This 1955 Cadillac Eldorado is one of 3,950 convertible examples produced for the model year and was refurbished prior to the seller’s 2022 acquisition. The car is finished in yellow over red leather and is powered by a 331ci V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a black soft top, 15″ wheels, power steering, an egg-crate grille, and a driver-side mirror and spotlight in addition to a power-adjustable front seat, Autronic Eye, and power windows. This Series 62 Eldorado is now offered with a refurbishment photo book, a shop manual, and a clean Illinois title in the seller’s name.
The car left the factory finished in Cape Ivory and was refinished under prior ownership. It has a power-operated black soft top, an egg-crate grille, a hood ornament, a curved windshield, and a driver-side mirror and spotlight in addition to shark-style tailfins, a fuel filler concealed under the left taillight, and dual exhaust outlets exiting through the rear bumper.
Sabre-style 15″ wheels are mounted with whitewall tires, and a spare is stored in the trunk. Braking is handled by drums at each corner. The car came equipped from the factory with power steering.
The power-adjustable front seat and rear bench are upholstered in red leather, and interior appointments include an Autronic Eye headlight dimmer, power windows, an AM radio, an analog clock, and a cabin heater.
The two-tone steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and fronts a 110-mph speedometer and gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 82k miles, approximately 500 of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage unknown.
The replacement 331ci V8 is equipped with two four-barrel carburetors. A photo of the engine stamping is provided in the gallery below.
Power is routed to the rear wheels through a Hydra-Matic four-speed automatic transmission.
Decoding the trim tag reveals the following information:
- Style 55-6267SX – 1955 Eldorado Convertible
- Body FW272 – Fleetwood assembly plant body number
- Trim 99 – Red leather
- Paint 40 – Cape Ivory
- Top 2 – Black Orlon top
- Acc. EHY – E-Z Eye Glass, heater, vertical seat adjuster
A photobook showing the refurbishment under prior ownership is included in the sale.
The sequence 16324 is stenciled on the frame, and the VIN number shown on the Illinois title is 556216342. The seller states that a matching VIN cannot be located on the car.