No Reserve - Rare, Gorgeous Eldorado Biarritz, Astro Roof Moonroof, Not Deville on 2040-cars
Putnam Valley, New York, United States
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Rare, Fully Loaded 1978 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz up for auction with NO RESERVE, last year for the big body Cadillac Eldorado Highly sought after Eldorado Biarritz edition, 99k, 425 V8. Options include rare power "Astro Roof" moonroof, split bench power seat with Biarritz edition pillowtop leather seats and passenger recliner, tilt and telescoping wheel, "Guidematic" auto headlights with auto dimming, cruise control, AM/FM CB radio, dual mirrors, remote trunk release with power pulldown, thermometer on driver's mirror, and the standard power windows, power steering and power disc brakes. I bought the Caddy from the original owner in Florida, I have the original brochure and owner's manual. You can see a shot of it at its former home at the bottom, I included it to show the original wheels and hubcaps that are included. The Biarritz editions are hard to come by and finding one with the "Astro Roof" option is even more unusual. Only 2000 Biarritz Edition Eldorados were produced in 1978 and only 475 were built with the Astro Roof. The Biarritz with Astro Roof option package added $3,547 to the base price. The enhancements to the exterior included a Cabriolet roof treatment, with back and rear quarter window styling that is unmistakably different than other Eldorados. The formal, smaller rear window features a French seam, and an aluminum cross-over molding with vinyl insert that sweeps across the roof, separating the painted front section from the padded, Elk Grain Vinyl rear section. Additional chrome and brightwork included stainless belt molding, brushed stainless steel accent moldings with black accent grooves run from under the rear quarter window forward to the hood, terminating in a spear-like design near the front edge. Opera Lamps are located behind the rear quarter windows, and emit a soft glow at night. From Wikipedia: "Because of their limited production and extravagant styling, the 76-78 Biarritz Edition Eldorados are now highly sought after by numerous collectors." You can read about these unique Eldorados at the following links: http://automotivemileposts.com/eldorado/eldo1977custombiarritz.html Mechanical: The previous owner obsessively maintained it until he stopped driving and the Caddy sat in his garage for a few years before I bought it. Over the two years I've owned it I've done the following: new front end parts including both front axles/cv joints, shocks, ball joints, and bushings, new alternator, rear air shocks as well as a set of Michelin HydroEdge tires mounted on modern chrome 16' Cadillac CTS wheels with "Portowall" whitewalls with aluminum spacers/adapters for proper fitment. I will put the stock wheels and hubcaps on before the car is picked up, I can include both sets of wheels for an additional $600. The overall handling improved greatly with the modern Caddy wheels, you can actually take tight turns easily now. I've also gotten the cruise control working and replaced the bulbs on the side "opera" lights and replaced the four stereo speakers. Things that still need attention: The a/c and heat work but recently the climate control switch has gotten intermittent (the switch needs to be moved back and forth several times before the fan turns on), it needs to be opened up and have the contacts cleaned and the a/c could use a charge of R12 if available or a retrofit to modern freon. One of the rear brake calipers has developed a slow leak, I add fluid periodically and the exhaust pipe needs a new "donut" gasket, it's gotten a little loud. The driver's seat needs a new switch and the power antenna needs to be put up and down by hand. The previous owner installed a foot button for the horn near the brights switch. Otherwise, all the amenities work, the AM/FM stereo and CB radio, the power windows are quick, the power moonroof and sliding shade work perfectly, the remote trunk release and power pulldown work as well as the illuminated vanity mirrors. I've had several 70's era Eldorados and this one by far runs and handles the best, you don't even feel the engine when you're stopped at a light. Cosmetics: The car got new paint in 2000 as well as a full replacement set of bumper and fender fillers and had the padded vinyl top redone with NOS material at the same time, it looks like new. I replaced the faded original carpet with a fitted correct syle carpet off Ebay. The door panels, rear panels dashboard / dash display, headliner and visors are in excellent condition, no cracks, tears or missing parts. The driver's seat is showing some wear in the leather, I had planned on having the front seat leather redone. The cushioning of the seats still feels soft and comfortable. The Caddy has never been hit, the floors and frame are solid and the chrome shines nicely. She's never been out in the winter, she's always been a "Garage Queen". The title is in my name, current finances force the sale of this rare Caddy. The engine starts easily even after sitting for weeks and the garage floor is always dry when I pull the car out. She cruises nicely on the highway, shifts smoothly, four wheel discs stop the car quickly, she idles evenly and the suspension is silky smooth over the roughest roads. On the highway she'll get 13-15 MPG, pretty good for a 70's luxury cruiser, and the 425 V8 seems to have more power than the 75-76 Eldorado 500 V8. The directional/brake/turn signal/headlights/brights work properly, as well as the wipers and the the external three color fender indicators (lights, brights and turn signal). Drives overall like an American classic luxury cruiser should. I reserve the right to end the auction early as the Caddy is for sale locally and I'm open to reasonable buy it now offers as well. I can assist with shipping in the USA or internationally if necessary, cost of shipping to paid by buyer. I can recommend a door to door auto shipper I've used in the past; they're professional, reliable and have great rates. |
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