1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham

Description

For years Cadillac’s motto was “The Standard of the World,” and to keep that reputation in the forefront: the no-compromise 1957 Series 70 Eldorado Brougham. At $13,074, the Eldorado Brougham was thousands more than the Lincoln Continental Mark II and even the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost. For that regal sum (almost $150,000 today) buyers got a limited production, handcrafted automobile without peer.  The four-door pillarless coupe body with “suicide” rear doors was exclusive to the Eldorado Brougham. Standard equipment included a dual four-barrel V8, four-speed automatic transmission, and the first air-spring suspension on a passenger car. Power windows, forged aluminum wheels, air conditioning, and more were standard. Inside, buyers had a choice of 44 full leather or broadcloth interior trim combinations. Every accessory imageable, including an ounce of Arpège Extrait de Lanvin perfume, was included.   

This is the 368th Eldorado Brougham of 400 built in 1957, finished in black paint over a special-order green leather interior. Like most Eldorado Broughams, the troublesome air suspension was replaced by GM with coil springs. With remarkable opulence, exclusivity, and handcrafted quality, the 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham is still “The Standard of the World.” 

Highlights 

• Most expensive luxury car in 1957  

• 368th of 400 built in 1957 

• “Q” code 365 cu-in dual four-barrel V8 engine producing 325 hp 

• Hydramatic four-speed automatic transmission  

• Stainless-steel roof and rear fender trim  

• Chrome aluminum Saber Spoke wheels 

• Black (110) paint over a special-order green leather interior (000) 

• The chassis number (5770146818) decodes as: 

  • 57 – 1957 model year 

  • 70 – Eldorado Brougham 

  • 146818 – Serial number 

• The Body Plate decodes as: 

  • Style No. 7059X – Eldorado Brougham by Fleetwood 

  • Body No. PD 368 – Fleetwood body number 368th Eldorado Brougham 

  • Trim No. 000-1 – Special order interior 

  • Paint No. 110 – Black 

Features 

• Recent repairs include: 

• Engine rebuilt 

• Carburetors rebuilt 

• Fuel pump serviced 

• Spark plugs, ignition wires, and fuel hoses replaced 

• Fluids replaced 

• Radiator repaired 

• Hood latch repaired 

• Trunk lock repaired 

• Polishing, re-plating, or replacing the brightwork  

• Factory air conditioning 

• Power windows 

• Power steering 

• Power brakes 

• Power front seats 

• 225/75 BFGoodrich Silvertown Radial whitewall tires 

• Rear-hinged rear passenger doors 

• Dagmar bumper guards 

• Push-button AM radio 

• Autronic Eye headlight dimmer 

• “Batwing” dual-oil-bath air cleaner  

Known Imperfections 

• The power seat is inoperable 

• The air conditioning is inoperable 

• Gauges do not work 

• Dash-top upholstery needs to be stretched and re-secured 

• Steering wheel is off-center while driving 

Included 

• Refurbishment records 

• Miscellaneous spare parts 

• Shot glasses and a vanity mirror

Ownership History 

The consignor purchased this 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham in Washington state in 2013. Subsequent refurbishment work included a repaint in the original black, an overhauled green leather interior, and a rebuilt engine. 

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.   

Contact: William Cooper  Phone: 469.463.4542  email: wcooper@hagerty.com