Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptional find of
this original southern California very striking rust free and
mostly all original surviving example of this rare (1 of only 1,825
models built in '63) 1963 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible in
its original factory 'Aspen White' (color code 12) color with its
all original 'Beryl Blue' (trim code 16) split/bench seat leather
interior and a new matching 'Beryl' color power soft top and also
fully loaded with rare factory options including;390/325HP V8
engineTurbo Hydramatic automatic transmissionLeather seatsFront
amp; Rear Seat Center armrestsPower Top6-Way Power Operated front
seatLeft side remote mirrorElectric clockCourtesy lightsWindshield
wipers amp; washersInterior Courtesy amp; Map LightsPower
windowsPower vent windowsRear fender skirtsFront cornering
lightsPower steeringPower brakesTwilight Sentinel auto dimmersSoft
Ray GlassSeat BeltsAir Conditioning ($474)AM/FM Radio with rear
speaker ($165)Power Door Locks ($46)Guide-Matic Headlamp Dimmers
($45)6-Position Tilt Steering Wheel ($48)Cruise Control ($97)Remote
Control Trunk Release ($53)The 1963 Eldorado Biarritz was
Cadillac's top-of-the-line convertible model and a large luxurious
Cadillac built in this particular bodystyle for only four years
(1961-64) with slight re-stylings each year and no primary
competition in its category. New styling for 1963 (known as the 6th
generation of 1963-64) brought a return to a slightly bulkier
looking car however less sculpted body sides imparted cleaner
overall styling and therefore the new 1963 Cadillac arguably looked
more elegant, particularly in the sparsely chrome trimmed Eldorado.
Only 1,825 of these exclusive and luxurious Eldorado's were built
and are now a very rare automobile, compared for example with the
Series 62 convertible with some 17,600 built. It could easily carry
six people and had a power top for the first time and also featured
the 390/325HP V8 engine. These were the final years of the rear
wheel drive Cadillac and amongst the best of the breed. With these
rare mid-sixties models becoming increasingly thinned out now,
these last year Biarritz models are now being appreciated by
Cadillac enthusiasts more than ever before as an increasingly
desirable and collectible Cadillac from its very best years!This
particular example in extraordinarily fine condition throughout and
was sold new on 11/30/1962 at 'Marvin Brown Cadillac' of San Diego,
CA with it's original dealers stamped 'Cadillac Owner Protection
Plan' and owner's manual still in superb 'time capsule' condition
and still boastsing it's original California 'Black License
Plates'. The car is reportedly recently acquired from long term
southern California ownership, who would have to politely be
considered mature owners, and who apparently always garaged and
loved the car as is apparent from it's phenomenal condition
throughout.The car boasts absolutely exceptional original factory
'Aspen White' color paint and the very striking 'Beryl' (Blue)
leather interior has been faithfully restored. At $6,609 before
options, this was Cadillac's most expensive 1963 offering apart
from the extended wheelbase Fleetwood 75s. Standard options
included power vent windows, 6-way power front bench seat,
automatic transmission, power brakes and steering and power top and
with this particular example even better equipped boasting added
factory options including factory air conditioning, Autronic Eye
headlight dimmer, power locks, power trunk, 6-way tilt steering,
rear speaker amp; cruise control! Even the top boot cover is
'Beryl' matching the sumptuous all new 'Beryl' leather upholstery,
its all original real wood trim on the door panels, matching new
'Beryl' vinyl top and matching carpets and its original spare wheel
and jack are in their all original trunk compartment with a very
rare original trunk carpet and spare wheel cover etc, still all
intact as in 1963!The floor boards, trunk and all the typical
rust-prone areas are completely solid and rust-free and the car has
no signs of any accidents - obviously an always garaged southern
California car since new and a superbly handsome amp; razor
straight car that has been restored only as required through the
years.The car has it's original matching # 390/325HP V8 engine
matched to it's original 'Hydra-matic' automatic transmission. This
particular car drives absolutely magnificently - it must really be
driven to be fully appreciated - does not miss a beat and purrs
like a kitten - drives straight as an arrow with no strange road
wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver that
will give any modern day car a run for it's money! The transmission
shifts smoothly through all the gears and the car has four
virtually new wide white wall tires. Please note that the car also
has it's original spare wheel and tire and original jack as
previously stated and all the options are working as they should
including the air conditioning!This is a rare opportunity to own a
fully loaded and great daily driving and mostly all original and
completely rust free example of an original southern California
'Black License Plate' 1963 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible
with factory air conditioning ! This is the perfect car for the
Cadillac enthusiast to add to any serious collection or simply a
great daily driving and turn-key ready example of one very fine
1960's all American legendary classic car for any classic American
classic car collector!
