Wednesday, June 21, 2023

1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

1 of 1,285 produced in 1960. Frame-on restoration to correct specs. Finished in original code 99 Heather Metallic with code 12B Gray leather interior. Tri-Power 390/345 HP V-8 engine. Hydraulic valve lifters. Hydra-Matic transmission. Power steering. Power brakes. Bucket seats. White convertible top. Factory air conditioning. Power windows. Cruise control.
The equipment list included everything Cadillac could offer in comfort, convenience, and style for 1960. Price was a jaw dropping $7,750, the most expensive car built by GM. The 19 foot-long, 5,058 pound Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz convertible makes an undeniable statement.
The Cadillac Eldorado was manufactured and marketed by Cadillac from 1952 to 2002 over ten generations.
The Eldorado Biarritz represents an age of glamour for America, and 1960 represents the absolute pinnacle in its era.
This example made $121k in May 2019.