This 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Eldorado Biarritz is one of 1,800 examples produced for the model year, and it was acquired by the seller in 1999 and underwent a refurbishment that was completed in 2023. The car is finished in Bahama Blue over two-tone blue and white leather, and power is provided by a 365ci V8 linked with a four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. Equipment includes an Ivory soft top, power-assisted drum brakes, chrome-finished 15″ Sabre wheels, a power antenna, and power steering in addition to a power-adjustable front seat, power windows, a heater, and an AM radio with a foot switch. This Eldorado Biarritz is now offered with manufacturer’s literature, refurbishment photos, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
The body was removed from the frame and repainted in its current shade of Bahama Blue as part of the refurbishment. Exterior details include a replacement ivory soft top, hooded headlights, fog lights, a gold-finished grille, a driver’s side mirror, a power-operated antenna, Dagmar bumper guards, and rear tail fins.
Chrome-finished 15″ Sabre wheels are mounted with BFGoodrich Silvertown tires. Braking is provided by power-assisted drums at each corner.
The refreshed cabin houses a power-adjustable front bench and a rear bench trimmed in blue and white leather. Amenities include power windows, a remote-control trunk lid lock, an Autronic-Eye headlight dimmer, a heater, and an AM radio with a foot-controlled switch.
The two-tone steering wheel has a chrome horn ring and frames a 120-mph sweep speedometer and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 29k miles, approximately 300 of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.
The 365ci V8 is equipped with two four-barrel carburetors and was rated at 325 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque when new.
Power is routed to the rear wheels through a four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission.
Decoding the Fisher body tag reveals the following information:
- Style No 57-6267SX – 1957 Eldorado Biarritz
- Trim No 15 – Copper Metallic leather
- Paint No 98 – Copper Metallic
- Top 1 – Ivory top
- ACC. EH – E-Z Eye glass, heater
Photos showing the refurbishment process can be viewed in the gallery. Manufacturer’s literature is also included in the sale.
Engine number 5762107657 is shown above and is listed as the VIN on the California title.