1956 Cadillac Eldorado Seville

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Raleigh Classic Car Auctions have built a pristine reputation over 26 years of live auctions, as the go-to for the best-of-the-best offerings for car collectors and enthusiasts. Regionally trusted and nationally recognized, Raleigh Classic Car Auctions continues to find low-mile, original examples with documentation annually. The September Special is an offering of 38 premium quality, low-mile and desirable, domestic lots from three private estates offered entirely without reserve. All vehicles are available for in-person inspection at The Raleigh Classic Showroom in Zebulon, NC; 9:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday: 9/15/25-10/3/25 or by appointment.

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The Series Sixty-Two of Cadillac lineup had a wide range of appeal, favored by bankers and rock-and-roll stars alike as a status symbol of wealth and prestige. The Series Sixty-Two represented the top of the line for all of General Motors, and as a result, saw cutting-edge technology for the time. Features such as air conditioning, power windows, power seats, and Autotronic Eye – a proprietary General Motors system that automatically dimmed the high beams when oncoming cars were detected – added to the futurism of the Jet Age car.

For 1956, a two-door hardtop coupe version was released, called the "Eldorado Seville", and a two-door convertible named "Eldorado Biarritz". An Eldorado script appeared with fender crest on the car, which was further distinguished by twin hood ornaments. The Seville line boosted sales for Cadillac, further cementing the division’s halo car.

This is one of only 3,900 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Sevilles rep[ortedly produced. Purchased from Eierman Cadillac in Verona, PA, by Ms. Olga Fiore on April 30th, 1956, this car wears factory-correct Dutches Green and Princess Green exterior paint and retains its green and white leather interior. The odometer shows 43,692 miles, which is supported by multiple service stickers indicating mileage in the driver’s door jamb, but can’t be confirmed as original mileage.

Highlights

• Offered from The Raleigh Classic Collection

• Highly original 1 of 3,900 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Seville

• 43,692 indicated miles believed correct but cannot be confirmed, supported by multiple service stickers indicating mileage in the driver’s door jamb

• Dutches Green and Princess Green exterior

• Green and white leather interior

• Powered by a 365 cu-in V8 engine paired to a three-speed Hydra-Matic transmission

• Dual four-barrel Carter carburetors

Features

• Factory air conditioning

• Power seat

• Power hydraulic windows

• Power assist brakes

• Power steering

• E-Z Eye Glass

• Heater

• Autotronic Eye automatic headlight dimmer

Known Imperfections

• Scratch on front fender

• Paint cracking and imperfection on driver’s side door

• Paint imperfection and scratch around rear taillight

• Paint cracking under rear taillight

• Paint crack along trunk

• Rust below chrome trim, passenger side window

• Scratch on passenger side rocker panel

• Chrome imperfection on front bumper

• Both quarters and deck lid show paint cracking and imperfections

Ownership History

This car is from one of three private estates, comprising the September Special of the Raleigh Classic Car Collection. Purchased from Eierman Cadillac in Verona, PA, by Ms. Olga Fiore on April 30th, 1956.