By the late 1950s, Cadillac was possibly getting close to the peak of its powers. Many people aspired to own a Caddy, and their extrovert styling meant having one parked in your driveway told the world that you were a success and weren’t afraid for them to know. If you craved luxury combined with a wind-in-the-hair motoring experience in 1958, you could have been one of the 815 buyers to opt for the Eldorado Biarritz. The previous owner of this Biarritz treated it to a high-quality refurbishment around eight years ago, and it still presents superbly. It appears to need little beyond a new home, so the owner has listed it for sale here on eBay. The Caddy is located in Houston, Texas, and the bidding has sailed past the reserve to sit at $55,655.

I have referred to the previous owner’s work on this Biarritz as a refurbishment rather than a restoration for several reasons. A restoration signifies a faithful return of a vehicle or item to its original specifications or appearance. Refurbishment is more accurate if that item has received changes or upgrades. The seller indicates that the car rolled off the line, resplendent in Argyl Blue. The car underwent a color change to its current Desert Bronze as part of the refurbishment eight years ago. Its exterior presentation is difficult to fault. The paint shines beautifully, and the color is consistent across the vehicle. The panels are laser straight, although the seller indicates a misalignment on the driver’s door latch. This seems a minor fault, and I can’t understand why they wouldn’t rectify it before placing the car on the market. There is no evidence of rust in the supplied photos, and the seller doesn’t mention problems in the listing. The white Vicodec soft-top looks flawless and hides below a hard-shell parade boot when not in use. The Eldorado is an extrovert, with bold styling, huge fins, and acres of chrome trim. The chrome, trim, and tinted glass appear spotless, while the wheels are wrapped in whitewall tires.

The interior trim is the second aspect of the previous owner’s build that causes me to refer to it as a refurbishment rather than a restoration. The original owner ordered the car with its interior trimmed in Silver, but it now sports stunning Vermillion Buffalo leather. As with the exterior, there is little to fault inside this classic. The upholstered surfaces show no wear or physical damage, which is also true for the matching carpet. There are no cracks on the wheel, the dash is spotless, and the lashings of bright trim sparkle richly. The original owner also elected to equip this classic with some desirable optional equipment. It features air conditioning, power windows, a power front seat, factory AM radio, and the ultra-cool Autronic eye.

Biarritz buyers in 1958 received a single drivetrain configuration, but that doesn’t mean they felt shortchanged by the company. Lifting the hood reveals the 365ci Tri-Power V8 that produces 335hp. Those ponies feed to the rear wheels via a four-speed Hydra-Matic transmission. At 5,070lbs, the Biarritz is a heavy beast. That makes its ability to romp through the ¼ mile in 17.8 seconds before winding its way to 124mph look pretty impressive. The seller doesn’t indicate whether the Caddy is numbers-matching, nor how well it runs or drives. They claim a genuine odometer reading of 93,500 miles, and while it appears they hold no verifying evidence, the claim seems plausible. The engine bay presents superbly, and if that theme continues to the drivetrain’s health, this should be a turnkey classic.

Some classic cars are subtle and restrained, while others have a genuine sense of presence. This 1958 Eldorado Biarritz falls into the latter category and is guaranteed to turn heads. Its presentation is difficult to fault, and it is ready to provide enjoyment for a new owner. Few experiences are more pleasurable than climbing aboard a classic convertible on a sunny day for a spot of relaxed touring. Doing so in a vehicle offering genuine luxury heightens that experience. That is what this Biarritz offers, making it no surprise that it has attracted twenty-two bids. With the reserve met, a new home beckons this classic, but could it be yours?