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1956 Cadillac Eldorado Seville

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Oct. 8, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$81,760Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $73,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1956
Make and model
Cadillac Eldorado
Generation
Eldorado 1954 to 1958
Version
Eldorado 1954 to 1958 (base)
Chassis
5662041434
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 15 comparable sales, 28% over its top.

Middle half of sales$25,475 to $57,000
Median$37,000
Sales behind it15Likely

From 15 sales of the Cadillac Eldorado 1954 to 1958 (base) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $25,475 and $57,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1956 Cadillac Eldorado Seville HardtopMecum, Jan. 13, 2026MecumJan. 13, 2026$37,000
1956 Cadillac Eldorado SevilleBring a Trailer, Dec. 31, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 31, 2024$30,100
1956 Cadillac Eldorado SevilleBring a Trailer, Dec. 24, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 24, 2024$24,950
50-Years-Family-Owned 1956 Cadillac Eldorado SevilleBring a Trailer, Dec. 10, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 10, 2024$19,940
34-Years-Family-Owned 1955 Cadillac EldoradoBring a Trailer, Sept. 7, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 7, 2026$37,250
48-Years-Owned 1957 Cadillac Eldorado SevilleBring a Trailer, May 31, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 31, 2026$19,500
1957 Cadillac Eldorado SevilleBring a Trailer, May 14, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 14, 2025$32,500
1957 CADILLAC ELDORADO SEVILLEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 21, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 21, 2025$26,000