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Cadillac Brougham on 2040-cars

US $116,000.00
Year:1957 Mileage:49000 Color: Sandalwood Metallic
Location:

United States

United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:V8
Condition:

Used

Year
: 1957
Drive Type: Rear
Make: Cadillac
Mileage: 49,000
Model: Eldorado
Sub Model: Brougham
Trim: Leather

 

Exterior: Sandalwood Metallic

Interior: Taupe

Roof: Stainless Steel

 

Serial Number: 577125498 

 

Body Number: PD-539

 

Transmission: 4/speed automatic

 

Engine: Original Cadillac 365 V-8 with 2/4 bbl carbs

 

Mileage on the title is listed as ACTUAL 49,482.

 

 

In 1957/1958 this was the most expensive car produced in the world and cost $2000 more than a Rolls Royce. The MSRP was a staggering $13,074. That would translate into a present day MSRP of somewhere between $450,000-$500,000 or the price of a top of the line Rolls Royce.

 

This was a "Motorama Masterpiece" and was conceived in the design studio headed by world renowned designer, Harley Earl. Harley Earl's innovations and incredible design contributions are widely credited with the creation of the MODERN CAR. When Harley joined GM they had no real design studio and by the time Harley retired from GM in 1959, they had 5000+ employees in the design studio.

 

The car was first shown in 1955 at the L.A. Auto shown and received a tremendous response.

 

This still remains the ONLY car that was a "Motorama Masterpiece" that went into actual production just as it was shown at the New York Motorama show at the Astor Hotel in the early fall of 1956.

 

It was a "Car of the Future" that could be purchased now!

 

Cadillac claims to have lost more than $10,000 on each car produced.

 

The list of owners of these cars looks like a list of "Who's Who"

 

Just to name a few.....Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, President Dwight Eisenhower, Mr. Davidson from Harley/Davidson, William Harrah, Judy Garland, Dean Martin, Al Jolson, Cecil B. DeMille and the list goes on and on.

 

If you were not "somebody special" it was nearly impossible to order one of these cars and all of the production was sold out almost immediately.

 

It is important to note that other than a hand built 1929-1938 Duesenberg, dual-cowl Phaeton with the famous V-16 Dusenberg engine, the 1957/1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham is the MOST EXPENSIVE American car ever built.

  

I don't think that having a famous first owner would increase the value of this particular car due to the fact the EVERY original owner was either famous or extremely wealthy. Remember that in this time period you could buy a very nice home in the $8000-$10,000 range so this car cost more than most houses at this time.

  

The car was completely disassembled with all of the interior and glass carefully removed and all the window motors removed. The car was completely stripped and repainted. Every piece of chrome was re chromed all the stainless was polished.  The interior was completely restored. Leather dash, Door panels and seats. The stainless roof  has zero scratches or dents.

 

In 57 this model used 2-4 bbl carbs. They have been completely rebuilt. New exhaust, New brakes and all brake components are rebuilt.

 

 

Garrett leather was used for this interior. Finish Line Interiors in California, well known for their quality did the interior. The trunk upholstery has not yet been done. The trunk is power and can be raised and lowered with the push of a button inside the glove box.

 

The engine was completely PROFESSIONALLY rebuilt as was the complete braking system and power booster. The special generator and starter motor were rebuilt as was the entire coolant system. New exhaust. New tires. ETC.ETC.ETC.

 

 

We have tried diligently to find any MAJOR flaws in the paint, body, interior, chrome, glass, etc. and have not been able to locate anything that we could list as a MAJOR problem in the description.

I truly believe there is no such thing as a "PERFECT" old car and we ARE NOT making such a claim

 

We are urging you to come and inspect the car in person, drive it or to hire an expert inspector to do this for you. AGAIN....Please do not ask us to recommend anyone....we want you to select & hire your own inspector.

 

 

We know this is a Platinum investment collectable car....it is foolish to invest your hard earned dollars in clones and fakes....this is a car that you can still drive & enjoy and will increase in value...not decrease in value.....and if you chose to...you could drive it every day.

 

 

You can look at this car in bright outdoor sunlight or indoors under halogen or florescent light...it still looks flawless...but don't take our word...PLEASE...come and check it out yourself.

 

 

 

 

As with all of our fine cars...we invite your and urge your personal inspection.

If you see it....and drive it...you will buy it!

 

For financing...try www.jjbest.com or www.woodsidecredit.com

 

 

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AS IS - NO WARRANTY This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

There is no such thing as a "PERFECT" car...especially when dealing with vintage cars that are 25,35 and even 50 years old.

Arranging for an independent third-party inspection is a great way to validate a seller's claims about a vehicle's condition. There are many companies and individuals who offer such a service. Of course your personal inspection and scrutiny are suggested and most welcomed.

The seller has made a diligent effort to accurately describe this vehicle but does not expressly or implicitly guarantee the accuracy of the above description.

Bidders and prospective purchasers are urged and cautioned to conduct their own due diligence, including a physical inspection in person or through a qualified third party inspector or appraiser, before contemplating a purchase or making a bid on this vehicle.In fact, we would welcome and encourage such an inspection, and will make every effort to make the above described vehicle available at a time convenient to the perspective purchaser or their agents

Required payment is 20% within 72 hours and the balance in full within 7

 

 

 

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