website, the pictures are terrible, and the car is magnificent. Here's the first f. Old School Cars. inconsistencies you may come across so that, together, we can improve the Database and Youd think the Italian Pininfarina design team would have put their collective foot down about that whole picture. Since the 1957-58 Cadillac Eldorado Broughamchassis measures 126 inches, and the Series Sixty-Specialchassis of 1958 measures 133 inches, obviously it was I like the sorta-lookalike standard 61 models better though. But maybe that was why the 59-60 sold at a rate only about 1/3 the original. The roof line used in 61 and later standard production was taller so that the quarter Windows could remain fixed. It was only after French auto buff Jean Baptiste Dewever sent me two undated (unfortunately) sketches by They are beautiful machines, but Id hate to have to restore one. An understated Brougham script with a thin body side molding running from the front wheel well to the rear bumper were all the chrome it used for the sides. Seams were filled with lead. Thanks to NotoriousLuxury for some details. 10, 1958, courtesy Ron Wilson, Australia), This color image was snapped in front "signed" H.V. It was a stunning statement in Italian understatement, one not lost on GM Design. Our car is black with blue cloth interior. But in 1960 it must have been quite elegant in comparison with the normal Caddys. "automobile"? It was one of their selling points, often referenced in the print advertisements. Series Sixty-Special chassis of 1958 measures 133 inches, obviously it was Particularly given how rapidly styles were changing at that time, as Detroit and buyers were eager to leave the excesses of the 1950s in the rear view mirror. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette3 days$33,750Bid Now, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette4 days$2,100Bid Now, 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III5 days$3,000Bid Now, 1961 Volkswagen Samba Deluxe 23-Window8 days$100Bid Now. I have always noticed that all cars seem to have the turn of the decade design difficulties.It seams that car companies in general, tend to produce there best designs in the middle of a decade.Cadillac has had its duds accordingly.I am a huge Cadillac fan,but I will admit,I dont love every model.The 1960 models I struggle to like,but thats just me.Thank all of you for your comments! The Cadillac emblems used on these cars is pictured on the dash where it says Brougham, there was also a Cadillac crest in the steering wheel center. This car had been purchased for around $10K, if memory serves, by a very wealthy customer that was on a buying spree, and was complete and running with the Q engine and everything intact. from PF archives in Turin; these show a light-colored car, apparently with Twice the money for a crest on the hood. Actually, the fins on the `59 version of this `60 Brougham were those used on production 1960 model Cadillacsjust a year early is all. is both caustic and sarcastic. PF hand built most of the front clip and reverse opening bonnet using half front guards from America. The 1959-1960 Eldorado Broughams were farmed out to Pininfarina of Italy which made them exotic as well as cost efficient to Cadillac. This would be my ultimate unicorn find. They both had the luxury length of 225 they were 80 wide with long 130 wheelbases. Not many even knew it existed because of its rarity. These new bodies ditched the ancient panoramic windshield for a cleaner look. You can find the whole story by searching 1960 Eldorado Brougham David Fogg. show. The 1959 & 1960 Brougham didnt use the fancy rear forward opening coach doors as the Detroit versions. The whole point of having PF build these bodies was because they could do it significantly cheaper than GM could. It is for you, the user, to point out any errors, omissions or If the ad is true, I wonder where the car is now? who attended both these shows or who actually saw photos of the two Skylight Some feel the car was built by Pinin Farina in a hope to get another contract from GM, as they had done a few Cadillac Eldorado Broughams (maybe to counter Chrysler's Ghia-bodied Imperials). The regular 61 and 62 GM Corporate wind wings and glass were much nicer looking, but since I trained in a 62 Dynamic 88 I guess Im biased. Have a look at this: https://usedfirst.com/cars/mercedes-benz/s-class/https://usedfirst.com/cars/mercedes-benz/s-class/. The Brougham added air conditioning, cruise control, autronic eye, and E-Z eye tinted glass as standard features. Knowing what I know now, it looks like a doughy 61 Cadillac. There appears to be a slight difference in the shape of the tail fins. I particulary like the hat boxes on the rear shelf. It will remain in my collection until my estate sells it. The hood, trunk and doors all fit perfectly and tolerances along the panel edges do not vary a fraction of an inch. He didnt like that combination so he took it to a coach company and had the color changed to this Bordeaux red. Consider Cadillac, which at one time offered mass-market eight- and 12-cylinder models, along with rarefied V-16s cloaked in custom tailoring. Late Extra (6/2005): Well, I did hear Gunna hit the link button nown C what somebody shared~. Thanks to reader Larry D. for serving us this tasty Italian-American masterpiece. 1959 Cadillac Series 6900 Eldorado Brougham The Series 6900 Eldorado Broughams built from 1959 until 1960 were hand-built in Italy by Pininfarina and lacked the Cadillac quality as the Detroit-built Fleetwood hand-crafted 1957-1958 versions. The Brougham was now made a Fleetwood sub-series, carrying a Fleetwood chassis with a 130-inch wheel-base, same as all other 1959 Cadillacs exceptlimousines. Many are junk cars. Giovan Battista Farina, youngest of the Farina children and affectionately Miltal 966 mil. suspect - the Skylight model(s) both were non-runners [pushmobiles], like PF's Also, I have it from Pininfarina that Jacqueline 1985, dos not include any photo of Jacqueline - does any reader have the EPA book And these were special interest/collectible cars from day one, given that all of 101 were ever made. In fact, like their 1960 hat, I doubt they still had the same car by 61. Hi Will Fox and thanks for your comments. Joe ran a repair shop for various Caddies and other cars that largely looked after mechanical work (no body work). October, 1959. The This roof styling evolved into the Series 61 and 62 six-window sedans. They tried again with the Allante in the late 80s and early 90s. If you have some other info, link to it please. opinion a modified version of the foregoing B&W hardtop coupe; It raised costs to the point that really cut into the profit margins. What do you all mean by hand made? A motorized Jacqueline at the Concorso It raised costs to the point that really cut into the profit margins. In his first message he asserted that all the The 390 produced 345 hp @ 4,800 rpm with 590 Nm of peak torque @ 3,400 rpm. below. But given how high taxes were (92 %) and other factors, think more like $500k in todays money. by C. Delaisse ]. The latter featured a single-piece curved Plexiglass roof with four articulated metal panels. Since the 1957-58 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham chassis measures 126 inches, and the Mouton or nylon carpet could also be ordered. This one was more subtle. https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/eldorado-extravagance-1957-eldorado-brougham. from one enthusiast, assistant attorney Michael W. Schultz, from Houston TX. When panels are pressed with dies, theres always a male and female die; the male one being the primarily convex one, and female being the concave one. You pay to give them ads. I saw that car many years ago in a museum in San Diego. Regrettably, he is not a very cooperative nor is he a pleasant person to A full description of this exceptional automobile may be found in Its too bad to hear it has just sat and deteriorated. 1957 - 1960, Being an illustrated review of unique March, 1958. Heres the most important line from that page: The Italian Cadillacs were individually built and assembled on a stationary production line. B&W photos supplied by Pininfarina's customer relations conversion, has the details). there was only a SINGLE chassis on which were mounted, successively, Lot #54,671. Two of these PF Owing to an 11th hour styling modification, involving the grille blade spacing, car #1 of the 1959 production made its first public appearance at the 1959 Chicago Auto Show, some four months after the first stock 1959 Cadillac models. one I saw in Geneva (that car was on loan from the Pininfarina museum and has models [coupe and convertible] taken together. Here is a car people rarely see. Seams were filled with lead. white coupe (3/58, Geneva), the silver convertible (10/58 Paris) and the After 24 months of disassembly, cleaning and returning sub-assemblies back together it's time to start putting the chassis back together. The car was the creation of Battista Farina, born the youngest of 11 children and as a result was nicknamed Pinin (which means the youngest/smallest in Piedmontese, spoken in northwestern Italy). Most body panels came from America. Required fields are marked *. To my eyes, this is the perfect blend of early 60s Caddy, as I much prefer the 59/60 front to the 61/62, but the fins and windshield of the later cars do look better. The engine was mated to GMs 4-speed Hydra-Matic Jetaway automatic transmission. These had to be hand fabricated, as GM was not about to tool up dies for a couple of hundred cars. above]. air scoop). Saw that open below the dash Todd. My arguments all were founded on information I got directly from Pininfarina's In fact, Couturier is said to be a disreputable used a metallic paint finish, and (again) with a white roof; it has a real or dummy air Prior to that, it was owned by Herv Willems [aka Originally, the car would not have had any storage compartment under the dash. His name was David Fogg and he told us this story. Am I to conclude, therefore, that all Learn how your comment data is processed. Four years later, Cadillac introduced the Eldorado Brougham to compete with Lincoln Continental Mark II. the Paris Salon, October 1958, Larger photos (above): The Autocar, week ending Oct. sold the car to his friends, Michel Kruch and Herve Willems. A good read on the brougham of that era for those like me that were a bit uneducated. For those that could afford it, the Brougham was a way to travel two years ahead of time, design wise. Not only were these two year wonders produced in super low numbers, but they were highly prone to corrosion. Nonetheless, its a beautiful car and an example of something many Cadillac people know nothing about. Any new part must be matched against the removed part to make certain that it is identical in shape and size before installation is attempted (!). +1. PF confirmed to me in 1976 that the convertibleon turned out to be a lot of b/s. 1999. Broughams had very discreet labeling, and were badge more so as Broughams than Cadillacs . Jordans friendship with Battistas son Sergio, who would take over stewardship of the company from his father, led to the Allante, introduced for 1987 and built through 1993. Regnr-Karosseri Sedan. Florida bill says no, In the Moment: To believe youre the best, Our Two Cents: 7 cars that we got wrong at first, Underground VAULT at the Henry Ford Museum: Cars with amazing History | Barn Find Hunter Ep. 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They were totally unique.totally intriguing. And that undoubtedly goes for any other inner body stampings that could be used in the Brougham. The Eldorado Seville coupe and Biarritz convertible each were sold at $7,401. It clearly enumerates those panels and parts that were shared with the regular Cadillac, and that the rest were built by PF in Italy, and then assembled there. The lights were removed from the tail fins, the sides are flatter with some concave details. As Paul mentioned, every single part, with the exception of the driveline was completely unique and basically hand made to fit this car, with many items such as the motors that retracted the rear window glass in the door upon entry. Copycat Brougham ? Benot claimed that Jacqueline had been built on a 1959, Mileage over 50,000 - Asking $5,000.00. In an era when even Rolls-Royces cost $10,000, the Eldorado Brougham started at $13,074 (equivalent to $119,370 today). Chat is amongst 10 or so players. later Jacqueline model, below. When panels are hand beaten over wooden bucks, the bucks (or forms) are invariably male, for obvious reasons. reminiscent of the 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham. 101 were built in 1960 and this is # 16. You could have purchased a nice home for that amount back then. All gaps and shut lines were expedited with exacting standards. The panel flips open, The first sunscreen panel slides forward Your email address will not be published. . No description of the second Jacqueline (the alleged The Seller has other Cadillacs for sale. convertible model above BOTH are derived from the B&W coupe shown at Geneva in I think that they did the sums and quickly figured out that the amount of money, time, and expertise needed to restore the car was quickly going north of $100K, only to have a car that most people couldnt tell apart from a regular 61 Sedan De Ville. Better proportions than the 59 but with worst build quality, from the Italians. B&W Skylight coupe that was on display at the Geneva salon in March 1958; It was implied, that this car was They developed a lifelong friendship and working relationship, albeit one that didnt go beyond a few one-offs for Hollywood magnates and movie stars until 1954, when Pinin Farina produced the Cabriolet Speciale, a lightweight roadster. The 57-58 was unmistakable with the stainless roof and the suicide doors. own at the 1961 Paris Salon de lAutomobile. actually sell for, today? rsmodell 1959. Each Brougham exhibited a refinement that only hand-crafting could produce. This 1958 Cadillac ElDorado Brougham, body . mounted on a tubular framework and fitted with Brougham look-alike wheels. Brougham proposals of its 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham purchased new by Grace Kelly as a gift for her father. (above) shows B. babycakes _101. This one apparently survived; I saw And show the world that sky high fins might be a fun affectation, but were hardly the epitome of good design. The whole body was handmade by PF in Italy. (at least) TWO Jacqueline prototypes; he claimed to own #1; he implied that the On the other hand, in 1959, the chassis for both the Brougham version turned up for sale in Hemmings Motor News Join millions of people using Oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified pre-owned car listings, and new car classifieds. Pinin Farina hand-built 99 Eldorado Broughams for 1959 and 101 the following year, along with the Cadillac-commissioned show cars, the 1959 Skylight and Starlight coupes. One such 16-cylinder Cadillac, a 452A Pinin Farina Boattail Roadster, won Best in Class at the 2018 Pebble Beach Concours dElegance. A highly remarkable find, especially in authentic CC condition. Big German luxury cars have replaced cars like the DeVille and their deprecation just as insane. Brougham chassis, since the latter did not become available until the Fall of 1958. Described as a great runner, the sumptuous super-tanker looks largely (but not completely) original and shines inside and out. The same high quality fit and finish werent the same as the 1957-1958 Eldorado Brougham from Detroit. In order to cut cost and speed up the Fleetwood assembly line, their production was expedited by Pinin Farina of Italy. They appear to have had a minimal impact on what Cadillac wanted More of the same.. GM made a coil spring conversion kit as a factory part which many owners converted their cars to prevent those embarrassing moments when the car would become an unintended low-rider that rendered the Brougham inoperable. (and guys over 6 tall thanked them for saving their knees from banging against the wrap-around dash panel known as doglegs upon entry/exit)For the interior, the owner could specify leather or an understated broadcloth fabric for the upholstery. public relations staff in the mid-seventies. The car is one of two PF designed themselves that year, a vert and hardtop. featuresfront fender and bumper that are also reminiscent of that Cadillac model. Drivmedel Bensin. beat thinking that this car could be the missing 1959 Eldorado Brougham [#100?] Hemmings Motor News has been serving the classic car hobby since 1954. was the "world's champion" at reporting half-truths. All Rights Reserved. he is of French origin; his father operated a print shop in Senlis, south of Paris). Geneva in 1958), with the hard-top removed a two-door hardtop; both [?] After making just 704 ultra-luxurious Eldorado Brougham four-door hard-tops in 1957 and 1958, Cadillac turned to Pinin Farina (as it was spelled then) for 1959-1960. . But then, I am not privy to the things that drive people of means to buy what they buy in its season, however fleeting that season may be. numbered 5315 and 5319. The "Couturier car" attracted large crowds, at the Concorso Though make the frontal styling that of the 1962, and a 61-64 60 Special roof quarters, four armchair seats and center-opening doors. Their production was farmed out to Pinin Farina of Italy for bodywork attached to rolling chassis pre-shipped to them by Detroit. The Farina workmanship includes seams that are hammer welded without the use of solder. (image: 1958 The Autocar, week ending The 1959 & 1960 Eldorado Broughams were fully equipped as the other Eldorado models. The Eldorado Broughams arepowered by a triple carb 389 CI V8. with deep pockets appears to have come along with a very thick wad of $100 bills; he was The Cadillac Crest and wreath attached to the front of this under dash compartment is also incorrect. It seems like the glass was sourced in South America? It was fitted with a Rochester triple deuce (3 2-bbl carburetors). Italy, This convertible is now believed to be the B&W coupe ( first shown at department, in the mid-seventies [below], show this to be a light-colored car. He had his own account of the Jacqueline story and was Incidentally the roof panel was fitted in America. John, I didnt say it was exact, but you can see the influence in the 61 model. Irving Willems] of Texarkana, CA. He later Interestingly, even the 1959 Brougham eschewed the twin-torpedoed fins of other 59 Cadilacs for a simplified look. There may have been some inner body panels shared, but its quite obvious that all exterior panels are unique to the Brougham. and the Series Sixty Special models measured 130 inches. Month/year matched up with each ad (excuse the poor production values); tough to find ads where dealer actually gave asking price! did not see the two cars together, but he did send me a startling ad from the December Beautiful car! Mike It's a 4 door hard top that is #75 of 101 cars (see body tag). show the dark colored "Skylight" coupe that was on display at the Geneva uop to 1996, when it was put on the chassis/drivetrain of a 1960 Cadillac Eldorado When the interior was redone on this car, the ribbed pattern on the Brougham seats went the wayside for this biscuit pattern, which is incorrect for these. Contacted in 1976, Pininfarina's customer relations department hinted Overall length was stretched to 225 inches, again the same as for other Cadillacs. There was a 1960 Brougham there and we spoke to the owner. (color photos: 1958, Pinin Farina, Farina recalled in his memoirs that clients wanted to complicate the lines of automobiles that were already complicated, demanding frills, hardware. Whether the Chapron Rolls Brougham was ever built, is a matter Some years later I had the opportunity to purchase a very nice original 30000 mile example. It seems that Cadillac went through a lot of trouble for nothing. the Farina factory [Stabilimenti Farina] in 1930, before branching out on his I rather prefer my gigantic cars to wear colors other than black, white, or silver, and todays feature car would probably show beautifully in a spread of well-taken photographs. Building the 1957 and 58 Broughams on the same line as regular Cadillacs resulted in costly assembly-line slow-downs due to the time-consuming bespoke work lavished on each Brougham. 452 designation. designed and built four more exclusive, custom bodies. Roger, of course the cowl and firewall came from the US, as it undoubtedly was the exact same unit used in regular Cadillacs. The 1959 & 1960 Eldorado Broughams were powered by Cadillacs 390 CID V8 OHV 16-valve pushrod engine. I did everything in my power to avoid such disasters.. who comment are smart and knowledgable. Right: '59 Eldorado Brougham rear bumper and tail-lights married to some 1959 CADILLAC ELDORADO BROUGHAM FOUR DOOR Sold for USD$6,500 2001 Kruse Auction - Scottsdale Arizona : Cadillac . coupe was alive and well in 1970 [see below]. phone number 697-4639 was listed. As I have stated The Brougham was changed for '59 and '60, with Cadillac outsourcing the bodywork for these special models to Pininfarina in Italy. During that time, he To the Unknowing, it looks like another 1960 Cadillac. Sign up for our free daily email and youll never miss another find: Original Year End Special: 1980 Chevrolet C-10 Bonanza, BF Auction: 1961 Volkswagen Samba Deluxe 23-Window. [5] [6] Contents 1 Name 2 First generation (1953) 3 Second generation (1954-1956) During the 1950s, a few show cars were produced, plus a limited production run of the 1959 and 1960 Eldorado Brougham. One is produced in enormous quantities for the mass market; the other is handmade, practically custom. as asserted by the manufacturer in reply to a question I had asked at that time [photos Never mind the 61 had the same styling. Another money looser for the company. These were built by Pininfarina, but (from what Ive read) were an in-house Cadillac design. mid-nineties. The remaining two panels now fully occlude the Pleixiglas roof. We are largest vintage car website with the. Paul Niedermeyer writes up this special edition here. Cadillac built the Brougham as a boutique halo car, and its unlikely they made a dime on each after paying Pininfarinas bill and two-way shipping. So either PF is confusing the Paris and Geneva salons, or - as I It had cast iron blocks and heads, hydraulic lifters, and five main bearings. PF had a large cadre of panel beaters that could create small scale body panels for much cheaper than in the US, where panel beating was a dying art.
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