Beschreibung:

390ci OHV V-8 Engine
Single 4-Barrel Carburetor
345bhp at 4,800rpm
4-Speed Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission
Independent Front Suspension, Live Rear Axle
4-wheel drum 'Power Brakes'
*One of the most prestigious models in American automotive History
*Older restoration
*Highly sought-after model
*Elegant triple white colors
THE 59' ELDORADO BIARRITZ
The unchallenged icon of its era, the 1959 Cadillac is testament to the mantra of the 1950s: more is better, too much is not enough. The story of the revamped General Motors lineup is well known. A sneak peek at Chrysler's radical 1957-line convinced GM bosses that their planned '59 cars would be left in the dust, so a crash program was instituted for a corporate-wide revamp. All five car lines got new bodies, Cadillac's, with fins more than four feet tall, being the most dramatic.
Under the skin, however, changes were much more modest. Cadillac's overhead valve V8, very much the industry trendsetter at its 1949 introduction, had matured very well. A displacement increase to 390 cubic inches and 10.5 to 1 compression resulted in 325 bhp. With three carburetors, the Eldorado engine made 20 more and could be had in other models as an option. As befit a luxury car, Hydra-Matic transmission, power steering, and power brakes were standard; for convertibles, power windows and two-way power seats were included as well. Air suspension, the great hope of 1958, was on the wane and few cars were so equipped.
By the time 1959 was over, however, that unbridled optimism was waning, so for 1960, Cadillac's tall tailfins were trimmed to vestigial little blades. Model year sales for 1959 and 1960 held steady around 142,000, a big increase from the recession year of 1958, but nothing like the levels that the late sixties would bring. But like the 1957 Chevy, whose greater fame came once it entered the collector realm, the 1959 Cadillac is today the much-preferred model.
Within the 1959 Cadillac population, convertibles are the most sought after of course, and the Biarritz is at the top of that tree.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
This commanding example of American Exceptionalism was originally finished in Argyle Blue Metallic over Blue leather with an ivory top. The car features an E-Z Eye Glass and heater, on top of the factory accessories. While the early history of this car is not recorded, prior to the current ownership it was a long-time resident of Texas. It is reported that the Caddy was restored by noted marque expert Bud Ward, at which time it was finished in the Triple White color scheme it carries today. In addition to the color change, the Eldo was fitted with air conditioning. While the restoration has mellowed over the years, it still presents very nicely.
Often considered as the Pinnacle of American motoring, the 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz has always been highly sought-after by Collectors and American car aficionados. This icon of American history would make an excellent addition to just about any garage!