Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional
and very striking restored example of this rare (1 of only 1,450
models built in '62) 1962 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible
repainted in a very striking 'Pompeian Red' factory color and with
its all original 'Black' (trim code 11) split/bench seat leather
interior and a new original 'White' (top code 1) color power soft
top and also fully loaded with rare factory options
including;390/325HP V8 engineTurbo Hydramatic automatic
transmission'Cannes' Leather 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
windowsAM radio with Power AntennaRear fender skirtsFront cornering
lightsPower steeringPower brakesTwilight Sentinel auto dimmersSoft
Ray GlassSeat BeltsThe 1962 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. Only 1,450 of these exclusive and luxurious Eldorado's
were built in 1962 and are now a very rare automobile, compared for
example with the Series 62 convertible with some 16,800 built in
1962! 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 is in extraordinarily fine
condition throughout and was recently frame up restored as required
with new 'Pompeian Red' paint. The body of the Cadillac was
disassembled and and taken down to bare metal and professionally
repainted in correct 1962 Cadillac 'Pompeian Red' Poly and then
re-assembled. All the stainless trim was disassembled and sent out
for professional polishing. The front and rear bumpers were newly
re-plated for pure perfection. The car has four new 'Coker' wide
White-Wall radial tires. The car has new chrome door handles, door
seals, vent window seals, trunk seal, rear window edge seals,
window sweeps amp; sill plates were installed etc etc. The recent
records show that at no time was any expense spared on this
particular car's preventive maintenance either and shows many
thousands of dollars spent on whatever the car required to be in
top notch condition. The brake booster is new as well as the fuel
sending unit and the wiper motor and the car has also boasts a new
radiator, all new hoses, all new belts, suspension bushings, all
new brakes and wheel bearings, ball joints, sway bars etc etc.At
$6,610 before options, this was Cadillac's most expensive 1962
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.
The top boot cover is 'Black' matching the sumptuous 'Black'
leather upholstery, its all original real wood trim on the door
panels, the car has a new 'White' vinyl top and its original spare
wheel and jack are in their all original trunk compartment with a
very rare original trunk carpet and mat and spare wheel with cover
etc, still all intact as in 1962! 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 - a superbly handsome amp;
razor straight car.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!This is a rare opportunity to own a great daily
driving and mechanically completely sorted and a rust free and
superb example of a 1962 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible!
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!
