Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz - A Bronze Beauty - All Original on 2040-cars
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SELECTED NOTES about the Cadillac Biarritz:
http://www.hemmings.com/hmn/stories/2010/05/01/hmn_feature8.html
Feature Article from Hemmings
Motor News - May, 2010 - by Matthew Litwin “The redesigned version first appeared in 1979 after engineers had shaved 20 inches of length from the body and over a foot from the wheelbase (down to 114 inches). Altogether, 1,150 pounds of material was dropped overnight. …the Eldorado still carried over some of its signature traits on the new 204.5-inch body, such as the long-hood, short-deck profile and egg-crate grille. Decorative trim was rather minimal; however, the top-of-the-line Biarritz models--such as our feature car--were dressed with a cabriolet roof featuring a brushed stainless roof section. Cast aluminum wheels completed the look of opulence. …horsepower was sent through a column-shifted Turbo Hydra-Matic three-speed automatic, followed by a final drive ratio of 2.19:1; being a front-wheel-drive platform, there was no "conventional" driveshaft. …Cadillac utilized an independent
type front suspension consisting of transverse torsion bars, tubular shocks and
an anti-roll bar. But rather than assemble the car with a traditional rear
suspension, engineers instead installed an independent setup with components
that consisted of trailing arms, coil springs, tubular shocks and an anti-roll
bar. This configuration effectively made the Eldorado--and its corporate
siblings, Buick Riviera and Oldsmobile Toronado--the first American-made
four-wheel independent suspension front-drive vehicle. An additional part of
the suspension was a new automatic load-leveling system. Through the use of a
small sensor on the rear crossmember, the air pressure in the rear shocks could
be inflated automatically to bring the rear end up to proper ride height. Each
Eldorado was also equipped with four-wheel power disc brakes.” Cadillac assembled an “undetermined number of Biarritz editions (the company did not break out Biarritz figures in 1979” – and this version, with the stainless steel roof, is considered a rarity. From: http://www.hagerty.com/price-guide/1979-Cadillac-Eldorado The 1979 Eldorado was available only as a two-door coupe, though the Biarritz package added a stainless steel roof over the front occupants. All Cadillac Eldorados of this generation had well-equipped interiors, with plush leather seats, climate control, and more. The long hood / short deck proportions are quite different from the more iconic Eldorados…but the look has actually aged quite well, and these cars are beginning to see a level of interest they haven’t seen since they were new cars." VIN Format: 1972-1980 GM (VIN#: 6L57B9E611414) Digit Usage VIN Decoded About this car: Carport covered most of its life, this bronze beauty is a clean 1979 Cadillac (Eldorado) Biarritz. This second-owner-car has most of the options on it which were available in 1979. Engine is clean and well kept with regular maintenance and oil changes, however there is some smoke on startup. Shifts, drives and rides smooth, in the traditional Cadillac fashion. The rear air suspension works well, as do all the other power options in this car – with the exception of the radio antenna, which is in the extended position. The car passed a recent safety inspection for Texas, (due again in April, 2015). Interior is in great shape - no major rips, tears or stains. (However, two small tears are visible on driver's seat on the side of the lower seat.) Power leather seats adjust to drivers of all heights and weights. All outside bright work is clean and shiny when polished. Maintenance records included. |
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