Cadillac Eldorado
| Cadillac Eldorado | |
|---|---|
1963 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Cadillac |
| Also called | Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado |
| Production | 1952–2002 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Personal luxury car |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (1953–1966) Front-engine, front-wheel-drive (1967–2002) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Cadillac CTS coupe |
The Cadillac Eldorado is a luxury car manufactured and marketed by the Cadillac Motor Car Division of General Motors from 1952 until 2002, over twelve generations.
The Eldorado was at or near the top of the Cadillac product line. The original 1953 Eldorado convertible and the Eldorado Brougham models of 1957–1960 had distinct bodyshells and were the most expensive models offered by Cadillac during those years. The Eldorado was never less than second in price after the Cadillac Series 75 limousine until 1966. Beginning in 1967, the Eldorado retained its premium position in the Cadillac price structure, but was manufactured in high volumes on a unique, two-door personal luxury car platform.
The Eldorado carried the Fleetwood designation from 1965 through 1972, and was seen as a modern revival of the pre-war Cadillac V-12 and Cadillac V-16 roadsters and convertibles.