Biarritz holes are long par-3s, typically 210-240 yards, designed to test a player’s ability to hit accurate long shots. Its defining characteristic is the massive green that stretches up to 80 yards. The large green is bisected by a deep swale in the middle — usually 3-5 feet deep — and is protected by narrow bunkers on both sides of the green."
Coincidentally, Cadillacs are required to be able to carry a golf bag in their trunk when new models are designed
In the mid 50s Cadillac unveiled the Biarritz name for their line of Eldorado Convertibles.
815 were produced.
The hardtop models of the Cadillac Eldorado were named the Seville
The 1958 Eldorado Biarritz Convertible had Cadillac’s 365 cubic inch engine, producing 335 horsepower and topped with three two-barrel carburetors.
The interior had the finest materials, and the lengthy list of options included every comfort and convenience feature Cadillac could conceive, ensuring that driver and passengers enjoyed a top of the line motoring experience.
The Eldorado Biarritz’s combination of power and presence has arguably never been repeated in such spectacular fashion.
The Biarritz sold so phenomenally that in 1961, Caddy discontinued the Seville. From 1961 to 1964, each Eldorado was a convertible and carried the Biarritz name, even though there was no other Eldorado but the Biarritz.
Odd, I always thought it was named after the southern French town. Just like the Seville had a southern Spanish town name.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it was, so, I mention that the word Biarritz was something I didn't know about, and then read the post about the golf course, which then had me curious about it, and then I learned the stuff I posted.
DeleteCoincidentally, Cadillacs are required to be able to carry a golf bag in their trunk when new models are designed
Even the Cadillac Caribou pickup had a special room for a golf bag.
ReplyDeleteI just saw a 78 Eldorado Biarritz for sale on Bringatrailer. It was the epitome of a malaise era luxo-barge. Two tone brown and tan leather seats, landau roof with opera lights, 8-track stereo with CB, etc, etc. I didn't notice until I went back to look at it that it only has 33 miles on it. The yellow hubcaps look strange to me, but they must be original. Some commenters said they were originally body-color, but yellowed over time.
ReplyDeleteI think the owner could fit a few golf bags in this trunk.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-cadillac-eldorado-biarritz-11/
thank you!
DeleteWhy would anyone waste the money a new car costs, and then not drive it? I do not think anyone could have ever mistaken this as an investment grade type car.. oh god no.
But it's a complicated and crazy world, and certainly something must have been worth the story to have some family store this for 45 years, and not let anyone drive it
I think the seller said that the original owner had a tool and die business, and got a big contract in 1977 or 1978. He bought 3 new Cadillacs, 1 each for him and his wife, and 1 to hold onto as a collectible. I don't understand it, either. There might be a few cars in each generation that are worth saving as an investment, but there are many other investments that have a better return. If I had the money to buy and keep a car for a long time, I think I would drive it enough to keep everything working and not let the gaskets and seals dry out.
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