Vehicle Description
The end was in sight when this 1978 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz was
built and a smaller Eldorado would debut the following year. But if
you're the kind of person that figures eighteen feet and 5000
pounds is just about right for a car with two doors, then nothing
else will satisfy like this incredibly low-mile, limited edition
Eldo.
The Biarritz added a few flashy dress-up items to the already
high-visibility Eldorado, most notably those stainless strips
running along the beltline. Thanks to excellent proportions, the
car doesn't seem as big as it is at first glance, but once you're
behind the wheel, that hood ornament is more than seven feet away.
Finished in Cotillion White like many of its siblings, this car
remains in incredible condition. With an amazingly low 11,300
original miles, it shouldn't be a surprise that it has held up so
well, but it's even more amazing to see that the front and rear
fender extensions are so nice and that the filler panel behind the
license plate frame has survived. Obviously, someone took care of
this car and it's spent its life sleeping indoors. The chrome and
stainless trim, and there's a lot of it, remains in excellent shape
and the vinyl half-roof looks a fraction of its age. If you're
looking for the real-deal, you'll be hard-pressed to ever find a
Caddy as factory-preserved and gorgeous as this one.
The red and white leather interior is definitely a product of the
'70s, but that's also a big part of these cars' appeal.
Pillow-tufted seats are as comfortable as a feather bed, and you
don't sit on them so much as sink into them. Every luxury and
convenience option was standard, from twin power seats, automatic
climate control, power windows and locks, cruise control, and a
power antenna. The original carpets are in great shape, largely due
to the factory floor mats, which are completely irreplaceable today
and a valuable addition to the car. The dash pad, door panels, and
headliner are equally nice, all demonstrating the same preservation
that comes from staying out of the sun. An AM/FM stereo remains in
the dash, and the rare factory sunroof above lets you share your
disco tunes with the outside world. The back seat looks almost
completely unused and it's actually a useful place for passengers
thanks to a neat handle for rear-seat occupants on the
passenger-side door. The trunk is well-shaped and deep enough to
carry a months' worth of gear, and includes a full-sized spare and
jack assembly.
The year before this beauty was built, Cadillac de-stroked the 500
to 425 cubic inches, but that was still a massive engine that moves
the big coupe with ease. It starts easily and idles so smoothly
you'll be tempted to hit the starter again, and the engine bay is
nicely preserved with routine maintenance items serviced over the
years. Cadillac Blue engine enamel and a big air cleaner give it an
authentic look, and it runs quite well with an endless swell of
low-RPM torque. The smooth-shifting 3-speed automatic transmission
spins a 2.73 final drive, so this front-wheel-drive coupe whiles
away the miles with ease and the incomparable ride absorbs bumps
like a hovercraft. Four-wheel disc brakes were standard and very
welcome and live behind those unique Eldorado wheels with
color-matched hubcaps and 235/75/15 whitewall radials.
These cars have seen a nice uptick in values recently and they
remain eminently respected in the old car world. This low mileage
beauty comes with the original owners manuals, booklets, warranty
book, original window sticker and several maintenance receipts and
might be the most impressive example of a Biarritz on the market
today. Treat yourself and call today!