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Cadillac Eldorado 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. Whilst based on the 1957 Cadillac Series 62, the Eldorados were given their own rear end with bulbous boot topped by sharks fin wings. Cadillac had introduced a 2-door hardtop option called the Eldorado Seville in 1956 and the new 1957 model continued this style. A hand-built Series 70 Eldorado Brougham was also offered as a 4-door hardtop with rear-hinged back doors on a 126-inch wheelbase, and it sold 400 in 1957 and 307 in 1958. Cadillacs for 1958 were given quad headlamps.

Cadillac Eldorado 1957 Biarritz Convertible - badge on bootlid

Cadillac Eldorado 1957 Biarritz Convertible. 'Biarritz' was the name given to the convertible version of the Eldorado Cadillac. A later hardtop Eldorado was given the name 'Seville'

Cadillac Eldorado Seville hardtop1957 - badge on bootlid

Cadillac Eldorado Seville hardtop1957 - badge on front wing

Cadillac Eldorado 1957 Biarritz Convertible front

Cadillac Eldorado 1957 Biarritz Convertible. The Eldorado was a special edition Cadillac inspired by a show model. It was the highest priced Cadillac.

Cadillac Eldorado 1957 Biarritz Convertible inside

Cadillac Eldorado 1956 Biarritz Convertible. Priced at $7200 dollars, Eldorados were loaded with extras including 6-way power operated seats

Cadillac Eldorado 1957 Biarritz Convertible lights

Cadillac Eldorado 1957 Biarritz Convertible. The 1957 Eldorados were given a unique tail with bulbous fenders and shark fin wings

Cadillac Eldorado 1957 Biarritz Convertible rear

Cadillac Eldorado 1957 Biarritz Convertible. For 1957 the Eldorado was given an entirely different 'sharks fin' tail from the other 1957 Series 62 models. It was also the longest at 222-inches compared to the Coupe deVille at 221-inches and the Series 62 at 216-inches.

Cadillac Eldorado Seville hardtop1957. 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 Eldorado Seville hardtop1957. The Eldorado benefitted from the new 1957 Cadillac body, but had its own rounded rear fenders and sharp wings, designed by a young Ron Hill. The Eldorado convertible was named 'Biarritz'. A 5972cc V8 powered the Eldorado.

Cadillac Eldorado Seville hardtop1957. The Eldorado was distinguished from Series 62 Cadillacs by a reprofiled boot. On the side, the rear wings were heavily trimmed from the wheel arch, and the arches were normally left open.

Cadillac Eldorado Seville hardtop1957. The Eldorado had its own rounded rear fenders and sharp wings, designed by a young Ron Hill. The Eldorado convertible was named 'Biarritz' to separate it from the new hardtop Eldorado Seville.

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 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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