The custom Cadillac wagon was built by Batmobile builder George Barris, and now can be yours.
Cadillac didn't offer a factory station wagon in 1969, but if you were a deep-pocketed celebrity like Dean Martin, you could have one specially built., the late singer's 1969 Cadillac Eldorado Custom Sport Wagon is a one-off built by George Barris, creator of famous television and movie cars
In addition to the custom wagon body style, the car, dubbed Casa de Eldorado, features a two-tone white-and-gold paint scheme, power rear hatch, and front-fender humps meant to simulate spare-tire carriers. This is the only known Barris-built 1969 Cadillac Eldorado wagon, although he is thought to have built a similar car based on a 1970 Eldorado for Frank Sinatra, according to the auction listing.
The wagon is based on the eighth-generation Eldorado that debuted for the 1967 model year. This was the first Eldorado with front-wheel drive , with hardware borrowed from the Oldsmobile Toronado. Power is provided by a 429-cubic-inch V-8 connected to a 3-speed automatic transmission.Before the Escalade, several companies offered coachbuilt Cadillac wagons to cater to wealthy car buyers looking for added utility.
The Dean Martin Eldorado was exported to Australia by an enthusiast with a penchant for American cars, but was later sold and neglected, according to the auction listing. Consequently, while it still runs, it needs some mechanical and cosmetic work. The estimate is between $25,000 and $35,000, in Australian dollars. That translates to between $16,350 and $22,900 at current exchange rates.
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