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Cadillac Eldorado (1959-60 Biarritz)

1959–1960

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  • 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

Cadillac Eldorado

Based on 6 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatingmedium confidence

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%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$600
  • MaintenanceUS$1,210
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,030
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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 6
  • US$225,500

    mecum · 15 Nov 2025

  • US$286,000

    mecum · 21 Sept 2025

  • US$220,000

    mecum · 17 May 2025

  • US$374,000

    mecum · 19 Jan 2025

  • US$297,000

    mecum · 19 Jan 2025

  • US$170,500

    mecum · 19 Jan 2025

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.