1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

Description

If the Cadillac brand is known for anything it’s groundbreaking style, luxurious appointments and, of course, power. With Ford and Chrysler nipping at Cadillac’s heels, every successive model needed to be fresh with innovation and for 1957 this was certainly true! The Eldorado lineup was entirely redesigned with a lower stance. As in years past, the Eldorado possessed 325 horsepower versus 300 horses for other Cadillacs. The Eldorado Biarritz Convertible retailed at princely $7,286 and as one of the more expensive models in the Cadillac lineup supply was limited with approximately 1,800 sold that year. Today, the Eldorado Biarritz remains a highly coveted example of Cadillac’s superior design and engineering. 

Highlights 

• One of approximately 1,800 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz produced for 1957 

• 365 cu-in 325 horsepower V8 engine with dual four-barrel carburetors and a gold-finished “batwing” air cleaner 

• Gold-finished stamped steel valve covers 

• Four-speed Hydra-Matic transmission 

• Finished in Olympic White Cadillac with a black convertible top, and a black leather interior with black carpeting 

• Full-width front power bench seat 

• Fitted with 15 inch polished aluminum “Sabre” wheels shod with whitewall radial tires 

• Power-operated Black convertible top 

• The recipient of a cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment in the early 2000s 

• This Eldorado Biarritz is offered with 59,424 miles, thought to be original with documented west coast ownership since the mid-1990s 

Features 

• Autronic Eye automatic headlight-dimming system 

• Tubular X-frame chassis 

• Coil-spring independent front suspension 

• Leaf-spring solid-axle rear suspension 

• Power steering 

• Power brakes 

• Power windows 

• A six-way power adjustable seat 

• Gold badging 

• Wraparound windshield 

• Driver’s side remote outside mirror 

• Under dash mounted upgraded radio 

• Chrome front bumper with rubber-tipped Dagmars 

• Biarritz-specific rear bumper styling 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor paint imperfections around the emblems as pictured 

Included 

• Two binders of documents, receipts, and photographs 

• Convertible side pieces 

• Boot cover 

• Spare tire 

• Owner’s manual 

Ownership History 

Prior research into this 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz shows that it is said to have received a bare-metal restoration in 1994. Furthermore, it is noted to have been purchased from the Newell Coach Collection sale in 1994 and to have received cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment in the early 2000s. Today, it is offered with 59,424 miles, thought to be original.