Vehicle Description
Chassis No. 59E046757
The 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz represented the zenith of
styling excess and American space-age design upon its debut, and
over 60 years later, it continues to exude the opulence and
optimism that defined the era. The 1959 Cadillac lineup was
characterized by jewel-like front and rear grilles, a vast expanse
of hood and fenders, and most famously, gargantuan rear fins
housing twin rocket tail lights at both corners. For their
monumental $7,401 base price, Eldorado Brougham and Eldorado
Biarritz convertible buyers received luxury appointments befitting
of their decadent styling, including standard power steering and
brakes, air suspension, electrically powered front seat adjustment,
electric door locks and window regulators, a radio, and a
heater.
Cadillac's designers opted for more restrained styling the
following model year, reducing the application of chrome trim,
lowering the tailfins, and eliminating the fin-mounted taillights.
As a result, the single-model-year styling of the 1959 Cadillacs
has made them a true icon of the era. One of only 1,320 Eldorado
Biarritz convertibles produced in 1959, this Eldorado Biarritz was
one of the most expensive cars of its era and remains a highly
coveted example of Cadillac's superior design and engineering.
Finished in the bright, period-correct shade of Olympic White with
a White convertible top and a Red Cardiff and Florentine leather
interior, this Cadillac was subject to a body-off restoration by
Harbor Auto Restoration in 2006. Standard power accessories
befitting of a flagship Cadillac Eldorado convertible included
power steering, power brakes, power locks, power windows, power
vent windows, six-way power-adjustable front seats, and remote
trunk release. Under the hood, it features the Cadillac 390 cu-in
"Q-code" V8 topped with a correct triple two-barrel carburetor
setup, rated at 345 horsepower. In addition, the original trim tag
confirms car was also factory-equipped with a lengthy list of
extra-cost, factory-optioned equipment including a Pre-Selector
radio, cruise control, Autronic-Eye headlights, and rare bucket
seats - one of only 99 so equipped.
Since the completion of its comprehensive, no-expense-spared
restoration, this remarkable Biarritz has yet to be publicly
exhibited, offering its next owner a wealth of opportunities to
show it at any number of prestigious concours
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and remains an exceptional example for its attractive color scheme,
optional equipment, and exquisite restoration. The car is complete
with its spare, jack, and fiberglass parade boot.
