Details About Our Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz for sale:
Available now at the St. Louis Car Museum is a 1960 Cadillac
Eldorado Biarritz Convertible finished in Olympic White (originally
Lucerne Blue) with a Black/White two-tone interior (originally
Blue) and white convertible roof. This timeless, classic Cadillac
is powered by a date-code correct 390ci-3x2bbl V8 producing a
factory rated 345hp mated with a Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic
transmission. Features and optional equipment include factory air
conditioning, 8-way power driver seat, Guide-Matic automatic
headlight dimmer, power windows, vent glass, & locks; factory
standard power steering & brakes, heat/defrost, dual outside
rearview mirrors, cruise control, electric trunk release, rear
fender skirts, chrome 15" Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels & Coker Classic
wide whitewall radial tires, E-Z-Eye tinted glass, AM radio,
windshield washer, and parade boot covers!
This 50s Cadillac spent much of its life in collections between the
Scottsdale, AZ, and Dallas/Houston area and has a well-known
history dating back to approximately 1996 when this car had already
been cosmetically restored with new interior and exterior color
appointments. Most recently, this beauty was parked in the Horton
Classic Car Museum Collection based in Nocona, TX from 2013-2023
alongside an amassed collection of wonderful luxury, muscle, and
sportscars exceeding over 200 vehicles! This collection would sell
in near entirety with this Cadillac Biarritz making its way to the
Carolina Classic Cars collection in Zebulon, NC. It would arrive at
St. Louis Car Museum & Sales in June 2024.
Upon arrival, we elected to replace a few aging components along
with a complete tune-up and air conditioning service. This included
new engine & transmission mounts, steering coupler and idler arm,
rear pinon seal, rear trailing arm bushings, and differential ball
joint. The driveshaft u-joints were replaced and new differential
gear oil in the axle. The engine received new oil and filter,
complete tri-carburetion overhaul, new fuel filter, valve cover
gaskets, new air filter, new air conditioning compressor with
recharge of modern R134a, and fresh distributor cap/rotor, spark
plugs/wire set. The brakes were also completely freshened with 4
new drums, a rebuilt master cylinder, new wheel cylinders, hoses,
and rear shoes as well as fresh brake fluid and bleeding of the
complete system.
It shows only 64,998 miles on the odometer, although we don't have
enough documentation to support any true mileage claims. We do know
it was driven very sparingly over the last 25 years or so, making
our mechanical contributions worthy for the new owner to drive it
with added confidence! Contact Jon Faust to learn more about this
classic Cadillac or to ask about financing and trading options -
(314) 993-1330 | (800) 957-5707 | email
[email protected]
History About Cadillac's 1960 Eldorado Biarritz:
One can only imagine the pressure Cadillac's design team felt after
the Eldorado debuted to the public in 1959. Although considered one
of the most desired cars among Cadillac collectors today, the 1959
model was an extremely extravagant design for car buyers during the
day. Its wild charisma and huge rear fins weren't for everyone and
may have turned a few longtime Cadillac devotees away from
showrooms. The answer in 1960 was a milder, slightly more subdued
design to woe traditional buyers back. They could not have been
timelier in that decision, and produced another outstanding vehicle
with timeless body lines! It would also mark the final year of the
Eldorado Seville Hardtop Coupe, tri-carburetion engines, and air
ride suspension. The top-of-the-line Eldorado models continue to be
one of the most desirable Cadillacs to own today! Only 1,285
Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertibles would find showrooms in
1960, making them solid blue-chip investments still today! Contact
Jon Faust at (314)993-1330 to schedule a test drive.
