After a few moths of watching these kinds of videos, especially Lou Costabile, I cannot believe how stunning the cars of the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s really were. No wonder the public was so excited to see the new models and what a time to be alive. I think if I had to pick just one decade, it would have to be the ‘50’s. I have seen so many just gorgeous cars from the 50’s, like this Cadillac for instance. There was such an optimism after the war and right through the 60’s. You can see it clearly expressed in the wonderful artistic designs and endless unique and gorgeous colours. Now, I have always been a car guy, but my interests were limited to the current cars and the ‘60’s muscle cars until recently. It might sound corny, but I’m so glad that I strayed into the ‘40’s and ‘50’s. It was a real eye opener to see what I had been missing all along.
GAWD!! It is Beautiful. If Cadillac produced a modern version of this design today with today’s safety and technology I would take one over a Mercedes, Bentley, or Rolls in a New York minute. My first car was a 1951 Coupe Deville I bought from my father for $200 bucks. I traded it a couple years later for a 65 Mustang. I enjoyed the Mustang but , now, looking back I wish I still had the Caddy. And the Mustang too while I’m wishing.
56. Eldos had 57 find. The scoops were for the A/V very very rare on convertibles in 56. Bumper bullets we're called Dag Mars. For a busty movie star. Wheels were called Saber wheels either silver or gold very rare.
Beautiful car, and my favorite color. A convertable with air conditioning in 56 was super rare ( I guess the compressor was removed but the scoops are there) . Thats what makes it more disappointing for an Eldorado enthusiast like me ( I own the same year car, but an Eldorado Seville model) to see the chrome seat crests that sit in the middle of the white bolsters are missing. ( A standard for the 56 Eldo) also I noticed so many 56 models like this one remove the finishing piece of stainless that completes the door panel. Yes, after restoring the door panel it never sits flush any longer like it was originally, but it completes the door panel
I am not so sure on the "factory A/C" part. Yes, it DOES have the 2 air scoops on top of the rear trunk area, but as you noted there is no A/C compressor/condenser in the engine compartment. And since they didn't open the trunk, there is no way of determining for certain if it was equipped with A/C. The evap unit/blower motors would have been where the top folds down into. Kinda weird for sure.
My Uncle had a cream color 1958 Coupe de Ville with cream leather interior and A/C. It was a simply gorgeous vehicle, and I loved its tail fins and overall shape much more than the '59 or any other year Cadillac. I actually think that 1958 Coupe de Ville was one of the most beautiful automobiles ever produced.
Man you need to tell us the prices of these cars please you're doing good presentation but still we need to know how much these cars are thank you for the good work
One of my friends in high school traded a "54" Vette he owned straight across for a Black "56" Eldorado Biarritz. A bunch of my friends thought he was nuts, but I thought it was terrific. It went faster than hell, unlike the "Vette" with it's 6-cyl and Powerglide transmission, and several of us could ride up to the ski areas in it. It rode like a dream and, yes, it could "peg" the speedometer!
Really nice Caddy! Not crazy about the interior. But what do I know? I think it would look better with a black or gray and white interior. But that's just me. Great car. Once again I always enjoy your great description of the vehicle presented. Thanks so much!
I'm sure it's worth it. Beautiful piece! Sadly though, cars in that price segment often don't get driven, but are more like collector items. Or someone buys them as an investment.
That was the heyday of American auto manufacturing. If it was possible to go back in time I sure would love to spend a few yrs back in the mid 50s. Not sure if I would go back forever but I sure would like to experience the 50s first hand for a while. Being a car lover & a psychologist (and a dreamer) I would to see the cars & the culture first hand.
The scoops on the rear quarters are air intakes for the air conditioning. The evaporator (cooling fined unit) was in the trunk, two blowers would pull air in the scoops we see and blow the cold air into the car from the rear thus no air vents in dash like today's cars. The condenser (fined hot unit) should be in front of the radiator but is missing so is the compressor that should be in engine compartment. It looks like sometime over the life of this car the condenser/ac hoses/compressor etc. were removed. They should be replaced if this car is to be truly restored. The air scoops are still on the quarter panels because they would "not" have been so easily removed. We don't know if the cooling evaporator or blowers are in the trunk as it was not opened, too bad, hopefully they are there.
I understand that these early-mid 50's caddy a/c systems (which you describe so well), were subject to frequent problems, were not easy and expensive to repair....does that sound about right?...thanks..
daniel lack The AC systems on these cars were very similar to housing units. In the trunk was a huge box with the evaporator core inside, and the discharge/expansion device. At the front was a condenser, and the compressor. Copper tubing connected the system together. The biggest issues are always those copper tubes leaking, and electrical gremlins. Otherwise, pretty straight forward system.
Great video... Thank you! Next time you review an automobile I think it would be interesting if you would include the original miles on the car? God bless! 👍😷👍
I'll buy only if Jayne Mansfield comes with it. Okay I know that's not your department, one can only dream. First class presentation and a beautiful caddy. I tip my hat to you Sir
Damn !! The original owner must have wanted EVERYONE to know that he had money !! Silver paint with gold package emblems and money green interrier. One cool ride.
Holy Moses it is a awsome wonderfull car such a powerfull car Nice inside absolut gourgeus motor huge just love 🤟 these huge caddys wow thanks jeff and Jordan for this video i enjoy every moment
Sharp looking Caddy that's for sure. Ah the 50's Fins era, I'm currently restoring a 1958 Plymouth Plaza, the fins may not have served a function, but they looked great that's for sure.
Nice vid.. love those shark fins.. one of the best looking Cadillac's ever made in my opinion.. and yes you've still made it if you drive a Cadillac.. :)
You are right, but the other A/C equipment under the hood is missing. I've heard there were some factory air convertible Caddys in '56 but I've never seen one. Olds and Chevy had A/C ragtops starting in '55 and Pontiac had them in '54 so Cadillac was a little remiss.
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A beautiful car indeed. American cars of the 1950s, the most gorgeous automobiles ever produced. What memories I have.
After a few moths of watching these kinds of videos, especially Lou Costabile, I cannot believe how stunning the cars of the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s really were. No wonder the public was so excited to see the new models and what a time to be alive. I think if I had to pick just one decade, it would have to be the ‘50’s. I have seen so many just gorgeous cars from the 50’s, like this Cadillac for instance. There was such an optimism after the war and right through the 60’s. You can see it clearly expressed in the wonderful artistic designs and endless unique and gorgeous colours. Now, I have always been a car guy, but my interests were limited to the current cars and the ‘60’s muscle cars until recently. It might sound corny, but I’m so glad that I strayed into the ‘40’s and ‘50’s. It was a real eye opener to see what I had been missing all along.
What a gorgeous Caddy. Not keen on the green interior given the exterior's color
Simply beautiful, looking at these pieces of history and the parts that were used back then makes this machines more attractive, they are art
A really gorgeous car, thanks for the tour of it!
Most impressive and beautiful caddy I've ever seen, didn't know the eldo was doing like that in the 50s. Nice show, top show!
My dad had a 1955 convertible with a continental kit. It was the first car I ever drove, sitting on his lap.
Glad you like it, thanks for checking it out!
Simply gorgous they dont come close to todays caddy so much detail for its time I also love the 1959 caddy
such a beautiful piece of art
This beauty is a true masterpiece. They are so comfortable And They handled pretty good. Absolutely beautiful well done.
I think that year was one of my favorites great back fins great front end
It definitely is a beautiful car. Thanks for checking it out my friend!
It really was a top of line car in it's day. This is a real nice example too. Thanks for having a look at it!
GAWD!! It is Beautiful. If Cadillac produced a modern version of this design today with today’s safety and technology I would take one over a Mercedes, Bentley, or Rolls in a New York minute. My first car was a 1951 Coupe Deville I bought from my father for $200 bucks. I traded it a couple years later for a 65 Mustang. I enjoyed the Mustang but , now, looking back I wish I still had the Caddy. And the Mustang too while I’m wishing.
I would rather have this one then new one any day.
56. Eldos had 57 find. The scoops were for the A/V very very rare on convertibles in 56. Bumper bullets we're called Dag Mars. For a busty movie star. Wheels were called Saber wheels either silver or gold very rare.
God how I love these old cars beautiful thanks
Boy is that ever a stunning beauty!!!!! WOW
Yea, I can see myself driving that around! Love the color, too!
It definitely is a beauty. Thanks for watching my friend!
Thanks for having a look at it!
My dream car !!! Its so beautiful
I'm glad you like it. I agree, it's my my type of car necessarily, but you can't deny the quality of a Cadillac. Thanks for checking it out!
Thanks for checking it out!
Thanks for checking it out Greg!
Beautiful car, and my favorite color. A convertable with air conditioning in 56 was super rare ( I guess the compressor was removed but the scoops are there) . Thats what makes it more disappointing for an Eldorado enthusiast like me ( I own the same year car, but an Eldorado Seville model) to see the chrome seat crests that sit in the middle of the white bolsters are missing. ( A standard for the 56 Eldo) also I noticed so many 56 models like this one remove the finishing piece of stainless that completes the door panel. Yes, after restoring the door panel it never sits flush any longer like it was originally, but it completes the door panel
I am not so sure on the "factory A/C" part. Yes, it DOES have the 2 air scoops on top of the rear trunk area, but as you noted there is no A/C compressor/condenser in the engine compartment. And since they didn't open the trunk, there is no way of determining for certain if it was equipped with A/C. The evap unit/blower motors would have been where the top folds down into. Kinda weird for sure.
1956 was the first year for A/C on a convertible Cadillac. I too own a 56 Seville with A/C, noticed the same things!!
My Uncle had a cream color 1958 Coupe de Ville with cream leather interior and A/C. It was a simply gorgeous vehicle, and I loved its tail fins and overall shape much more than the '59 or any other year Cadillac. I actually think that 1958 Coupe de Ville was one of the most beautiful automobiles ever produced.
Thanks for taking a look!
It really is a beauty. Thanks for taking a look my friend!
Glad you like it, thanks for watching!
Man you need to tell us the prices of these cars please you're doing good presentation but still we need to know how much these cars are thank you for the good work
One of my friends in high school traded a "54" Vette he owned straight across for a Black "56" Eldorado Biarritz. A bunch of my friends thought he was nuts, but I thought it was terrific. It went faster than hell, unlike the "Vette" with it's 6-cyl and Powerglide transmission, and several of us could ride up to the ski areas in it. It rode like a dream and, yes, it could "peg" the speedometer!
Thanks for the great narration on this gorgeous car.
Sweet ride Gateway. Thanks.
I've heard those bumpers called that before too. Thanks for taking a look my friend!
It definitely was a great era for American cars.
Really nice Caddy! Not crazy about the interior. But what do I know? I think it would look better with a black or gray and white interior. But that's just me. Great car. Once again I always enjoy your great description of the vehicle presented. Thanks so much!
I love Caddys. The best cars of the World. I'd like to buy one.
I'm sure it's worth it. Beautiful piece!
Sadly though, cars in that price segment often don't get driven, but are more like collector items. Or someone buys them as an investment.
Absolutely beautiful car!
Back in the day when no seat belt install!
Indeed they do. Alright, will do, I plan on posting a video of it soon.
I agree, that color is perfect for the car.
Beautiful Car !! I enjoy your videos.
MrFandex Thanks, I'm glad you like it.
ce n est pas un garage mais une bijouterie!!rien que du beau entre perle et diamant!!!merci pour la video
....Rich man's car back in the day!
That was the heyday of American auto manufacturing. If it was possible to go back in time I sure would love to spend a few yrs back in the mid 50s. Not sure if I would go back forever but I sure would like to experience the 50s first hand for a while. Being a car lover & a psychologist (and a dreamer) I would to see the cars & the culture first hand.
You definitely have to plan ahead a bit when you're running a big car with drum brakes.
I like your descriptions: "bank vault door sound" :D
Thanks Jeff, can't wait for the video.
Those Plymouth's sure have some huge fins too. Let me know if you post a video of it when you're done.
It definitely would be fun to cruise in it every day.
Great tour mate thank u
"Er, guys, I'ma just road test this Caddy. See y'all in a while..."
🤣
The scoops on the rear quarters are air intakes for the air conditioning. The evaporator (cooling fined unit) was in the trunk, two blowers would pull air in the scoops we see and blow the cold air into the car from the rear thus no air vents in dash like today's cars. The condenser (fined hot unit) should be in front of the radiator but is missing so is the compressor that should be in engine compartment. It looks like sometime over the life of this car the condenser/ac hoses/compressor etc. were removed. They should be replaced if this car is to be truly restored. The air scoops are still on the quarter panels because they would "not" have been so easily removed. We don't know if the cooling evaporator or blowers are in the trunk as it was not opened, too bad, hopefully they are there.
I understand that these early-mid 50's caddy a/c systems (which you describe so well), were subject to frequent problems, were not easy and expensive to repair....does that sound about right?...thanks..
My parents had a '54 Olds 98 for a while, it had the scoops as well. As it was a 4-door, the ac vents inside were in the ceiling, above each car door.
Air conditioning was a very, very expensive option. Not all of the Cadillac's had it.
I did realize AC was available on convertibles when the evaporators were in the trunk.
daniel lack The AC systems on these cars were very similar to housing units. In the trunk was a huge box with the evaporator core inside, and the discharge/expansion device. At the front was a condenser, and the compressor. Copper tubing connected the system together. The biggest issues are always those copper tubes leaking, and electrical gremlins. Otherwise, pretty straight forward system.
Great video... Thank you! Next time you review an automobile I think it would be interesting if you would include the original miles on the car? God bless!
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Thanks for watching!
The door is like one on a Bank Vault !!! You had to be a Banker to buy one The silver paint is Beautiful with all the shiny chrome
IMPRESSIVE, MOST IMPRESSIVE
I'll buy only if Jayne Mansfield comes with it. Okay I know that's not your department, one can only dream. First class presentation and a beautiful caddy. I tip my hat to you Sir
it's a wonderful car, is a dream.
Damn !! The original owner must have wanted EVERYONE to know that he had money !! Silver paint with gold package emblems and money green interrier. One cool ride.
Sencillamente majestuoso maravilloso una obra de arte de los Estados Unidos para el mundo es mucho automovil tan bello
That thing is Beast!! You won't find a nicer one than that eh!!☺
Holy Moses it is a awsome wonderfull car such a powerfull car Nice inside absolut gourgeus motor huge just love 🤟 these huge caddys wow thanks jeff and Jordan for this video i enjoy every moment
I remember scrubbing my white wall tires.
That was beautiful!
Yep, they have it listed for $109,000.
That's just beautiful. If I had the $ I would get something like that & I would drive it regularly.
Sharp looking Caddy that's for sure. Ah the 50's Fins era, I'm currently restoring a 1958 Plymouth Plaza, the fins may not have served a function, but they looked great that's for sure.
Exhaust pipes in the bumper was a Harley Earl trademark. Earl could make a toaster oven look Kool, too bad GM design school isn't what it used to be.
Beautiful car I have a sky blue 1955 coupe Deville myself
That was Impressive!
Just as a fun fact, the original MSRP on the car, adjusted in today's money, would be around $62,500 for the convertible. Plus options, of course =)
Gateway has great cars.
Love your descriptions.
Nice vid.. love those shark fins.. one of the best looking Cadillac's ever made in my opinion.. and yes you've still made it if you drive a Cadillac.. :)
It's pretty rare too...they bring some serious money these days.
Honestly you would probably have to open a bank vault to afford one in this condition.
Classy looking motor! I wouldn't say no to that.
I be like look at me in east St.Louis rolling shucking and jiving !!!
I already filmed that Bonny for you, I just haven't gotten it posted yet.
Over 300BHP and well valued today at about $100K easily in this cond. can't build this anymore. But no A/C Jeff? No sale ! LoL
You are right, but the other A/C equipment under the hood is missing. I've heard there were some factory air convertible Caddys in '56 but I've never seen one. Olds and Chevy had A/C ragtops starting in '55 and Pontiac had them in '54 so Cadillac was a little remiss.
introducing the 1956 Cadillac Impaler........
Great quality at Gateway .
only thing i dont like is the green interior if it matched the paint it would be alot nicer other than that great car
I love that green interior
Maybe a interior redo for resale purposes. Green not a popular color...maybe for a specific buyer.
I will be looking at the car again this summer as it will be coming up for sale I hear.
the wheels were called Sabre Spokes by Kelsey Hayes. I owned the coupe version of this, the Seville, and also had a 58 Seville and 60 Seville.
Thanks for watching!
I forgot to mention, the year was 1963!
All convertible s should have power top, power windows and A/C. !!!!!
incredible
Bonjour merci voiture très classe magnifique couleur. Très beau modèle. Merci beaucoup.
Exquisite!!
I was born in '56!:)
And the price is???
the very best!!
Did this model Cadillac have the gas filler behind one of the tail lights?
left side.
Four door had it on left taillight also. My 1st car( dads)
I'm honestly not sure what that is for, I'll have to look it up.
Oh lawdee in heaven !!!! I would be pimping in that ride fo sho !!!