Vehicle Description
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at Auctions America's Fort Lauderdale
event, March 31-2, 2017.
Chassis No.
5662063516
Estimate:
$180,000 - $210,000 US
Like its sisters the Buick Skylark and the Oldsmobile Fiesta, the
first Eldorado was shown to the public at GM's Motorama in 1953 as
a limited-production convertible available in small numbers at a
high price. Cadillac renamed the Eldorado Convertible the Biarritz
to differentiate it from the new Seville 2-door Hardtop Coupe
introduced in 1956. Both featured a shark fin rear end, skirt-less
wheel openings, chrome door top trim, and distinctive twin blade
hood ornament. Cadillac's V-8 engine was upsized to 365cid and
horsepower on Eldorados was increased to 305hp, 20 more than other
Caddies thanks to twin four-barrel carburetors and a unique gold,
batwing air cleaner. At $6,556.00, the Eldorado was nearly
$1,800.00 more expensive than the lesser Series 62 Convertible
keeping production to just 2,150 units.
Built in April 1956, this Eldo is finished in its original color of
Chantilly Maroon (Code 52) over a contrasting maroon and white
leather interior. It benefits from a professional, frame-off
restoration that is equally nicely detailed underhood. In addition
to the standard power steering, brakes, windows, seat, and gorgeous
Sabre spoke wheels (including spare); it is equipped with options
that include AM radio, power trunk release, Autronic Eye, and
tinted glass.
Included is the original Owner's Manual and Convertible Top Manual
and it is equipped with a rare Continental kit and desirable
accessory parade boot for the convertible top. Following
restoration, it has been stored in a climate-controlled and
dehumidified space. Presented in a handsome color combination and
nicely detailed, it is ready to both show and drive to the most
discerning new owner.
