Welcome to another episode of “My Car Story” with Lou Costabile. Today, we’re at the Claremont Collection, a private museum boasting over 300 automobiles in its nearly 100,000 square feet of space. I’m joined by Andrew Vogel, who will be showcasing one of the museum’s most iconic cars – the 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible.
This classic beauty is a prime example of a car that was meant to look like a jet. Its fins are the fins of a lifetime, and the Eldorado spelled out across the rear deck is just the icing on the cake. The restoration of this car was simply spectacular, with the original interior being well-preserved and the paint being more fresh.
As we take a closer look at this car, you’ll see that the chrome on an Eldorado goes all the way down, spinning back around and coming back up to the top. The circular window, Barrett’s look, and lovely interior with lots of power accessories and wonderful buckets all add to the car’s charm.
The car is massive, and it’s probably over 20 feet long. It’s one of the owner’s favorites, and you can certainly see why. This car is a rare find, and we’re lucky to be able to showcase it for you.
The gear selection display is something that was a little more commonplace in the day but still unusual by today’s standards. The gear shift goes all the way from reverse to low, and the clock and lighter add a touch of nostalgia.
Under the hood, there’s a lot going on for 1959. It’s a big block with air conditioning and a dual radiator. The engine bay is crisp and clean, with plenty of detail to admire. The front end grill comes together like bullets, giving it the epitome of the whole finned era.
In conclusion, this car is historic, iconic, and a true classic beauty. It’s the perfect example of American automotive engineering from the late 1950s. We hope you enjoyed this showcase, and if you ever have a chance to visit the Claremont Collection, don’t hesitate – it’s a car lover’s paradise.