The massive tail fin on a 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz is a thing of beauty. Those fins, adorned with twin bullet taillights, arrived just in time for a country obsessed with space travel. The 1959 Cadillac was a road rocket. And the convertible Biarritz version was the most beloved in the fleet. Two spectacular examples of the period—from
Base price for an ’89 Eldo was $26,915. Power was 155 horsepower at 4000 rpm with 240 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm. As the brochure extolled, “The 1989 Eldorado is for those discerning individuals who insist on the finest in personal luxury coupes. Those who want bold, standout styling.
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