1958 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible

58E042442roadUnited States

Engine: 365 cu in V8 with triple two-barrel carburetors, 335 bhp, Hydramatic automatic
Colour: Argyle Blue

A 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible, one of only 815 produced during General Motors' 50th anniversary year. Powered by a 365-cubic-inch V-8 with triple two-barrel carburettors, it features the distinctive full-width jewel-stud grille and stainless-steel bodywork trim characteristic of the model year. Acquired in 2014 as a driver-quality car, it subsequently underwent a full rotisserie restoration completed in 2018, emerging in Argyle Blue with a matching leather interior. The original GM Historical Archives build record accompanies the car.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$156,800
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
2014 →Acquisition unknown
Current consignor
partial documentation
Acquired as a solid driver-quality example and subsequently commissioned a full rotisserie restoration completed in 2018, with exterior refinished in Argyle Blue and a new blue leather interior.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

2018Restoration
Penn-Dutch Restoration Services
Complete rotisserie restoration, fully photo-documented, returning the car to Argyle Blue exterior finish. Leather interior retrimmed in matching blue by a specialist trimmer.
Interior leather work carried out separately by Carl Cranston of Original Leather Interiors, Hiawassee, Virginia.

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