Cadillac Eldorado (1953 – 1954)
- Engine Specs:
o 331 cubic inch
o 210 horsepower
o 5.4 L
- Body Style:
o 2-door convertible
- Wheelbase:
o 126 inches (3,200 mm)
- Body Length:
o 220.8 inches (1953)
o 223.4 inches (1954)
- Pricing:
o Although it was based on the regular Series 62 convertible and shared its engine, it was nearly twice as expensive at US$5,750
Bits of interesting info:
Bits of interesting info:
- The Eldorado had a wraparound windshield and a cut-down beltline, the latter signifying a dip in the sheet metal at the bottom of the side windows. These two touches were especially beloved by General Motors Styling Chief Harley Earl and subsequently were widely copied by others
- Available in four unique colors (Aztec Red, Alpine White, Azure Blue and Artisan Ochre — the latter is a yellow hue, although it was shown erroneously as black in the color folder issued on this rare model). Convertible tops were available in either black or white Orlon. There was no special badge on the car, other than the "Eldorado" nameplate, in "gold", in the center of the dash.
