Vehicle Description
This 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz is a beautifully restored 50s
cruiser and is only 1 of 815 Eldorado Biarritz Convertibles
produced in '58. 1958 was an interesting year for Cadillac, General
Motors, and the American automobile industry as a whole. On
February 7, 1958, Cadillac produced its two-millionth automobile.
Interestingly, it took Cadillac 47 years to build one million cars
but only 8 years to reach the two-million mark. For General Motors,
the American automaker celebrated its 50th anniversary but the
timing was not ideal. Despite seeing technological advancements in
1958, the entire industry experienced a sharp downturn in sales.
See, the United States' economy suffered from a recession which
stifled sales across an auto industry that steadily rose since the
end of World War II. For Cadillac, that downturn amounted to the GM
marque selling 25,000 fewer units from the previous year. In terms
of innovation, seemingly all American car manufacturers
transitioned to a quad headlight setup which provided improved
lighting with more precision. Moreover, nearly every 1958 Cadillac
model was significantly redesigned from the previous year models.
At the nose, a new-look grille was added that was larger and wider,
and accented by cylindrical "cleats" that connected horizontal and
vertical cross-members. The Dagmar bumper guards and parking lights
were also relocated to a lower portion of the front end. Like the
rest of 1958 automobiles, the '58 Cadillacs also featured a quad
headlight setup with each pair of headlights accented with
decorative chrome trim. Down the sides, the trim was more refined
and featured 5 horizonal windsplints ahead of the rear wheel
housing. At the rear, the new-look tailfins were less pronounced
and the rear bumper retained it's split design but was redesigned
as well. Sitting atop Cadillac's convertible heirarchy was the
Eldorado Biarritz, sporting elevated trim and improved standard
options. In total, only 815 Eldorado Biarritz Convertibles were
produced in 1958 and they came with a price tag of $7,500, nearly
30% higher than the standard Series 62. Under the hood on this
particular 58 Cadillac is a 365 Cubic Inch V8 engine paired with a
single 4 barrel carburetor that was said to have pushed out 310
horsepower when new. The 365 V8 is backed by a Hydra-Matic
Automatic Transmission that ensures that just about anybody can
take this 50s Cadillac for a spin around the block. Exhaust exits
the Cadillac 365 via a dual exhaust setup that gives this classic
Cadillac a nice throaty sound. Being that this Biarritz was the
top-of-the-line convertible for Cadillac in 1958, it comes loaded
with numerous desirable options. Power brakes makes bringing this
1958 Cadillac to a complete stop much easier, improving the overall
driving experience. With power steering, squeezing in and out of
tight spaces at the local drive-in or car show is a total breeze.
The blue Haartz cloth power convertible top is in fantastic shape
and it goes up and down with the simple flick of a switch, and when
the top is down it tucks beneath a color-matched parade boot.
Riding on a set of Sabre wheels paired with wide whitewall radial
tires, this 1958 Eldorado Biarritz has a great 50s look and even
better ride. The exterior has been correctly refinished in a
beautiful Argyle Blue that completes the regal exterior appearance
of this '58 Cadillac. The interior on this 1958 Eldorado is
absolutely gorgeous! The front and rear bench seats have been
reupholstered in beautiful blue leather. The matching blue dash,
upholstered door panels, blue carpeting and steering wheel are all
in wonderful condition and appear to be in their stock
configuration. Being that this 1958 Biarritz is a Cadillac, the
interior comes loaded with numerous interior options including
power front seat, power windows, and an Autronic Eye which is a
wonderful 50s novelty on this top-of-the-line Cadillac Convertible.
The padded dash is equipped with a 120 MPH speedometer, temperature
gauge, fuel gauge, clock and push-button AM radio. Whether you're
purchasing your first classic car or you're adding to your existing
Cadillac collection, this 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz would
make an excellent choice. Give us a call today at 763-428-7337!
*365 Cu. In. V8
*Single 4 Barrel Carburetor
*Hydra-Matic Automatic
*Power Brakes
*Power Steering
*Blue Haartz Cloth Power Convertible Top
*1 of 815 Produced
*Correct Argyle Blue Exterior
*Correct Blue Leather Interior
*Autronic Eye
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 20,956 Miles
