is both caustic and sarcastic. They were still significant models in Cadillacs history. Bid for the chance to own a 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. The seamless windshield and rear glass frames were hand-made from chrome plated brass and individually hand-fitted. Italiano, 1999, The Jacqueline coupe in 1996 [Photo: Collectible Offered there for sale, for "funny fins". The body was built in Italy, with a combination of parts, some from the US and some from Italy. The original El Dorado Brougham was a very attractive design, but it also previewed the design of the 57 and 58 models. He was unable to provide the Cadillac chassis number - for this or the next Are you aware that these cost $13,075 when new? Unlike other . . The 1960 model year was the last time the problematic air suspension was used. Mrke Cadillac. Quite a lot of coins even for the excessively-monied, who must have felt some slight irritation when a 61 looked no different to the lesser informed, me being one such if 60 years late. period making it a rarer car than Cadillac's Eldorado Brougham with 904 models built at the Paris Salon in 1961 was NOT white and referred me to a photo in a book on Cadillac None of the body panels nor any of the glass could be interchanged with the stock Cadillac models. public relations staff in the mid-seventies. company name was changed to Pininfarina (in one word) in 1961 - drew great It is improbable The 1959 & 1960 Eldorado Broughams were fully equipped as the other Eldorado models. Caddys interest the coach builder showed two [?] a lighter (metallic) hue color for the (later) Turin show. The haphazard listing here on Hemmings asks $58,000 or best offer for the 1 of 101 sedan. coupe was alive and well in 1970 [see below]. opinion a modified version of the foregoing B&W hardtop coupe; The majority of the body panels were stamped in America. Cadillac's 60-year alliance with Pininfarina began with the 1931 V16 Roadster built for the Maharaja of Orchha. deal with. and the Series Sixty Special models measured 130 inches. rsmodell 1959. inspiration from the Cadillac Eldorado Brougham project. $119,000 1958 Cadillac Brougham Bay City, MI. Cadillac couldnt stay away from manufacturing of bodies in Italy, the Allante also suffered from this idea. of) the coupe(s). There may have been some inner body panels shared, but its quite obvious that all exterior panels are unique to the Brougham. If a Corvair and a 65 Rambler Ambassador had a baby. (SNK, yes I DO realize how stupid that sounds! Cadillac couldn't stay away from manufacturing of bodies in Italy, the Allante also suffered from this idea. . The answer at that When these cars were brand new and had arrived back in the states from Italy, they required re-finishing. . Nov. 14, 1958, courtesy Ron Wilson, Australia), This PF Pininfarina asserted in 1976 that the Skylight coupe and 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. When panels are hand beaten over wooden bucks, the bucks (or forms) are invariably male, for obvious reasons. Standard features include the Autronic Eye that automatically dims high-beams when an oncoming car approaches. The hood, trunk and doors all fit perfectly and tolerances along the panel edges do not vary a fraction of an inch. Late Extra (6/2005): Well, I did hear mounted on a tubular framework and fitted with Brougham look-alike wheels. According to a Pininfarina Tell me, what panel would be made on a male wooden form? Cadillac farmed out assembly of the hand-finished Brougham to Design House and Coach Builder Pininfarina in Torino, Italy during model years 1959 and 1960. GM Archives Cadillac had launched the Eldorado in 1953 at a price of $7750or about $72,000 adjusted for inflation. These, however, didnt sell as well as the 1957-1958 Detroit built Broughams. subsequently "spoiled" by over-restoration and customization in the USA. This 1958 Cadillac ElDorado Brougham, body . (color photos: 1958, Pinin Farina, PF's Jacqueline coupe was built in honor of Americas You can find the whole story by searching 1960 Eldorado Brougham David Fogg. Im no expert, but Ive never seen a 60 Cadillac with skegs, a panel that plain between the trunk and bumper, and no taillights in the fins. Otherwise, its not credible. Right: '59 Eldorado Brougham rear bumper and tail-lights married to some Production was farmed out to Italy to be more cost efficient. No parts are shared, as the 61 Cadillac hadnt been tooled up yet, or even had its styling completely finalized. Jacqueline was acquired from A good read on the brougham of that era for those like me that were a bit uneducated. "signed" H.V. [even impossible] that the latter could have been mounted on the 1959 Eldorado Ha! Is it still around? The latter featured a single-piece curved Plexiglass roof with four articulated metal panels. Copyright 2011 - 2023 Curbside Classics. The most exclusive features of this automobile are almost unrecognizable given the blurry cell phone pictures. This would be my ultimate unicorn find. The rear package shelf is closed The original El Dorado Brougham was a very attractive design, but it also previewed the design of the '57 and '58 models. think It looks like a two-seat roadster, but its actually a dual cowl phaeton once its rear deck opens. Another money looser for the company. A 4 speed automatic transmission delivered the power to the road. Joe ran a repair shop for various Caddies and other cars that largely looked after mechanical work (no body work). With a price tag of $13,074 ($117,000 today), the hardtop sedan featured rear-hinged doors, a stainless steel roof, power memory seats, and air suspension. Cadillac Fleetwood. Brougham proposals of its These new bodies ditched the ancient panoramic windshield for a cleaner look. One of which ( Cadillac Jacqueline) shared some styling influence with some Peugeots of the era. with bright red upholstery. (a conversion of the foregoing coupe? When not used, the panels can be stored behind the parcel shelf. The 59 and 60 Eldorado Brougham was a very curious undertaking. It's a 4 door hard top that is #75 of 101 cars (see body tag). From the website cadillacdatabase: https://newcadillacdatabase.org/Historical/Automobiles/Eldorado/EB5760/195960/1959Features. The `59 fins were never used on these. The taillamps were incorporated into the stock `59 rear bumper. 452 designation. You think PF couldnt make a quarter panel? In that case - in my opinion - the convertible Farina recalled in his memoirs that clients wanted to complicate the lines of automobiles that were already complicated, demanding frills, hardware. He found this car in Beverly Hills. It was a stunning statement in Italian understatement, one not lost on GM Design. of Here is a car people rarely see. At least with the 57-58 Eldoradio Broughams there was more standardization and higher production numbers. He said that he (Couturier) had bought Cars section of the Database for bespoke courtesy Ron Wilson ] After 24 months of disassembly, cleaning and returning sub-assemblies back together it's time to start putting the chassis back together. For 1959, Cadillac turned to Pinin Farina to produce the Eldorado Brougham. silver & white hardtop coupe with hood air scoop (5/59, Turin); the latter Where do I sign? And the style, detail etc. 1970 Classifieds in Hemmings Motor News (p.1324). Those inner body panels that could be shared with the regular Cadillac of course came from the US. Learn how your comment data is processed. Between 1958 and 1961, the Italian coach-builder Pinin Farina - whose been widely photographed), was NOT his car; he asserted that the Jacqueline shown Its not obvious with a casual glance at the pictures but these didnt have front parts in common with a regular 60 Cad. closely inspecting the car when it was on display at the annual Geneva Motor Show, in Big German luxury cars have replaced cars like the DeVille and their deprecation just as insane. [ Background image: Pininfarina archive photo of the Cadillac Jacqueline ]. Benot claimed that Jacqueline had been built on a 1959, The writer of the CA article asserted: To pique the Paris Salon, October 1958, Larger photos (above): The Autocar, week ending Oct. I always thought that these were far more attractive than the other 59 -60 Cadillacs. Perhaps Cadillac experts can comment on the originality of what looks like an upholstered plywood box under the dashboard. Fake news!! But yes, the whole idea of these was a bit iffy, and quite a different approach than the 57-58 version. Italiano (the show of Italian automobile elegance) in Monterey, CA in August glass, rising high into the roof line. known in the family as Pinin [the little one] worked with his older brother in previous model were one and the same car. It seems that Cadillac went through a lot of trouble for nothing. The REAL owner was Alain-Dominique Perrin. Where is it today? If you care to look at Cadillac Data Base you can see a photo of the preformed panels before being sent to Italy. for her. [ B&W photo (above): The Autocar, week ending 21 March 1958, 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. It was brought over to Joes for a complete go-over with the idea of a potential restoration. Well, Mr. Couturier, Two of the 18 words in this Cadillacs description are new interior, and it appears to be well-done. Do you mean this image? Im now curious numerically where this car falls in the line of 101 produced that year. Not many even knew it existed because of its rarity. If the ad is true, I wonder where the car is now? 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham by Pininfarina. This was taken at Classic Caddy in Oakville circa 1991. Production in Italy was not only cost efficient but it prevented the assembly lines in Detroit from the slow-down due to the nature of the hand finishing that the Eldorado Brougham required. The coupes simplicity was striking, especially for a Cadillac shorn of its famous tailfins, its straight beltline, squared-off body, stainless steel roof, simple wrap-around taillights, and no back seat were a remarkable departure. . 60s Cars. The Italian Cadillacs were individually built and assembled on a stationary production line. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. convertible 131820 to 67000 isnt 60% depreciation. March, 1958. Automobile]. some six years AFTER publication of the Hemmings ad), he did 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. The roof line used in 61 and later standard production was taller so that the quarter Windows could remain fixed. I wonder if this is one of them. turbine wheels or wheel covers, more likely], then removed from that chassis and put on 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. could be stored, singly or all together, behind the parcel shelf. then first lady, Jacqueline Bouvier-Kennedy. phone number 697-4639 was listed. department, in the mid-seventies [below], show this to be a light-colored car. 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. Regrettably, he is not a very cooperative nor is he a pleasant person to '57 Cadillac chassis. convertible model above BOTH are derived from the B&W coupe shown at Geneva in Of course with a common 60 the hood opened from the front, leaving only the stationary grille behind. was replaced. A good one is still $10,000 after ten years. I acquired two different sets of photos of the Keep me in the conversation via email. I am not surprised at your restoration figure for that car, considering how hard it would be to restore. suspect - the Skylight model(s) both were non-runners [pushmobiles], like PF's Beautiful car! It raised costs to the point that really cut into the profit margins. There were only 99 made in 1959 and 101 in 1960. The forward-opening hood was an exclusive design; it was only 45 wide compared to the hood of the stock Cadillac models that stretched to 61 inches. It seems like the glass was sourced in South America? above], although it too had only two doors, or with the a 1960 Cadillac Eldorado "specials" sported Brougham wheels, or at least the turbine blade wheel 1985, dos not include any photo of Jacqueline - does any reader have the EPA book Whereas the early Broughams (1957-1958) used a chassis of their own, the 1959-1960 models used the stock Cadillac, 130 wheel base chassis, including most of the stock Cadillacs mechanical components. to the original coupe style and a broad hood scoop was added And these were special interest/collectible cars from day one, given that all of 101 were ever made. They did it right when they did the work. This pictures does not prove your assertion that the Broughams unique outer body panels were made in the US. to which Benot referred?). You could have purchased a nice home for that amount back then. was a special three-passenger roadster commissioned by an Indian potentate, the Maharajah 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. Interestingly, even the 1959 Brougham eschewed the twin-torpedoed fins of other 59 Cadilacs for a simplified look. Just 704 first generation Broughams were built. 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. This green survivor shown above is really an interesting find! partner, Kruch. In fact, the car was a pushmobile, from 1961 Series featured a brushed steel roof and no back seat. 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. ], car salesman in Paris, France. The heavily raked Pininfarina roofline REQUIRED the vent windows to roll back for entry and exit to the rear seat. B. babycakes _101. car - although he implied that it had been built on the Eldorado Brougham chassis The 1961 Cadillac Jacqueline Brougham Coupe was a groundbreaking creation with the help of Italian coachbuilding house Pininfarina.