As Cadillac’s designers opted for more-restrained styling for 1960, the single-model-year styling of the 1959 Cadillacs has made those cars a true icon of the era. One of only 1,320 Eldorado Biarritz convertibles produced in 1959, this Eldorado Biarritz was one of the most expensive cars of its era and remains a highly coveted example of Cadillac’s superior design and engineering.
Finished in the bright, period-correct shade of Olympic White with a white convertible top and a Red Cardiff-and-Florentine leather interior, this Cadillac was subject to a body-off restoration in 2006. Standard power accessories befitting a flagship Cadillac Eldorado convertible included power steering, power brakes, power locks, power windows, power vent windows, six-way power-adjustable front seats, and remote trunk release. Under the hood, it features the Cadillac 390-ci “Q-code” V8 topped with a correct triple 2-barrel carburetor setup, rated at 345 horsepower. In addition, the original trim tag confirms car was also factory-equipped with a lengthy list of extra-cost, factory-optioned equipment including a Pre-Selector radio, cruise control, Autronic-Eye headlights and rare bucket seats — one of only 99 so equipped.
Since the completion of its comprehensive, no-expense-spared restoration, this remarkable Biarritz has yet to be publicly exhibited, offering its next owner a wealth of opportunities to show it at any number of prestigious concours events. Today its presentation is no less impressive and remains an exceptional example for its attractive color scheme, optional equipment and exquisite restoration. The car is complete with its spare, jack and fiberglass parade boot.
(Introductory description courtesy of Broad Arrow Auctions.)
