Vehicle Description
1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham for sale! Motorcar Classics is
proud to present this stunning 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham.
Imagine if an American automaker today built a four-door sedan that
was priced higher than a new Ferrari or Rolls-Royce. This is
exactly what happened back in the late 1950s. Ford had upped the
ante with the introduction of its 1956 Continental Mark II, a
two-door coupe so elite that the Blue Oval didn't even bother
calling it a Lincoln. General Motors needed an answer. A car so
outlandish, so well-equipped, and so exclusive, that it would set
the bar for American luxury. Cadillac's answer was the 1957
Eldorado Brougham, a four-door hardtop sedan that featured quad
headlights; side windows that disappeared completely, frames and
all; rear-hinged rear doors, which were a throwback to the 1930s;
and a broad expanse of sparkling brushed stainless steel for the
roof. The engineering staff worked out a litany of power
accessories. The trunk lid and not only opened with the push of a
button, but they closed with one too, and the doors would lock
automatically when the transmission was put in gear. A memory front
seat was a first for a production car, as were the forged aluminum
wheels. Naturally, there was air conditioning. All of this elegance
came at a cost of over $13,000. Cadillac reportedly lost $10,000 on
every car built, which was why the model lasted for only two years
with just 704 examples produced, 400 in 1957, and 304 in
1958.Although its early history is unknown, this Eldorado was once
part of the famed John O'Quinn Collection. It is finished in Black
over a white leather interior accented by black buttons, matching
the original Cadillac build records from the GM Archives. It was
restored in the late 1990s and the original air springs changed to
conventional coil springs for reliability. Body contours and panel
fit are very good, with the paint and brightwork free from flaws.
The engine compartment is clean and appropriately detailed. The
select items from the coveted vanity set include tumblers, acrylic
cigarette case, perfume bottle, notepad, and vanity case. The car
has been an important part of serious collections, and it is still
capable of turning heads on prestigious concur lawns.