While the term "Biarritz" used to mean "Convertible" on Cadillac models in 1956-61, the name was revived in 1976 and referred to a luxury trim level on the Eldorado coupe. While that may cause some confusion, what is not confusing is Cadillac’s tradition of creating luxurious automobiles. To that end, the 10th generation (1979-85) Eldorado — built on a front-wheel-drive platform shared with the Buick Riviera and Oldsmobile Toronado — featured a more compact design than its predecessors yet retained the brand’s signature elegance.
The 1984 Cadillac Eldorado, which was offered as a coupe and once again (starting in ’84) a convertible, could be had with a 4.1-liter V8 or an optional 5.7-liter diesel V8. It also had independent rear suspension and electronic level control. Inside, the Eldo boasted digital instrumentation, electronic climate control, and plush leather interior.
The original owner of this meticulously maintained 1984 Eldorado chose the aforementioned Biarritz trim, which added upscale features like a brushed stainless-steel roof over the front passenger compartment — a nod to the 1957-58 Eldorado Brougham — as well as a heavily padded landau vinyl top with opera lights on the rear roof section, chrome accents, wire wheel covers, pillowed and tufted leather seating, and a full suite of power features.
Highlights
1984 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz showing 27,377 miles, believed original
Finished in Midnight Blue Firemist paint over Dark Blue Leather upholstery
Powered by 4.1-liter HT-4100 V8 engine rated at 135 hp
Four-speed automatic transmission with electronic overdrive
Factory options ($6,300 total) included:
A81 – Power recliner passenger seat
B36 – Trunk mat
B93 – Door edge guards
C49 – Defogger, rear window electric including outside mirrors
C97 – Illuminated entry system
DG2 – Electric power chrome mirrors
D74 – Illuminated vanity driver and passenger mirrors
NA5 – Federal emission system
N37 – Tilt & Telescope steering wheel
T80 – Guidematic Headlamp Control
T82 – Twilight Sentinel
UB8 – Trumpet horn
UU8 – Delco-GM/Bose AM/FM/Cassette stereo
VK3 – License plate front mount provision
V4C – Cruise control
YL2 – Firemist exterior paint
Y23 – Biarritz trim
Exclusive Biarrtiz features include:
Brushed stainless-steel roof over the front passenger compartment
Heavily padded landau vinyl top with opera lights on the rear roof section
Pillowed and tufted leather seats with embossed Cadillac crests
Extra chrome accents, including a chrome spear from the vinyl top to the front fenders
Wire wheel covers
Digital instrument cluster
Map lights in rear sail panels (vs. dome light in base models)
Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report
Features
4.1-liter HT-4100 V8 engine rated at 135 hp
Four-speed automatic transmission with electronic overdrive
Power seats, windows, and mirrors
Optional power sunroof
Woodgrain trim
Digital speedometer and climate control
American Classic 215/75R15 white wall tires (dated 10th week of 2014)
Known Imperfections
Minor paint imperfections
Hood struts need replacing
A/C needs to be recharged or updated
Some of the data plate (sticker) has faded and is illegible
Tires are 11 years old
