Cadillac’s top of the line model with convertible bodywork makes a big statement today, as it did when new. Extremely luxurious and well appointed, the Biarritz version was loaded with everything Cadillac could provide, from plush leather upholstery to self levelling rear suspension.

The motor is a 4.1-litre V8, tuned for economy and torque rather than outright performance.

This was the first American full-size car with fully independent suspension. Four-wheel disc brakes and an upgraded 4-speed automatic transmission helped keep the spec up to date.

Cadillac offered the Convertible (only in top spec Biarritz) for 1984 and 1985 only. Just 2300 were made in 1985.

Delivered new in Augusta, Georgia, USA on February 1 1985, the car was fitted with the desirable option are the chrome wire wheels, which suit the car well.

The Eldo was imported to Western Australia 15 years ago and changed hands two years later. The new owner was a Cadillac Club member. He took the car to club events and the 2014 Cadillac Nationals. It sold to another Cadillac Club member, two years ago. He has done some work to the car to bring it up to top condition. Details provided in full description.

The car was taken to the 2024 Cadillac Nationals in Busselton, where it performed faultlessly.

The condition of the car is very good inside and out. It’s all tidy and intact, showing the low mileage (78,000 miles) is accurate.

With the car are the original books compendium, Gold Key card, a factory-issued cassette of 1985 Cadillac information, a history file, two workshop manuals and other documentation specific to 1985 Eldorado. The car has two keys.

The number plates CADDY 1 go with the car if sold to a Western Australian buyer.

The colour scheme suits the car very well. Wherever the owner has displayed the Eldorado it has gained a lot of positive attention. Chances of finding such a good, original Convertible are slim in Australia.