1953 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible Coupe

In 1953 the Eldorado name was introduced to mark Cadillac’s golden anniversary.

It became their flagship car and was limited to an exclusive Sport Convertible Coupe that was nearly double the standard Series 62 Convertible Coupe. Compared to a standard Series 62, the Eldorado featured different bodypanels with a signature dip on the top of the doors.

A number of these cars were loaned out by Cadillac for civic functions across the land, anywhere the media might show up. They were handsome vehicles sporting that massive Cadillac grille and distinctive styling. Despite its close resemblance to the standard Series 62 models, Eldorado featured unique body work, including the hood and main body panels being channeled, and was well appointed with power steering, as well as power windows, front seat and of course, a power operated soft top. Featuring redesigned doors that dipped lower than the regular convertibles, a folding top that disappeared which was covered by a fiberglass boot suitable for parade use, a wrap-around “Panoramic” windshield and chrome wire wheels, the Eldorado was a cut above everything else on the road. Also included in the package was the leather padded dashboard with special badges, and gleaming chrome wire wheels. Under the hood were 210 horses coming from the 331 cid V8 engine, backed up by a new and improved Hydramatic transmission.

One of only 532 built in 1953, this wonderful Azure Blue Eldorado convertible sports a White soft top and luxurious Blue-and-White leather-upholstered interior.

The ’53 Cadillac Eldorado, along with GM’s other uniquely 1953 model year only Oldsmobile Fiesta and Buick Skylark that make up the “Triple Crown” of 1950s American motorcars, have become automotive legends. Only 532 Eldorados rolled off the line in 1953, but the model would resonate so strongly with the buying public that GM continued to apply the name to its top-of-the-line two-doors for another 50 years, finally discontinuing the name in 2002.

The 1953 Eldorado is an American legend, a term often overused but here accurately applied, as it was the first of a long line of cars that marked the finest efforts of the Standard of the World. This example provides an excellent opportunity to acquire such a car and to perhaps cruise leisurely down Hot Rods.