The 8th generation Eldorado was produced from 1979–1985. Independent rear suspension was adopted. helping retain rear-seat and trunk room in the smaller body. The most notable styling touch was an extreme notchback roofline. The Eldorado Biarritz model resurrected the stainless-steel roof concept from the first Brougham. The Eldorado featured frameless door glass. and the rear quarter windows re-appeared as they did before 1971. without a thick "B" pillar. The cars were not true hardtops. as the rear quarter windows were fixed. Sales set a new record at 67. 36. 1981 was the first year electronic "digital" instrumentation was an available option. In addition to the digital electronic climate control that was standard on all Eldorados. the standard analog speedometer and fuel gauges could be replaced with digital displays with features displaying gallons of remaining fuel and approximate range. A new engine was introduced for 1982. The 4. 1 L HT-4100 V-8 was an in-house design that mated cast-iron heads to an aluminum block. The engine was provided with digital fuel injection. Eldorado BiarritzUnlike the Cadillac Sixty Special and De Ville. Eldorado did not have a unique luxury package to provide it with a title change (such as the "d'Elegance" package). This was rectified in mid-year 1976 with the Biarritz package. A unique trim feature of Biarritz was a brushed stainless steel roof covering the front passenger compartment for model years 1979-1985. This was a styling cue reminiscent of the 1957/58 Eldorado Brougham. The rear half of the roof was covered with a heavily padded landau vinyl top accented with large "opera" lights. The interior featured "pillowed"-style. "tufted" velour or leather seating. with contrasting piping. along with an array of other options available. The Biarritz option stayed with the Eldorado through the 1991 model year. Some of the original styling cues vanished after the 1985 model year. such as the brushed stainless steel roofing and the interior seating designs. but the Biarritz remained unique just the same. 1984 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz. 4. 1L V-8 engine with fuel injection. FWD (front-wheel drive). automatic 4-speed transmission. I found this car in 2012 after it was sitting in garage since 1999. Purchased from original owner. Great shape. always garaged. 109. 00 miles. Black with black half top. rest is stainless. Tan leather interior. I restored the car over the last 3 years. and drove it about 10. 00 miles. Runs and drives great. New complete brake system including rotors. pads. calipers. master cylinder. etc; new fuel system including tank. pump. sending unit. hoses. filter. etcNew tires. alignment. all belts. hoses. complete tune up. transmission flush. New cat back exhaust. muffler. tailpipe. New fiberglass bumper fillers. headliner. New Battery. upgraded headlights to HID. Four new speakers. added an amplifier and an iphone dock. New CV boots. Air conditioning has been serviced and converted to R134a. Blows ice cold. A little bit of surface rust on passenger door. Needs a heater control or adjust temperature lever by hand. Car is reliable and very comfortable to drive. Nice solid car. I have a new company car and would like the garage space. Clear title. $4. 00. Mark 5088218863