The stereotype of the American dream includes a house with a garden, a happy family with 2 or 3 children, and, of course, the dream car: Cadillac easily enters the latter category.
Cadillac can be called a classic car because it represents the highest level of engineering, design, and style in its era. In addition, this car personifies exceptionally the imagery of the 50s and 60s in which it had the greatest popularity with its futuristic forms, often reminiscent of the fascination of the time for space exploration.
Cadillac brings with it the most advanced technological discoveries of the time too.
When deciding to restore a vehicle with such a glorious history, there are some things to know. You must first ask yourself the purpose: to win an award during an exhibition or do you actively want to parade or compete with other cars?
Of course, there’s the saying: “Good work ain’t cheap and cheap work ain’t good.” You have to turn to a restorer with years of experience in the brand and who therefore has the expertise to work with these automotive gems and can find the original spare parts. Usually, a complete restoration can take up to a year: but we are sure that it will be worth it if your Cadillac will look like one of the list presented here.
8Cadillac V-16 Roadster: Back In 1930 Where It All Began
This Cadillac was the first car to be produced with a V-16 engine in the United States. When it came out it was immediately received with great favor by the press and the public.
The restoration process can be difficult today due to the difficulty in finding replacement parts. This is why the value of a restored example today can exceed $80,000.
7Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz: The Car For Interstellar Trips Since 1959
This Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz was produced in 1959 and is an iconic model that has made its mark on the history of car culture. This convertible car represented the ultimate in style and innovation for its time.
The fins placed on the rear and its longitudinal shapes give this car the elegance of a spaceship that aims to dominate the streets with its class.
6Cadillac Coupe DeVille: Striking Elegance From 1960
The series of Cadillacs bearing the DeVille name is definitely one of the most iconic in history, and it’s well worth the investment to restore it.
In particular, this pink model was also owned by Elvis Presley and soon became an indispensable part of pop culture and one of the most famous cars among collectors and car enthusiasts all around the world.
5Cadillac DeVille Convertible: True Spirit Of The ’60s
This is definitely another Cadillac model worth mentioning. Released in 1968 it features more aggressive shapes than its predecessors, but retains its convertible nature, combining it with luxury.
It was the first to mount a V8 engine and today has a market value of around $32,000. This means that finding spare parts and restoring them is not too onerous an undertaking and definitely worth doing.
4Cadillac 62 Sedan DeVille: Unrivaled Class Since 1957
This Cadillac has also conquered the European roads thanks to its technical characteristics. It is more compact than the other Cadillac models, although obviously, the power is not less: its V-8 engine can deliver 300 horsepower.
Its market value today is close to $ 40,000, just to testify its great diffusion and popularity, not only in the U.S. but throughout the world.
3Cadillac 62 Convertible: Plump Beauty From The ’50s
Cadillac ushered in the 1950s with style and design for its cars and this example is proof of that: it was produced to celebrate Cadillac’s golden anniversary in 1952.
With a displacement of over 5000, this car is equipped with a V-8 capable of delivering up to 200 horsepower. Today it can be found restored at a price of around $72,000.
2Cadillac Series 62: Longitudinal Shapes Of 1962
This model of Cadillac deserves a special mention, because it was the last Series 62 to be produced, ironically in 1962. It was the seventh model of this type of Cadillac: the shapes were flatter and more elongated, with a thicker horizontal center bar and a finer weave grid on the front.
On the lower left side of the radiator, Cadillac lettering was applied. Today its market value exceeds $46,000.
1Cadillac Eldorado: Assertive Style From 1974
This is a coupe with the size of a van and the luxury of a classy car, produced by Cadillac in 1974. The mighty 8.2-liter engine sits exactly on the drive wheels in the front-wheel-drive car. The engine runs very quietly and the transmission shifts smoothly.
Of course, this Cadillac has the well-known electric helpers: electrically adjustable seats,
electric tailgate, electric windows. Completely restored this car has a market value of about $24,000.
