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 is trading at a median of $2,255, down 24.1% over the past twelve months, signaling persistent weakness in this segment of the market. With only three tracked sales in the last year against a total of six on record, confidence in the trend is medium, though the direction is unmistakable.
Liquidity remains thin, with no active listings currently available. This scarcity of supply could ordinarily support pricing, but the consistent downward movement suggests demand is simply not keeping pace. The thin sales volume makes each transaction volatile; buyers and sellers should expect wide spreads and extended search times.
The Eldorado Biarritz occupies the collectible tier with moderate desirability, classified as an appreciating classic. The design and chrome-laden opulence of these early 1960s models retain historical appeal, yet they have not proven resilient against broader market softness in full-size American classics. Production figures and mileage norms are not available in current tracking data.
The base projection for three years is $1,213, representing a 46.2% decline from current levels. Over five years, the model is expected to settle near $1,007—a 55.4% drop from today. This steep downward arc reflects both the thinness of the market and the lack of strong collector enthusiasm that might otherwise provide a floor.
Owners and prospective buyers should treat this model as a hold-or-exit decision rather than an accumulation opportunity. The signal is sell, and the fundamentals do not support a near-term recovery in pricing.
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.