1953 Biarritz Casting Reference | Loose Hot Wheels
1953 Biarritz
Starting in 1956, the name "Biarritz" was given to the convertible version of the Cadillac Eldorado, as opposed to the hardtop "Seville" version. In 1953, "Eldorado" was a trim package for the Cadillac Series 62, and was offered only as a convertible, thus not necessitating a distinction. The Biarritz name was not used for the 1953 Cadillac. The 1953 Biarritz has come out in the following versions:
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1953 Biarritz first appears in John D'Agostino Kustoms 2-Car Set. The current catalog tracks it across 2002 – 2008. Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood. Check Description, Versions, Gallery before trusting a vague seller title.
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- Use 2002 – 2008 as the production-window check.
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