Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz, 1960

Location: Auburn, Indiana

$140,000 - $160,000 USD | Not Sold

By the late fifties, Cadillac was looked as the ultimate in the full-sized luxury car market in North America. Although the extravagant 1959 model caused a sensation when introduced, it later came to be viewed as the zenith of automotive styling excess.

For its 1960 models, Cadillac significantly refined their approach, shrinking the exaggerated fins from the previous year, reducing the amount of chrome trim, and in many other ways, creating a markedly more sophisticated statement. The full complement of power accessories was retained. With a total of 13 Cadillac models issued in three series, the Eldorado Biarritz convertible was the most elegant and desirable of all, their cost new of over $7,000, ensuring exclusivity then and now.

Already quite rare as one of just 1,285 Biarritz Convertibles produced for 1960, this particular car is even rarer still, as one of just 114 units produced with the factory-optional front bucket seats. This beautiful car with Champagne paint and matching leather interior is characteristically loaded with features including a fiberglass parade boot, power windows, power steering, power brakes, power trunk release, air conditioning and Wonderbar radio. It also rides on chrome wire wheels with whitewall tires, which completes this picture of unrestrained classic American glamour. A completely and properly restored car, it is very much show worthy with an immaculate engine bay and excellent cosmetics. While not a trailer queen, it is still a phenomenal example of this American luxury icon.

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