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The (new) Cadillac Database^©

The Fabulous
Cadillac Eldorado Brougham

1957 - 1960

Part 13a (1b)
Best of the Brougham Breed (1957-58)

Being a record of the Brougham survivors of 1958
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Artist's rendering of the 1958 Eldorado Brougham - from that year's prestige color brochure

 

1958

[198 cars out of 304 built, i.e. 65.1%]
(excluding those highlighted in red, known to be destroyed or to be parts cars)

401, 402, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 416, 417, 418, 420, 421, 422, 425, 427, 428, 430, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 438, 439, 440, 442, 444, 445, 446, 447, 450, 451, 452, 454, 455, 458, 460, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466, 467, 469, 471, 473, 475****, 476, 477, 479, 484, 485, 486, 487, 489, 490, 491, 492, 493, 494, 495, 498, 500, 502, 504, 505, 506, 507, 509, 510, 511, 513, 515, 516, 518, 520, 521, 522, 525, 526, 527, 529, 530, 531, 532, 533, 535, 539, 540, 542, 544, 545, 546, 547, 548, 549, 550, 551, 554, 555, 556, 557, 558, 559, 560, 561, 562, 563, 565, 567, 568, 569, 570, 571, 572, 573, 574, 575, 576, 577, 578, 579, 581, 582, 583, 586, 587, 589, 590, 591, 594, 597, 598, 600, 601, 602, 603, 605, 607, 608, 609, 610, 613, 614, 615, 617, 618, 619, 622, 625, 626, 627, 631, 632, 633, 634, 635, 636, 637, 639, 640, 641, 643, 645, 646, 647, 648, 649, 652, 655, 654, 656, 657, 659, 660, 661, 662, 663, 664, 665, 666, 669, 672, 673, 674, 678, 679, 682, 683, 688, 689, 690, 691, 692, 697, 698, 699, 701, 702, 703, 704

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**** Car #475 is a special case; initially body #2 for 1957, mounted on '57 chassis #5770-035764, it was re-painted and issued #475 in 1958, when it was mounted on chassis  #58P- 014243.   So, even though 704 Eldorado Brougham engines and chassis were built in 1957 and 1958, there were only 703 bodies [one of them actually got TWO separate body tags !]

 

For 1958 cars #601-704, and production statistics, Click here

 

Car #401 was offered for sale in Chicago, IL, in January, 1971 [no price given].

Car #402 was acquired in 1998 by Vic Brincat of the Cadillac Mailing List (CML). That car was not previously listed among the survivors identified by the former Brougham Owners' Association, in 1978. The owner says he knows the Canadian Mounties seized it from a drug dealer in 1990 and impounded the car until 1995. It was originally exported, possibly to Canada and more specifically into the Province of Quebec; the car carries a 1958 Quebec license plate. It has a reported 21K miles and still rides on air.  Restoration was carried out between 2002 and 2004. Vic did the most amazing, meticulous job.  If you don't believe me, check out: http://www.employees.org/~brincat/   The car now rates among the top three for 1957-58, with #230 and #273 for 1957.  Late extra [2/2007]: Vic sold the car to John Campbell, a California Congressman and car collector. John is a fervent advocate of preserving automotive history; he will be showing and driving this car frequently, as it deserves.

      
These are the "before" pictures.  Just imagine what we shall be able to admire "after" restoration is done!

The finished product: have you ever seen a Cadillac quite so beautiful ?

 

Car #404 was advertised on e-Bay in October 2002; vendor mentioned only two known defects: a crack in the driver's side wing window and an inoperative power seat ...which has since been repaired.  The bidding closed at $31,400 but the car was not sold (reserve price not met). The car now resides happily in the garage of an avid Cadillac collector in central Illinois... Troy Negray [he also has car #586, below]. Troy bought #404 car after it appeared on e-bay last year. The car is in exceptionally nice shape... the green interior is especially stunning. Troy is a firm believer in enjoying his cars, and drives his Brougham whenever the weather allows. To date the car has needed nothing other than a new water pump and some heater hoses!

   
[ Photos: Internet 10/2002 ]

 

Car #405 was used for a rare factory publicity shot in color.  Thereafter, it was shipped to California. It is featured on the front cover of BOA Newsletter, Vol. 12, #3.   Late Extra [December 2004]: Although, initially it was believed not to have survived, I got an eMail from enthusiast Larry Ginsburg who reports that he saw the car in California, in December 2004.  He says it has been repainted red but still has the original beige cloth and leather upholstery. Thanks for the tip, Larry.

 

Car #406 is owned by CLC member, Harry Carlson. Harry says of his car (which, incidentally, is for sale): This car is an older, not-quite complete restoration. In my judgement, it needs as much money put into it again as its current market value.  Owner added detailed, honest description of vehicle: Rescued from a barn by previous North Carolina owner who did most of the restoration. Purchased from estate of former owner. Have owned for nearly 10 years. Five restorable original alloy wheels, four restorable center wheel covers - car is currently on incorrect steel wheels with incorrect wheel covers. Three small dings on left rear stainless roof. Each electric system needs to be troubleshot until electric drain is found.  Currently, all fuses pulled. Three of four horns are missing. Runs rough.  Stalls in traffic.  Owner getting a little old to push a 5,300 lb. car through an intersection on a highway while blocking traffic. Mechanic says #2 carb needs a rebuild and he "ain't the guy to do it 'cause" he "don't want to get married to it". Driver door trim held in place by duct tape at the moment.  Car stalls when wheel is turned hard left, very upsetting especially when making a left turn in traffic. Seems to be an electrical problem. Original gray carpet replaced with ghastly gray green one. Windshield has discoloration and bubbling laminations on upper right side. Broken outside driver's mirror. Needs 3 new tires.  A tire unraveled from old age. Windows, electric trunk and other accessories were working when we pulled the fuses a few years ago. Running, licensed with historic Michigan plates. Clear Michigan title. Currently on springs.  Bottoms out too easily. All air suspension items in a container (except, missing 1 of 3 original valve levelers). Sorry, no vanity items. The inside of the glove box with 2 trunk control switches is missing. New exhaust system with incorrect tips on end of exhaust (no louvers). Restoration leather interior in gray is not quite correct. Missing front passenger side ash tray door. Broken driver's sun visor (repairable). Missing 1 underseat rear heater. Straight body, appears to never have been in an accident or had a body-off restoration. No major corrosion or rust, except a bubble under paint here and there and superficial surface rust under the car. Believed to have spent most of its life in North Carolina.

 

Car #407 was owned in the late seventies by Octavio Barocio of Mexico City, Mexico. The current owner, in Mexico, is Victor Milke;  Victor intends to do only a partial restoration; his car will be a twice-a-month driver. Victor says he has not done much work on the car besides going over all the electrical system and changing the tires; the car, however, has given him many headaches.  He also found another Brougham in a museum in Mexico City (Car #266);  he also knows of three more Broughams in his country and will get information about them for the Database.   One owner is a Mr. Lascurain; the other is a  lawyer named Oliveros.

 

Car #408 was offered for sale in Australia's  Unique Cars magazine (Fall 1998 - info from Allan Levinson); the car was delivered originally to California;  it had a "B" rating [good], in 1978. Allan advised in June 2000 that the cart was again being offered for sale (still in Australia) for AU$35,000.

Car #412 was owned in the late seventies by Dr. James Crispen of Harrisburg, PA. Late extra [12/2005]:  Kurt Berseth of Norway, wrote this : The car arrived Norway one month ago and is in exceptionally good original condition. The odometer shows 27937 miles. I will send more complete information and pictures later.

   

       
At lower, right, the original ID card shows initial delivery to Shirley Velde of Brenkman Oldsmobile Cadillac Co.  There is a Velde Cadillac
dealership at the same street address as Brenkman Cadillac. Could Ms. Velde have been the owner of the dealership, back in 1958?
[ Photos: © 2005 and copyright Kurt Berseth ]

[ the rest of this page was accidentally destroyed, 1/2006 ]

[ Below is the back-up copy from 12/2005 - some data may be missing ]
[ text in black type has been added/approved since the "accident" ]

 

Car #414 was offered for sale in the CLC's "Self Starter" magazine in January 1995, for $40,000. Located in Wichita, KS [that's where it was delivered in 1958!] the odometer reading was approx. 65K miles at that time. This is one of only two 1958 Broughams originally painted Desert Bronze (copper) [code #98], from the color palette for the regular 1958 Cadillac models where it was called Desert Gold.  The other car was #632. Late extra [December 2004]: the car has been offered at auction on eBay with a high reserve; it is described as a "10", on a scale of 1-10.  Current mileage is 75K+. Color is described as "Persian Sand" [that hue was first offered in 1959]; in fact, in the photos below,  it looks a lot like code "98" ("Siena Rose") from 1960,  which is more pink than copper. Trim is described as "two-tone" leather although it appears to be beige throughout. No vanities are mentioned, nor is the condition of the air suspension (if it is still present).

 

Car #417 was owned in the late seventies by Clyde Herring of Bloomfield Hills, MI. I am informed by British enthusiast, Alan Kerby Jones (car #197) that this is the car below [thanks for the photo, Andy].  Late extra [June, 2004]: Alan e-mailed to say he had given this one a new home! He wrote: Just thought I'd let you know that I've purchased '58 Brougham #417. I first saw the car 2 years ago with an interest in purchasing. With one thing and another it didn't come off but now I'm glad to say it has. The car is in totally original condition and looks really nice. The good thing is it's still on working air and appears to be an unmolested car. It has all vanities except the atomizer and even has the owners handbook in the tissue dispenser. The trunk kit is exceptional and has all the jacking equipment. I'm really pleased I've managed to acquire it. I will send you some pics soon. Good for you, Andy;  I know she'll be in good hands. Late, late extra [August, 2005]: The car was offered for sale on eBay and described as a 47K mile car in outstanding condition and still on air ride (rebuilt through Mastermind). All vanities are there [not sure about the atomizer top for the "Arpège" bottle]. There was a single bid at $45,000 ...which did not meet the vendor's reserve.

Eldorado Brougham #417

 

Car #418 was owned in the late seventies by George Vincent of Penfield, NY. 

Car #420 was not previously included in the BOA roster of survivors.  This car was up for auction at the Barrett-Jackson venue in Scottsdale, AZ, in January 1995; it was identified in the catalog only by its engine number [#58P-002160].  It seems also that it was still the original blue color. The condition of this Florida auto was described as "very good"; it had been only cosmetically restored.  German enthusiast, Martin Kresse, who lives near Karlsruhe in Germany, reported in January 2004 that this car now resides in the Technik Museum at Sinisheim, Germany.  Martin also has inspected '57 Eldorado Brougham #175, which is currently in Roeschwoog, France, just a 20 minute drive across the border away from where he resides.

      

   

           
[ Photos: © 2004 Martin Kresse and courtesy Technik Museum at Sinisheim ]

 

Car #421 was owned in the late seventies by Gary Thompson of Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada.  At that time, Gary owned also 1959 Brougham #50.

Car #422 was owned in the late seventies by Avery Eliscu of Chicago, IL.  At that time, Avery owned also Brougham #365, above.  The car was offered for sale on e-Bay; originally Chamonix White [code #112] with rare, all-white leather interior [code #858] and  and white mouton carpets [code #2], it has been repainted red and has a restored interior done in red and black vinyl.  Sad for an Eldorado Brougham! The vendor described the car thus: 1958 Eldorado Brougham, by Cadillac, beautiful rare car, only about 450 were produced this year [304, in fact]. About 25,000 miles, believed to be original. 12 year old restoration by famous Chicago restorer  [Fran Roxas ??? ...although I seriously doubt he would put a vinyl interior in a Brougham !], looks great. Paint is near perfect, with perhaps one small ding on the passenger side rear. Chrome is fabulous except at the rear, near the lower taillights; there it is a little corroded. Three Dual Carbs, auto trans, nice interior, pretty mint. A real pleaser. On air suspension, which would probably be happier if it was converted to springs, i.e., it starts to sag after a while, the compressor works subject to whim, and the original compressor was inadequate to begin with. Stainless steel roof looks mint. Gas gauge does not work since I've owned the car. Air conditioning needs a clutch for the motor I'm told. It has worked fine in the past. New Exhaust. Automatic trunk open/close, a few vanity items including magnetic tumblers and some acrylic cases [cigarette box?],   etc... . Late extra [10/2004]: This from enthusiast Ron Susser who is advertising the car on the Internet on behalf of the owner:   I am enclosing some updated information regarding 1958 Brougham #422. I viewed and photographed that car today. It is currently located in Oak Brook, Illinois and is for sale. The car was originally white but is now Firemist Red Metallic.  It's actually a very nice exterior color and the paint is in excellent condition.  The interior is now red and black vinyl with black mouton carpets.  The mileage is believed to be correct at about 21K miles. Still on air, the car drives great.  Just detailed and tuned.  Please click below for full details and lots of pictures: http://www.ronsusser.com/vehicles.asp?t=n&v=399. It is for sale [on behalf of the owner], via my website, for $50K. On Ron's Web page he adds that prior to the sale, the owner will replace the front diaphragms, the compressor and the exhaust. Late LATE extra [12/2004]: Ron advised that Brougham #422 has been sold to enthusiast Paul Dehnert. I'm sure that he will contact you with updates.

   

   
[ Photos: © and courtesy Ron Susser, for the owner ]
       

Car #425 was known to have survived but its whereabouts were unknown until now.   The owner just contacted me and will be supplying photos and a short history in the coming weeks.  He writes:  Yann, Noticed that my Eldorado Brougham is not listed in the Data Base. In the near future I would like to supply pictures and information on #425. I have owned this car 30 years and have been quite active in the CLC in northern Ohio USA. Roger Hicks. Roger wrote again:  Here is some information on my 1958 Eldorado Brougham #425. I have owned it since 1975 and have continued to improve it during the last 30 years. It was a very nice Florida car when I purchased it and never seen our OHIO winters and salt that we are so famous for. All chrome has been re-plated; I have re-painted it twice in the last 30 years. The biggest job was restoring the wheels to better than new condition. Upholstery has been redone in the correct cloth. We have bought the best lamb skins available, had them dyed to the correct color and my wife actually cut and stitched them together. Another major job was replacing the padded dash. As with all old cars they are never done and I will continue to improve it every year. In a separate E mail I will send additional pictures. Thanks for including this into the Brougham survivor list. Roger Hicks

   
[ Photos: © 2005 and courtesy of Roger Hicks ]

 

Car #426 [current whereabouts unknown] used dark gray trim instead of black; also it had specially dyed gray mouton carpeting.

Car #428 was owned in the late seventies by Al Dinan of Barstow, CA. At that time, Al also owned Brougham #469, below.

Car #430 has come out of the woodwork [2005].  It was offered for sale on eBay in January, 2005. This 2-owner car was brought to my attention by Danish aficionado, Freddy Noergaard. The car has around 57K miles and appears to be in good to very good condition.  Late Extra: 01.24.05:  the car was reported sold for $25,000. Sounds like a good price today, for one this nice. Late Late extra [4/2005]:   the car is again offered for sale, this time by Collector Car Trader who have it on their Web sit at this URL: http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/9/7/78514697.htm   Note the hike in price to nearly $46,000 (that's almost double the previous selling [price). Also the silver side panel has been painted over the color of the rest of the body [info from Brougham enthusiast and owner, David King]. Even Later Extra [5/2005]: The car was again offered for sale on eBay with a "Buy it Now" price of $53,000. Latest Extra [6/2005]: From vendor's agent, Ron Susser: update on Brougham #430. Successfully sold on Ebay today for $49,900 Buy it Now [what was the eBay item #, Ron? I didn't see the auction]. Detective Jerry Jansson said in September 2005: EB#430 was up on eBay early August. Reserve was not met, top bid was $38,300 but there was a reserve of $54,900. Later in August the car was relisted at $49,900 but bidding only went to $36,850 so I guess it's still at Ron's shop.

   

   
[ Photos (above 2 rows): "before" ]

        
[ These photos :  © 2005 and courtesy Ron Susser ]

 

Car #433 once was owned by collector-enthusiast, David Barclay; he describes it as a parts car.

Car #434 has been listed as a survivor since the early seventies but its whereabouts had remained unknown until now. David, its present owner states that : This vehicle has been in Venezuela for more than 40 years and it has had three owners including myself. Fortunately the car is complete; it has all its accessories. I was able to start the motor on Friday after fixing the three carburetors, putting some oil on the cylinders and turning the motor by hand. Apparently it runs OK although it’s a little rough. I’ll try changing the cables that go to the sparkplugs. I’m fixing the braking system and cleaning the gas tank. I hope I can make it stop OK without having to change the booster or the brake pump. I have other Cadillacs from the 1950´s, 60´s & 70´s but I believe this is the only one [Brougham] imported to Venezuela. If you wish I can provide more info to complement your web page which has been very useful to me and, I’m sure to all the other Brougham owners.  As you will see, below, David still has some work to do to get the car back to its original condition. Late extra [April, 2006]:   the job is done and David has supplied some more photos (second set, below).   Congratulations.  Good job !

       

       

   
Photos:  © 2004 and courtesy of the owner

       

       
These two rows show some "after" pictures, supplied again kindly by the owner
[ Photos:  © 2006, David Frias ]

 

Car #435 [NEW, 2/2008] turned up for sale unexpectedly on Ebay in Feb., 2008. It is said to be in relatively unmolested condition (other than hving been converted from air ride to coil springs).  It has been sitting in covered storage for the last 34 years and the odometer reads around 39K miles. Thanks to Ron Schweitzer and Jerry Jansson, inter alia, for bringing yet another survivor to my attention. Late Extra [May, 2008]: the new owner, George Lamm of McHenry, IL,   contacted me and provided this additional information: I am the latest owner of the 1958 EB #435. The pictures on e-bay are in fact the car, although they hide a number of surprises.  The car has been in storage since 1972, and relatively well protected except for multiple door dings. The body is remarkably good structurally, with some minor rust behind the left Q/panel channel, and some rust in the trunk, by the battery. Stainless steel top is very nice; one minor dimple.  As for being molested, it is a matter of opinion; I have 90% of the suspension in boxes, including the important pump and level valves. We are still assessing what relays ( autostart, seat, etc) still work. Engine/trans are undegoing restoration.   The interior is all there but seats don't work mechanically, and the leather is all but done for. Interior is definitely a Phase II. I also have the fuel pump, but it needs total restoration. There is a corrosion hole in the lower skirt.  The brightwork is all there except for the grate over the tailpipe exhaust. However it all needs to be replated.  The bumpers will (must) be salvaged, but for someone new to the EB, the cost is staggering.  I think Vic Brincat [formerly EB #402] said the car was the cheapest part of the process, I understand what he meant. We are hoping for a Phase I drive to Woodward this summer, if the paint and the bumpers are dry. No vanities. Enough said. The car was titled in Illinois through the early 1960's but I have not been able to identify the original owner.   Your website said it was sold in NY.  If you have any info as to how you know that, I would be very interested. George, that info came from the factory build sheet; the latter shows, inter alia, the city of initial delivery; it does not give any information on initial ownership.  The bulk of statistical data relating to the Broughams was compiled, in the mid-seventies, by the late Cy Strickler [formerly EB #210]; it was Cy who put together the first "Roster of Survivors" upon which this section of the Cadillac Database is founded. Unfortunately I have no tips for you on how to trace a car's prior owners. 

     

       
[ Photos:  Internet, 2008 ]

 

Car #436 was acquired in March, 1999, from storage after some thirty-eight years.  It was reported to be complete, with *all* the vanities [this turned out to be a false assertion]; the car has the "standard" black finish [#110] with gray interior [#130] and the regular, black Karakul nylon loop-pile carpeting [#1].  The new owner said he would restore it to #1 condition.  Meanwhile, however, he sold it to my friend Lance Hirsch of Texas. Lance enjoyed the car a couple of years and reported that it never gave him a single problem.  He decided to offer it up for sale again.  Moral: do NOT give up hope.  YOUR Brougham is out there, waiting for you! Since first posting this entry, the car has changed hands again, TWICE. It was acquired from Lance by enthusiast, Michael D. Brooks, who wanted its complement of  vanity items for his own otherwise perfect, low-mileage Brougham [#123]. Michael; subsequently re-sold the car, minus its vanities, to Vincent S. Zammuto of Illinois.

   

Cadillac Crazy Carolyn Dippel from California visited with
Lance (and me)  on her Cadillac tour of the United States, in 2001
That's her at the wheel of Lance's Brougham

 

Car #438 has survived; here is the info about it that I got from the owner in Norway: My Eldorado Brougham was imported from Arizona to the U.K. in 1986 And then sold to Sweden in 1987. I live in Norway and  purchased the car from Sweden in 1989. I believe the car was sold new in Florida [that is correct, Kurt]. It's a very nice, low mileage car (52K) that still rides on the original air suspension. The car is undergoing a complete frame-off restoration. The dash pad was restored by Mike Rizzuto (it is perfect). New mouton carpet was also bought from Mike.  I have also the following vanity items: six drinking cups in their plastic container, plastic cigarette box (with a small crack on the cover), lady's compact and pouch (unfortunately, the comb and powder puff are missing). In the rear seat armrest are also the beveled mirror and notepad (but the Cross pencil is missing - not any more Mikael it will be in the mail probably this month!) and an almost full Arpège Extrait de Lanvin bottle (sadly too, the atomizer top is missing).  Mike Rizzuto can supply an excellent repro item, I believe.

Car #439 [lost info in Jan. 2005 "computer accident"; Tore Klerud kindly sent his info again, 2/2006]:  Hello Yann. Just wanted to let you know that 1958 Eldorado Brougham # 439 has surfaced. It was advertised at a Norwegian Internet car ad service a week or two ago, I contacted the seller, and got some info and a few pictures of it. Will send you the pictures in separate mails. The car is owned by a Norwegian US car dealer who says he is mostly into Mopars of the late 50ies, but who stumbled across this EB in the USA. It is now in San Fransisco, CA, where it has been for a while, at least from what I understood. The car has been sitting for several years in primer, halfway thru a restoration, with many (if not most) of the chrome parts allready done. Said to be, and looks like, a pretty much complete restoration candidate, even though one would think most of the body work will have to be done again - or at least looked thorroughly over - before paint after sitting for so long. Owner has advertised it for sale in Norway to look for interest prior to shipping, but says he is also open to sell the car in California. He will not name a price, not even ballpark, but will take bids.  Late Extra [1/2006] :  the car was offered for sale on eBay but bidding ended at $20,165, not meeting the reserve.  Vendor said: A great opportunity to own a very rare 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham. Only 304 were hand built in 1958. It is a California car and is 99% rust free. Restoration began 2 years ago. The motor has been rebuilt (car is running). 80% of the chrome has been redone. Body work is in primer. Needs finishing and paint. Original color is black. In the interior, only seats, door panels and carpet partially need to be redone, as well as the air bag suspension and electrical (partially). Airbag suspension pump; however, has been restored. The car does not need much [?] for full restoration This collectors car fully restored is valued to be between $120,000 to $160,000. Car sold orginally in 1958 for $13,074! Wow!! I think the vendor is out of touch with car values, perhaps one or two perfect cars sold in the last 5 years for six figures. The going average for a good, original or restored car is more like $55-80K. Replacing the original beige leather in this car will be costly.

Car #486 was owned in the late seventies by Bill Markel of Denver, CO.  At that time, Bill owned also Brougham #379, above. In Dec. 1999 I got this message from, T. Beard, a Database reader: "I am a recent new member of the Cadillac-LaSalle Car Club and a fan in search of a Brougham to own. I wanted to update you on #486 (1958). I just saw it today at Ragtops Motorcars in West Palm Beach, Florida. It survives, but in sad shape. Been neglected for many years now. They are trying to sell it, but I found it too sad to take on.  Stored outdoors with right rear window down, trunk won't close, held off the frame by wooden blocks. Air suspension appears to be intact, but non-functional. Lots of wiring problems, chrome bumpers are very bad, carpet ruined, most accessories don't work, but it still runs. Appears to be 99% complete except for zero vanity items.  Someone added cruise control from a '59." In October 2000, I got a message from the person who bought this car and will begin to restore it. In February 2001, I got also this note from friend and Cadillac aficionado, Sal Darigo in PA: According to the seller, a gentleman named Ty Houck of Ragtops Motorcars in West Palm Beach, Florida, the car was originally delivered to a member of the Marriott family. Mr. Houck said he first bought the car from the Marriotts in the 70's and then sold it to a Cadillac dealer in Florida as a traffic builder. When the Cadillac dealer defaulted on the payments, Mr. Houck repossessed the car. It then apparently sat for a while before Mr. Houck did some minor work on it a few years ago. He was selling it for "under $20,000" which was as detailed as he got since I wasn't a hot prospect to buy the car.  Overall, it's pretty solid and about 90% there, but it needs a lot of cosmetic work. I don't know how it is mechanically as the owner wouldn't start it for me. Late Extra [Sept., 2004]:   And now this just in from the new owner, Herbert Sarwin: as for my 1958 Eldorado Brougham #486 it has been repainted Lake Palcid blue (code #122). It looks great. One of the prior owners was Bill Marriot of the Marriott Hotel chain. My next project is to fix the air suspension. I have a lot of input from GM and from those who make air bags for low riders and SUVs. If anyone has any input about air ride for the '58 Eldo I would be happy to hear from them. Write HERBSAR-at-AOL.COM ...but replace -at- with "@".

Brougham #486 [Photo:  courtesy Sal Darigo, PA]

Car #489 [NEW, 11,2007] was brought to my attention by an American collector living in Hungary. Thanks for another great find, Tom. Eldorado Brougham sleuth, Jerry Jansson, found it advertized on this Swedish Web site. I have copied [and slightly edited] this information about it: Eldorado brougham 1958, same owner for the last 35 years, car is rust free always garaged inside and very little used, all matching numbers car, engine runs perfectly starts immediately but has not been moved in the road since long, tranny works fine too, car has been repainted long ago but paint is still strong and good exept for very little dots in and there, medium blue metallic very elegant, air ride no longer mounted, has normal shocks, typical conversion, all original interior in very good condition [so far as I can see from the published photos, the interior has been retrimmed, albeit in the wrong pattern - the door panels appear to be original], not 1 single thing damaged, all tinted glass is original and in exellent condition, not 1 scratch anywhere, all electrical inside works (windows, seats with 6 memory and so on), radio works too, NO vanity kit NO trousers [???], headliner in great condition, carpet is NOT original, front end is all intact, complete, needs work on a side spear (broken), small detail on rear bumper, original tailights are cracked but in 1 piece, has 5th wheel in the trunk with original rim, hubcaps are in so-so condition (used but not perfect), underneath clean overall, the odometer shows 1119 miles only, no idea if these are original, has factory-mounted A/C, stainless steel top in perfect condition, doors close very smoothly and tight, without any effort; this car has been carefully preserved for the last 35 years, a great fully running car. Has all the paper work.

   
The car was repainted from black to this dark blue color

       
The seats have been recovered (left) but the door panels appear original (center)

 

Car #490 was owned in the late seventies by Jim Hansen of Alta Loma, CA. At that time, Jim owned also 1959 Brougham #41.

Car #491 [NEW, 6/2008] was not previously listed in the roster of survivors.  It came up for sale on Ebay, in June 2008, by Michael Rizzutto of California, the well-known "Brougham guru" among the fraternity of Eldorado Brougham owners/admirers. He says the car has been sitting at his shop for 7-8 years since the previous owner passed away.  The white-on-white car belonged originally to Mrs. J.L. White, of the White Supply Company, in Waterbury Connecticut [hence the color choices, no doubt]. Since it has been in Mike's care he has done some $35K of work on it; he rebuilt the complete air ride system [Mike's specialty], the brakes, automatic starting system and carbs; he has serviced the fuel and cooling systems, changed the fluids, tires, etc. The car is mostly excellent except for some typical bumper and wheel imperfections.  As to its value, Mike is expecting around $110K, which is less than the current investment in it; as a pointer, he mentions an Ebay sale in April 2008 for $125K of a car he had worked on but was not perfect  [what was the body number, Mike?] and a sale by RM in Florida for $225K, again for an imperfect example with nice paint [again Mike, what body number?]. He says: It would be very hard to find a better un-restored Brougham than this one. This is about as good as it gets without doing a complete restoration. This car can be made drivable within a week or so. (Currently the fuel system is all rebuilt, but disassembled, along with one rear air dome, and a few other minor mechanical parts) If you bought this Brougham it should be relatively easy to get back on the road. You would not have to do a complete restoration to drive it. You could simply assemble the mechanicals and drive it as is. To be perfect, he admits it would need new paint, some chrome, a dash, trunk lining and the leather trim dyed. Mike does not mention any vanities; I assume there are none.

   

       
[ Photos: Internet web site ]

Car #492 was offered for sale in the late seventies by Robin All of Hanahan, SC, for $4,000, then by Henry C. Davidson of Bluffton, SC, for $5,500. He said it was a one-owner car, converted to springs, with a rust-free body and original interior.  Late extra [thirty years later, June, 2004]: according to enthusiast John Stott of Santa Clara, CA, the car is again being offered for sale, this time at auction by Kensington Motor Group, Inc., P.O. Box # 2277, Sag Harbor, NY 11963 (tel. 631-537-1868). The car is a repaint from white to red and has been converted from white leather to red leather trim.

   
[ Photos:  Internet, June 2004 ]

 

Car #493 was re-discovered in a warehouse in San Francisco.  This just came in [May, 2008] from enthusiast-admirer, Stephen Adams of Carmel, CA: I recently discovered the location and owner of #493. It’s been in storage for more than 20-years, in a warehouse on the south side of San Francisco.   The owner operates a chain of car washes in the San Francisco Bay Area, and lives in Sausalito.   He has no plans to restore or use the car, and the way it has been placed in his warehouse, it would be difficult to extricate – though not impossible with wheel dollies. The car appears to be intact, is still on air, and is up on blocks.  The current owner purchased replacement diaphragms when they were available, but never installed them.  All but one vanity item is long-gone.  The previous owner lived in San Francisco , and reputedly the owner before that lived outside Sacramento , CA .  Good work, Stephen.

Car #494 was listed in an earlier roster of survivors [1977-78] as being in excellent condition.  In July 2000, Vic Brincat of Canada (Brougham #402, above) reported it to be a parts car. It has no bumpers and is missing much of its trim. The engine block is still there and possibly the air ride components. The interior is devastated, but the seat frames and dash are still intact  The car was offered for sale at auction on eBay in April 2005 and found a buyer for a tad over $2,000.   It was described thus: Here is a rare find.... not only is it a 1958 Cadillac, but it's even a Brougham. It has factory suicide rear doors, and a stainless steel roof. As you can see by the pictures, this is being sold "as is , where is" meaning  you get what you see and  it is your responsibility to pick it up. This vehicle is suitable as a donor vehicle, with many good panels and trim pieces. I would not recommend buying this with the intent to restore it, unless you have some finely honed restoration skills. The Internet photos below show the "remains" of this one-time beauty [four down, 700 to go!] Late Extra (4/2005):  Enthusiast David King has acquired the car (lower photo); his plans at this time are not known but I am sure he will keep us informed. Additional info (5/2005):  former owner, David Barclay says he sold this one as a parts car.  Unless David King informs me to the contrary, I shall continue to consider this as a "parts car". Latest (4/2008):  David has not yet had the nerve to throw away the remains of this car; he tells me he got it from the person who restored EB#627.  

         

      
Photos (above two rows) :  Internet ad

Above photo:  Enthusiast David King prepares to tow his prize home

 

Car #495 was owned in the seventies by George M. Jackson of Sanford, N.C.; it came with the original owner’s name engraved on the key and a special key-holder featuring a stylized Cadillac El Camino dream car¹.

Car #498 was owned in the late seventies by Marshall Horn of Tulsa, OK. He offered it for sale for $6,000 saying it had been reportedly owned by an "international celebrity"; your guess is as good as mine!

Car #502 was owned in the late seventies by Harry Grant, Jr. of Lebanon, PA.  At that time Harry owned also Brougham #253.  This car is mentioned in the Barrett-Jackson auction catalog results for 1996, where it is identified only by its engine number [#58P-022059].  Originally painted "Deauville Gray" with gray cloth and leather upholstery, it appears to have been repainted "bronze/brown".  The odometer reading shows 54,322 "original miles".  The BJ results state that the car has working air suspension and includes the following "front and rear vanities":  "magnetized silver tumblers, cigarette and tissue dispensers, lipstick and Arpège cologne."  The beveled mirror and the Evans special Brougham compact are not specifically mentioned.

Car #504 apparently may have survived; here is the message I got from Brougham enthusiast Michael D. Brooks : I talked to a guy today who owned 1958 Brougham # 504 (not listed as a survivor); he sold it about 8 years ago (1994). He said it had "most" of the vanities and was in wonderful condition. The selling price was $35,000 at that time. He knows of your database and I encouraged him to write you and give all the details.  This was an "Export" Brougham, Michael. We now await more info and, possibly, a photo or two.

Car #505 is in Australia where it was converted to RHD in 1978.

Car #506 was owned in the late seventies by William Winner III of Boulder Creek, CA.  At that time, William owned also Brougham #555, below. In late 1999 it was offered for sale for $40000 by Mike Rizzuto, who said he had $60000 invested in the car.  It had a reported 40K miles, a new engine and transmission and it was "partly disassembled". This car is in Sweden  where it is being restored for a mysterious "Mr B" by Hans Emeren of Autocraft in Vikarbyn.

       

 

Car #507 was owned in the late seventies by Keith Deen of Brisbane in Australia.

Car #509 was located in September 2005, in Birmingham, AL, by a Cadillac enthusiast who calls himself "Jimmy".  Jimmy writes: By sheer coincidence, I stumbled upon the first Eldorado Brougham I've ever seen in person. It was parked in the back lot of a local Cadillac dealership here in Birmingham, AL.  It is in rough but seemingly restorable condition. It appears to be 90% complete as far as everything being intact goes. The vehicle has 1979 AL plates on it and, according to your records, was also originally delivered to AL.

       

       
This one is not for the faint-hearted.  It certainly looks almost complete and restorable
[ Photos: © 2005, "Jimmy" ]

 

Car #510 was reported recently in the possession of a Mr. Jermone Wright;  further details are sought.

Car #511 [NEW, 2/2008] was reported to me as a survivor, by the son of the owner, in February, 2008 >>>>> [more to come]

Car #516 was owned in the late seventies by Dr. Rick Zeiger of Indianapolis, IN.  At that time, Dr. Zeiger owned also Broughams #338, 516 and 531. This dark blue car with white leather upholstery currently was offered for sale for $50K by the Volo Museum of Indiana in May, 2003: http://www.voloautomuseum.com/showroom.html

   

 

Car #518 was owned in the late seventies by Richard Wallace of Greenwood, SC.

Car #520 was owned in the late seventies by Rudy Stahl of Toledo, OH.  At that time Rudy owned also Broughams #155, 167 and 241.   An article on one of Rudy's car's was featured in C&P.  Feb. 1979, pp.10-15.  (that car may have had all the vanity items). Enthusiast Claude Walker reported in December 2002 that car #520 currently is in the Oberhaus Museum collection in Archbold, OH, which is about 70 miles west of Toledo. The museum also had a parts car but no one seems to know of its present whereabouts [possibly car #155?]. Thanks for the info, Claude. This from the museum, in May 2003, in reply to my inquiry: Oberhaus Enterprises has a 1957 Eldorado Brougham, VIN NO. 5770102030, Style: 57-7059x, Body no. 155, Trim No. 1380 ["138" = light gray Bayou cloth upholstery with white leather; final "0" corresponds to special order carpet, being Karakul nylon [imitation Karakul wool] in the front compartment and white lambskin ("mouton") in the rear];  Paint 118 [Deauville gray].  We also have a 1958 Cadillac Brougham Fleetwood, VIN NO. 58P021928, Style No. 7059X, Body No. 520, Trim No. 2122 ["212" = medium blue Mojave cloth upholstery with medium blue leather; final "2" corresponds to white mouton carpets], Paint No. 110 [black].

       

   

 

Car #521 [current whereabouts previously unknown - 1974-2008] Late Extra (Jan. 2008) : The owner contacted me to report that the car had survived and is in the process of being restored.  he wrote; Yann, I would like to inform you that serial number 58P021440 [car #$521] belongs to my 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham which I've owned since 1983. The data base shows it as being destroyed, I believe. Good news, It Lives!!! Restoration was started on it 25 years ago twice but both restorers relocated so it sits unfinished in my garage. It a Deauville Grey car with Medium Blue and White Leather [these are the original colors and trim according to the body tag codes]. Please update your database reflecting this info [done!]. Thank you for the meticulous work you do on the Cadillac Registry. Naif Makol. This car had "speciual order" black Karakul nylon carpeting in lieu of the white mouton usually associated with its color combo (this is shown by the "0" in the trim codes).  Thanks for saving one more Brougham, Naif! Later [Feb., 2008] Naif sent this complementary information: 35,000 mile car, Duvall [Deauville?] grey / medium blue & white leather interior, unsuccessful spring conversion [using] Duncan Emmons kit, I purchased the car in 1983 in Providence RI, perfect body, needed paint, interior just about perfect; in 1983 my restorer started on the car then quit; the car is in primer with chrome off, gauges restored; in 1984 another restorer disassembled the interior, removed hood, stripped engine compartment but for engine then quit restoration and moved away; the car has been sitting under dry storage ever since.

Car #522 [NEW - 4/2007] was brought to my attention by enthusiast Doug Folsom who saw it advertized for sale on the Internet by Midwest Muscle Cars for $59.5K. This one like many others has been converted to coil springs; it shows just over 89K miles on the odometer.  It was NOT previously on the survivor roster so it is one more welcome addition.

   

   

 

Car #525 was owned in the late seventies by Duncan Emmons of Rancho Mirage, CA. Duncan was an active member of the BOA under the presidency of Cy Strickler. At that time, Duncan owned also the following 1957-58 Broughams: #41, 114, 115, 154, 288, 348, 367 and 460.

Car #527 was owned in the late seventies by David Horchler of Milford, MI. I saw it offered for sale also by Tony Grimaldi of Pontiac, MI, for $6,000.

Car #529 is in Sweden; it was imported there from Sacramento, CA, in 1989. It is being restored by the owner [this info from Jerry Jansson, Sweden]. He writes: Regarding EB58#529, I just got an OK from the owner to have you add his name to the info. It's Mr. Tomas Misjujev of Gavle Sweden, he has not started the renovation yet and has a 58 Olds and a 59 Biarritz to finish first!  He is also the one bidding for the two EB59's on Internet. He is bidding for his brother Henrik Midendal who also owns EB60#28!

Car #531 was owned in the late seventies by Dr. Rick Zeiger of Indianapolis, IN.  At that time, Dr. Zeiger owned also Broughams #338, 446 and 516.   Late Extra (5/2005): the car has been acquired by Joe Rubert of Memphis, TN who says: I recently acquired my third Eldorado Brougham. #531. Suspension converted, no vanities; hope to start rebuild in September '05. Well, good luck Joe and do send some pics as the work progresses.

Car #533 was located in New York City in March, 1999;  the owner contacted me after  seeing the Cadillac Database on the Internet; he says the car is original, with a black body, white leather upholstery and the black Karakul nylon (Code #1) carpeting.  The owner rates his car as a "5", on a scale of 1 [poor] to 10 [perfect in all respects].  It has been converted to coil springs; it has none of the vanity items.  Late extra [12/2007]: thanks to owner-enthusiast Michael Brooks for bringing to my attention the fact that this car would be auctioned off at the Borgata in Atlantic City on February 28, 2008 [Hemmings Motor News ad].

Car #539 was owned in the late seventies by Al Tauriello of Las Vegas, NV.  Late extra [4/2006]: this just came in from collector-enthusiast William Link: I have just purchased Eldorado Brougham #539 in Arizona, vin # 58 P035234. The car was purchased from Las Vegas in 1/84.  It is rust free, so I will assume for now it had always been a Nevada car? The Database reports that 2 Broughams were sold in Nevada in 1958.  My seller reports #539 was black in 1984 when purchased. Data plate however is stamped 112 (white) with a black and white leather interior. The prior owner had disassembled all chrome for a total repaint in black in mid 1980's and never reassembled. Rear bumber was re-plated. Painting was actually completed in lacquer...and is now again lacquer checked. I would certainly repaint the car in its original white color. A NOS windshield, with gasket was scored and installed in the '80's, having broken the original attempting to replace just the gasket. Loose vanities are reported and presumed missing. The right rear fender trim is known to be missing (i.e.:  I need one!) and the grille may be 'missing' as well (also needed). The car is on coils. The drive train and dash are intact, the car runs. Miles are 049k. Thats what I know to date and will know more as I prepare the car for the move across town.

Car #540 currently [April 1999] is in Venice, CA; it has a couple of vanities left.  Originally white [paint code #112] it is currently painted Candy Apple red [uggghhhh!] but the paint is cracked and spidered from too much exposure to the sun; the engine too shows neglect. It is not running (the tri-carbs are missing) and the air bags are leaking (...duh!)  With around 66K miles showing on the odometer, it is being offered for sale at $30,000 [check out car #436 for the same price!]  Thanks to enthusiast Jamie Tosi for passing along this information.

Car #542 was offered for sale in Texas in the first quarter, 1998 and in summer 1999, for $20,000; this car has only 37K miles; it is rust-free and still on air springs. Owner:  Peter Krell.

Car #544 was owned in the late seventies by Allan Dowling, current [1999] president of the Brougham Owners' Association (BOA). Allan currently [2000] owns Brougham #466.

Car #545 [new, 9/2007] is a new addition to the Database. It was brought to my attention by a number of CLC members and Cadillac enthusiasts after it appeared for sale on Ebay where it was advertised as quite possibly the lowest mileage 1958 Cadillac Eldorado BROUGHAM on Earth (43,700mi). The vendor acquired the car "some years back" from an elderly gentleman who owned it for well over 30 years. It still has the original air suspension and tires! Apparently it found a buyer for $1 short of $80,000.  Late extra [9/2007]:  apparently there was no sale; the car was back on eBay at the end of September with a new starting bid a dollar short of $70,000. Latest [10/2007]: the car is now in safe hands, in the care of owner-enthusiast, Michael Brooks.  Michael wil bring it back to its original splendor and then probably sell it as he has already in his possession one of the finest survivors out there.

       

   
Looks good ...even though the magnetized tumblers are non-authentic

Car #546 [new, 10/2004] is a new addition to the Database. There was no earlier indication that this car had survived.  I got the information from Peter Straathof, owner of the Amsterdam Auto Museum in Holland.  Peter writes: I would like to inform you that I acquired a very nice collection of Cadillacs for my museum, Het Amsterdams Automuseum (www.amsterdamsautomuseum.nl) . If you are interested you can take a look on our website, a lot of great pictures of Fifties Caddy's, we currently have 17 Cadillacs for sale. One is this Eldorado Brougham from 1958, number 546 (not previously listed on the Database), paint #132 (Jamaican Green), trim #636 green cloth/leather throughout. The car is in good condition, complete, but missing the vanity items. The asking price is 30.000 euros. I believe this is the car that was pointed out to me in February, 1998, by another Dutch friend, Rik Gruwez, administrator of the Cadillac Mailing List (CML); he said there was a green 1957-58 Brougham in the collection of Jacques Bruynooghe, who lives close to Roeselare, in Holland. I'll ask Peter if this is that car.   Late Extra [9/2005]:  Jerry Jansson, "our man in Broughamland", says this car was recently sold for $32,105.  Latest [1/2007]:  The new owner is Frederic Puren of Miami, FL; he contacted me in January, 2008 and sent the three latest pics, below. Frederic did not paerticulrly like the original green color and has decided to repaint the car more suitably black; he is also carrying out a full restoration, even though he says the car was in very good, overall condition when he recovered it from Belgium. He hopes it will be ready to be driven to the Keys later this year.

   
Indeed, a very fine looking survivor at a reasonable price

       
[ Photos:  © 2004 and courtesy Peter Straathof ]

       
Before and during the restoration and repaint process in Miami, 2007
I wonder if the "gold" front "V" and "ELDORADO" name plate are factory original?
[ Photos: © 2007 and courtesy Frederic Puren ]

 

Car #547 was owned in the late seventies by Charles Daout of Chesapeake, VA.  At that time Charles owned also 1958 Brougham #353, 1959 car #3 and 1960 cars # 1 and 95. Its present whereabouts are not known.

Car #548 was modified by the Derham Coach Corporation; a beige canvas top was added and a small back light installed [note: at least two Broughams were thus modified by Derham]; the car was owned by the Rockefeller family; it has survived and is currently in Sweden.  This car may have been owned in the seventies by Robert Mannino of New York City [apparently Robert had some serious problems with the law !].  It is one of only four 1958 Broughams painted Maharani Maroon [code #152], the others being #424, #485 and #591. Late Extra [3/2007]: Enthusiast Jim Jordan of Oklahoma City adds this: While researching my 1956 Derham Limousine with the Rockefeller Foundation, I discovered that 1958 Brougham Body #548 was indeed owned by John D. Rockefeller Jr. and his wife, Martha Baird Rockefeller.  I found that she traded my 1956 Limo plus another matching one, along with 1958 Eldorado Brougham VIN 58P032044 [i.e. body #548] for a Derham modified 1962 Park Avenue Sedan de Ville (possibly the one shown in the dream cars for 1962 section of the Database?).  The 1956 Limos brought $1,900 each and the Brougham a whopping $3,200 trade in value.

Car #550 was owned in the late seventies by Jack Anderson of Lakeland, FL. Its present whereabouts are not known.

Car #551 was not previously listed here; the car is located currently in Melbourne, Australia. The picture was kindly sent by Tim Stevens who says that both cars are roadworthy. Tim is from Melbourne but lives in Belgium; he is familiar with this car (as well as with 1957 Brougham #185, 1959 Brougham #41 and 1960 Broughams #32, #70, #73 and #99, all owned by the same person). Late extra (3/2006):  This from Australian enthusiast Allan Levinson, the "hearse whisperer": an update on 1958 EB #551, it is currently advertised by Auto Art P/L in Melbourne in Just Cars mag April 2006 "requiring full restoration" $59,999AUS. They state they also sold #316 (mentioned on your database). Further, the same car dealer has advertised 1960 EB #32 "for a complete restoration" $18,950.  Thanks Allan ...and thanks for all the fine pics of your hearses, complete with "bodies". Latest [4/2006]: I just got this from the new owner, Guy Obren, in Australia: I have just purchased # 551, and will be restoring it at the same time as we do # 316.  Both cars will have a full chassis off restoration.

Left: 58EB#551; right: 57EB#185

 

Car #552 was owned in the late seventies by Gerald Miller of Albermarle, NC.  The car is currently is in Australia [owner: Keith Dean?].   It is the only car in the 1958 production run to be painted Gleneagles green (called Elysian green for the Brougham);  this was not a regular Brougham color although it was included on the color palette for the regular 1958 Cadillac models [code #96];  it is a very pretty, light green, tending towards turquoise.  When more information is available about this car, I will add it here. The interior trim is #6361, i.e. medium green Bayou cloth with contrasting medium green leather. The carpets are no longer Karakul nylon, they are now Medium Green Loop! Dean currently has the interior out of the car, and is waiting for the green Bayou cloth from SMS Fabrics in the USA. The whole interior of the car, except the headliner, is being redone. This car was sold new by Hedrick Auto Company to a Mr. Charles Brady of North Carolina. It was subsequently purchased by Mr. Billie Roscoe, on June 19,