Vehicle Description
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham 4-dr Hardtop
Designer: Harley Earl
Estimate: $110,000 - $140,000 Without Reserve
Engine Number: 5770091032
Decoded: 57=1957; 70=Eldorado Brougham; 091032=91,032nd 1957
Cadillac schedule for production.
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Engine: 365 cid OHV V8
2 X 4-barrel Carter Carburetors/325 bhp
3-Speed Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission
Power Assisted Four Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
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Odometer: 39,200 miles
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Highest Quality and Workmanship
Outstanding Design and Styling
Gorgeous Fit and Finish All Around
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The Model - During the 1955 GM Motorama, one of the most popular
cars on the Tour of Tomorrow was the Eldorado Brougham from
Cadillac. Two years later, this stunning automobile was made
available to the public, but it was only for those who had
deep-deep pockets. Built with the same craftsmanship as the finest
European luxury cars, the Brougham had one of the highest
horsepower engines ever produced, as well as enough amenities to
keep Professor Gadget busy for a month. Self-closing deck-lid,
power everything, and sumptuous interiors that cradled the driver
and 3 other passengers in the lap of luxury. Its most distinctive
feature was the brushed stainless steel roof, one of the first
applications of that almost indestructible metal in an automobile
body, along with the lavish use of chrome trim both inside and out
of the car. Air suspension constantly adjusted the ride for the
most comfort and yes, air-conditioning was standard. With a
delivered price above $14,000, it was the most expensive production
car ever seen in America, and even at the heady price (when the
Series 62 Cadillac convertible had a base price near $5,300), it is
reported the GM lost money on every Eldorado Brougham they
sold!
The Car - If you have never really studied the 1957 Eldorado
Brougham, take a moment to look this car over. If you appreciate
the finer things in life and have experienced the style, design,
and workmanship that went into this car, there will be no doubt
this car is for you. The Brougham was one of the first American
cars to utilize the quad-headlight system, surrounded by gleaming
chrome its front-end design makes a bold statement. Given a recent
cosmetic restoration, the full leather seats comfort you. Finished
in its original hue of Copenhagen Blue, the satin finish of the
stainless steel roof sets this car off like a halo over an angel.
During a recent test drive, it was reported that everything is in
working order including the sometimes finicky air-suspension.
Fitted with the exclusive Brougham wheel covers, the wide whitewall
tires roll silently along the road. Those dual Carter carburetors
regulate enough fuel to let this car cruise comfortably all day at
highway speeds, but can instantly provide plenty of power to pass
slower traffic and do what it was designed to do. Sixty years have
passed since Cadillac introduced the elegant Brougham in their
Eldorado line, and today they command as much respect as the day
they were new.
