Sometimes the planets align perfectly, and I don’t have to think hard about assembling four interesting vehicles on AutoHunter. This is one of those weeks. It’s an eclectic mix of cars that feature style and performance (at least in their respective contexts), yet that doesn’t mean they have to break the bank.
Of special note is a Canadian version of a car quite familiar to Americans. We are not often exposed to the peculiarities of the Canadian market in years gone by, so here’s your chance if the others don’t float your boat (a reference to the Chrysler below). Which would you pick?
1955 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
Chevrolet tends to overshadow everything in 1955, but we can’t forget that Cadillac was at the top of its game that year. Refining the 1954 redesign, Cadillac updated its lineup with properly integrated parking lights, “Dagmars” with an increase in cup size, and the trademark humpback fins. Plus, on the Eldorado front, Detroit bore witness to the next evolution of the fin — something that would be mainstreamed across the board in 1957.
This Series 62 Coupe de Ville was the style leader among the mainstream Caddys in 1955. Finished in Goddess Gold with an Alpine White top, this Coupe de Ville features an interesting ivory vinyl and red cloth interior. Power comes from a 250-horsepower 331cid V8 and standard Hydra-Matic transmission. Features include power windows, Wonder Bar AM radio, and new red carpet. Elvis impersonators, your car has arrived!