Cadillac Eldorado (1959-60 Biarritz)
1959–1960
Lowest price
US$170,500
Since 2020
Median price
US$255,750
Since 2020 · n=6
Highest price
US$374,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
6
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 6 lots

Based on 6 verified auction results
US$2,255
Market value · recent verified sales
-24.1%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 24.1% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$1,213
-46%
5-Year Forecast
US$1,007
-55%
Market scores
44
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The 1959–60 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz has retreated sharply over the past year, with median values falling to $2,255 from a prior-year level around $2,970, a decline of 24.1%. The sell signal reflects meaningful downward pressure in a market segment where this model sits at the margin of sustained collector interest.
Liquidity remains thin, with only three transactions recorded over the past twelve months against a total tracked sample of six cars. This sparse trading activity limits both price discovery and exit certainty for current holders, suggesting that buyers and sellers operate in a fragmented market where individual car condition and provenance carry disproportionate weight.
The Eldorado Biarritz occupies a secondary tier within American classics—desirable for its post-war styling and chrome-laden design language, but not commanding the consistency or resilience of first-tier marques and models. Production volumes and mileage data are unavailable in this dataset, limiting fuller assessment of condition norms and scarcity drivers.
Base projections point to deeper erosion ahead. The three-year outlook suggests a decline to approximately $1,213, representing a cumulative 46.2% loss from current levels, while the five-year estimate settles near $1,007, or 55.4% below today's median. These forecasts assume no significant shift in collector demand for late-1950s domestic convertibles.
Owners and prospective buyers should recognize this model's deteriorating position in a market increasingly focused on provenance, rarity, and documented originality. The combination of thin liquidity and downward momentum argues for caution; those holding stock should weigh the risk of further depreciation against any near-term liquidity needs.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$2,255
- Annual appr. rate-24.1%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked6
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared6 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,030
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months2
- Sell-Through33%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$262,167
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$170,500 – US$374,000
- Total Sales Tracked6
Recent sales
Showing latest 6US$225,500
mecum · 15 Nov 2025
Cherry Red · Automatic
US$286,000
mecum · 21 Sept 2025
Desert Rose · Automatic
US$220,000
mecum · 17 May 2025
Blue · Automatic
US$374,000
mecum · 19 Jan 2025
Ebony Black · Automatic
US$297,000
mecum · 19 Jan 2025
Seminole Red · Automatic
US$170,500
mecum · 19 Jan 2025
Black · Automatic
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.