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1958 Cadillac Eldorado

1958 Cadillac Eldorado

For 1958, Cadillac stood more or less pat on a winning hand. Styling changes involved minor sheetmetal reshaping and ornamentation shuffling, and all models acquired the new four-headlamp system, first seen at Cadillac on the Brougham, in line with an industry trend. Eldorado performance was substantially improved with the adoption of three two-barrel carburetors, which boosted output to 335 bhp, 25 bhp up on the single-four-barrel engine used where in the line. The Seville 40 and Biarritz, which consistently bore identical price tags, rose a startling $762. The timing of such a substantial increase proved to be ill-advised in this deep recession year and sales fell by more than half.

On 62 Eldorados a V-shaped ornament and model identification script were mounted to the deck lid. The two luxury Cadillacs also had ten vertical chevron slashes ahead of the open rear wheel housings and crest medallions on the flanks of tailfins. Broad, sculptured beauty panels decorated the lower rear quarters on Eldorados and extended around the wheel opening to stretch along the body sills.

I. D. NUMBERS

1958 Cadillac Eldorado

1958 Cadillac Eldorado

1958 Cadillac Eldorado

1958 Cadillac Eldorado

  • Serial numbers now used a three symbol prefix
  • The first pair of numerical symbols "58" designated model year
  • A one-letter alphabetical code (included as part of model number in charts below) indicated model and series
  • Each prefix was followed by the consecutive unit number which started at 000001 and up
  • The serial number was located at the front of the lefthand frame side bar
  • Motor serial numbers again matched and were found on the center lefthand side of the block above the oil pan
1958 Cadillac Eldorado

1958 Cadillac Eldorado

1958 Cadillac Eldorado

1958 Cadillac Eldorado

STYLE

Model NumberBody StyleModelSeatPriceWeightProduction Total
58H-626237SDX
1958 Cadillac

Supersize
2-door Coupe Seville

6$75002232 kg855
58E-626267SX
1958 Cadillac

Supersize
2-door Biarritz Convertible

6$75002305 kg815
58-626267SSX2-door Special
Eldorado Coupe
6  1

NOTES:

  • The Special Eldorado Coupe was a special order model built in limited quantities.
  • Five specially equipped Eldorado Biarritz convertibles were also built.
  • The symbol "X" after Body Style Number indicates power windows and seat standard.

ENGINE

TypeV-8 Overhead valves
BlockCast iron block
Displacement5.972 Liters
Bore and stroke101.6mm x 92.1mm
Compression ratio10.25:1
Brake horsepower355 hp @ 4800 rpm
Power265 kW @ 4800 rpm
BearingsFive main bearings
Valve LiftersHydraulic valve lifters
CarburetorThree (3) Rochester two-barrel Model 7015801
1958 Cadillac Eldorado

1958 Cadillac Eldorado

1958 Cadillac Eldorado

1958 Cadillac Eldorado

CHASSIS

ModelWheelbaseOverall LengthFront TreadRear TreadTires
Series 62 58H & 58E Eldorado3289mm5674mm1549mm1549mm8.20 x 15 whitewall
1958 Cadillac Eldorado

1958 Cadillac Eldorado

1958 Cadillac Eldorado

1958 Cadillac Eldorado

CONVENIENCE ACCESSORIES

Radio with antenna and rear speaker$164
Automatic heating system$129
Posture seat adjuster$81
Six-Way seat adjuster$103
Power window regulators$108
E-Z-Eye Glass$46
Fog lamps$41
Automatic headlamp beam control$48
Five (5) sabre spoke wheels$350
White sidewall 8.20 x 15 four-ply tires$55
Gold finish grille on Eldoradono charge
Four-door door guards$7
Two-door door guards$4
Remote control trunk lock$43
License plate frame$8
Air conditioning$474
Air suspension$214
Electric door locks on coupes$35

LOCAL DEALER OPTIONS

Utility kit$15
Monogram$12
Blue Coral waxing$25
Undercoating$5
Lubrication agreement$34