1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible
- Engine
- V8, 345 bhp, tri-carburetor setup
- Colour
- Hampton Green
A 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz convertible, one of 1,320 produced, finished in the rare Eldorado-exclusive Hampton Green with matching Slate Green Metallic interior. Representing the pinnacle of late-1950s American automotive design, it carries David Holls' record-setting tail fins alongside a tri-power 345 hp V-8 and full luxury specification. Professionally restored some years ago, the car retains its original options including Autronic Eye dimmer and E-Z Eye glass, and has been refitted with a modern air-suspension system; the original air-suspension components are included.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$224,000
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownMidwestern collectorpartial documentation
Described as a well-regarded collector based in the American Midwest; during this tenure the original air suspension was replaced with a new improved system, though the original components were retained.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Full professional restoration carried out to a high standard; car has seen only modest use since completion.
- —Mechanical
Original factory air-suspension system removed and replaced with a new, upgraded air-suspension setup intended to deliver greater reliability while preserving the intended ride quality.
Original air-suspension components retained and supplied with the car.
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