In 1981, full electronic "digital" instrumentation was an available option on the Eldorado and Seville. For 1957, the Eldorado was given a distinctive tail treatment, with rounded flanks, each bearing a single shark-like fin. Engine output was an even 345 hp (257 kW) from the 390 cu in (6.4 L) engine. Full Screen. [citation needed]. What did the electric starter mean? Sales nearly doubled to 3,950. The optional automatic rearview mirror went from an electrically operated mechanical tilting mechanism to the new electrochromic style, using a clear fluid filled between the mirror and a thin sheet of glass, which tints upon activation. Sold* at Scottsdale 2013 - Lot #1045 1957 CADILLAC ELDORADO BIARRITZ CONVERTIBLE. The redesigned Eldorado still rode on the same 129.5 in (3,289 mm) wheelbase. Under the hood lay Cadillac’s 365 … Four-barrel induction systems were now the sole power choice and dual exhaust were no longer available. Designed by Ed Glowacke, it featured the first appearance of quad headlights and totally unique trim. Along with the rest of the General Motors divisions, the bulky, originally proposed 1959 styling was abandoned in favor of a significantly lower, longer and wider theme as an overdue response to Virgil Exner's striking redesign of the 1957 Chrysler products. LOG IN TO VIEW RESULTS. General Motors. The 4-door hardtop Eldorado Brougham has suicide rear doors, brushed stainless steel roof and every possible option, accessory and convenience feature. The dip in sales was partly due to competition from GM's own Buick Riviera, which grew 11" this year in a dramatic restyle, and had a production increase from 8,625 units in 1988 to 21,189 in 1989. Also new were a straight rear bumper and vertical lamp clusters. Full Screen. For 1958, the car received quad headlights as the front clip was again shared with this year's updated standard Cadillacs. De Villes and two-door Eldorados were moved from the Series 62 to their own series, the Series 6300 and Series 6400 respectively, though they all, including the four-door Eldorado Brougham (which was moved from the Series 70 to Series 6900), shared the same 130 in (3,302 mm) wheelbase. For over 20 years, Cadillac King has been providing the highest quality used and refurbished parts for Cadillac's 1950 to present. This example has been given a thorough frame-off restoration that was completed in late 2012. New standard features included lamps for luggage and glove compartments and front and rear safety belts. [15] The 1963 Eldorado was also the first Fleetwood bodied convertible since the Cadillac Series 75 stopped offering four- and two-door convertible body styles and production of the Cadillac Series 90 (V16) ceased in 1941. Pricing rose again, now at $26,738. New wheel covers also appeared. The completely redesigned body imparted a bolder and more angular look. In 1969, hidden headlamps were eliminated, a halo vinyl roof was available as an option, as was a rim-blow steering wheel - the only year Cadillac offered it. The formal cabriolet roof was added this year. "[57], The 368 ci engine itself was extremely reliable and durable, but the complex electronics that controlled cylinder operation which sometimes caused erratic performance and engine stalling, were the source of customer complaints. Series 62, 75. and the Commercial Chassis continued with the old Hydra-Matic until 1965. A hard tonneau cover, flush with the rear deck, hid the convertible top in the open car version. [2][3] Starting in 1967 the Eldorado retained its premium position in the Cadillac price structure, but was built in high volumes on a unique two door personal luxury car platform. Window glass was once again frameless, and shortly after introduction Cadillac's new Northstar V8 became available in both 270 and 295 hp (220 kW) variants, replacing the previous generation's 200 hp (150 kW) 4.9 L L26. All Cadillacs were restyled and re-engineered for 1961. The Cadillac Eldorado is a luxury car manufactured and marketed by Cadillac from 1952 to 2002 over twelve generations. To distinguish the two, the coupe was designated “Seville,” the convertible the glitzier-sounding “Biarritz.” For 1957, the Eldorado was given a distinctive tail treatment, with rounded flanks, each bearing a single shark-like fin. [2][3][28] The 1973 models received a major facelift, featuring a massive egg-crate grille, new front and rear bumpers, decklid, rear fenders and taillamps. Standard equipment included power brakes, power steering, automatic transmission, back-up lamps, windshield wipers, two-speed wipers, wheel discs, outside rearview mirror, vanity mirror, oil filter, power windows, six way power seats, heater, fog lamps, remote control deck lid, radio and antenna with rear speaker, power vent windows, air suspension, electric door locks and license frames. Curved frameless side windows appeared with a tempered glass backlight. The headlight pairs switched from horizontal to vertical, thus permitting a wider grille. Leland renamed the company Cadillac after his ancestor who founded Detroit in 1701, French explorer and nobleman Antoine de la Mothe, sieur de Cadillac. The model year of 1985 was the last year for the ASC, Inc., aftermarket conversion Eldorado convertible. Get Newsletter. The 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 6467E is featured as Maurice Minnifield's vehicle in the 1990s television series Northern Exposure.[24]. Previously optional items that were now added as standard equipment included a cassette player with graphic equalizer, remote fuel filler door release, and a front license plate mounting. Save BID AT Mecum. GM became interested in Cadillac because of its high standards of engineering and quality. In 1997, the Integrated Chassis Control System was added. Three different Cadillac’s were taken apart piece by piece, the pieces all mixed together, and then the three cars were rebuilt. The main visual cue indicating an Eldorado Biarritz rather than a De Ville convertible was simply the lack of fender skirts. Production dropped to just 16,212 (including 2,249 touring coupe models), the lowest output seen since 1966. For model years 1959 and 1960, the Eldorado Brougham became longer, lower and wider. Other 1957 body shapes and variants of this base model: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible all versions. It forms part of Cadillac's Series 62 model range. The Eldorado featured frameless door glass, and rear quarter windows, similar to those from 1967 to 1970, without a thick "B" pillar. Roadability and handling were highly praised by contemporary reviews, and sales were excellent despite high list prices. Cadillac Eldorado. Cadillac stood for quality, superior craftsmanship, and innovation from the beginning. Beginning 1965, the Eldorado became the 'Fleetwood Eldorado'. Durant accepted the offer and paid in cash from profits he made from Buick (Durant also bought Olds Motor Works in 1908 with cash he earned from Buick). 5 days ago on CarDealFinder. The Eldorado Biarritz convertible was technically reclassified as a subseries of the De Ville (Series 6300), a status it would keep through 1964. The car is finished in red with polished stainless-steel accents and a white soft top over red and white leather. Full Screen. Awards. The standard suspension, with new taller 75 series (previously 70) tires and hydro-elastic engine mounts, was slightly retuned for a softer ride, while the optional ($155) "touring suspension", with deflected-disc strut valves and 15" alloy wheels, remained for those desiring a firmer ride. View all Cadillac Eldorado 2gen (Series 62) versions & production years. By 2000, the Eldorado was the last of a dying breed: its Buick Riviera and Oldsmobile Toronado stablemates had been discontinued, as had its perennial rival the Lincoln Mark VIII, while its Seville and Deville sedan counterparts no longer shared its platform. Get our app. Under the hood was a powerful 365 cubic-inch V8 engine rated at 325 horsepower. This 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible underwent an extensive 3 year nut and bolt rotisserie restoration that took more than 3,300 man hours. A revised windshield washer system rounded out the changes for 1991. The 1957 Eldorados also received a complete restyling to go along with its new mechanical components; it was inspired by Cadillac’s Eldorado Brougham and Park Avenue show cars. It sold for over $13,000 -- at the time nearly enough to buy a matched pair of Eldorado Biarritz coupe and convertible -- and cost even more to build. Innovations included an unusual tubular X-frame, without side rails. The three section front bumper was shared with the rest of the redesigned Cadillac model line, as in previous years the Eldorados came with a long list of standard features. Engineering improvements made to the perimeter frame increased ride and handling ease. The 4-door hardtop Eldorado Brougham has suicide rear doors, brushed stainless steel roof and every possible option, accessory and convenience feature. This concept was used for two years, but did not spawn any imitators. When Cadillac reintroduced the Eldorado convertible for the 1984 model year, several customers who had purchased 1976 Eldorado convertibles as investments, felt they had been deceived and launched an unsuccessful class action lawsuit against General Motors. The front fenders projected 4.625 inches further forward than in 1962 while the tailfins were trimmed down somewhat to provide a lower profile. Many HT-4100s were replaced under warranty because it was prone to failure of the intake manifold gasket due to scrubbing of the bi-metal interface, aluminum oil pump failure, cam bearing displacement, weak aluminum block castings and bolts pulling the aluminum threads from the block. The convertible was dropped (although Custom Coach of Lima, Ohio converted a few 1977 and 1978 Eldorados into convertibles using salvaged parts from earlier models). A mild facelift characterized Cadillac styling trends for 1962. Interiors of the Series 62 cars was a mixture of cloth and … Save BID AT Mecum. Trade (see all stock ) Compare: Insurance quotes; 1956 Cadillac … Cadillac "firsts" this season included variable ratio power steering and optional front seats with carbon cloth heating pads built into the cushions and seatbacks. The car featured unique exterior trim and the rear half of the cabriolet roof was covered with a heavily padded landau vinyl top accented with large "opera" lights. Price at an astounding $7,750, that ultra-plush first edition attracted 532 buyers. The Eldorado Brougham received minor changes for 1958. 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Newly designed piston and oil rings and a new engine mounting system and patented quiet exhaust were used. The standard equipment list matched those of other Eldorados, plus Cruise Control, Autronic Eye, air conditioning and E-Z Eye glass. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Hardtop Sedan. For 1965, the Eldorado gained Cadillac's Fleetwood designation,[2][3][28] marketed as the Fleetwood Eldorado, in a similar fashion to the Fleetwood Series 75 and the Fleetwood Sixty Special. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible. This 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz convertible was recently acquired by the selling dealer from the estate of its previous owner of two decades. Forty-four trim combinations were available, along with 15 special monotone paint colors. In 1908 Cadillac was the first company to use interchangeable parts. Interiors featured new "soft pillow" door panels, with larger, sturdier pull-straps. Along with borrowingbumper bullets) from the 1951 GM Le Sabre show car,[7] it featured a full assortment of deluxe accessories and introduced the wraparound windshield[8] and a cut-down beltline to Cadillac standard production. With the Biarritz option package, the padded vinyl roof covered just the rear quarter of the roof top, behind the rear side windows. The rear license plate housing was now flanked on each side by five vertical hash marks. Sales of the Eldorado were up, though never again at record heights. The lengthened wheelbase reduced performance relative to contemporary premium personal luxury cars, but offered comfortable seating for six adults rather than just four. It was significantly larger than its predecessor—approximately 11" longer, 3" wider, and substantially heavier. Inside, there was a redesigned two-tier instrument panel, marketed in sales literature as "space age" and shared with all 1974 Cadillacs. The Eldorado was at or near the top of the Cadillac line. With precise engineering and measurements, the parts became interchangeable. The car carried no special badging other than a gold-colored "Eldorado" nameplate in the center of the dash. Full Screen. New listings are added daily. [52] Some of the original Biarritz styling cues vanished after 1985, such as the brushed stainless steel roofing (1979–85) and the plush "pillowed" interior seating designs, but the Biarritz remained unique. Cadillac … If reading this description out loud leaves you breathless, well that’s the condition the car was meant to leave you in. There were 1,800 of the $7,286 Biarritzes made, and 2,100 of the like-priced Seville hardtop. New for that year was Cadillac’s X-frame construction, which brought increased structural rigidity and helped to make the Eldorado’s ride even more … 15 results per page. All three cars drove away perfectly. Front and rear bumper assemblies where shared with the standard Cadillacs. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible: Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible is a car that has a 2 door convertible/cabriolet type body with a front positioned engine supplying power to the rear wheels. Having received a major facelift the previous year, the Eldorado for 1976 received only minor styling changes, including a new grille, a small Cadillac script on the hood face, revised taillamp lenses and new black painted wheel covers. The Etzel Family Collection . All … Jan 23, 2021 VIN: 5762037930 ODOMETER: 66,665 miles. Classifieds for 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. 25 vehicles matched Now showing page 1 of 2. It was a reduced bore version of the 1968 model-year 472, sharing that engine's stroke and also that of the model-years 1977–1979 425. Cadillac 1957. Cadillac Ats. This replaced the "cabriolet roof" option, which covered the rear half of the roof, introduced just a year earlier. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible (“Miss Daisy”), 1956 Mercury Montclair Convertible – Green, 1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible – Dual Quad, 1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible – Fuel Injected, 1957 Ford Fairlane Retractable Hardtop Convertible, 1959 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Super D500 Convertible, John Deere Model H Series 47 Manure Spreader, Portland Door Cutter Sleigh, (circa 1900), Four Passenger Four Wheel Phaeton Carriage. 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. The Eldorado received a major facelift for 1988, and sales nearly doubled from the previous year, up to 33,210. Its standard equipment included "Nuance" gathered leather seating areas, 12-way power seats, Zebrano-trimmed full-floor console with shifter, analog instrumentation, and specially tuned suspension. Separate rectangular side marker lamps replaced the integral grille extension designs. La Salle photo index page . From 1982 through 1985, Cadillac offered the Eldorado touring coupe, with heavier duty "touring" suspension, aluminum alloy wheels, larger blackwall white-letter tires, cloisonné hood ornament, body-colored headlamp and taillamp bezels, wide-ribbed rocker moldings and available only with saddle leather interior and three exterior colors. As such, the crest-and-wreath brand needed to inject the duo with ultra-modern styling, so while the 1956 Eldorados benefited from modest styling upgrades from the rest of the lineup, the 1957 models pushed the styling … View car. Used 1957 Cadillac Coupe DeVille For Sale ($39,900 ... 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Hardtop Copenhagen Blue Metallic with Silver Top 1/87 (HO) Scale Diecast Model Car by Oxford Diecast. [4] Promoted as a "personal" Cadillac, it shared the E-body with the second-generation Buick Riviera and the first-generation Oldsmobile Toronado, which had been introduced the previous year. 1957 was chiefly notable for the introduction of one of GM's … It possessed 106 PS (78.0 kW; 104.5 bhp) powering the car to a top speed of 155 km/h (96 mph) and a 0-60 time of 17.3 sec, with fuel economy of 10.6 km/l (30 mpg‑imp; 25 mpg‑US)[55], Despite many horror stories over the years, the engine could in theory be reliable. Many customers chose the relatively easy and inexpensive option of having the system disconnected and operating the engine on all eight cylinders. The Eldorado was downsized again in 1986, losing about 16" in length and 350 pounds in weight and once again sharing a platform with the Oldsmobile Toronado and Buick Riviera, as well as Eldorado's four-door companion, the Cadillac Seville.

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