Cadillac Eldorado

1961 to 1966 · Convertible · 1,450 built

A 1961 Cadillac Eldorado cost $6,738 new. Over the past 12 months, 7 have sold publicly at a median of $47,555. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $46,900. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $17,500 to $123,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$46,900
High confidence · $35K to $97K
Down 38.5% over 12 months
Median · 12 mo
$47,555
Sales · 12 mo
7
Market cap
$68M · 1,450 built
Original MSRP
$6,738Up 596% since new

The market

Every recorded 1961 Cadillac Eldorado sale, by date and price
Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer
$32,500 · 76,000 mi · Red
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$25k$50k$75k$100k$125kAug 20182020202120222023202420252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $47k
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37 sales · 18 unsoldmedian $48kupdated Oct 2026

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Latest results

The newest 1961 Cadillac Eldorado sales with photographs
1961 Cadillac Eldorado, sold Jul 2026

Sold $48,000

1962 · Black · 70,000 mi
Jul 10, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1961 Cadillac Eldorado, sold May 2026

Sold $28,000

1964 · Firemist Saddle · 3,400 mi
May 14, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1961 Cadillac Eldorado, sold Mar 2026

Sold $47,555

1962 · Fire engine red · 50,500 mi
Mar 9, 2026 · Hagerty Marketplace
1961 Cadillac Eldorado, sold Oct 2025

Sold $99,500

1966 · Black · 24,000 mi
Oct 8, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Specifications

Engine
V8, 6.4L
Power
325 hp
Torque
430 lb-ft
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Production
1,450 built
Original MSRP
$6,738

Common questions

How much does a Cadillac Eldorado cost?

A 1961 Cadillac Eldorado cost $6,738 new. Over the past 12 months, 7 have sold publicly at a median of $47,555. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $46,900. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $17,500 to $123,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1961 Cadillac Eldorado worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $46,900, down 38.5% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 7 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Cadillac Eldorado a good investment?

It has appreciated 596% against its $6,738 list price. Values are down 38.5% over the past 12 months. Only 1,450 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $17,500 to $123,000, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Cadillac Eldorado have sold?

Shifty has 37 public sales of the Cadillac Eldorado on file. The earliest was on Mar 31, 2020.

What is the most expensive Cadillac Eldorado sold?

The highest public sale on file is $123,000, on May 24, 2024, with 89,000 mi.

What has a Cadillac Eldorado sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $32,500Oct 1, 2026Red · 76,000 mi
  • $40,320Aug 13, 2026
  • $48,000Jul 10, 2026Black · 70,000 mi

About the 1961 Cadillac Eldorado

The 1961-1966 Cadillac Eldorado represents the pinnacle of American luxury during the height of Detroit's golden age. Built on Cadillac's exclusive 129-inch wheelbase platform, these hand-assembled convertibles commanded nearly twice the price of a standard DeVille. The fourth-generation Eldorado introduced cleaner, more refined styling that abandoned the excessive chrome of the '50s while maintaining unmistakable presence. Under the hood, Cadillac's legendary 390-cubic-inch V8 delivered effortless power through a smooth Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission. Production remained deliberately low, typically under 2,000 units annually, making these among the rarest postwar Cadillacs. The '66 model year marked the end of an era, as Cadillac transitioned to front-wheel-drive architecture. Today, well-preserved examples command strong collector interest, particularly the final-year '66 models. These Eldorados epitomize American automotive luxury before safety regulations and emissions controls changed everything forever.

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