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posted 07-13-2001 09:12 PM         

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1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville Coupe. The Conv. version is an Eldorado Biarritz. 2100 Coupes were built and 1800 Convertibles. Engine 365CU, 325 HP, 10:1 compression ratio.
Two four-barrel carburetors. Love that color.
The four door version is called Eldorado Broughm it only has a single carb and 300 HP, single four barrel. only 400 built.
In 1958 all body styles were similar. HP was increased to 355 on all models, all had two four barrels.

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Rich Ware
99 Purple, Borla Exhaust, K&N Air Filter, Front Fender Flaps, Logo Caps, Pin Stripe Flames, Color Coordinated Front and Rear Bumpers,Prowler Trailer,California Rodder Style Pinstripe on Trunk Lid and Trailer,Air Patrol,Ceramic Brakes,
& POA Windshield Banner

This message has been edited by BeWare on 07-13-2001 at 09:21 PM

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posted 07-13-2001 09:42 PM         

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Rich, I am impressed, you forgot to say only 2100 built, truly a collectors item.

4 problems with this car:
1. No Air
2. No air ride $$$???
3. No two four barrels 3k
4. Front end might need a rebuild, 4K

I was amazed that just the air cleaner housing is 1.5k, ouch.

thanks for the interest

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posted 07-13-2001 10:28 PM         

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Definitely a high dollar car. They were known for lots of problems with the air ride.

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Rich Ware
99 Purple, Borla Exhaust, K&N Air Filter, Front Fender Flaps, Logo Caps, Pin Stripe Flames, Color Coordinated Front and Rear Bumpers,Prowler Trailer,California Rodder Style Pinstripe on Trunk Lid and Trailer,Air Patrol,Ceramic Brakes,
& POA Windshield Banner

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posted 07-13-2001 11:51 PM         

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GC - I have a long time personal friend who judges Caddies at car shows, and appraises them. Want his email address?

They were neat in their days, but to me now, they are worth what they weigh.

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posted 07-14-2001 12:10 AM         

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Please Larry and if you go to the car show look around for me.

55-57 Eldorado, two door(Seville) and/or convertible

Thanks

Say hello to everyone.

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posted 07-18-2001 04:38 PM         

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Some of those old Caddys were wonderful. In '68 I bought a black '49 convertible for $89 (the guy wanted enough for a payment on his new Firebird). Restored it on a shoestring, and the only change was a 12 volt battery with a voltadrop. The engine started making cracked piston type noises when I was short of money, and I sold it for $550. I'd give my left nut to have it now.

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Donny & Donna Burnap
basic black cat
2000 with metalcrafter front & rear
borla and other mods

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posted 07-20-2001 02:49 PM         

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Ed-
You only need one, but it's nice to have a spare.
Anyway, I sold the scooter in '81. Had a problem with my right wrist--it kept dropping. Opened it full bore too often. I got left turned once and ran off the highway at 65 once, and decided I better stick to four wheels until I get mature like you.

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Donny & Donna Burnap
basic black cat
2000 with metalcrafter front & rear
borla and other mods

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