The Cadillac Eldorado nameplate dates to 1953 and – until 1967 when it became a front-wheel-drive personal luxury car – was often a convertible produced in lower quantities. It was always at the top (or very near the top) of the Cadillac pecking order in terms of luxury and opulence. This 1964 edition is a father-and-son car that was part of their shared collection. But the dad has passed on, so it looks as though this is the last of the entourage to let go. Located in Wheeling, Illinois, this original car from Caddy’s heydays is available here on eBay. You can either make an offer or click the Buy It Now button, give the man $35,000, and take it home. Thanks, Larry D., for another great tip of a lavish automobile from yesteryear.
Eldorado convertibles of the middle of the 20th Century carried Biarritz as part of their name. The sixth generation of the autos would be produced in 1963-64 and be the first Fleetwood-bodied convertibles since 1941. Sheet metal was new for 1963, so they would be little changed going into 1964. That year, the main visual cue that a convertible was an Eldorado Biarritz versus a DeVille convertible was the lack of rear fender skirts. Also, the engine was larger, upgraded from 390 cubic inches to 429, capable of producing 340 hp, and the old Hydra-Matic transmission was replaced by the new Turbo-Hydramatic.
The seller’s Eldorado is one of just 1,820 built that year. The seller has owned several Cadillacs over the years – and more than one ’64 – and we’re told this particular car was a favorite. The father and son duo once drove it from California to Chicago, which helped the Caddy collect just 67,000 miles since new. We’re told it still runs well and the seller doesn’t mention if it needs any mechanical attention.
Photos provided tend to zero in on just parts of the car, which don’t seem to reveal any damage from rust or altercations with other vehicles. The light blue/grey paint has a decent shine to it and the convertible top appears okay. The interior is going to need some work in that the leather upholstery on the front seat is cracked and ripped and the carpeting looks well worn. This might be a good car to show off as it is after making those couple of repairs. But, before clicking any buttons in the listing, check to be sure your garage is big enough to house this beauty!
Very stylish car! I have a thing for anything Cadillac from 1960-1968, & this one really does it for me. $35,000 seems to be the going rate for decent driver quality examples. Someone will be getting a square deal here.
Where is the guy with the 1984 ford escort? This is where he usually types something about how his car is better than the featured car. It’s never true. I think he is just overcompensating for some personal shortcomings. Complete maniac, no doubt. But I just got used to him. Then he disappeared and now I miss his shenanigans.
He’s broke down in his escort pony….I’m a mechanic, I carry tools, I wouldn’t stop for him….keeponpushin….
his own fault I’m sure the guy contacted him several times about his warranty expiring.
I think he’s a 12-year-old kid trying to get a rise out of a bunch of older guys. He’s still around.
How NOT to feel like chopped liver driving down the street.
“The Family That Preys” by Tyler Perry had a gorgeous ’64 Eldorado convertible in a great blue/green color. Kathy Bates drove it from Georgia to Arizona in the movie.
The other actress escapes me right now, but I’m sure I will remember it as soon as I hit the “send” button
Alfre Woodward. Told you
Nobody selling a 64 Cadillac would ever tell a buyer how long one of these Cadillacs is for fear of losing the sale.
Who in the car collector world has a garage that this car would fit into?
This car wouldn’t even fit into my parking space for my rental townhouse.
This car is like 24 feet long, eh.
Bob
It is 223 inches long, which is 18.58 feet. I can fit it in my garage, and I would love to do so.
If a 59 Cad fits in my garage (just barely enough to shut the door), then this will, and mine was built 70 years ago along w/the house.
I have an early 70’s house. My garage is 25 feet long:) Nice car.
So much respect to the 53-70 Eldorado, but as a 60’s baby (1966) growing up idolizing the
1971-1978 Eldo”s which were my focus and my favorites. But then when Cadillac shockingly introduced the seriously disappointing downsized 1979 Eldorado that all of sudden resulted into a competitive game changer for the Cadillac division. The 79-85 Cadillac Eldorado excelled in all areas in regards to comfort, convenience (not too big not too small body design) presentation, popularity, styling, reliability (pretty good in snowy bad weather with it’s innovative FWD suspension) Even the crappy 4100 HTI V8 didn’t make the Eldo look bad.. The 1979-1985 Eldorado was the most desirable Cadillac “Personal Luxury Coupe” I’ve ever known in my lifetime especially in New York City where I’m born and raised (The Bronx)…if he were alive today mobster John Gotti would probably have verified that fact.
I have a friend with a 61 Cadillac looking for a mechanic in the Pasadena or greater Los Angeles area. Anybody know of one?
This car is only 1.6″ longer than my 2011 Lincoln Town Car Executive L, so it’ll certainly fit in my garage!