Vehicle Description
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Hardtop Sedan ?One of only 400,
hand-built, four-door examples made in 1957 ?Same owner since 1987
- 34 years of ownership ?365 CID V-8 engines with dual four-barrel
carburetors ?Four-speed Hydramatic automatic transmission ?Black
exterior with brushed stainless-steel roof ?Light Blue cloth and
leather interior ?Air-conditioning, Autronic Eye, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power locks, power front seats with
memory settings ?Ridetech air ride system on all four corners
?126-inch wheelbase ?Dagmar front and rear rechromed bumpers ?Delco
transistor AM radio ?Solid original underbody Imagine owning one of
the most expensive cars in 1957 that came with then-illegal
headlights! This 1957 Cadillac is one of the few models that came
with quad headlights ahead of the changeover in 1958. It also has a
feature common to later Biarritz sedans, a brushed stainless-steel
roof. This rarely seen and highly sought after after Cadillac
Eldorado Brougham Hardtop Sedan had only 76,000 miles in 1987 and
it now shows 115,000 miles. Announced in December 1956 and released
around March 1957, the Series 70 Eldorado Brougham was a distinct,
hand-built, four-door ultra-luxury vehicle, derived from the Park
Avenue and Orleans show cars of 1953?54. Designed by Ed Glowacke,
it featured the first appearance of quad headlights, which were at
the time illegal in the United States and totally unique trim. It
was a true pillarless hardtop as the doors latched onto a stub
pillar that did not extend beyond the beltline. The exterior
ornamentation included wide, polished lower rear quarter beauty
panels extending along the rocker sills and rectangularly
sculptured side body ?cove? highlighted with five horizontal wind
splits on the rear doors. Tail styling treatments followed the
Eldorado pattern. The 1957 and 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham were
the most expensive American cars at the time. It was a styling
masterpiece and a technological wonder. Virtually every comfort and
luxury available at the time was included at no charge. These
limited production cars weren't intended to make a profit for
Cadillac, they were a declaration of Cadillac's superiority in the
luxury car market. The Eldorado Brougham was Cadillac?s supreme
achievement in the late ?50s and by virtue of their rarity, each
one has been collectible from the moment it was built. There was no
better statement of success in its day than arriving in a Cadillac
Eldorado Brougham. Dressed in black, the car?s original paint is in
overall satisfactory condition. There are blemishes visible on the
nose, left front fender and door and crazing and flaking of the
original lacquer paint. Bumpers have been rechromed and look close
to knew. The car?s body is straight and solid, the car?s bumpers
fit tightly to the body and the cargo area is in very good order.
This Cadillac rolls on Broadway Grand Prix wide whitewall bias-ply
tires, size H78-15, at every corner. Each tire is mounted to a
forged aluminum wheel, topped with a factory, deep-dish wheel
cover. The wheel covers look great while the tires are older,
original order. The self-leveling air suspension has been updated
with new Ridetech air system at all four corners. All original self
leveling components come with the purchase. The new air ride is
controlled by new switches located under the front seat. Under the
front-hinged hood, is a 365 CID V-8 engine with dual four-barrel
carburetors and making 10.0:1 compression with a high-pressure
cooling system. This motor is bolted to a Hydramatic four-speed
automatic transmission. The automatic starter has a re-start
function. Please note that left front window, wipers, fuel, oil and
temp gauges are inoperable. Driver convenience features are
plentiful and for the time, unparalleled - air-conditioning,
Autronic Eye, power steering, power brakes, cruise control, power
locks, power windows, power sideview mirrors, the first power front
seats with two-position memory, automatic trunk opener,
auto-release parking brake, a dual heating system and a power
antenna. Inside, is a blue cloth and leather interior. The front
and rear benches are in overall very good original order and
feature fold-down center armrests, front and rear. The matching
carpet is in similar condition. The unique headliner, with
polarized sun visors, is also in great shape. A two-spoke steering
wheel faces the driver while an instrument panel is draped in
matching blue vinyl. The dash and inner door panels are good
original shape, while a column-mounted shift lever and radio
complete the interior. The radio is an all-transistor
signal-seeking model produced by GM?s Delco radio and was first
available for the 1957 Eldorado Brougham models, which was standard
equipment and used 13 transistors in its circuitry. Every example
came with six, silver magnetic glovebox drink tumblers and finally,
an Evans leather trimmed cigarette case and vanity kit containing a
lipstick holder, ladies' powder puff with powder, comb, beveled
mirror, coin holder, matching leather notebook, gold mechanical
pencil and atomizer filled with Arp?ge Extrait De Lanvin perfume.
Competition to this Cadillac in 1957 included Buick?s Series 60
Century, Chrysler?s Imperial, DeSoto?s Fireflite, Jaguar?s Mark
VIII, Lincoln?s Premiere and Continental Mark II, Mercury?s
Monterey and Oldsmobile?s Starfire 98 Holiday. If you?re seeking a
unique driver that needs some TLC, this ?57 Eldorado is a great
candidate. If you?re ready to make your own statement to
exclusivity, stop by MotoeXotica Classic Cars today and check it
out for yourself. VIN: 5770146803 This car is currently located at
our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the
odometer shows 15,232 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean
and clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!? Note: Please
see full terms and conditions listed below that pertain to the
purchase of any said vehicle, thank you.
