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| 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham #91 37k Miles Super Original ON AIRYou are here > Sold Inventory > Sold Vehicles Someone once said to me: "A car can be restored 100 times, but it is original only once." Those words have never been more true than with this 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham (#91). VIN number 5770091032 considered "unaccounted for" by the Brougham Registry until it recently surfaced after many years in careful storage. It is in exceptional, original, unrestored condition and only has 37,XXX miles on it and guess what? - it's still riding on air. A survivor in the truest sense of the word. It is perhaps the nicest and most original unrestored Brougham in existence and it's so refreshing to see one that is not painted black or white. The Blue Broughams have become very desirable of late. The history of this car is both complete and fascinating. The car was just purchased from the second owner's grandson. His family has owned the car since 1958. The history of this vehicle as told in his words is as follows: From what family members say and then confirmed in the insurance papers, the price paid was $15,000. My grandfather loved the car and only used it on special occasions and to go to church. Mr. Hicks chauffeured the car when my Grandmother went to Atlantic city for a number of years as a summer escape (pre casinos). My mother once drove the car by herself for a weekend trip to New York City. It carried my mother and her new husband from their wedding reception to the Honeymoon car parked outside of town. It also carried my grandfather's widow Rhoda and family to the funeral in 1965. After his death the car became the property of his wife, Rhoda . She used it on occasion. As a child, I remember being driven to the pool in the Brougham as well as to a drive-in movie. My friend and I played with the electric windows and ran the battery down so that the car had to be jumped to get home. The rising of the car when it started was a very memorable event. The car's ownership came into my hands upon my grandmother's death in 1985. I did not live in the area however, and the vehicle stayed in the garage of the same house that my mother then inherited. Mr. Hicks was the gentleman who would take care of the car and changed it's oil, gave it a great coat of wax and started it regularly. He did this until his death in 1998 at the age of 97. Stainless steel roof is in excellent condition with no dents whatsoever. Overall condition of the glass is excellent with no cracks or discoloration. Original chrome bumpers are in very good condition (never replated) with no cracks present. Please refer to the pictures for a better view. Car is riding on brand new Coker radial tires. Car has original Turbine wheels with correct center caps. In fact, the wheels have shined up beautifully after all of these years. Often these wheels show signs of separation and corrosion but these have been beautifully preserved. Overall leather condition including front and rear door trim panels is excellent. - tinkering with the power seat to get it to work full time. - likely tune up is needed to get the car to run up to it's potential. Here are some interesting facts and specifications that I discovered: 1957 400 units built 1958 304 units built Eldorado Brougham Specifications and Details... Wheel Base 126.0" Height 55.5" Length 216.3" Width 78.5" Minimum Road Clearance 5.3" Engine Type OHV V-8 335 @ 4800 RPM (1958) Engine Fuel Feed Dual 4-Barrel Carburetors (1958) Compression Ratio 10:1 Displacement 365 cu in. Torque 405 ft. lbs. @ 3400 RPM (1958) Piston Travel Per Mile 1,497 ft. Fuel Capacity 20 gals. Oil Capacity (with filter) 6 qts. Cooling Capacity (with heaters) 22.6 gts. Transmission Hydra-Matic Rear Axle Ratio 3.36:1 Power Steering Over-all Gear Ratio 19.5:1 Turning Radius 42 ft. Power Brakes Effective Brake Lining Area 219.32 sq. in. Tire Size (Tubeless) 8.40 x 15 Interior Dimensions Head Room (Front) 33.5 in. Head Room (Rear) 34.8 in. Leg Room (Front) 43.7 in. Leg Room (Rear) 39.7 in. Hip Room (Front) 61.3 in. Hip Room (Rear) 60.7 in. * To go to a very informative Brougham site, click here The Cadillac Eldorado Brougham is a beautiful example of the height of automotive luxury in the late 1950's. These cars sold for a staggering $13,000 and were produced at a considerable loss for Cadillac. One could have purchased a Rolls Royce at the time for $9000. The Eldorado Broughams were chock full of style and innovation. You too can join the ranks of movie stars, wealthy industrialists, and a gangster or two. Bob Hope, John Wayne, Frank Sinatra, Aristotle Onasis, are supposedly but a few of the original Brougham owners. This is truly an opportunity for a discerning collector to acquire a car that will always be a significant part of motoring history of the '50s. To view other available vehicles, click here Vehicle Condition - - I have personally inspected and photographed this vehicle. I know that this is an ultra rare vehicle that does not appear for sale very often. Super low mileage combined with unbelievable original condition make this a truly great find. Take advantage of this rare buying opportunity or it will be gone before you know it. I invite anyone to inspect this car in Butler, Pa (45 minutes north of Pittsburgh) and determine for yourself that this car is truly in excellent condition. Seeing is really believing. *If you own a special interest, exotic or high end automobile or motorcycle that you need to sell, consider having me represent you. Take the hassle out of selling your vehicle and give it to me. Click on the ME and follow the link to my website* I am a Trading Assistant - I can sell items for you!
**If you are considering this car and worried that it will be swiped up by another admiring Ebayer, use the Buy it Now so that you can sleep comfortably at night knowing that the car is yours. Take advantage of proxy bidding: Testimonials - Bid with Confidence Read what a buyer has to say about the quality of my service after he purchased a great 1988 Lotus Esprit S4 Turbo "AAA+++, This is the way Ebay is supposed to work. Everybody is happy!!! Thanks." Read what a buyer has to say about the quality of my service after he purchased a beautiful 1970 Mercedes 280SL. "My acquisition of a vehicle with Ron conducting the transaction went without a single problem. The description of the car was complete, informative and quite accurate. There were no surprises. All my questions and concerns were promptly addressed. His attention to details continued beyond the actual sale until the car was safely in my garage. As a new buyer I had only a positive experience and recommend him to the eBay community without reservation." Read what another buyer had to say when he received his 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham. "Car better than expected, Ron is prompt, friendly and honest, Highly Recommend!!" Read what another person who purchased an '88 Mercedes 560SL had to say "Thanks, Ron, for your prompt, courteous and honest service. I've been looking for the right '88-'89 MB 560SL for the past three years - you found it for me! I couldn't be more pleased with the responsive, highly professional manner in which you handled my special needs. I'll buy from you again".
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This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied unless there is a warranty in effect from the factory. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. |
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