Cadillac Fleetwood Early
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 35 public sales of the Cadillac Fleetwood Early. The records run from February 2020 to September 2026. In the past 12 months, 9 sold at a median of $27,154. The Shifty Estimate for the Fleetwood is $20,800.
Versions
About the Cadillac Fleetwood Early
- Built
- 1946 to 1985
- Versions
- 1
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Engine
- V8, 5.7L
- Power
- 150 hp
The Cadillac Fleetwood Early was built from 1946 to 1985.
The Fleetwood, the most traded version: The Cadillac Fleetwood represents the pinnacle of American luxury during its nearly four-decade production run. Named after the prestigious Fleetwood Body Company that Cadillac acquired in 1925, these hand-built flagships defined automotive opulence with their extended wheelbases, sumptuous interiors, and cutting-edge technology. Early post-war models featured Cadillac's revolutionary overhead valve V8, while later iterations showcased innovations like Twilight Sentinel automatic headlamps and climate control. The Fleetwood's massive proportions—often exceeding 230 inches in length—made it the choice of dignitaries, celebrities, and captains of industry. Peak-era models from the 1950s and 1960s command serious collector attention today, particularly the Series 75 limousines and Eldorado Broughams. While later emissions-era examples lack the performance punch, they offer exceptional value for collectors seeking authentic American luxury. The Fleetwood's cultural significance as Hollywood's preferred ride and diplomatic transport makes it an essential piece of automotive history.
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a Cadillac Fleetwood Early cost?
In the past 12 months, 9 sold at a median of $27,154. Half of the 20 most recent sales landed between $8,800 and $28,250. The Shifty Estimate is $20,800.
What is a Cadillac Fleetwood Early worth today?
The Shifty Estimate for the Fleetwood is $20,800. It describes a well-kept example.
What is the most expensive Cadillac Fleetwood Early ever sold?
The highest sale on file is $55,000, for a 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood at Bring a Trailer. It sold on Aug 22, 2026. It showed 78,000 miles.
How many Cadillac Fleetwood Early examples have sold?
Shifty has recorded 35 public sales since February 2020. 9 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $47,500 on Sep 30, 2026.
Where do Cadillac Fleetwood Early examples sell?
Of the last 20 sales with a known venue, 14 were at Bring a Trailer. The rest: Cars & Bids (2), Hagerty Marketplace (2), AllCollectorCars (1) and Barrett-Jackson (1).
How many miles do Cadillac Fleetwood Early examples have when they sell?
Across the last 17 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 50,000 miles. The lowest showed 3,000 miles and the highest 82,000 miles.
Where do Shifty's Cadillac Fleetwood Early prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Cadillac Fleetwood Early. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 21, 2026.