ITEM 1955 Cost 2008 COST
| Radio / Antenna / Rear Speaker | $ 131.95 | $ 1,049.60. |
| Auxiliary Foot Tuning Switch | -- | -- |
| Heating and Ventilating System | $ 128.65 | $ 1,023.35 |
| Power Brakes | $ 47.70 | $ 379.43 |
| 4-way Power Seat | $ 70.30 | $ 559.20 |
| Vertically Adjustable Power Seat | $ 53.55 | $ 425.96 |
| Power Windows | $ 108.15 | $ 860.28 |
| Air Conditioning | $ 619.55 | $ 4,928.22 |
|
Sabre-spoke Wheels |
$ 325. |
$ 2,585.22 |
| Whitewall Tires (8.20 x 15) | 49.10 | 390.57 |
| E-Z-Eye Safety Glass | 45.55 | 362.33 |
| Autronic-Eye Headlight Dimmer | 48.20 | 383.41 |
| Fog Lamps | 36.90 | 293.52 |
| Spotlight(s) | -- | -- |
| 270 H.P. Engine (Eldorado 2 x 4 bbl.) | $ 161.10 | $ 1,281.47 |
| Dor-Gard (Edge Moldings) | 3.95 | 31.42 |
| Rubber Floor Mats | -- | -- |
| TOTALS | $1,289.35 | $14,554.18 |
Quite obviously, both heating and cooling were luxury items back in the year 19 and 55!
[Pricing Source: Ron Klewer, AACA]
Standard Equipment included in the Coupe DeVille Optional
Base Price of a Coupe DeVille Equipment
[Source: 1955 Cadillac Data Book]
Air Cleaner (Oil Bath) Air Conditioning Armrest Center-Rear Autronic-Eye Headlight Dimmer Back-up Lights (dual) E-Z-Eye Glass Cigarette Lighters/Ash Receivers (Front-Rear) Fog Lamps Courtesy & Map Lights Heater Electric Clock License Plate Frame(s) Glare-proof Mirror Radio Glove Box Light Sabre-spoke Wheels (5) Horizontal Front-seat Adjuster Spotlight(s) Hydra-matic Transmission (4-speed) Whitewall Tires (8.20 x 15) Luggage Compartment Light Oil Filter Outside Mirror (Left) Parking Brake Signal Power Steering Robe Cords Two-tone Paint Visor Vanity Mirror Wheel Discs (4) Windshield Wiper w/Washer Coordinator
