As
most Cadillac enthusiasts know the 1959 Cadillac was known for primarily one
thing, its vast tail fins that protruded from the rear end like the wings of
a jet plane. In fact, well-known car designer, Harley Earl, designed the
Cadillac’s tail fin to resemble the World War II fighter planes.
The 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Seville became one of the most sought after cars
in the world, especially in modern times. The fifties were all about rock
and roll and the race to the moon, so why not have a car that epitomized
these characteristics. Other features, such as the dual bullet tail lights,
the two rooflines and pillar configurations, the jewel like grille pattern
and the matching deck panels all helped this car become a masterpiece of
craftsmanship.
Distinguishing wide white wall tires that stood out like snow caps were also
featured on the 1959 Cadillac’s, the overall massive size and weight,
soaring tailfins, multi faceted grille and the overall hugeness perhaps
contributed to the peak of owning a Cadillac. After all, there was no other
car that said times were changing like the 1959 Eldorado Cadillac. Although,
Cadillac had been known for years as the luxury ride, this year’s huge tail
fins advertised Cadillac as the extreme extrovert. This was no longer your
fathers caddy, so to speak. Many car purists felt this Cadillac was lacking
any type of style however, others flocked to showrooms to purchase the
flamboyant ride.
Most standard equipment for the 1959 Cadillac models included the air suspension, which was later discontinued, electric door locks, fog lamps, power seats, and heater, radio and power windows. Options such as air conditioning, cruise control, automatic headlight dimmer, and tinted windows were also available for added costs. The Eldorado Convertible known as the Biarritz also offered buyers the added feature of bucket seats, which were standard on this automobile. The average cost for the Cadillac Eldorado was around $6,000 to $7,000, which ironically was not much more than the earlier fifty models.
The 1959 Cadillac Eldorado was most definitely considered the most extravagant of Cadillac’s. Even some of the true Cadillac lovers of the fifties found this car reprehensible. However, in modern day, this Cadillac stands out perhaps more than any other. There’s nothing like the sight of those protruding tail fins and those buxom bullet headlights that spells extreme Cadillac than the 1959 version of the
Eldorado Cadillac. This video is one that
I filmed while in Las Vegas. It is really special as it also had a built in
television. Very rare for the year 1959.
As
most Cadillac enthusiasts know the 1959 Cadillac was known for primarily one
thing, its vast tail fins that protruded from the rear end like the wings of
a jet plane. In fact, well-known car designer, Harley Earl, designed the
Cadillac’s tail fin to resemble the World War II fighter planes. 
