1956 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible
- Engine
- 365 cubic inch V8 with twin four-barrel carburetors, 305 bhp
- Colour
- Cream
A 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible, one of just 2,150 built for the model year, finished in cream over tan leather with a matching convertible top. The car benefited from a concours-level restoration earlier in its life and has more recently received a complete engine rebuild. It is well equipped with factory options including an Autronic Eye and signal-seeking radio, and is accompanied by copies of its original GM build records.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$131,600
- 2021-10-25Auction saleEstimate US$100,000 – US$125,000
- 2022-09-30Auction saleEstimate US$110,000 – US$130,000
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Full concours-level restoration carried out at some earlier point in the car's life, resulting in high-quality paintwork, interior trim, and engine bay presentation. Seat belts and a parade boot were added during this work.
The prose does not specify a date or the workshop responsible. The quality of the work is cited as the reason the car remains in excellent condition.
- —Engine rebuild
Complete engine rebuild carried out within approximately the past year prior to the auction offering.
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