Before cars were compared to all manner of BMWs, the classic Cadillac was the gold standard. Even high quality household appliances and airplanes were billed as “the Cadillac of the…” (fill in the blank). This was for a very good reason, they’re beautiful and the build quality was noticeably finer than their peers’. Arguably the centenarian’s golden age was in the ‘50s post-war era with wraparound windshields, chrome, and iconic tailfins. Owners were proud to drive a Cadillac and appreciated them for what they were. And if you enjoyed today’s film on Rita Hayworth’s custom-bodied Cadillac Ghia, there are many Cadillacs to choose from in different price ranges and models (although sadly, we couldn’t find any custom-bodied ones). Here are three available now from Hemmings Motor News.
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The car: 1959 Cadillac Series Sixty Fleetwood
Price: $16,000
Location: Quogue, New York, USA
Seller’s Info: Click here
The 1959 Cadillac Series Sixty Special Fleetwood incorporated a one year only design with side panels and moldings that set it apart from the standard six window sedan. There were approximately 2,250 ‘59 Fleetwoods built and many have met a rusty fate. Fleetwoods were only available as sedans so you won’t be “upstaged” by a coupe or convertible variation at your local car show. This Cadillac is listed as rust free, excellent interior, with good chrome, but does have faded paint. This classic car comes with some modern conveniences including air conditioning, power windows, and cruise control.
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The car: 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Seville
Price: $79,500
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Seller’s Info: Click here
The 1950‘s priciest Cadillac was the Eldorado, available first as a convertible then also offered as a Coupe (Seville). The seller believes this restored Eldorado is a factory-designed prototype with quad headlamps, implemented on later models. The car has been meticulously restored with the original 365-cubic inch engine, Hydra-Matic transmission, and dual four-barrel carburetors. For better or worse, this one-off will draw some attention from GM historians.
Best:
The car:1952 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
Price: $139,900
Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
Seller’s Info: Click here
Built for model years 1948 through 1953 as a coupe, convertible, or sedan, the third generation Series 62’s most desirable iteration was the convertible. In 1949 Cadillac introduced a new 5.4 liter overhead valve V8 producing 160 hp that would be used for years to come. This convertible was built on the company’s 50th anniversary and fully restored in 2011. The car has only been driven four-hundred miles since the restoration and is crying out for someone to buy and drive it!
If you know of a great, stylish car for sale and would like us to feature it, please let us know!
Petrolicious makes no claim as to the accuracy of the information contained in the car’s original listing, nor will it be held responsible for any errors in said information. If you’re interested in any of these cars, do your homework and research extensively before you buy.
