Lot 490

Fort Lauderdale 2012

1961 Cadillac Eldorado

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$44,000 USD | Sold

United States | Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Identification No.
61E092543

The 1961 Cadillac Eldorado was one of the top-line specialty convertibles of this period. The 1961 Cadillac reflected the influence of new General Motors head stylist William Mitchell, who created other gorgeous cars such as the 1963 Buick Riviera. He was the successor to the flamboyant Harley Earl, who had been GM's first chief stylist. With the change in design leadership, the 1961 Cadillac marked a transition between two historic GM design eras. The significant styling shift in 1961 includes elaborately sculptured side panels. This was a new direction that had its root in the Broughams of 1959 and 1960. GMs new "C-body'' also featured a grille with a modest grid design and new "French curve'' windshield posts; they let the windshield glass wrap back for styling flair without causing knee banging when occupants entered or exited. The interior design was restrained and elegant. The new styling was considered graceful and streamlined.

This example is one of only 1,450 built, so it is fairly rare with many of the popular Cadillac appointments, such as power windows and vent windows, air conditioning, six-way power seat, bucket seats, radio, power steering and brakes. The car is powered by a V-8 overhead-valve, 390-cdi, 325-hp engine coupled to a Dual Range HydraMatic four-speed transmission. Superbly crafted, it makes every journey memorable and every arrival a special occasion. Crisp styling made it the cleanest looking Cadillac in years.