1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

59E043935roadUnited States

Engine: 345 bhp V8 with triple-carburetor 'Tri-Power' induction
Colour: Pink, similar to factory 'Persian Sand'

The 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz was the pinnacle of American open-air luxury, distinguished by its record-tall tailfins, extensive standard equipment, and a 345-horsepower tri-carburettor V-8. One of only 1,320 built, this example retains its rare factory-fitted front bucket seats — chosen by an estimated 99 buyers — and has been refinished in pink over a white interior. The air suspension has been converted to conventional coil springs, and the car is accompanied by a parade boot and shop manual.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$218,400
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Consignor's family
partial documentation
Acquired more than two decades before the sale date; the car was restored during this ownership to a pink exterior with white interior and top, differing from the original blue color scheme.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

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Restoration
The car was comprehensively refinished from its original Argyle Blue Metallic over blue interior to a pink exterior (similar in tone to factory Persian Sand) with a white interior and white convertible top.
Carried out during the consignor's family's ownership, at some point within the last 20-plus years.
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Modification
The standard air suspension was replaced with a conventional coil-spring arrangement to improve long-term reliability; the original air compressor was retained in the engine bay.
Described as a common practice on these cars; retention of the compressor preserves visual authenticity under the hood.

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