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1953 Biarritz

2002John D'Agostino Kustoms 2-Car Set2002 - 2008Larry Wood
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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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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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