Cadillac didn’t supply a manufacturing facility station wagon in 1969, however in the event you have been a deep-pocketed superstar like Dean Martin, you would have one specifically constructed.

Now up for on-line public sale in Australia with Donington Auctions, the late singer’s 1969 Cadillac Eldorado Customized Sport Wagon is a one-off constructed by George Barris, creator of well-known tv and film vehicles just like the Sixties Batmobile.

Along with the customized wagon physique type, the automobile, dubbed Casa de Eldorado, includes a two-tone white-and-gold paint scheme, energy rear hatch, and front-fender humps meant to simulate spare-tire carriers. That is the one identified Barris-built 1969 Cadillac Eldorado wagon, though he’s thought to have constructed an analogous automobile based mostly on a 1970 Eldorado for Frank Sinatra, in accordance with the public sale itemizing.

The wagon relies on the eighth-generation Eldorado that debuted for the 1967 mannequin 12 months. This was the primary Eldorado with front-wheel drive (an uncommon characteristic on American vehicles of the time), with {hardware} borrowed from the Oldsmobile Toronado. Energy is supplied by a 429-cubic-inch V8 linked to a 3-speed automated transmission.

Earlier than the Escalade, a number of firms provided coachbuilt Cadillac wagons to cater to rich automobile patrons searching for added utility. American Sunroof Company (ASC) provided its personal Eldorado station wagon within the early Seventies, whereas Conventional Coach Works Firm had the Castillian Property Wagon, based mostly on the Fleetwood Sixty Particular Brougham sedan. These conversions have been costly, although, so solely a handful of every have been made.

The Dean Martin Eldorado was exported to Australia by an fanatic with a penchant for American vehicles, however was later bought and uncared for, in accordance with the public sale itemizing. Consequently, whereas it nonetheless runs, it wants some mechanical and beauty work.

The estimate is between $25,000 and $35,000, in Australian {dollars}. That interprets to between $16,350 and $22,900 at present alternate charges.

HIGH-RES GALLERY: Ex-Dean Martin 1969 Cadillac Eldorado Customized Sport Wagon (picture by way of Donington Auctions)

This text was initially revealed by Motor Authority, an editorial associate of ClassicCars.com