1959 Cadillac Eldorado

This 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz convertible was owned by a single family until its acquisition by the seller on BaT in November 2020. Subsequent work consisted of rebuilding the transmission and replacing the U-joints. Power is provided by a 390ci V8 that features three two-barrel carburetors and is mated to a four-speed automatic transmission, and the car is finished in Argent Silver Metallic over metallic gray leather upholstery. Equipment includes a power-operated white convertible top, power-assisted steering, and air conditioning as well as power-assisted drum brakes, power-adjustable front bucket seats, power windows, and a push-button AM radio. This Eldorado Biarritz is now offered in Arizona with a workshop manual, a 2023 service record, refurbishment records, and a clean Oregon title in the seller’s name. The Biarritz featured bright trim that curved from the rear quarter panel along the upper beltline. This example left the factory in Argent Silver Metallic (92) and was repainted approximately 20 years ago. Details include a bullet-style chrome grille, quad headlamps, rear fender skirts, upright fins, chrome bumpers and trim, and dual-bullet tail lights. Paint and chrome blemishes are displayed in the gallery. The 15″ steel wheels wear fluted Cadillac crest hubcaps and are mounted with 225/75 BFGoodrich Silvertown Radial whitewall tires. A non-matching spare is located in the trunk. The car is equipped with power steering, and braking is handled by power-assisted drums at all four corners. The power-adjustable front bucket seats are trimmed in metallic gray leather upholstery joined by a color-coordinated dashboard, door panels, and three-piece parade boot. Amenities include a FrigiKing air conditioner and power windows as well as an AM radio and an Autronic Eye headlight dimmer in the center of the dash. The powered vent windows are inoperative, the side glass is out of alignment, fasteners are absent from both doors, and the left rear courtesy light is missing. The two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames a horizontal-sweep 120-mph speedometer and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 76k miles, approximately 1k of which were added under current ownership. The 390ci V8 was rated at 345 horsepower when new and is equipped with a trio of two-barrel carburetors. Dual electric cooling fans are controlled by a switch under the dash. The rear main seal leaks according to a 2023 service record. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. The transmission was rebuilt and the U-joints were replaced in 2023. Refurbishment records, a 2023 service record, and a workshop manual accompany the vehicle. The body tag decodes to reveal the following information: 59-6467 – 1959 Eldorado Biarritz Special Sport Convertible FW 1006 – Fleetwood production sequence Trim 128 – Gray Metallic Cardiff and Florentine Grain leather trim Paint 92 – Argent Silver Metallic paint Top 18 – Ivory soft top ACC EH – E-Z Eye glass, heater