£31,360
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville ‘Special Sports Coupé’
Historics • UK • 12 Dec 2020
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£31,360
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville ‘Special Sports Coupé’
UK • 12 Dec 2020 • Lot 231
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville, Cadillac's flagship model, is a rare find in very good order. It has undergone an extensive restoration and comes with a significant history file, making it a fantastic opportunity for collectors.
Condition
7
The car has benefitted from an extensive restoration and is reported to run very well and be a joy to drive. The paintwork and interior are both presented well. The car is offered with a sizeable history file including bills from the restoration, receipts dating back to 1998, previous MoT test certificates, various photos, sundry invoices, and the UK V5C registration document.
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44,746 miles
974 XUS
United Kingdom
5762005201
1957
Auction
£31,360
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville ‘Special Sports Coupé’
Historics • UK • 12 Dec 2020
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
Introduced in 1953 the Eldorado was Cadillac’s flagship.
It was also the pinnacle of automotive achievement and the aspirational dream of every GM car buyer.
Only the most successful of individuals could afford the hefty $7,286 price tag, and ownership of one was akin to driving a trophy that proclaimed your professional success.
Even though the hardtop Eldorado Seville and the equivalent convertible Eldorado Biarritz first went on sale in 1956, 1957 brought about several important updates, both mechanically and cosmetically.
New for that year was Cadillac’s X-frame construction, which saw increased structural rigidity and helped to make the Eldorado’s ride even more sublime.
The 1957 Eldorados also received a complete restyling to go along with its new mechanical components; it was inspired by Cadillac’s Eldorado Brougham and Park Avenue show cars.
The car was given a distinctive tail treatment, with rounded flanks and each bearing a single shark-like fin.
This fine example was...
Price Analysis vs Other Eldorado Sevilles
£8,265
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£42,808
Median Price (Since 2020)
£94,928
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Eldorado Seville Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 7th Nov 2013
Latest MOT mileage:
44,597 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 8th Nov 2012, 44,597 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Minor play in offside and nearside front lower ball joints.
Passed
On 29th Jul 2010, 44,033 miles
Passed
On 8th Jun 2009, 43,870 miles
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