West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional and great daily driving example of this 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville 365 CID 4 BBL V8 2 Door Hardtop (1 of only 2,100 models built in total for '57) in a very striking 'Burgundy/Maroon color repaint and with it's beautiful condition and original spec 'Black Copper Paisley' interior, winged hood Gold mascot, wide angles gold 'V' in the center of the trunk lip, Eldorado Seville script nameplate on front fenders and with rare and highly desirable factory specifications and options including;
Power steering, power brakes, power windows, 6-way power driver seat, heater and defroster and ventilation system, original Signal-seeking with pre-selector radio and antenna, back-up lights, power trunk release, original spare wheel and jack and it's original 365 CID 4 BBL V8 engine!
There's no better example of GM's styling and engineering prowess than the 1957 Cadillac Eldorado - drive one like this particular example and you will see why - its hard to believe that this car was built 70 years ago! In 1955 the Cadillac Seville two door Hardtop was born and this is one of the few late 1950's cars built.
The model featured the massive grille and bullet noses with distinct shark fins unique just to the Eldorado. The 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville was priced at exactly the same price as its cousin the Biarritz convertible at $7,286 and was one of the highest priced cars of its day - and with good reason - fifties excess had virtually reached its peak with Cadillac boasting bigger cars with more chrome and larger fins than ever before! These cars bristled with the latest in modern appointments and had few rivals in the luxury market with a recession making owning one only for the very privileged elite.
The original 365 CID 4 barrel V8 engine and the transmission were reportedly rebuilt by it's previous owners and this particular car therefore drives accordingly, that is absolutely magnificently - must be driven to be fully appreciated - does not miss a beat and purrs like a kitten - the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the car is an absolute pleasure to drive! The car boasts its original spare wheel and jack in the truck and from looking at the photographs you can see how clean the engine compartment is and all the power options are working as they should.
This is an extraordinarily rare opportunity to own a great daily driving example of a mostly completely original 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville 365 V8 2 Door Hardtop which is an excellent example for the most discerning Cadillac collector or simply a great daily driving all American classic for any Cadillac or American classic car enthusiast!
