1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible

In 1957, Cadillac offered two high-volume Eldorado models, including the Biarritz Convertible. With a price tag of $7,286, 1,800 Biarritz convertibles were manufactured, alongside 2,100 units of the similarly priced Seville hardtop.

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Cadillac first introduced the luxurious Eldorado in 1953 as a limited-edition convertible coupe, priced at $7,750. Initially selling 532 units, demand grew to 2,150 in 1954 and 3,950 in 1955, marking the first profitable year for the model. By 1955, the price had dropped to $6,286, making it a sought-after, premium vehicle with strong sales.

In 1956, Cadillac introduced two Eldorado models: the Seville hardtop coupe and the Biarritz convertible.

For 1957, the Eldorado remained part of the Series 62 family, sharing its 129.5-inch wheelbase. The earlier jet-pod fins from 1953 and 1954 were replaced in 1955 by bold, shark-like fins with twin-pod brake and backup lights. By 1957, the fins became sharper and more elegant, free from the pod-style taillight design.

The Eldorado's front end mirrored the rest of the 1957 Cadillac lineup, except for the absence of a hood ornament.

The 1957 Biarritz was powered by a 365-cid V-8 engine, delivering 325 horsepower. This marked the most powerful V-8 Cadillac had ever produced, a necessity given the car's hefty weight of 4,930 pounds.

This beautifully restored 1957 Biarritz, painted in Lake Placid Blue, belongs to Robert N. Seiple of Louisville, Ohio. Its 365-cid V-8 engine, equipped with twin four-barrel carburetors, is paired with a Hydra-Matic transmission. Additional features include a foot-pedal radio control, and with under 20,000 miles on the odometer, it's a collector's dream and a true Milestone car.

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