The generator is frozen up...still waiting on a rebuild. At least they've made progress with some of the other items.
Meanwhile, I've been doing a little research on the model:
The 57 Biarritz was Series & Style Number: 6267SX (I've seen it listed 6267SX or 6267) Code "E"
1800 Biarritz convertibles were made
Price New: $7,218
Wheelbase: 129.5"
Overall Length: 222.1"
Eldorado's weighed about 4900 pounds
When new, it got about 12-14 mpg city, 15-17 mpg highway
115 mph top speed
0-60 in 12.4 seconds
1/4 mile in 18.6 seconds at 75 mph
300 horsepower standard, with the optional dual carb, 325 Horsepower.
Eight-cylinder OHV V-8 engine 365 cu.in.
Capacities:
19.5 quarts Cooling System
5.0 quarts Crankcase
20.0 gallon fuel tank
Standard equipment included:
White Sidewall Tires
Heater
Radio
Fog Lamps
Sabre Spoke Wheels / Chrome
Power Window Rebulators
6-Way Seat Adjuster
Trunk Lock
License Frames
The only optional equipment on the Biarritz was:
Air Conditioner
E-Z Eye Glass
Autronic Eye
Dual Carb.
You could also change the chrome grille insert to a gold color.
The VIN breakdown: The first four numbers indicated the year and series of the car ("5762") The car number is the last 6 digits.
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Is it done? Or are you still waiting? That is what happens with an antique car--it is always something. Might as well just get used to it. smile. Mom
The generator is getting installed as I type...it's finally back from being rebuilt as is the last thing to be done on this initial round of work.
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