1956 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible

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1956 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible

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I thought you might like a look at this very impressive 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible. This car has undergone an extensive frame-off restoration and once you are up close, it's easy to tell. Under the hood, you will find the numbers matching 365 V8, factory rated at 305 HP. The suspension consists of independent coil springs in the front with a live rear axle and 4-wheel power drum brakes. Other options include: AM Radio, Auto-Convertible Top, Power Brakes, Power Steering, Power Locks, Power Seats, Power Windows, Leather Interior, and Wide White Walls Tires. This car is not only highly desirable, but also rare. They made just 2,150 in 1956. The paint, chrome, and interior are in showroom condition. I hope you find it interesting, thanks for watching!
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Genre: Blues
Length: 3:15
Instruments: Guitar, Bass, Kit, Organ, EP
Tempo: 90
With a jumping bass and off-beat syncopation, this is straight from Memphis' Beale Street. The Hammond organ and electric guitar play together as longtime friends, while the melody changes hands from guitar to organ to electric piano. 011
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@MisterMasterShafter1 8 жыл бұрын

A beautiful car indeed. American cars of the 1950s, the most gorgeous automobiles ever produced. What memories I have.

@orwellknew9112 2 жыл бұрын

After a few moths of watching these kinds of videos, especially Lou Costabile, I cannot believe how stunning the cars of the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s really were. No wonder the public was so excited to see the new models and what a time to be alive. I think if I had to pick just one decade, it would have to be the ‘50’s. I have seen so many just gorgeous cars from the 50’s, like this Cadillac for instance. There was such an optimism after the war and right through the 60’s. You can see it clearly expressed in the wonderful artistic designs and endless unique and gorgeous colours. Now, I have always been a car guy, but my interests were limited to the current cars and the ‘60’s muscle cars until recently. It might sound corny, but I’m so glad that I strayed into the ‘40’s and ‘50’s. It was a real eye opener to see what I had been missing all along.

@Tahara-Aichi 10 жыл бұрын

Simply beautiful, looking at these pieces of history and the parts that were used back then makes this machines more attractive, they are art

@CountrySideClub 11 жыл бұрын

Most impressive and beautiful caddy I've ever seen, didn't know the eldo was doing like that in the 50s. Nice show, top show!

@mikegehre570 5 жыл бұрын

What a gorgeous Caddy. Not keen on the green interior given the exterior's color

@MattMaranMotoring 11 жыл бұрын

A really gorgeous car, thanks for the tour of it!

@rodmcdonald4707 4 жыл бұрын

My dad had a 1955 convertible with a continental kit. It was the first car I ever drove, sitting on his lap.

@djmhyde 10 жыл бұрын

such a beautiful piece of art

@RamblinAround 11 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it, thanks for checking it out!

@fernandocarrillo4595 3 жыл бұрын

I think that year was one of my favorites great back fins great front end

@paulsharp6559 5 жыл бұрын

This beauty is a true masterpiece. They are so comfortable And They handled pretty good. Absolutely beautiful well done.

@RamblinAround 11 жыл бұрын

It really was a top of line car in it's day. This is a real nice example too. Thanks for having a look at it!

@RamblinAround 11 жыл бұрын

It definitely is a beautiful car. Thanks for checking it out my friend!

@haroldnunezhn 10 жыл бұрын

Simply gorgous they dont come close to todays caddy so much detail for its time I also love the 1959 caddy

@peterterry398 Жыл бұрын

Boy is that ever a stunning beauty!!!!! WOW

@josephdodd5770 5 жыл бұрын

God how I love these old cars beautiful thanks

@lindadee2053 7 ай бұрын

My Uncle had a cream color 1958 Coupe de Ville with cream leather interior and A/C. It was a simply gorgeous vehicle, and I loved its tail fins and overall shape much more than the '59 or any other year Cadillac. I actually think that 1958 Coupe de Ville was one of the most beautiful automobiles ever produced.

@Crazyuncle1 5 жыл бұрын

GAWD!! It is Beautiful. If Cadillac produced a modern version of this design today with today’s safety and technology I would take one over a Mercedes, Bentley, or Rolls in a New York minute. My first car was a 1951 Coupe Deville I bought from my father for $200 bucks. I traded it a couple years later for a 65 Mustang. I enjoyed the Mustang but , now, looking back I wish I still had the Caddy. And the Mustang too while I’m wishing.

@skylilly1 11 жыл бұрын

Yea, I can see myself driving that around! Love the color, too!

@donaldbelobraydic9996 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet ride Gateway. Thanks.

@christabelle489 10 жыл бұрын

My dream car !!! Its so beautiful

@Batman-wv5ng 3 жыл бұрын

I would rather have this one then new one any day.

@RamblinAround 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for having a look at it!

@fisherus 10 жыл бұрын

One of my friends in high school traded a "54" Vette he owned straight across for a Black "56" Eldorado Biarritz. A bunch of my friends thought he was nuts, but I thought it was terrific. It went faster than hell, unlike the "Vette" with it's 6-cyl and Powerglide transmission, and several of us could ride up to the ski areas in it. It rode like a dream and, yes, it could "peg" the speedometer!

@RamblinAround 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out Greg!

@asteverino8569 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great narration on this gorgeous car.

@RamblinAround 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking a look!

@oliver13942 9 жыл бұрын

ce n est pas un garage mais une bijouterie!!rien que du beau entre perle et diamant!!!merci pour la video

@RamblinAround 11 жыл бұрын

It really is a beauty. Thanks for taking a look my friend!

@RamblinAround 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out!

@gf4353 6 жыл бұрын

56. Eldos had 57 find. The scoops were for the A/V very very rare on convertibles in 56. Bumper bullets we're called Dag Mars. For a busty movie star. Wheels were called Saber wheels either silver or gold very rare.

@canibusnj 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff, can't wait for the video.

@terrywindsor1310 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful car!

@augustogranja6712 8 ай бұрын

I love Caddys. The best cars of the World. I'd like to buy one.

@MrThinkbigandkickass 11 жыл бұрын

Great tour mate thank u

@RamblinAround 11 жыл бұрын

It definitely is a beauty. Thanks for watching my friend!

@RamblinAround 11 жыл бұрын

It definitely was a great era for American cars.

@RamblinAround 11 жыл бұрын

I've heard those bumpers called that before too. Thanks for taking a look my friend!

@bdpopeye 11 жыл бұрын

Really nice Caddy! Not crazy about the interior. But what do I know? I think it would look better with a black or gray and white interior. But that's just me. Great car. Once again I always enjoy your great description of the vehicle presented. Thanks so much!

@mohamedmohamed7100 4 жыл бұрын

Man you need to tell us the prices of these cars please you're doing good presentation but still we need to know how much these cars are thank you for the good work

@paulbennell3313 4 жыл бұрын

"Er, guys, I'ma just road test this Caddy. See y'all in a while..."

@michaelotten2724 3 жыл бұрын

🤣

@pandvsims 4 жыл бұрын

Back in the day when no seat belt install!

@RamblinAround 11 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it, thanks for watching!

@creamofcardstv 11 жыл бұрын

I like your descriptions: "bank vault door sound" :D

@MrFandex 9 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Car !! I enjoy your videos.

@RamblinAround 9 жыл бұрын

MrFandex Thanks, I'm glad you like it.

@RamblinAround 11 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like it. I agree, it's my my type of car necessarily, but you can't deny the quality of a Cadillac. Thanks for checking it out!

@thomastoler2397 7 жыл бұрын

Love your descriptions.

@cadifan 11 жыл бұрын

That was beautiful!

@patsyferro1 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful car, and my favorite color. A convertable with air conditioning in 56 was super rare ( I guess the compressor was removed but the scoops are there) . Thats what makes it more disappointing for an Eldorado enthusiast like me ( I own the same year car, but an Eldorado Seville model) to see the chrome seat crests that sit in the middle of the white bolsters are missing. ( A standard for the 56 Eldo) also I noticed so many 56 models like this one remove the finishing piece of stainless that completes the door panel. Yes, after restoring the door panel it never sits flush any longer like it was originally, but it completes the door panel

@MrTommyboy68 Жыл бұрын

I am not so sure on the "factory A/C" part. Yes, it DOES have the 2 air scoops on top of the rear trunk area, but as you noted there is no A/C compressor/condenser in the engine compartment. And since they didn't open the trunk, there is no way of determining for certain if it was equipped with A/C. The evap unit/blower motors would have been where the top folds down into. Kinda weird for sure.

@davidrothert7531 10 ай бұрын

1956 was the first year for A/C on a convertible Cadillac. I too own a 56 Seville with A/C, noticed the same things!!

@actact21 2 жыл бұрын

IMPRESSIVE, MOST IMPRESSIVE

@Ometheon 11 жыл бұрын

I'm sure it's worth it. Beautiful piece! Sadly though, cars in that price segment often don't get driven, but are more like collector items. Or someone buys them as an investment.

@eaglefit8239 9 жыл бұрын

That was Impressive!

@RamblinAround 11 жыл бұрын

Those Plymouth's sure have some huge fins too. Let me know if you post a video of it when you're done.

@not2fast4u2c 11 жыл бұрын

The door is like one on a Bank Vault !!! You had to be a Banker to buy one The silver paint is Beautiful with all the shiny chrome

@RamblinAround 11 жыл бұрын

I agree, that color is perfect for the car.

@shananagans5 11 жыл бұрын

That was the heyday of American auto manufacturing. If it was possible to go back in time I sure would love to spend a few yrs back in the mid 50s. Not sure if I would go back forever but I sure would like to experience the 50s first hand for a while. Being a car lover & a psychologist (and a dreamer) I would to see the cars & the culture first hand.

@temocsilveriobaltazar7339 7 жыл бұрын

it's a wonderful car, is a dream.

@classic-kool 8 жыл бұрын

....Rich man's car back in the day!

@tombankwel4822 3 жыл бұрын

Holy Moses it is a awsome wonderfull car such a powerfull car Nice inside absolut gourgeus motor huge just love 🤟 these huge caddys wow thanks jeff and Jordan for this video i enjoy every moment

@charleshabanec8471 3 жыл бұрын

Damn !! The original owner must have wanted EVERYONE to know that he had money !! Silver paint with gold package emblems and money green interrier. One cool ride.

@ryancarson8942 8 жыл бұрын

Exquisite!!

@donaldbelobraydic9996 4 жыл бұрын

Gateway has great cars.

@Mr91495osh 2 жыл бұрын

I remember scrubbing my white wall tires.

@donaldbelobraydic9996 5 жыл бұрын

Great quality at Gateway .

@silverperzon 11 жыл бұрын

Indeed they do. Alright, will do, I plan on posting a video of it soon.

@dimefever1006 5 жыл бұрын

Honestly you would probably have to open a bank vault to afford one in this condition.

@fabianalberto9725 7 ай бұрын

Impresionante!!!!!

@silverperzon 11 жыл бұрын

Sharp looking Caddy that's for sure. Ah the 50's Fins era, I'm currently restoring a 1958 Plymouth Plaza, the fins may not have served a function, but they looked great that's for sure.

@claytonsilva681 7 жыл бұрын

Lindo Cadillac, adoraria ter um.

@franklee9152 5 жыл бұрын

I'll buy only if Jayne Mansfield comes with it. Okay I know that's not your department, one can only dream. First class presentation and a beautiful caddy. I tip my hat to you Sir

@timothylaws4549 Ай бұрын

incredible

@resonance398 11 жыл бұрын

Nice vid.. love those shark fins.. one of the best looking Cadillac's ever made in my opinion.. and yes you've still made it if you drive a Cadillac.. :)

@ronstewart3431 Жыл бұрын

Great car 🚗

@chesterthawkins7510 4 жыл бұрын

the very best!!

@ajsmith5295 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful car I have a sky blue 1955 coupe Deville myself

@creamofcardstv 11 жыл бұрын

Classy looking motor! I wouldn't say no to that.

@shananagans5 11 жыл бұрын

That's just beautiful. If I had the $ I would get something like that & I would drive it regularly.

@RamblinAround 11 жыл бұрын

It definitely would be fun to cruise in it every day.

@gonzalotorresgarcia3883 4 жыл бұрын

Sencillamente majestuoso maravilloso una obra de arte de los Estados Unidos para el mundo es mucho automovil tan bello

@805ROADKING 11 жыл бұрын

That thing is Beast!! You won't find a nicer one than that eh!!☺

@dloadthis1617 4 жыл бұрын

Great video... Thank you! Next time you review an automobile I think it would be interesting if you would include the original miles on the car? God bless! 👍😷👍

@RamblinAround 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jamalwashington6746 11 жыл бұрын

I be like look at me in east St.Louis rolling shucking and jiving !!!

@RamblinAround 11 жыл бұрын

You definitely have to plan ahead a bit when you're running a big car with drum brakes.

@dominiqueguisset1243 2 жыл бұрын

Bonjour merci voiture très classe magnifique couleur. Très beau modèle. Merci beaucoup.

@danielalbert4577 4 жыл бұрын

Esta padrisimo el auto lujoso auto

@wtbm123 11 жыл бұрын

Nice

@Imnotyourdoormat 4 жыл бұрын

introducing the 1956 Cadillac Impaler........

@seththomas9105 7 жыл бұрын

Exhaust pipes in the bumper was a Harley Earl trademark. Earl could make a toaster oven look Kool, too bad GM design school isn't what it used to be.

@PatriceDwulit 7 ай бұрын

Yes Impressive CAD

@tomtransport 8 жыл бұрын

The scoops on the rear quarters are air intakes for the air conditioning. The evaporator (cooling fined unit) was in the trunk, two blowers would pull air in the scoops we see and blow the cold air into the car from the rear thus no air vents in dash like today's cars. The condenser (fined hot unit) should be in front of the radiator but is missing so is the compressor that should be in engine compartment. It looks like sometime over the life of this car the condenser/ac hoses/compressor etc. were removed. They should be replaced if this car is to be truly restored. The air scoops are still on the quarter panels because they would "not" have been so easily removed. We don't know if the cooling evaporator or blowers are in the trunk as it was not opened, too bad, hopefully they are there.

@daniellack3559 6 жыл бұрын

I understand that these early-mid 50's caddy a/c systems (which you describe so well), were subject to frequent problems, were not easy and expensive to repair....does that sound about right?...thanks..

@donvanote 6 жыл бұрын

My parents had a '54 Olds 98 for a while, it had the scoops as well. As it was a 4-door, the ac vents inside were in the ceiling, above each car door.

@janbaer3241 6 жыл бұрын

Air conditioning was a very, very expensive option. Not all of the Cadillac's had it.

@johnlawfourtyfyve 5 жыл бұрын

I did realize AC was available on convertibles when the evaporators were in the trunk.

@LynxStarAuto 5 жыл бұрын

daniel lack The AC systems on these cars were very similar to housing units. In the trunk was a huge box with the evaporator core inside, and the discharge/expansion device. At the front was a condenser, and the compressor. Copper tubing connected the system together. The biggest issues are always those copper tubes leaking, and electrical gremlins. Otherwise, pretty straight forward system.

@RamblinAround 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@RamblinAround 11 жыл бұрын

It's pretty rare too...they bring some serious money these days.

@williammadden4545 9 жыл бұрын

I will be looking at the car again this summer as it will be coming up for sale I hear.

@RamblinAround 11 жыл бұрын

I already filmed that Bonny for you, I just haven't gotten it posted yet.

@stevebulota4687 4 жыл бұрын

I was born in '56!:)

@Tourismusin-derSchweiz 3 жыл бұрын

Super

@canibusnj 11 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning Caddy Jeff. Nice pick as usual buddy. Hey, when are you planning on going back to Country Classic Cars? There's a slick 67 Bonny there I would like you to do a video on.

@Ometheon 11 жыл бұрын

Just as a fun fact, the original MSRP on the car, adjusted in today's money, would be around $62,500 for the convertible. Plus options, of course =)