Cadillac Eldorado joins Sothebys October tender

By the late 1950s, the Eldorado had established itself as one of Cadillac's most popular - and expensive - offerings. Back in 1957, a new Eldorado 'Biarritz' convertible cost US$7,286, more than three times the price of a well-equipped Chevy Bel Air or Ford Fairlane.

For 1957, the Eldorado buyer could choose from the 'seville' sedan, in two or four-door hardtop form, or the two-door 'Biarritz' convertible. The rare and exotic Eldorado 'Brougham' four-door hardtop sedan was also available. All were produced in small numbers and few survive today, but this left hand drive example is one of them.

Billed as being original, this Biarritz features a crisp silver exterior with stunning chrome, black leather interior, electrically-operated convertible top and 'sabre Spoke' cast alloy wheels. In good running order, this desirable car is the epitome of the large, luxury American convertible. Sotheby's estimate this vehicle will fetch between $85,000-$100,000.

The Cadillac will be part of a small, select group of cars, including a 1923 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, Jaguar XK150, Alvis TE21, limited edition Aston Martin DBS, and the Brock "Dakar Car" - the last race vehicle built for the Aussie champion - to be offered by Sotheby's Australia at their 'Important Collectors' Motor Cars by Public Tender' event in Sydney on October 15. All consignments will be on display at 7 Anderson Street, Double Bay NSW, between October 13-15.