The 20 Best Cadillac Eldorado Models, Part 2

This stunning Cadillac had to make the top ten—and for good reason. Not only is it supremely comfortable and easy to handle around town, but on the highway it feels like you’re gliding on a magic carpet. It came with a top-notch stereo and a host of cutting-edge options for 1969, plus striking styling and superb handling. Its only real drawback was cost—the purchase price combined with its prodigious fuel appetite drew complaints. Otherwise, this beauty turns heads everywhere it goes and delivers you in style.

Kicking off the sixth generation, this Eldorado answered Buick’s Riviera and Oldsmobile’s Toronado with sleek, sexy lines. 1967 saw the switch to front-wheel drive and major transmission upgrades. Owners praised its smoother ride and improved performance, though a few held on to minor gripes.

The seventh-generation Fleetwood Eldorado convertible debuted new fender skirts and an uber-lux look that topped even its predecessors. A modified ’73 convertible raced in the Indianapolis 500, and 1976 marked the last year Eldorado convertibles were built—making this model extremely collectible. Enthusiasts adore its style and presence, despite occasional complaints about fuel economy and performance.

In its third generation, Eldorado’s Series 70 Brougham got lower rear fenders, long pointed tailfins, and four-door “suicide” doors, all of which turned heads. The price jumped to over $13,000 in 1957—astronomical at the time—but you got unmatched luxury. Suspension hiccups surfaced early on, but Cadillac quickly sorted them out. Only the rare 704 Series 70 Broughams rolled off the line, making them prized today.

Cadillac revised the rear parking lights and introduced a new gold-or-satin grille on this slightly longer coupe. Under the hood sat a massive dual-carburetor V8, and at $6,550 it undercut many luxury rivals. A few transmission issues appeared, but Cadillac’s commitment to continual improvement kept buyers happy.

This model set a new design standard for Eldorado with one of its sleekest body styles ever. Inside, passengers enjoyed extra space and comfort; outside, the car was shorter, lighter, and far easier to maneuver. The ’79 combined Cadillac’s luxury heritage with better fuel economy and handling—an important milestone in Eldorado history.

Beyond the popular short-body models, the long-body ’67 introduced hidden headlights, an egg-crate grille, V-shaped taillamps, and sharply creased fenders. Its distinctive reverse-curve rear window made it instantly recognizable and so special that Cadillac dedicated a separate assembly line to build it.

The first-generation Eldorado impressed with its power and luxury; the 1953 convertible took it further with open-air motoring. Sumptuous leather, a wraparound windshield, whitewall tires, premium radio, heater, and power steering made it the ultimate high-end cruiser. Now a certified Milestone Car, it remains a collector favorite.

Debuting as the Golden Anniversary show car, the original Eldorado became “the true luxury driver’s coupe.” It offered top performance, stellar handling, and steering-wheel controls for all its power options—technology ahead of its time. Though later replaced by the CTS line, the ’52 Eldorado’s legacy endures among enthusiasts.

Topping our list is the 1959 Eldorado Biarritz, arguably the most extravagant car of its era. Dripping in chrome, boasting 345 hp and nearly every luxury feature as standard—power outlets, vent windows, cruise control, power antenna, power trunk release, power seats and locks, factory A/C—it set the bar for opulence. New it cost $7,401; in 2011, one sold for $99,000 at auction, proving its timeless appeal.