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1956 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Sept. 2, 2018, offered with no reserve.

$31,900Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $28,482, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1956
Make and model
Cadillac DeVille
Generation
Coupe de Ville 1949 to 1958
Version
Coupe de Ville 1949 to 1958
Chassis
5662149034

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 3 comparable sales, 25% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$35,500 to $44,000
Median$36,000
Sales behind it3Likely

From 3 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 $35,500 and $44,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1956 Cadillac DeVille ConvertibleMecum, May 9, 2026MecumMay 9, 2026$35,000
1955 Cadillac Coupe DeVilleMecum, June 6, 2026MecumJune 6, 2026$36,000
1957 Cadillac DeVille ConvertibleMecum, Nov. 15, 2025MecumNov. 15, 2025$52,000