1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible
325 bhp, 365 cu. in. OHV V-8 engine, four-speed Hydra-Matic transmission, coil spring independent front suspension, live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, and four-wheel power-assisted hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase: 129.5"
• Freshly restored by marque specialists
• Restrained elegance from a ’50s style leader
A product of the legendary GM ‘Motorama’ shows, from its introduction in 1953 the Cadillac Eldorado established itself as a luxurious and impressive flagship for the brand, the pinnacle of achievement and the aspirational dream of every GM car buyer. The Eldorados forecast style ideas which would later filter down to lesser models and guaranteed exclusivity for its owners with a lofty price tag. With the launch of the 1957 Cadillac line came a new “X”-frame, which did away with side rails and provided added structural strength, contributing to an even quieter, smoother ride than before as well as allowing a lower body placement for reduced overall height. This suited the elegant style of the Eldorado, both the Seville hardtop and the Biarritz convertible. The vendor has had a love for the Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz since he first saw a brand-new one at the age of 10. While Cadillac’s style went on to a flamboyant climax toward the end of the decade, the simple, clean elegance and restrained modernism of the 1957 Eldorado remained his preference.
• Freshly restored by marque specialists
• Restrained elegance from a ’50s style leader
A product of the legendary GM ‘Motorama’ shows, from its introduction in 1953 the Cadillac Eldorado established itself as a luxurious and impressive flagship for the brand, the pinnacle of achievement and the aspirational dream of every GM car buyer. The Eldorados forecast style ideas which would later filter down to lesser models and guaranteed exclusivity for its owners with a lofty price tag. With the launch of the 1957 Cadillac line came a new “X”-frame, which did away with side rails and provided added structural strength, contributing to an even quieter, smoother ride than before as well as allowing a lower body placement for reduced overall height. This suited the elegant style of the Eldorado, both the Seville hardtop and the Biarritz convertible. The vendor has had a love for the Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz since he first saw a brand-new one at the age of 10. While Cadillac’s style went on to a flamboyant climax toward the end of the decade, the simple, clean elegance and restrained modernism of the 1957 Eldorado remained his preference.
