• Year of manufacture 
    1957
  • Mileage 
    5 700 km / 3 542 mi
  • Car type 
    Convertible / Roadster
  • Chassis number 
    5762101362
  • Reference number 
    407337C
  • Drive 
    LHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Interior colour 
    Black
  • Interior brand colour 
    Black & White
  • Number of doors 
    2
  • Number of seats 
    4
  • Location
    United States
  • Exterior colour 
    Black
  • Gearbox 
    Automatic
  • Drivetrain 
    2wd
  • Fuel type 
    Petrol

Description

Offered from a respected private collection

Spectacular, no-expense-spared, body off frame restoration (over $120,000 invested)

Only 5,700 Miles Since Restoration

Original California car

Rare and highly sought after 1957 Eldorado Biarritz Convertible

Top of the line model for 1957 Cadillacs

One of only 1,800 built!

Numbers matching 365ci “Dual Quad” V8 engine fully rebuilt less than 50 miles ago!

Incredible original leather interior

Highly optioned example including air-conditioning, leather seats, Gold Sabre wheels, Gold trim, 3-piece parade boot and more!

Excellent documentation includes photos from the recent engine rebuild, Cadillac-LaSalle Club Authenticity Manual, copy of the 1957 Cadillac data book, 1957 Cadillac shop manual, previous registrations dating back over 30 years, incredible assortment of restoration invoices and more!

Performs like new!

One of the best examples to be found on the market today!

A collectors dream

Options Include:
Factory air-conditioning
Leather interior
Power steering
Power brakes
Power windows
6-way power seat
Power convertible top
Power self-latching trunk
Autotronic eye
Gold sabre wheels
Gold grille
Power locking trunk
Signal seeking AM Radio
Whitewall tires
Parade boot

The exceptional 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible featured here is finished in the stunning factory color combination of black over an original black and white leather interior with a newly fitted black power folding convertible top. This particular example is being offered from a respected private collection and was the recipient of a no-expense spared, body-off-frame restoration about 25 years ago by the Cadillac specialists at F.E.N. Enterprises. Since then it has been in collector ownership, with additional service and cosmetic work totaling over $34,000 between 2010 and 2012 performed by Automotive Restorations by York in Connecticut. Most recently the numbers matching 365ci “Dual Quad” 325hp V8 engine was professionally rebuilt and expertly detailed to a show quality finish, ensuring that this rare and desirable Cadillac will bring many years of enjoyment to its next caretaker. We are especially proud to offer this exceptional 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible to the most astute collector or investor who appreciates this particular level of performance, luxury and detail that helped to make Cadillac “the standard of the world.” Classic cars have proven to be among the most resilient and rewarding investments in recent years with the Historic Automobile Group Index (HAGI) jumping 39% in 2013, 16% in 2014 and 17% in 2015 while posting gains of 467% over the last 10 years. Ready to make an investment you can actually enjoy? Please contact Robert Pass directly at [Email Dealer] . He will be happy to give you a complete walk-around, supply you with a more detailed description, and answer any questions you may have. Buy with confidence.

Trades welcome! Financing available. Please visit www.schmitt.com to view our full inventory.

History of the Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible

The genius of GM Chief Designer Harley Earl, the Eldorado Biarritz Convertible was the top of the line model for 1957, with a base price of $7,286 with plenty of room for factory options. From the curved windshield to the softer curved sections of the body all of which were placed on a new X-frame chassis, making the 1957 model an all-new car. Power was derived from the 6.0 liter/365ci V8 fitted with dual-quad carburetors, resulting in a staggering 325hp! Special two-tone leather combinations were offered on the interior while the exterior featured gold Sabre-spoke wheels finished in gold to match the scripts and grille on the car. Such luxury was only available to the extremely affluent and only 1,800 examples were completed for 1957. As such the 1957 Eldorado Biarritz Convertible remains one of the most highly sought after models by collectors today!