1977 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong. 

The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy. 

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The 1977 Cadillac Eldorado marked a significant evolution in Cadillac’s personal luxury coupe lineage. As part of the ninth generation (1971–1978), the ’77 Eldorado retained its bold styling and front-wheel-drive layout, a hallmark since 1967. It featured a 425 cubic-inch V8 engine, newly introduced that year to replace the previous massive 500 cu-in unit, offering improved fuel economy amid tightening emissions regulations and rising fuel costs. 

Stylistically, the Eldorado showcased Cadillac’s signature razor-edged design, with a formal roofline, hidden headlights, and a prominent egg-crate grille. Inside, it was opulent, with plush velour or leather upholstery, deep-pile carpeting, and advanced features like automatic climate control and optional CB radio integration. 

The 1977 model year also saw Cadillac refining its luxury image, emphasizing comfort and technology over sheer size and power. Despite the downsizing trend beginning across GM’s lineup, the Eldorado remained a full-size coupe, appealing to buyers who valued traditional American luxury. 

With production nearing the end of its generation, the ’77 Eldorado stood as a symbol of Cadillac’s commitment to elegance and innovation, bridging the gap between the flamboyant excess of the early ’70s and the more restrained luxury of the 1980s. 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Finished in Cerulean Blue Firemist Metallic paint over plush blue leather 

• Powered by a 425 cu-in OHV V8 engine rated at 180 hp  

• Three-speed turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission  

• The data plate decodes as:  

  • Engine: S – 425 V8 

  • Style: EL47 – Eldorado 2-door coupe 

  • FWD – Front Wheel Drive 

  • 035675 – Production sequence 

  • TR: 244 – Blue leather upholstery 

  • Paint: 90/9013 - Cerulean Blue Firemist Metallic 

  • Date: 05B – Second week of May 1977 

  • AV7 – 50/50 Dual Comfort Split Bench Seats 

  • RV – Rear Window Defogger 

  • BLWD - Blue leather with Dark Wood trim 

• The chassis number (6L47S7Q286098) decodes as:  

  • 6 – Cadillac   

  • L – Eldorado   

  • 47 – Two-door coupe   

  • S – 425 cu-in V8 4V 180 hp L33   

  • 7 – 1978 model year   

  • Q – Detroit assembly plant   

  • 286098 – Sequential production number  

Features 

• Biarritz trim package includes:  

  • Padded vinyl landau roof 

  • Opera lamps 

  • “Biarritz” badging 

  • Body-color wheel covers 

  • Extensive chrome trim (door edge guards, rocker moldings, and hood ornaments) 

  • Exterior thermometer integrated into driver’s side mirror  

  • Pillowed, tufted seating 

  • Color-coordinated carpeting and dash accents 

  • Dual Comfort 50/50 split bench seats 

• Front-wheel-drive, two-door luxury coupe   

• Quad rectangular headlights   

• Power steering, disc brakes, windows, door locks, seats, and antenna 

• Air conditioning/automatic climate control   

• Cruise control    

• Wood-trimmed, tilt/telescopic steering wheel 

• Delco AM/FM stereo 

• Vercelli Classic 787 235/75R15 whitewall tires  

Known Imperfections 

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. 

• Paint chips and scuffs up front, plus paint chip under antenna and near passenger taillight  

• Imperfection/wrinkle between driver’s side of trunk lid and taillight  

• Trim piece missing from steering wheel 

• Front seat and carpet are worn 

Included 

• Carpeted Cadillac full front floor mat 

• Spare tire 

• Jack 

• Lug wrench 

• Keys 

Ownership History

This 1977 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. 

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.  

Contact: Frank Malefors   Phone: 602-488-7888   Email: fmalefors@hagerty.com   

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.