Vehicle Description
Represents one of only 2,150 Eldorado Biarritz Convertibles
produced in 1956! Finished in Alpine White with Turquoise/White
interior, with power coming from a 365ci 2x4 Carbureted V8 making
305 horsepower and Hydra-Matic transmission! Fully loaded with all
power features to include power steering & brakes, power windows,
power seat, power top, push button trunk release, and more! The
Cadillac Eldorado gained additional success in their second
generation design, mainly due the lowering the overall cost for
buyers. This was due to utilizing the same, standard body panels as
other models, and identifying the Eldorado with specific body trim,
gold emblems, and aluminum panels. Since the Eldorados inception,
it was only available in convertible form, so by 1956, a new
hardtop version called the Eldorado Seville was added to the model
lineup. This renamed the convertible models the Eldorado Biarritz.
Both styles were quite rare, with 4,900 Sevilles and 2,150 Biarritz
produced in 1956! These accounted for just 4f Cadillac sales!
Offered here is a beautifully restored 1956 Cadillac Eldorado
Biarritz Convertible finished in Alpine White over Turquoise &
White Leather interior and matching White convertible top! Under
the hood lies the powerful 365ci 2x4 Carter-carbureted V8 producing
305 horsepower/400 ft. lbs. of torque, mated to a 4-speed
Hydra-Matic transmission. Options were abundant to include power
steering & brakes, power windows & convertible top, 3-piece parade
boot cover, 6-way power seat, polished cast aluminum Sabre wheels
wrapped in BF Goodrich Silvertown Radial 235/75R15 tires,
pushbutton AM radio with power antenna, remote drivers mirror,
power trunk release, Guide Autronic Eye headlight dimmer, and more!
Showcasing an older, comprehensive restoration that included a full
new exterior repaint and completely new interior upholstery, it
remains in remarkable condition today! Hailing from Florida in
recent years, it sold into a large, private Swiss collection in
March 2013. It would make its way back into the United States in
2019, giving the opportunity for the St. Louis Car Museum to have
it here on display! Upon arrival to the museum, a full mechanical
inspection was performed and the following was completed in our
service center: new fuel pump, new hydraulic top lifts installed
for the convertible top, full brake adjustment, new engine
oil/filter, and coolant flush. The car remains wonderfully rust
free, with very good cosmetics and drive qualities! We invite
interested buyers to call with additional questions or to schedule
a chance to see this Cadillac in person. It marks a rare
opportunity to own a very special piece of early Eldorado Biarritz
history!