No other car captures the essence and optimism of the 1950s quite like the 1959 Cadillac Eldorado with its “Jet Age” styling and massive proportions that remain astonishing today. Available in Biarritz convertible and Seville hardtop forms, along with the hand-built Brougham four-door hardtop, the Eldorado series was Cadillac’s undisputed image leader for 1959, represented handsomely by this example finished in Persian sand paint over similar upholstery, complemented by a power-operated brown convertible top. Abundant standard features on the Eldorado included a heater/defroster, fog lamps, air-assisted rear suspension, a radio with rear speaker, power windows, a six-way power front seat, power door locks and whitewall tires. Power was provided by Cadillac’s 390 CI V-8 engine, delivering 345 HP with a trio of two-barrel carburetors and teamed with a 4-speed Hydra-Matic Drive automatic transmission. Just four options were available for the Eldorado, including air conditioning, cruise control, the Autronic Eye automatic headlight dimmer and E-Z Eye glass, along with a no-cost bucket seat option for the Biarritz. Both the Biarritz convertible and Seville hardtops carried a lofty base price of $7,401 when new, and as such, only 1,320 examples of the Biarritz were produced for 1959, including the example offered here. In addition to the Eldorado’s renowned ride quality, comfortable cruising is assured with power steering and power brakes, as well as desirable amenities like a pushbutton-operated radio, in-dash clock and the optional Autronic Eye automatic headlamp dimmer atop the dash. In addition to a nicely presented engine bay with proper finishes and components, the carpeted trunk houses a covered spare, roadside jack and boot cover with storage pouch. Riding on a set of period-style whitewall tires mounting steel wheels with Cadillac’s dramatic full-size wheel covers, this rare and immensely collectible 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible enjoys consistent collector demand and instant recognition.