Cadillac Orleans

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The Cadillac Orleans was a concept car developed by Cadillac for the 1953 auto show circuit. It was the first four door hardtop concept.[1] The hardtop design eliminated the traditional B-pillar found on most cars of the era. Powered by a Cadillac V8 engine with an output of 210 hp, the Orleans was never put into production. The design innovations on this car would not be put into a production car until the 1956 Sedan de Ville. The car also featured suicide doors, a wrap around windshield, full air conditioning, and attempts at safety improvements, such as the doors only being able to be opened if the car was in neutral. Another unique luxury feature was the addition of a AC/DC converter and a normal household outlet to allow electronic devices to be plugged into the car. A compartment in the backrest held a men's electric razor, a vanity case, and a mirror.