One can only imagine the pressure for the Cadillac design team after the 1959 debuted to the public. Although considered one of the most desired cars among Cadillac collectors today, the 1959 model was an extremely extravagant design for car buyers during the day. Its wild charisma and huge rear fins weren't for everyone and may have turned a few longtime Cadillac devotees away from showrooms. The answer in 1960 was a milder, slightly more subdued design to woe traditional buyers back. They could not have been timelier in that decision, and produced another outstanding vehicle with timeless body lines! It would also mark the final year of the Eldorado Seville Hardtop Coupe, tri-carburetion engines, and air ride suspension. The top-of-the-line Eldorado models continue to be one of the most desirable Cadillacs to own today! Only 1,285 Eldorado Biarritz Convertible would find showrooms for 1960, making them solid blue-chip investments still today!
We are excited to offer this 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible finished in Olympic White (originally Lucerne Blue) with Black/White two-tone interior (originally Blue) and white convertible roof. It comes powered by date-code correct 390ci-3x2bbl V8 engine that produces a factory rated 345hp mated with a Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic transmission. Features and optional equipment include factory air conditioning, 8-way power driver seat, Guide-Matic automatic headlight dimmer, power windows, vent glass, & locks; factory standard power steering & brakes, heat/defrost, dual outside rearview mirrors, cruise control, electric trunk release, rear fender skirts, chrome 15" Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels & Coker Classic wide whitewall radial tires, E-Z-Eye tinted glass, AM radio, windshield washer, and parade boot covers!
With a known history back to approximately 1996 where this car had already been cosmetically restored with new interior and exterior color appointments, this example spent much its time in collections between Scottsdale, AZ and the Dallas/Houston area for much of its later life. Most recently parked with The Horton Classic Car Museum Collection based in Nocona, TX from 2013-2023 alongside an amassed collection of wonderful luxury, muscle, and sportscars exceeding over 200 vehicles! This collection would sell in near entirety with this Cadillac Biarritz making its way to the Carolina Classic Cars collection in Zebulon, NC. It would arrive to our St. Louis Car Museum facility in June 2024.
Upon arrival, we elected to replace some aging components along with a complete tune up and air conditioning service. This included new engine & transmission mounts, steering coupler and idler arm, rear pinon seal, rear trailing arm bushings, and differential ball joint. The driveshaft u-joints were replaced and new differential gear oil in the axle. The engine received new oil and filter, complete tri-carburetion overhaul, new fuel filter, valve cover gaskets, new air filter, new air conditioning compressor with recharge of modern R134a, and fresh distributor cap/rotor, spark plugs/wire set. The brakes were also completely freshened with 4 new drums, rebuilt master cylinder, new wheel cylinders, hoses, rear shoes as well as fresh brake fluid and bleeding of complete system.
It shows only 64,998 miles on the odometer, although we don't have enough documentation to support any true mileage claims. We do know it was driven very sparingly over the last 25 years or so, making our mechanical contributions worthy for the new owner to drive it with added confidence! These opportunities do not come along very often! Please call with additional questions or to schedule a chance to review it in person. Thanks for looking!
