1962 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The 1962 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz represented the final chapter of Cadillac’s long-running tradition of hand-finished, ultra‑luxury convertibles. Introduced as part of Cadillac’s 60th Anniversary lineup, the ’62 Biarritz embodied the restrained elegance Cadillac adopted in the early '60s. Designers moved away from the towering fins of the 1950s, replacing them with clean, linear styling and a lower, more refined tail treatment. The car featured a powerful 390‑cubic‑inch V8 paired with a smooth Hydra‑Matic transmission, emphasizing effortless performance and comfort.

Production for 1962 was notably limited; only about 1,450 Eldorado Biarritz convertibles were built. Luxury equipment came standard, including leather upholstery, power accessories, and distinctive body trim unique to the Eldorado line.

Refinished in “fire engine red” paint over black leather upholstery and black carpet, this '62 Eldorado Biarritz has a power-operated black convertible top. Features include optional bucket seats, air conditioning, and Autronic Eye automatic headlight dimmer, as well as power steering, brakes, windows, and seats, and a remote‑control trunk lock.

This 1962 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz is represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist with a spare tire and jack, rear boot cover, owner’s manual and brochure, and a clean Florida title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from the Bill & Patti Spurling Collection

• One of only 1,450 Eldorado Biarritz convertibles built for 1962

• Refinished in red with power-operated black convertible top

• Black leather upholstery

• Optional bucket seats with seat belts

• Optional Autronic Eye automatic headlight dimmer

• Detailed engine bay

Factory Equipment

• 390ci V8 engine rated at 325 horsepower and 430 lb-ft. of torque

• Four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission

• Power steering, brakes, windows, seats, and top

• Heater and defroster

• Cut pile black nylon carpeting

• Black Bakelite steering wheel with horn ring

• 120-mph speedometer and clock

• Front cornering lamps

• Dual backup lights

• Fender skirts

• Windshield washer and dual‑speed wipers

• The data plate decodes as:

  • Build Date: 01E – Third week of July 1962

  • Style: 62-6367 – 1962 Series 62 Eldorado Biarritz

  • Body: FW 955 – Factory ID and production sequence

  • Trim: 11B – Black leather with bucket seats

  • Paint: 97-02 – Victorian Gold (now red)

  • Top: 6 – Light Sandalwood (now black)

  • Accessories: E – Soft Ray Glass

• The chassis number (62E072814) decodes as:

  • 62 – 1962 model year

  • E – Eldorado Biarritz (convertible)

  • 072814 – Sequential production number

Modifications

• Vintage-style aftermarket digital stereo with USB input

Servicing

• Kept in climate-controlled storage and serviced in-house by Mr. Spurling's mechanic

• Halogen headlamps installed

• American Classic P235/75R15 wide whitewall tires

• Hubcaps have been refubrbished

Known Imperfections

• Paint bubbles near driver’s side taillight and passenger tailfin seam

• Paint imperfection on driver’s door

• Clock is inoperable

Ownership History

This 1962 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible is offered from the Bill & Patti Spurling Collection.

Included Items

• Convertible top boot cover

• Spare tire with cover

• Jack

• Floor mats

• Owner’s manual

• Sales brochure

• Shop manual

Additional Information

The seller states, “Dry-climate car, nice paint, excellent chrome and bright work, solid rust-free body with no rust, factory under coating, and detailed engine bay.”

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Donnie Gould Phone: 954.647.0779 Email: dgould@hagerty.com