Biarritz Convertible
Designer: Dave Holls
Chassis #: 60E017303
Sold for $168,000 at 2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : Monterey Jet Center Auction.
General Motors introduced the new, top-of-the-line convertible to its Series 62 of luxury cars in 1953. It was called the Eldorado after the mythical South American 'Lost City of Gold.' It was joined by the Oldsmobile 98 Fiesta, the Chevrolet Corvette and the Buick Roadmaster Skylark as limited-production convertibles that served as halo cars for General Motors Motorama display for the 1953 model year. Styling of the new Eldorado was based off the 1952 El Dorado Golden Anniversary concept car, and 532 examples were produced in its inaugural year. During its production lifespan, from 1953 until 2002, the Cadillac Eldorado would evolve though 10 distinct generations of design. The third generation of the Eldorado was built in 1959 and 1960, and was based on GM's 130-inch wheelbase, C-body platform and came in two-door convertible and hardtop body styles, along with a four-door hardtop. This 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible was offered for sale at the 2007 RM Auctions held in Meadow Brook. The car has spent most of its life in California and was treated to a complete frame-up restoration in 2000. The exterior is finished in champagne color with matching interior and beige top. It has won numerous trophy's and Best in Class or Best in Show awards at a variety of events. It was the Eyes on Design Concours Best of Show Winner for Cadillac/LaSalle. It was Best of Show and Best of Interior at the 2005 Concours at Ault Park. It was awarded a First in Class at Meadow Brook in 2001. This vehicle is powered by an eight-cylinder engine with tri-carburetor setup and column shift Hydramatic automatic gearbox. The engine displaces 390 cubic-inches and is capable of producing 345 horsepower. There are four-wheel power assisted drum brakes and a wheelbase that measures 129.5 inches.
This car was estimated to sell for $125,000 - $150,000 at auction. Its quality restoration and proven reputation as an award winner helped attract a new owner, and one who was willing to spend $110,000, after buyer's premium, for this vehicle.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2020
1960 Cadillac Eldorado
Cadillac
2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : Monterey Jet Center Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $125,000-USD $150,000
Sale Price :
USD $168,000
2007 Vintage Motor Car Auction at Meadow Brook Hall
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $125,000-USD $150,000
Sale Price :
USD $110,000
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Cadillac Eldorado
(Data based on Model Year 1960 sales)
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible Sold for USD$95,700 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible Chassis#: 60E017303 Sold for USD$168,000 2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : Monterey Jet Center Auction | ![]() ![]() |
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible Chassis#: 60E060715 Sold for USD$104,160 2022 Bonhams : The Greenwich Auction | |
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible Sold for USD$101,200 2022 Mecum Indy | |
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible Chassis#: 60E055046 Sold for USD$236,500 2022 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible Chassis#: 60E033388 Sold for USD$214,500 2021 Mecum : Rick Treworgys Muscle Car City 2021 | |
1960 CADILLAC ELDORADO SEVILLE CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: 60H011571 Sold for USD$77,000 2020 Barrett-Jackson : Online Only May | |
1960 CADILLAC ELDORADO CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 60E010501 Sold for USD$110,000 2020 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible Sold for USD$80,300 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | |
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible Sold for USD$99,000 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Sold for USD$30,800 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible Sold for USD$51,150 2019 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Chassis#: 60E119318 Sold for USD$46,200 2019 Auburn Spring : RM Auctions | |
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible Sold for USD$121,000 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | |
1960 CADILLAC ELDORADO BIARRITZ CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 60E119318 Sold for USD$38,500 2019 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible Chassis#: 60E061134 Sold for USD$78,400 2019 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1960 CADILLAC ELDORADO BIARRITZ CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 60E010807 Sold for USD$82,500 2019 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Sold for USD$121,000 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Chassis#: 60E019986 Sold for USD$132,000 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible Sold for USD$107,800 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee |
Cadillac Eldorados That Failed To Sell At Auction
1960 Cadillac Eldorado's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Glendale | $55,000 | |||
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible | 60E010501 | 2019 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale | |||
1960 Cadillac Eldorado | 2018 Mecum : Hershey | ||||
1960 CADILLAC ELDORADO CONVERTIBLE | 60E003273 | 2018 Premier Auction Group | $71,000 | ||
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible | 2014 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $70,000 | |||
1960 Cadillac Eldorado | 2014 Leake Auction : Tulsa | $92,000 | |||
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible | 2014 Auctions America Auburn Spring | $83,000 | |||
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible | 60E003273 | 2014 WorldWide Auctions The Houston Classic Motorcar Auction | $125,000 | $175,000 | |
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible 1 of 1,285 Produced | 60E088771 | 2012 Mecum Anaheim, CA | $90,000 | ||
1960 Cadillac Custom Eldorado Two Door Convertible | 2012 Leake Auctions Tulsa | $49,000 | |||
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible | 60E013850 | 2012 Russo and Steele Scottsdale | |||
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible | 2011 Mecum Auctions Dallas, TX Auction | $45,000 | |||
1960 CADILLAC ELDORADO BIARRITZ CONVERTIBLE | 60E102100 | 2011 Worldwide Auctions The Auburn Auction | |||
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Seville Coupe | 60H030631 | 2010 RM Auctions Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook | $37,500 | $45,000 | $60,000 |
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible | 60E107657 | 2010 RM Auctions Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook | $67,500 | $70,000 | $90,000 |
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible | 2009 Mecum Des Moines, IA Auction | $40,000 | |||
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible | 2009 Mecum Des Moines, IA Auction | ||||
1960 CADILLAC ELDORADO BIARRITZ | 60E101356 | 2009 Silver Auction Greater Salt Lake | $83,000 | ||
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Seville Two Door | 2009 Boca Raton, FL Kruse | $45,000 | |||
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible | 2008 Leake Auctions Dallas 36th Annual Leake Auto Auction Market Hall | $85,000 | |||
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible | 2008 Leake Auctions Tulsa 36th Annual QuikTrip Center | $115,000 | |||
1960 CADILLAC ELDORADO CONVERTIBLE | 2006 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions February 2526 | $80,000 | |||
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham | 60P009505 | 2005 The Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction | $65,000 | $75,000 | $100,000 |
1960 CADILLAC ELDORADO LIMOUSINE 4DR | 2003 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $13,600 | |||
1960 CADILLAC ELDORADO CONVERTIBLE | 2003 Kruse Auctions Las Vegas, NV | ||||
1960 Cadillac Convertible | 2003 Houston Classic | $26,000 | |||
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Seville | 2003 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island | $30,000 | |||
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham | 2003 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island | $28,000 | |||
1960 CADILLAC ELDORADO BROUGHAM | 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $35,000 | |||
1960 CADILLAC ELDORADO CONVERTIBLE | 2001 Kruse Auction Ft. Lauderdale, FL | $39,000 |
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