Cadillac 62 Generation 5 Series 57-62 6267X Convertible Coupe by Fisher
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Cadillac |
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62 Generation 5 Series 57-62 6267X Convertible Coupe by Fisher |
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1957-1958 |
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Cabriolet |
For 1957, Cadillac adopted a tubular X-frame, without side rails, on all models. This resulted in greater structural rigidity and provided for lower body lines without loss of useable space. New front end styling was marked by rubber bumper guard tips and dual, circular parking lamps set into the lower bumper section. Side trim was revised and a dual taillight theme was used throughout the line. By utilizing different centre frame sections the wheelbases and overall lengths of specific body styles was altered. In the 62 line-up, including the Eldorado sub-series, three different overall measurements appeared on cars with matching wheelbases. The Sedan DeVille was bigger than "standard" models and the Eldorado Coupe Seville and Biarritz convertible were larger still. Identifying the "standard" 62 models were; vertical bright metal mouldings, just forward of the rear wheel openings, highlighted by seven horizontal wind splits. At the upper end this fender break trim joined a horizontal moulding that ran along a conical flare extending forward from the tail lamps. A crest medallion was seen on the forward angled rear fins. The rear fender and deck contour was sleekly rounded and the wheel housing was trimmed with broad, sculptured stainless steel beauty panels. Also seen were pointed, "shark" style fins pointing towards the back of the cars.
Coupe DeVille and Sedan DeVille had special nameplates on the front fenders.
Eldorado were further distinguished by the model name above a V-shaped rear deck ornament and on the front fenders.
A three-section built-in front bumper was another exclusive trait of the two luxury cars, which came with a long list of standard accessories. Series 62 Eldorado (as distinct from the Series 70 Eldorado Brougham) were further distinguished by the model name above a V-shaped rear deck ornament and on the front fenders. The rear fender and deck contour was trimmed with broad, sculptured stainless steel beauty panels. Also seen were "shark" style fins pointing towards the back of the cars. A three section built in front bumper was another exclusive trait of the Series 62 Eldorado, which came with a long list of standard features. A new body style was added to the subseries, a 4-door Eldorado Sedan Seville, but only four were actually sold, and it was cancelled the following year.
