inches overall. The Coupe deVille shared the same body

Cadillac Coupe deVille 1958. For 1958 the Coupe deVille was extensively restyled the same as the Series 62 on which it was based. Thicker chrome trims across the rear wheel arch show this to be the pricier Coupe deVille and not the Series 62 Coupe.

Cadillac Sedan deVille 1958. Following the success of the 2-door Coupe deVille, in 1956 a 4-door hardtop was introduced as the 'Sedan deVille'. A new grille with hundreds of buttons was introduced in 1958 and the rear wings enlarged.

Cadillac Sedan deVille 1958. A 4-door hardtop for 1958

Cadillac Sedan deVille 1958. Introduced in 1957 with a new X-frame construction for the body which had originated in 1954. Following the success of the 2-door Coupe deVille, in 1956 a 4-door hardtop was introduced as the 'Sedan deVille'. A new grille with hundreds of buttons was introduced in 1958 and the rear wings enlarged. A brand new body shell was given for 1959.

Cadillac Sedan deVille 1958. Larger wings for 1958

Cadillac Series 62 Coupe 1958. This is the cheaper Series 62, not the Coupe deVille which has heavier chrome above the rear wheel arch

Cadillac Eldorado 1957 Seville. The Eldorado benefitted from the new 1957 Cadillac Series 62 body, which also made it cheaper to produce. A 5972cc V8 powered the Eldorado. New for 1957 were the dual parking lamps beneath the grille.

Cadillac Fleetwood 1957 Sixty Special front

Cadillac Fleetwood 1957 Sixty Special. Built on a 133-inch wheelbase, 224-inches long, compared to the standard Sedan deVille hardtop which was 129.5 and 215.9 inches.

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