Friday 6 February 2009

The Cadillac Eldorado


The Eldorado started life in 1953 and derived its name from a competition run by the company and won by a secratary in the merchandising department,only 500(approx)were manufactured in '53,which were sold for around $7,500,In 1957 Cadillac brought out the Eldorado Brougham. This four-door hardtop with rear-hinged rear doors was an ultra-luxury car that cost an astonishing $13,074,which was selling for more than the British iconic Rolls Royce Silver Cloud.The Classic lines of the Eldorado filtered out in the mid '80s,and then after celebrating its 50th year anniversary GM announced that this would be its final year.

Dave Burton
www.bargain-motors.com

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