1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible 365 V8
Description
The car is finished in red with polished stainless-steel accents and a white soft top over red and white leather.
A refurbishment was carried out approximately 25 years ago, and the 365ci V8 and three-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission were rebuilt in June 2019.
The 365ci V8 features dual four-barrel carburetors and was factory-rated at 325 horsepower, which is sent to the rear wheels through a Hydra-Matic three-speed automatic transmission.
The engine and transmission were rebuilt in June 2019.
Approximately 1,800 Biarritz convertibles were produced for the 1957 model year, and this example received a refurbishment around 25 years ago.
The exterior is finished in red with a white soft top and polished chrome and stainless-steel accents.
Features include “Dagmar” front bumper guards, rear tail fins, and gold Biarritz badging.
The 16” steel wheels are equipped with polished covers and wrapped in whitewall BFGoodrich Silvertown tires.
A full-size spare is found in the trunk, and stopping power is provided by power-assisted four-wheel drum brakes.
The cabin features two rows of bench seats trimmed in red and white leather with matching door panels and red carpets.
An Autronic Eye headlight dimming system is retained atop the dashboard, and additional equipment includes a power-adjustable driver’s seat and a push-button AM radio.
A two-spoke steering wheel with a chrome horn ring frames instrumentation including a horizontal 120-mph speedometer and auxiliary gauges.
The five-digit odometer shows just over 57k miles, though total mileage is unknown.
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