1961 Cadillac Eldorado

Along with a reduction in horsepower from 345 to a still ample 325 bhp, 1961 brought a substantial reduction in the Eldorado's price. At $6477, this year's Biarritz was $924 cheaper than its 1960 counterpart, though that, still represented a premium of more than $1000 above the less prestigious Series 62 convertible. One almost had to look for the nameplate to distinguish the Biarritz from other Cadillacs. Yet even if it had lost much of its former distinction, this remained a top-quality automobile characterized by such luxury touches as a premium interior lined with ostrich-grain leather. Production rose slightly, presumably in response to the reduced price, but the '61 was hardly cause for excitement.