1957 Coupe DeVille

For 1957, Cadillac adopted a tubular X-frame, without side rails, on all models. This resulted in greater structural rigidity and provided for lower body lines without loss of useable space. New front end styling was marked by rubber bumper guard tips and dual, circular parking lamps set into the lower bumper section. Side trim was revised and a dual taillight theme was used throughout the line. By utilizing different center frame sections the wheelbases and overall lengths of specific body styles was altered. In the 62 lineup, including the Eldorado sub-series, three different overall measurements appeared on cars with matching wheelbases. The Sedan DeVille was bigger than "standard" models and the Eldorado Coupe Seville and Biarritz convertible were larger still. Identifying the "standard" 62 models were

• vertical bright metal moldings, just forward of the rear wheel openings, highlighted by seven horizontal windsplits.
• At the upper end this fenderbreak trim joined a horizontal molding that ran along a conical flare extending forward from the taillamps.
• A crest medallion was seen on the forward angled rear fins.
• Coupe DeVilles and Sedan DeVilles had special nameplates on the front fenders.
• Eldorados were further distinguished by the model name above a V-shaped rear deck ornament and on the front fenders.
• The rear fender and deck contour was sleekly rounded and the wheel housing was trimmed with broad, sculptured stainless steel beauty panels.
• Also seen were pointed, "shark" style fins pointing towards the back of the cars.
• A three-section built-in front bumper was another exclusive trait of the two luxury cars, which came with a long list of standard accessories.