CADILLAC ELDORADO (1959-1960)

Nameplate year of origin: 1953.
Current bodystyle lifespan: 1959 through 1960.
Predecessor to this model: Eldorado (1957 to 1958).
Replacement for this model: Eldorado (1961 to 1964).
Percentage of division’s sales volume: 1.76%.
Corporate siblings: Buick Electra and Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Primary competition: Lincoln Continental Mark V.
Notable changes: Revised rear styling, minor trim and detail changes. Brougham had revised grille.
Major standard equipment: Leather or cloth and leather upholstery, six-way power seat, 2-speed electric windshield wipers with washers, AM radio with antenna, Cadillac heating system, fog lamps, remote-control trunk release, power windows and vent windows, power door locks, power steering, power brakes, Hydra-matic automatic transmission, air suspension, and 8.00 × 15 WSW tires. Brougham adds: Custom coachwork body styling, cruise control, Guide-Matic headlamp dimmers, tinted glass and air conditioning.

Cadillac Eldorado (1959)

Measurements
Wheelbase 130.0″
Length 225.0″
Width 79.9″
Height 54.3″
Legroom—front 45.8″
Legroom—rear 45.6″
Headroom—front 34.7″
Headroom—rear 33.4″
Luggage capacity (cu. ft.) NA
Fuel capacity (gals.) 21.0

Cadillac Eldorado Models Available
Eldorado Seville 2-Door Hardtop
Eldorado Biarritz 2-Door Convertible
Brougham 4-Door Hardtop Sedan