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1955 Cadillac Coupe Deville Custom

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 18, 2025.

$280,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $255,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1955
Make and model
Cadillac DeVille
Generation
Coupe de Ville 1949 to 1958
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
556282407
Condition
Concours (1)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 14 comparable sales, 613% over its top.

Middle half of sales$12,750 to $35,750
Median$24,550
Sales behind it14Likely

From 14 sales of the Cadillac DeVille Coupe de Ville 1949 to 1958 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $12,750 and $35,750.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
LSA-Powered 1955 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe de VilleBring a Trailer, Sept. 23, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 23, 2026$67,000
1955 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe de VilleBring a Trailer, Aug. 4, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 4, 2026$12,250
1955 Cadillac Coupe DeVilleMecum, June 6, 2026MecumJune 6, 2026$36,000
1955 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe de VilleCars & Bids, Jan. 30, 2026Cars & BidsJan. 30, 2026$40,000
1955 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe de VilleBring a Trailer, Sept. 23, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 23, 2025$12,250
1956 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe DeVilleBring a Trailer, Nov. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 9, 2026$22,500
1956 Cadillac DeVille ConvertibleMecum, May 9, 2026MecumMay 9, 2026$35,000
1956 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe de VilleBring a Trailer, Aug. 26, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 26, 2025$25,100