This is a gorgeous 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz that was a long-time rust-free California car that is in one of the most stunning color combinations. This is a Biarritz that we helped the present owner acquire over a decade ago in California. It was a very nice example that had been well maintained cosmetically and mechanically. Today, it presents beautifully as a wonderful touring example and one that can be shown at local and regional events.
This Cadillac was owned by Mr. Ronald Zappardino in La Jolla, California from 1985 until July 15th, 2013. By 2013, the Biarritz had accumulated a mere 61,888 miles from new. In 2013, we assisted our existing client, Michael Goh of Malaysia, with acquiring the Cadillac. Before transporting it, Mr. Goh invested approximately $30,000 with Cadillac specialist Frank Nicodemus in New York. He added it to his collection of American 1950’s luxury cars and enjoyed them for the past 10 to 15 years. Before sending it back to us to sell, he rebuilt the suspension, replaced the red leather interior and had it repainted. The Cadillac now has 64,289 miles.
The livery is in its original Black. The paint quality is good and is very acceptable for local and regional shows but not up to concours standards. The shine is beautiful with terrific luster, but there is some orange peeling, and the paint prep was just good. Most of the chrome and stainless-steel trim is in beautiful condition. Certain items, such as the door handles, are original and in good condition. The bumpers and most of the other larger pieces have been refinished and look great. The front grill and the rear trim pieces have been repainted rather than replated but look correct unless closely inspected. The wide white walled radial tires look terrific with the gold-plated Saber wheels. The black painted parade top cover is in excellent condition.
The livery is as per its original specification in Red Leather. The leather is all new and looks and feels great. The door panels, dashboard and steering wheel have not been restored and are in very nice original condition. The dash pad appears to have been replaced at some point and looks nice. Importantly, the steering wheel is in very nice condition which on this vintage Cadillac conveys much related to how it has been kept by its previous owners. The carpeting appears to have been replaced at one point with correct material and is in good condition.
The engine compartment has been detailed and the original 365 cid V8 engine has been updated to a single four-barrel carburetor, replacing the three two barrels that the Eldorados were delivered with when new. The valve covers and air cleaner housings are painted black rather than the original gold and the bat wing has been replaced with a Series 62 air cleaner housing. The coolant has been upgraded to the Evans coolant and axillary cooling fans have been added, both excellent additions for touring. All of the major suspension components and shocks have been replaced in the last year, making the driving experience wonderful. Front and rear seatbelts have also been added.
We have this priced well. The Hagerty No. 2 value is $124,000 and the No. 3 value is $75,900. We believe this is a No. 2 minus condition. See the Hagerty Value Here: 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz | Hagerty Valuation Tools
For more information and details, call, text or email Harry Clark at +1.602.245.7200 or harry@classicpromenade.com. See our 140 photos and three videos on our website to learn more. This Biarritz is available for viewing at our Phoenix showroom. We are pleased to offer FaceTime or WhatsApp live video inspections and we help coordinate shipping worldwide. We also have financing partners if you are interested in financing.
