Cadillac Eldorado 3rd Gen

The third-generation Eldorado marked the peak of Cadillac's 1950s design and luxury. The lineup is best known for the ultra-exclusive, hand-built Eldorado Brougham, which cost over $13,000 and featured a stainless steel roof, air suspension, and every conceivable power accessory. It was GM's answer to Rolls-Royce. The standard Biarritz convertible and Seville hardtop also offered top-tier style, culminating in the 1959 models with their iconic, towering tailfins.

Collectors prize these cars for their rarity and statement styling. The 1957-58 Broughams were factory-built, with only 704 produced. The 1959-60 Broughams, even rarer at just 200 units, featured bodies built by Pininfarina in Italy. The 1959 Biarritz convertible is another icon of the era and highly sought after. Finding cars with all their unique trim and functioning accessories is a key part of the collecting challenge.

The market for these Eldorados is highly stratified. Concours-quality Broughams and 1959 Biarritz convertibles regularly sell for over $100,000, with the rarest examples exceeding $200,000. Standard Seville hardtops and cars needing restoration are much more accessible. The average sale price of $85,948 is pulled up significantly by the multi-million dollar value of the top-tier models.

Prices range from under $3,000 for projects to over $205,000 for concours-quality Brougham and Biarritz models.