Penned by famed designer Harley Earl, the 1953 Cadillac Eldorado was unveiled on January 22, 1952, to commemorate Cadillac’s 50th birthday. With a production run of just 538 units, the Eldorado was based on the Series 62 and distinguished by its sleeker, channeled bodywork, wraparound windshield, and fiberglass soft-top cover. As just the fourth Eldorado off the production line, this example was noted as a “show car” intended for Cadillac’s Division offices in Los Angeles. However, its delivery was diverted to San Francisco, where it fulfilled press and marketing responsibilities. Build sheets further confirm that it was ordered in Alpine White over a white leather interior, with additional leather optioned on the back of the front seats and rear quarters.

In 1993, this Eldorado was acquired by Noel Thompson, who commissioned a restoration, maintaining its original specification. He exhibited and drove the Eldorado frequently until his passing, when the car was sold to Harry Yeaggy, who kept it in pristine condition. In 2016, the current owner acquired the Eldorado from a St. Louis-based dealer. Throughout his tenure, he has kept the car in mint condition, retaining records of cosmetic and mechanical services. Furthermore, the car is offered with an original set of wheels, a correct brochure, and a photo of what is believed to be this car at a GM Motorama. Featuring a restoration true to the car’s original specification and upheld by diligent stewardship, this 1953 Cadillac Eldorado represents an opportunity to acquire a period-correct example of a vehicle at the pinnacle of postwar American motoring.