A 1957 Cadillac Coupe de Ville, ow for auction on eBay! California Original 1957 Cadillac Coupe de Ville Please wait a few moments while our high-resolution photos load.

1957 was a great year for Cadillac. With chief designer Harley Earl's reign about to end, he division managed to design and build some of the cleanest, ost well-balanced luxury automobiles ever to come out of Detroit. Among aficionados, he '57s are thought to be the quintessential Cadillacs, ot the garish '59s. Retaining strong design cues like gullwing front bumpers topped by rubber-tipped Dagmars, ggcrate grilles, nd the final evolution of Earl's original tailfin style, 57 Caddys were voluptuous but not excessive.

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A resident of the Golden State all of its life, his '57 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe de Ville is a true survivor. For close to 60 years, t was used as a stylish means of transportation here in sunny Southern California, ithout having ever been restored.

The Caddy comes with the original 1957 manuals, 1957 color chart, large 1957 fold-out color brochure, nd a stack of older California registrations.

Matching its impressive stature, he Cad is powered by its factory original, 65 cubic inch Kettering Vee Eight with no less than 300 horsepower. They say there is no substitute for cubic inches. Right they are!

The engine purrs like a happy kitten, imultaneously convincing neophyte drivers with gobs of torque from idle to redline. There are no annoying fluid leaks, o untoward noises, or is there any ill-mannered behavior to report.

Perfectly rust and accident free, he voluminous body is as straight as it gets, ree of dents, ings, crapes or bubbles of any kind, ith perfect shut lines throughout.

Repainted once, he Seafoam Green paint on the body is faded from exposure to the California sun, he contrasting darker green metallic roof still sparkles. There are a couple of shallow dents in the roof.

Not a restored show car, his Cadillac possesses something money can't buy: character. The interior is as delivered back in '57 and displays a lovely patina. Headliner is original and has just one open seam.

Caddy's dash is lavishly accented by chrome trim. Gauge cluster displays a beautiful symmetry, eminding us of the good old days, ong before the General's accountants completely plasticized even the cars once considered to be The Standard Of The World. Aside from the speedometer, auges and the lights work as they should, s do power windows and power seat. The Wonderbar AM radio still turns on, ut there is no sound - it might need a new speaker.

Details, rom left to right: instrument panel, riginal fabric and leather, adio and clock.

Beautifully aged like a favorite baseball glove, he seat fabric and some of the leather trim show their age, ut that would be no reason for us to perform major surgery. An old car has to be allowed to age gracefully, nd that's what happened here. Power seat and power windows all work as they should.

Equally well-preserved: the rear bench seat with fold-down center armrest.

The green machine wears current California license plates with a 2016 registration sticker.
How cool would it be to tow a vintage Airstream Bambi behind this classic American cruiser?

Bigger is better, e all know that, nd this trunk swallows loads of stuff. Original mat may be stained but underneath, he trunk floor is rust free!

Caddy's undercarriage is all original as well. It's perfectly healthy and dry, isplaying just a hint of oxidation to the unpainted surfaces.

Driving the Cadillac is truly an adventure. Its impact on other motorists and pedestrians in the 21st century is incredible. Everybody loves the car and rarely can we park it and walk away without having to engage in a friendly conversation about it.

The car silently surges forward with ease, hifts imperceptibly, lides on tarmac like an oceanliner on water. With its burbling dual exhaust, t even sounds like a big yacht.

Infinitely superior to today's faceless "insert tab A into slot B" tin boxes, riving a 1950s Cadillac is a sublime experience.

How many of these fine Cadillac 2-door hardtop coupes have been used as intended for close to 60 years, lways serviced when needed, ut never taken apart and restored?
This true survivor starts on the button, uns and drives heavenly, nd will most likely continue to do so for decades to come. Tires are new, rakes are fine, o change the oil every 3,000 miles and it'll keep on going!

Just like Jay Leno, e're firm believers that driving a classic car daily is the most rewarding way to enjoy it. If you agree, his fifty-seven could become your preferred mode of transportation!

You are most welcome and encouraged to view this fine automobile in Ventura, y appointment, uring the auction, r have someone inspect it for you. Please, erform your due diligence before you bid.

Please, ote that this car is currently advertised on our Web site and on display in our Showroom. We reserve the right to accept a satisfactory offer and close this auction at any time.

Please, irect all inquiries to bill@californiaclassix.com or call us at 805-653-5551.

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• Please, nly bid on this car if you are serious about owning it and have the necessary funds readily available!
  We require a $1,000 deposit to be paid via PayPal within 24 hours of the end of the auction and the balance to be paid via bank wire transfer (or in cash) within 5 business days, nless other arrangements have been agreed upon during the auction.
• The car comes with a clear California Certificate of Title. It is smog exempt and sold "as is, where is" with no warranty stated or implied. Mileage stated above is the current odometer reading.
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