1956 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible 1 Millionth Built

This extraordinary 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible represents a significant milestone in Cadillac history as the one-millionth Cadillac produced following World War II. Finished in its striking original Emerald Green Metallic color and retaining the distinctive factory gold dash plaque inscribed "One Millionth," this Biarritz was reportedly featured in the June 11, 1956 edition of Automotive News commemorating the achievement. Cadillac required nearly half a century to produce its first million automobiles, reaching that milestone in 1949, yet astonishingly produced another million in only seven years. As Cadillac's glamorous flagship convertible, the Eldorado Biarritz was an especially appropriate automobile with which to celebrate the occasion. Presented with an Ivory power-operated convertible top and a two-tone Emerald Green and White leather interior, the Cadillac is accented by extensive gold-finished trim and its desirable Kelsey-Hayes gold Sabre wheels. Power comes from Cadillac's 365-cubic-inch V-8 equipped with dual four-barrel carburetors and rated at approximately 305 horsepower, paired with an automatic transmission. The car reportedly retains its original license plate frames and has been documented in numerous Cadillac books and articles. Combining the flamboyant styling and luxury of the 1956 Eldorado Biarritz with exceptional documented historical significance, the "One Millionth" Cadillac is far more than simply another beautifully presented postwar Cadillac - it is a tangible landmark in the history of one of America's most celebrated luxury marques.