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1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham number 417. One of only 304 built in 1958 and in amazingly preserved original condition with only 49659 miles and one of few left still on air ride. It has the ultra rare original handbook, manuals and vanities minus atomiser. Owned for 20 years it is now time for it to go to a new home. If you are looking at this ad I'm sure you know what a rare car this is. Any questions please ask. Can help with shipping/ exporting.
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Coachwork by Fleetwood
365ci OHV V-8 Engine
Three 2-bbl Carburetors
335 bhp at 4, 800 rpm
4-Speed Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission
Independent Front, Live Axle, Leaf Spring Rear Suspension
4-Wheel Power Drum Brakes
THE CADILLAC ELDORADO BROUGHAM
In December of 1956, Cadillac announced an exciting new flagship sedan for the 1957 model year. Designed by Ed Glowacke, the new, limited-edition Series 70 Eldorado Brougham was a four-door "hardtop" sedan inspired by Cadillac's Motorama cars – the 1953 Orleans, and the 1954 Park Avenue. As GM's response to Ford's ambitious Continental Mark II, the new Eldorado needed to make a bold statement, achieved through a four-door body with 'suicide' rear doors – said to be America's first true pillarless four-door sedan. The low and sleek profile was enhanced by a novel stainless steel roof panel, lower profile tires, and elegant rear fins. It was also the first appearance of the quad-headlamp arrangement, distinct bullnose bumpers, and beautifully intricate forged aluminum wheels.
Befitting a top-of-the-line Cadillac, the Eldorado Brougham came loaded to the gills with virtually every conceivable power option for the time. Power steering and brakes were requisite fittings, along with electric windows, signal seeking radio, auto-opening trunk, electric door locks, and power operated seats complete with a revolutionary memory function. Passengers were pampered in the cabin with lady's and gentlemen's grooming kits, a perfume atomizer, magnetized glovebox drink tumblers (as to not spill your whisky whilst being chauffeured), polarized sun visors, dual heating system, air conditioning, and a range of optional upholstery choices including Mouton or Karakul wool floor mats.
Cadillac's standard-setting 365ci OHV V8 was topped with twin 4-barrel carburetors – or three 2-barrels for 1958 – rated at 325 bhp, and 335 bhp respectively, and paired with the proven 4-speed Hydra-Matic transmission. Auto start, Autronic Eye, and other niceties ensured an effortless experience whether behind the wheel or riding in the expansive back seat.
Such opulence came at a heady price of $13, 074 – one of the most expensive production cars in the world at the time. Yet, like Ford's experiment with the Continental Mark II, Cadillac lost money on each Brougham built. Some say as much as $10, 000 per car! Not surprisingly, production was quite limited – just 400 cars built in 1957, and a further 304 following in 1958.
