Used For Sale at Auction: 1955 Cadillac Eldorado for sale in Essen

For Sale at Auction: 1955 Cadillac Eldorado for sale in Essen, Other
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  • VIN 556285676

Vehicle Details

1955 Year 556285676 VIN 0 mi. Mileage
Cadillac Make Cadillac Model Essen, Location
733881 Stock Number Car Body Type white/ivory Exterior Color

Seller

  • RM Sotheby's
  • Messe Essen Essen, 45131
  • 49-172-7151-251

Vehicle Description

To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Essen event, 11 - 12 April 2019. Estimate: €85.000 - €115.000 Body-on restoration in 2014 to original colours One of 3,950 produced for 1955 Accompanied by copies of its Cadillac factory build sheet Unlike the rest of the Cadillac line-up, the top-of-the-line Eldorado received major styling changes for 1955; this despite that it remained a part of the Series 62 line-up. Gone were the fishtail fins that became the marque's signature starting in 1948. Eldorados received bold new rocket ship tailfins, which eventually appeared on the remainder of the Cadillac family. In addition to the new rear end, larger rear wheel openings without fender skirts and back-up lights housed in dual pods at the base of the tailfins added to the dramatic look. Gorgeous new 'Sabre' wheels replaced the chrome wire wheels previously standard on Eldorados, and gold anodized trim emblazoned the exterior. Under the hood, Eldos got an exclusive 270-bhp version of Cadillac's 331-cu. in. V-8 engine with dual four-barrel carburettors fitted with a distinctive gold batwing air cleaner. All of the changes paid dividends - a record 3,950 were sold for the model year. Cadillac records and the underhood trim tag indicate that this car was built with E-Z Eye Glass in addition to the standard power steering, brakes, windows, convertible top, heater, clock and radio. The underhood trim tag also confirms that it has been restored as-built in Alpine White with a black convertible top and contrasting red and white leather interior. This Cadillac was originally delivered new in California and remained in the U.S. before being purchased by its current, Belgian owner. The recipient of a body-on in 2014, it has a new leather interior which was done by craftsmen in Belgium. This is an excellent example of mid-fifties American design that would surely attract attention wherever it goes. • �Body-On" Restaurierung 2014 in originaler Farbkombination • Eines von nur 3.950 f�r das Modelljahr 1955 produzierten Exemplaren • Komplett mit Cadillac Produktionsunterlagen Anders als alle anderen Cadillac Modelle erhielt der Eldorado im Modelljahr 1955 ein deutlich aufgefrischtes Styling, obwohl er weiterhin auf der Series 62 basierte. Die 1948 eingef�hrten fischflossenartigen Kotfl�gelausl�ufer gab es nicht mehr, dagegen zierten das Flaggschiff nun Kotfl�gel, die raketenf�rmig in den Himmel wuchsen und im Laufe der Zeit auf allen Cadillac Modellen zu finden waren. Zus�tzlich zur neuen Heckgestaltung wiesen die neuen Eldorados gr��ere hintere Radh�user ohne Verkleidungen auf und R�ckfahrscheinwerfer in doppelter Ausf�hrung unter den Heckflossen. Als Ersatz f�r die Chromspeichenr�der des Vorjahres kamen wundersch�ne Sabre Wheels zum Einsatz, w�hrend das Heck mit einem goldenen Schriftzug aufwartete. Unter der Haube bekam der Eldorado eine exklusive Version von Cadillacs 5,4-Liter V8, der hier nun dank Doppelvergasern 274 PS leistete. Ein auff�lliger goldener Luftfilter komplettierte den Look. Alle Ver�nderungen hatten Erfolg - im Modelljahr 1955 fanden 3.950 Einheiten des neuen Eldorado einen K�ufer. Die originalen Produktionsunterlagen von Cadillac und das Typenschild lassen erkennen, dass dieser Eldorado neben der serienm��igen Servolenkung und -bremsen und elektrischen Fensterhebern und Verdeckbet�tigung, Heizung, Uhr und Radio auch mit E-Z Eye Glas geliefert wurde. Das Schild best�tigt auch, dass dieses Fahrzeug neben einem schwarzen Verdeck und einem rot-wei�en Innenleder original in Alpine White ausgef�hrt wurde, einem Farbton, den es auch nach der Restaurierung tr�gt. Dieser Cadillac wurde neu in Kalifornien ausgeliefert und verblieb in den USA bis zu seinem Export an den heutigen Besitzer in Belgien. 2014 wurde dieser Wagen einer Komplettrestaurierung unterzogen, bei der die Karosserie (body on) auf dem Fahrzeug verblieb. Zu dem Zeitpunkt wurde die Lederausstattung von belgischen Fachleuten erneuert. Ein exzellentes Exemplar klassischen 50er Jahre-Designs, das �berall Aufmerksamkeit verlangt.To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/es19.

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