A meticulously restored 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible, one of only 2,150 produced, is set to turn heads at the upcoming Glendale 2024 auction on Saturday, March 9th. With an estimated value between $180,000 and $200,000, this classic symbol of automotive luxury and performance has undergone a comprehensive three-year rotisserie restoration, completed in 2019 by Art Wright Restorations of Tempe, Arizona.
This exceptional model boasts a powerful 365/305 HP V-8 engine with dual 4-barrel carburetors, complemented by a 4-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. Its sleek black exterior and matching power-operated black vinyl convertible top, complete with a parade boot and factory-correct holding straps, exemplify the vehicle’s timeless elegance. The factory-correct Red Oxide primer underbody and detailed engine compartment further highlight the car’s meticulous restoration.
The interior of this Eldorado Biarritz, restored by Carl Kranston of Original Leather Interiors, features luxurious black leather and is equipped with a host of original amenities, including a signal-seeking Wonder Bar AM radio, EZ Eye glass, a heater, and a Casco automatic cigar/cigarette lighter. Additional features like the Autronic-Eye, remote control trunk lock, and the painstakingly anodized gold Sabre wheels underscore the vehicle’s attention to detail and originality.
Having received the Cadillac and LaSalle Club Senior Award at the 2019 Grand National Meet in Louisville, Kentucky, this Eldorado Biarritz’s provenance is well documented. It comes with a known ownership history, restoration photos, receipts, and documents, as well as the owner’s manual, Cadillac shop manual, an advertising glamour brochure, official judging manual, authenticity manual, and a Cadillac parts list manual.
Originally introduced in 1953, the Cadillac Eldorado quickly became one of the world’s most exclusive cars, with the Eldorado Biarritz convertible and its hardtop counterpart, the Eldorado Seville, epitomizing the pinnacle of luxury and design. This 1956 model, shipped new to Kansas City, Kansas, and now known as one of the finest examples of its kind, is poised to captivate collectors and enthusiasts alike at the Glendale 2024 auction.
This vehicle and 2000 more are available for sale at Mecum’s Glendale Auction taking place March 5-9.
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