One of the most iconic American cars of the 1950s is the 1959 Cadillac. Not only was it part of a new wave of cars from General Motors, but it also featured the tallest fins of the era. However, some lean into the cleaner, elegant ’60. One of the prettiest examples of the latter, a 1960 Eldorado Seville, will be crossing the block at the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Palm Beach Auction April 24-26th.
The Cadillac Eldorado first appeared in 1953, a limited-edition semi-custom convertible that was a companion to the Buick Skylark and Oldsmobile Fiesta. The Eldorado achieved regular production for 1954 and, the following year, the model received unique rear styling: rocket-inspired fins that replaced the airplane-inspired fins that had distinguished mainstream models since 1948. The facelifted 1956 model introduced a new body style and two new names: the new coupe was called the Eldorado Seville (the city in Spain), and the convertible was now known as the Eldorado Biarritz (a seaside city in the French Basque region).
With the 1959 redesign, the fraternal Eldorados lost their unique rear styling, though they featured distinctive trim to distinguish them from lesser Cadillacs. Interestingly, this also was the model year that the Eldorado Seville began to sell in fewer numbers than its Biarritz stablemate. Could it be why the Seville was discontinued for 1961?
While a 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Seville is a sleek, dashing vehicle on several levels, what sets this unrestored example apart is its code 99 Heather metallic hue, which just so happens to be the very same one applied at the Clark Street factory. This color, along with the Ivory vinyl top, is replicated in the special-order leather interior (“SO928” per the data plate), which is as original as the exterior. Power comes from a 390 V8 with three two-barrel carburetors, which was rated at 345 effortless horsepower.
If ever there was a car that could be considered privileged, it would be this one, as it’s been in a climate-controlled garage for its entire life. To make the planets align to afford you the privilege of owning this vehicle, register to bid at the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Palm Beach Auction.
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