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Offline djohnson

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1976 eldorado biaaritz convertible
« on: April 15, 2012, 02:53:20 PM »
Was wondering if any one knew how many  1976 Eldorado convertibles with a biaritz package were produced that year.  Is the Eldo convertible with a biaritz package even "more rare" than the Bicentenial package.  Just Asking?????
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Offline jagbuxx #12944

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Re: 1976 eldorado biaaritz convertible
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2012, 06:26:06 PM »
None that were ever documented.
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Offline David Smith

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Re: 1976 eldorado biaaritz convertible
« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2012, 05:58:58 AM »
There were no Biarritz packages made on the convertibles.   In fact, the 76 Biarritz hardtop that came out late in the year was done by ASC (American Sunroof Corporation) and did not even have the pillowed seats that were in the 77 and 78 Biarritz.   


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Offline ericdev

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Re: 1976 eldorado biaaritz convertible
« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2012, 07:21:43 AM »
Interesting that the 1976 Biarritz had color keyed wheelcovers as well.

There may well be less Biarritz coupes than Bicentennial convertibles built in '76.
« Last Edit: April 16, 2012, 08:36:08 AM by ericdev »
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Offline djohnson

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Re: 1976 eldorado biaaritz convertible
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2012, 07:33:21 AM »
I did see a convertible with the moldings but that must of been an add on. 
it looked pretty good
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Offline Eldorado Tex

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Re: 1976 eldorado biaaritz convertible
« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2012, 07:58:48 AM »
Will the moldings fit on the convertible? Any pictures of a convertible with them?
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Offline David Smith

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Re: 1976 eldorado biaaritz convertible
« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2012, 07:25:02 PM »
Quote from: Eldorado Tex on May 25, 2012, 07:58:48 AM
Will the moldings fit on the convertible? Any pictures of a convertible with them?


You bet!  :)



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Offline Eldorado Tex

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Re: 1976 eldorado biaaritz convertible
« Reply #7 on: May 25, 2012, 08:17:30 PM »
Yeah looks good, any pics of where it ends around the convertible top?
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Offline David Smith

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Re: 1976 eldorado biaaritz convertible
« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2012, 09:01:53 PM »
Quote from: Eldorado Tex on May 25, 2012, 08:17:30 PM
Yeah looks good, any pics of where it ends around the convertible top?

Nothing up real close.

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Offline Bryan Thompson

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Re: 1976 eldorado biaaritz convertible
« Reply #9 on: May 27, 2012, 07:43:52 AM »
Starting at the "you bet" all those are 1978s, and quite beautiful, just sayin.  ;)
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Offline Eldorado Tex

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Re: 1976 eldorado biaaritz convertible
« Reply #10 on: May 27, 2012, 06:26:12 PM »
Oh ok, I remember seeing that picture awhile back. I was worried I wouldn't like the way it flowed up, but it works.

Now for some '76-78 Biarritz questions,
Are there production numbers?
What all is unique to them over the base Eldorados?
Are reproduction parts of those specific parts made?
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Offline David Smith

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Re: 1976 eldorado biaaritz convertible
« Reply #11 on: May 27, 2012, 08:08:01 PM »
Quote from: Eldorado Tex on May 27, 2012, 06:26:12 PM
Oh ok, I remember seeing that picture awhile back. I was worried I wouldn't like the way it flowed up, but it works.

Now for some '76-78 Biarritz questions,
Are there production numbers?
What all is unique to them over the base Eldorados?
Are reproduction parts of those specific parts made?

The Biarritz package included the formal cabriolet roof with smaller rear window.   Special chrome trim on the hood, across the doors and up to the roof.   Unique accent striping,   colour-keyed wheelcovers and opera lamps.    The interior on thr 77 and 78s had the unique pillowed seats.   The late 76s did not have the pillowed seats.   

Then of course the final year of the big Eldorados had the Custom Biarritz Classic, with tu-toned paint and tu-toned interior.  Unfortunately only available in one colour combo.



I don't know of any reproduction parts being made other than the fender end caps.
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