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  • Cadillac Eldorado Convertible, 1953


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Cadillac Eldorado Convertible, 1953

Cadillac Eldorado I

Cadillac Eldorado I
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Chassis No.: 536255290

Engine No.: 536255290

Registration: French Certificat d’Immatriculation

Location: Paris, France

€161,000 EUR | Sold

  • Built in the first year of Cadillac Eldorado production
  • The pinnacle of American luxury and exclusivity, with just 532 Eldorado Convertibles produced for 1953
  • Powered by a 5.4-litre V-8 engine with four-speed Hydra-Matic transmission
  • Accompanied by a scan of its first purchase invoice, issued by Cadillac Motor Car Division in May 1953

As calendars pinned to walls at General Motors’ headquarters turned to welcome a new year in 1952, plans were afoot to celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of its most famous brands: Cadillac. The “El Dorado” prototype was duly revealed—its name a nod to the Spanish translation of “

the gilded one

”, befitting the theme of the golden anniversary—with the production-spec Eldorado Convertible arriving to great acclaim once it reached showrooms in 1953. The new car represented Cadillac’s revamped luxury-orientated product portfolio and was priced accordingly, topping the range at $7,750—almost double the figure for a standard Series 62 convertible.

Just 532 examples of the first-generation Eldorado Convertible were made before the second-series version arrived in 1954. The model was sumptuously appointed, featuring generous helpings of exterior chrome and interior leather, intended to appeal to well-heeled American customers in an era of prosperity. The Eldorado’s bold Harley Earl styling was typical of its era.

The example offered for sale here was completed by the factory in May 1953. It was finished in Alpine White over a Blue and White leather interior as one of only 24 examples configured with this colour combination. It is believed to have been made for the American market but brought to Europe via Germany in the 1960s. The Cadillac retains its factory-correct configuration today, while its condition suggests an older restoration, allegedly completed in 2010. Rarely seen on this side of the Atlantic, the Eldorado Convertible is justifiably coveted among enthusiasts of true American classics.

Au moment où les calendriers accrochés aux murs du siège de General Motors s'approchent du nouvel an 1952, on se prépare à célébrer le cinquantième anniversaire de l'une de ses plus célèbres marques, Cadillac. On présente le prototype de l'El Dorado, le terme espagnol désignant cet or qu'on associe traditionnellement à la notion de cinquantenaire, puis sa version décapotable d'usine recueille toutes les louanges lorsqu'elle arrive en concession en 1953. Cette nouvelle voiture symbolise la repositionnement de la gamme de Cadillac vers des produits plus luxueux et plus chers ; à 7 750 dollars, elle coûte presque le double d'une décapotable de la Série 62.

Cette première génération d'Eldorado décapotable n'est produite qu'à 532 exemplaires, avant d'être remplacée par la deuxième génération, en 1954. Son équipement est somptueux, avec profusion de chromes à l'extérieur et de cuir à l'intérieur. En ces temps de prospérité, elle est destinée aux Américains fortunés. Ses lignes affirmées dues à Harley Earl sont typiques de son époque.

L'exemplaire proposé, blanc alpine sur intérieur en cuir bleu et blanc, est sorti d'usine en mai 1953. Seuls vingt-quatre exemplaires ont été produits dans cette harmonie de teintes. On considère qu'il a été construit pour le marché américain, puis envoyé en Allemagne au cours des années 1960. Cette Cadillac est toujours dans sa configuration d'usine, mais son état laisse penser qu'elle aurait été autrefois restaurée, peut-être en 2010. L'Eldorado décapotable, qu'on rencontre rarement de ce côté-ci de l'Atlantique, est à juste titre convoitée par les passionnés de véritables classiques d'Amérique.

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