1956 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible Eldorado Biarritz

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Just 2,150 Eldorado Biarritz convertibles were produced for 1956, with every surviving example remaining highly prized by today's collectors. This 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Special Sport Convertible is one Rare Car indeed. These 1956 Cadillac Convertibles are very rare anyway – but the “Eldorado Biarritz” is the rarest of the rare with an estimated 20 of these beauties remaining worldwide! You have to remember these particular models account for only 4% of the Cadillacs making them quite rare from day 1.

For 1956, Cadillac renamed the Eldorado Convertible as the Eldorado Biarritz to differentiate it from the new Seville two-door Hardtop Coupe. Eldorados featured a shark-fin rear end, skirt-less wheel openings, chrome door top trim, and a distinctive twin blade hood ornament. Power steering, power brakes, power windows, power antenna, and a power convertible top, along with a four-speed Hydramatic automatic transmission, were generously included as standard features, while gorgeous Sabre wheels returned to make their second appearance on the Eldorado.

Cadillac’s V-8 engine was upsized to 365 cubic inches for 1956, with output on Eldorados increased to 305 horsepower—20 horsepower more than other models within the lineup—thanks to twin four-barrel carburetors under a unique gold "batwing" air cleaner. At $6,556, the Eldorado Biarritz was nearly $1,800 more expensive than the lesser Series 62 Convertible, holding production to just 2,150 highly coveted units.

The engine compartment is in concours condition and shows as factory correct and new

The Undercarriage has been Refinished with proper undercoating and POR15 Preservative after a thorough and very expensive Cryo Dy Ice cleaning treatment at a cost of over $4,000 which preserved al the originality while immaculately cleaning the undercarriage, suspension and engine components.

The trunk is completely restored with a new lining and shows beautifully. The spare wheel has the Correct Black Code (10) over Factory Correct Black & White Leather Interior (code 10B) with a black Convertible Top (2). This exceptionally desirable combination is sought after among Cadillac Collectors all over the world. Affectionately known in the collector and enthusiast circles as the “Tuxedo” color combination.

• Options Include
• 6-way power front set, power windows, Am Radio with power antenna, tinted sun visors
• 15inch Kelsey-Hayes gold Sabre wheels fitted with correct 8.20-15 wide whitewall tires
• Factory Original Door Tag
• Factory Carpet with Built in floor mats and fully carpeted trunk
• T3 headlamps
• VIN- Stamped Engine block (showing correct factory OEM block)
• Service Station Stickers still affixed to the inside driver’s door showing this is an untouched original example that has been meticulously preserved and maintained.
• The Body Panels, floor pans, trunk floor, glass fitment, seams, and overall structure are all in fantastic original condition.
• It has had a top quality repaint and all of the Chrome and stainless have been replated to a high polish.
• More recently the Transmission rear end housing has been resealed along with the governor being rebuilt.
• The engine and transmission operate incredibly smoothly as a refined Cadillac should.
• Everything functions as if it rolled off the factory floor.
• Original AM Radio & Power lift antenna, power seat, windows, soft top even the horn and Vacuum operated wipers are fully functional.
• Original Numbers Matching 365ci OHV V8 Engine fitted with Dual Carter WFCB 4-Barrel Carburetors producing 305 Horesepower
• Hudra-Matic Transmission (Automatic)
• Heater with Defrost
• Power Steering
• Power Brakes
• Power Convertible Top

With Hard Boot “Parade” Covers2-Way Power Front Seat

Power Windows

Am Radio with Power Antenna

Tinted Sun Visors

15”Gold Sabre Spoke Wheels fitted with correct 8.2-15 Wide Whitewall Tires

Built in Floor Mats and fully carpeted Trunk

An Aftermarket Modern AC system has been added