own at the 1961 Paris Salon de lAutomobile. in 1970 for $5,500; will it ever show up again? Some time after I had inquired about this car from PF, in 1976, an enthusiast Consider Cadillac, which at one time offered mass-market eight- and 12-cylinder models, along with rarefied V-16s cloaked in custom tailoring. for the matching angular hard-top roof and the gaping front hood air scoop mounted on (one Regardless, it is the find of the lifetime (in my eyes), even it I do slightly prefer the 59 over the 60. published by EPA in France (unfortunately, the EPA book in my collection, published in The Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham was a luxury car manufactured by Cadillac from 1977 through 1986. Regnr-Karosseri Sedan. The price of a Brougham was nearly double the price of Cadillacs top-of-the-line Eldorado or Fleetwood. Perfect condition. Old School Cars. he is of French origin; his father operated a print shop in Senlis, south of Paris). The bodies shared nothing with the production models, as they were essentially hand built by PF. He said that he (Couturier) had bought Cadillac built 100 top of the line 1959 Eldorado Fleetwood Broughams in conjunction with Italian carrozzeria Pinin Farina. Four years later, Cadillac introduced the Eldorado Brougham to compete with Lincoln Continental Mark II. Wow, Dean where did you spot this one?! What beautiful sled with a fantastic choice of colors. It was only after Heres the text that goes along with that photo: The Cadillac chassis and other usable hardware [crated separately] were shipped to Genoa, Italy (located about 100 miles west of Turin). between September 1959 and April 1968. The text reads: Unique Cadillac - 1957 motor, chassis, 1959 custom body by It was brought over to Joes for a complete go-over with the idea of a potential restoration. It was the first Cadillac model to use a nameplate instead of previous Series model descriptions. sketches featurerear quarters, bumper and tail-light pods that are very from one enthusiast, assistant attorney Michael W. Schultz, from Houston TX. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The car is one of two PF designed themselves that year, a vert and hardtop. Lot #54,671. Can you imagine the depreciation hit the new car buyer took on one of these? time was a definite "No.". suspect - the Skylight model(s) both were non-runners [pushmobiles], like PF's So was this intentionally styled to look like the upcoming 61 models, or was it the other way around, with the 61s designed to look like the 59 Brougham? By the early 70s, these were considered junk, and met the same fate as this 57-58 Brougham. These were really spirited vehicles. Welcome to the new world of selling cars with your phone. Nonetheless, the B&W photo I have of the car, taken at sold the car to his friends, Michel Kruch and Herve Willems. Only a tiny handful of these were ever made (by hand), and the buyers that bought them were so rich that the last thing on their minds was depreciation. actually sell for, today? Described as a great runner, the sumptuous super-tanker looks largely (but not completely) original and shines inside and out. was a special three-passenger roadster commissioned by an Indian potentate, the Maharajah That car was completed in 1954. original, they were turned up at the extremity; in the ad photo, however, they appear to nothing about the car's history, I decided to create a new page In an era when even Rolls-Royces cost $10,000, the Eldorado Brougham started at $13,074 (equivalent to $119,370 today). Are you really so clueless about how car body panels are made? 1957 - 1960, Being an illustrated review of unique Overall length was stretched to 225 inches, again the same as for other Cadillacs. Its not obvious with a casual glance at the pictures but these didnt have front parts in common with a regular 60 Cad. The panel flips open, The first sunscreen panel slides forward survived That car remained for many years in Pininfarinas own with deep pockets appears to have come along with a very thick wad of $100 bills; he was Indeed they are very much alike, except Thanks to reader Larry D. for serving us this tasty Italian-American masterpiece. My first glimpse of the 1959 made me think that some man was driving next years Cadillac. Battleship Brougham or anything with the prefix S.S. comes to mind when surveying the flanks of this 1960 Cadillac Series 6900 Eldorado Brougham in Las Vegas, Nevada. I saw that car many years ago in a museum in San Diego. in 1970; it was located in New York It was implied, that this car was The was later repainted They appear to have had a minimal impact on what Cadillac wanted More of the same.. These photos Late Extra (6/2005): Well, I did hear (above) shows Mouton or nylon carpet could also be ordered. reminiscent of the 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham. the other [?] able to walk off with the engineless pushmobile. I am sure even body panels between different cars arent identical. This unique car was built on the rare sixteen-cylinder chassis of the Cadillac Series the Farina factory [Stabilimenti Farina] in 1930, before branching out on his website, the pictures are terrible, and the car is magnificent. Both are signed C. Delaisse. It is very nicely done, although I agree, the restoration took a few liberties with interior and a few other items. Pinninfarina did several Cadillac based concepts around this time period also, in an effort to encourage Cadillac into giving them more business. front bumper married to a Rolls-Rouce grille! ), Designer's frawing of rear ensemble I got a couple of faxes concerning Jacqueline from a Mr. Benot subsequently "spoiled" by over-restoration and customization in the USA. The New Standard of the World in Distinction! 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. It was powered by a 345-horsepower 390-cubic-inch (6.4-liter) V-8 and Hydramatic transmission. RULES: No profanity, politics, or personal attacks. Nonetheless, its a beautiful car and an example of something many Cadillac people know nothing about. Once again hand-built in Italy by Pininfarina on contract, it was priced astronomically at $13,075. To the Unknowing, it looks like another 1960 Cadillac. ten years [1996-2006] in the private collection of Alain-Dominique Perrin, CEO (former 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. And that undoubtedly goes for any other inner body stampings that could be used in the Brougham. closely inspecting the car when it was on display at the annual Geneva Motor Show, in A highly remarkable find, especially in authentic CC condition. It is described also in detail in the Dream While I do agree that the roof line of the 61 was styled after the Italian Brougham design, it is significantly different. The stunning custom won a posthumous victory for its late owner, Steve Barton, at last weekend's Detroit Autorama at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan. 69 chassis (Eldorado Brougham). Benot claimed that Jacqueline had been built on a 1959, Excessive, or in-your-face badging was not deemed necessary. 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. A Google search [in June, 2005] reveals that there is still a Vicmar above PF As I have stated 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. if "For Sale" in New York, None of the body panels nor any of the glass could be interchanged with the stock Cadillac models. You pay to give them ads. beat thinking that this car could be the missing 1959 Eldorado Brougham [#100?] Not surprisingly, that seemed to be the case with some early replies here. The cars body was virtually seamless and crafted by hand hammering it into shape. company name was changed to Pininfarina (in one word) in 1961 - drew great 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. It's a 4 door hard top that is #75 of 101 cars (see body tag). Become a member to add images to your comments. One of which ( Cadillac Jacqueline) shared some styling influence with some Peugeots of the era. The price started out at $89,000.00 when first advertised in Hemmings, which is getting annoying with its redesign of its In 1987, the Fleetwood Brougham name was shortened to simply Brougham, with production continuing through 1992 with only minor updates.. Cadillac used the "Fleetwood" name as a prefix between 1934 and 1976 on several of its most expensive models, always designating an elevated level of luxury. https://www.google.com/amp/s/notoriousluxury.com/2017/02/22/the-elite-1960-cadillac-series-6900-eldorado-brougham/amp/. was replaced. After 24 months of disassembly, cleaning and returning sub-assemblies back together it's time to start putting the chassis back together. Two of these PF convertible model above BOTH are derived from the B&W coupe shown at Geneva in A full description of this exceptional automobile may be found in for the Turin in May, 1959 (? deal with. I dont that it was more attractive than the Detroit cadillacs. The answer at that I wasnt clear on that, I was speaking relevant to the previous usual Eldorados which of course used common car fronts with unique Eldorado bodies. Where does it say anything about the roof being fitted in the US?? If you look at the length of the windshield from bottom to top as well as the different shape of the quarter windows, you will see the differences between the standard production roof line that started in 61 and the 59/60 Eldorado Brougham roof line that initiated the design. As explained in the previous paragraph, it seems possible that this and the After 200 Eldorado Broughams were built for 1959-60, the cars faded into the past with the majority of people probably soon forgetting them. Did it find a buyer? the black coupe with white roof and no air scoop on the hood, Here is the second set of photos, obtained straight 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. to the original coupe style and a broad hood scoop was added According to a Pininfarina think show the dark colored "Skylight" coupe that was on display at the Geneva Interestingly, even the 1959 Brougham eschewed the twin-torpedoed fins of other 59 Cadilacs for a simplified look. 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. Subdued tail fins marked a new direction for Cadillac styling after 1959s FinZilla treatment. Here is a car people rarely see. 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Body by Pininfarina for sale at RM Sotheby's Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale Holy crap! 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. photo. 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. Custom 1959 Eldorado Brougham 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. If you have some other info, link to it please. Out of curiosity, I surveyed big-city papers when some (non-1960) Broughams were just a couple years old. 60s Cars. This 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Pininfarina is a unique, beautiful very original car. inspired by the Cadillac Eldorado Brougham. Same with the 59; it previewed 60 styling one year early too. Now owned by the Lee Automotive Collection of Reno, Nevada, it was commissioned by the Maharaja of Orchha. (on a 1957 Series 60 Specisl chassis and drive train) the black & Its purchase in 60 fulfilled its purpose, and, feathers displayed, surely a 61 Lincoln was already hot off the presses and in the driveway. The 1959 & 1960 models had a squared-off rear rooflines with rear ventipanes. It had cast iron blocks and heads, hydraulic lifters, and five main bearings. If it is as good as it looks buy it and drive it. white coupe (3/58, Geneva), the silver convertible (10/58 Paris) and the telephone number listed is 212-650.0675 if anyone is interested! 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. ], the Paris Salon, October 1958, Larger photos (above): The Autocar, week ending Oct. 1 495 000 kr . Joe ran a repair shop for various Caddies and other cars that largely looked after mechanical work (no body work). VIN: 75 Year: 1960 Number of Cylinders: 8 Make: Cadillac Model: Eldorado Trim: Brougham PininFarina Options: Autronic Eye Drive Type: RWD Power Options: Power Steering, Power Brakes, power rear vent windows, Power antenna, Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats Mileage: 30,977 Sub Model: Brougham Exterior Color: Black Disability Equipped: No These, however, didnt sell as well as the 1957-1958 Detroit built Broughams. But in 1960 it must have been quite elegant in comparison with the normal Caddys. came first, then a coupe roof was added, the car was repainted and the interior upholstery Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. neither one of these. The former. It will remain in my collection until my estate sells it. No description of the second Jacqueline (the alleged The seamless windshield and rear glass frames were hand-made from chrome plated brass and individually hand-fitted. 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. They did come with two lockable compartments on the rear package shelf, which are unique but difficult to use. They both had the luxury length of 225 they were 80 wide with long 130 wheelbases. When he found it the car was green on green. collection in Turin. I have decided that my problem is that I never saw these before I knew what the 61-62 Cadillac looked like. Two of the 18 words in this Cadillacs description are new interior, and it appears to be well-done. 131, More essential pointers for safe winter car storage, 11 car and truck models born as trim levels, This new kind of car museum lets you share, and even consign, your classic. models [coupe and convertible] taken together. A 4 speed automatic transmission delivered the power to the road. Classic cars for sale in the most trusted collector car marketplace in the world. . Each Brougham exhibited a refinement that only hand-crafting could produce. rsmodell 1959. Find Used 1923 to 1970 Cadillac Broughams for Sale on Oodle Classifieds. they know the facts; he said I was "wandering about in a thick fog" and that I People traded their cars more often. This was odd given Battista had first met General Motors design chief Harley Earl in 1934 when Earl was touring European auto shows with the LaSalle, Cadillacs lower-priced companion brand. They look just like the standard 1960 Cadillacs. The original El Dorado Brougham was a very attractive design, but it also previewed the design of the 57 and 58 models. Learn how your comment data is processed. Or truly beautiful. Hos oss hittar du ven fler Cadillac frn fler bilhandlare! If you are prepared to learn something, and you enlarge the insert of the photo of the parts in CDB 10A, you will see the two preformed quarter panels on the way to be fitted in Italy. Hummer. Some three decades before the appearance of the Allant, Cadillac had been very much on the minds of the designers in Italy. In 1976 I had inquired if it might be for sale. on 1958 PF coupe and convertible If a Corvair and a 65 Rambler Ambassador had a baby. (SNK, yes I DO realize how stupid that sounds! They drank petrol as a sponge absorbs liquid but who cared when the price per gallon was under $.50! 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. convertible models(s) were mounted on a Cadillac chassis, standing at 130 inches. Herv Willem] of Tarzana, CA. Happy motoring! . Up front, quad headlights, which were a Pinin Farina staple, bookended a simple egg crate grille. The roof line used in 61 and later standard production was taller so that the quarter Windows could remain fixed. the Paris Salon, shows a very light colored car; I would imagine that a gold-colored car, featuresfront fender and bumper that are also reminiscent of that Cadillac model. At least they didnt take pics at night with a flash. Thanks for sharing. I am not sure how practical they are, now as an older man, I find it hard to turn around like I would need to to get my hat out. were dubbed Jacqueline, But given how high taxes were (92 %) and other factors, think more like $500k in todays money. Knowing what I know now, it looks like a doughy 61 Cadillac. department, in the mid-seventies [below], show this to be a light-colored car. In fact, its under 50%. These were built by Pininfarina, but (from what Ive read) were an in-house Cadillac design. 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. Not all 1959 Cadillacs had bullet taillights. 1970 Classifieds in Hemmings Motor News (p.1324). Chat is amongst 10 or so players. Brougham Coachwork: Pininfarina The 200 Cadillac Brougham sedans built in 1960 and 1961 were some of the last examples of the coach-built era. I quite like this model better than the 59 a friend has that everyone raves about, GM toned down the fins quite well for 1960 and the twin afterburner tail lights look good to me anyway YMMV. It was fitted with a Rochester triple deuce (3 2-bbl carburetors). Some years later I had the opportunity to purchase a very nice original 30000 mile example. Then one of the most expensive automobiles in the world, the Eldorado Brougham came loaded with options, including factory air conditioning. The depreciation figures for the regular 1960 Cadillacs have to be considered in the context of their time. The surprise was that it arrived under its own power. Perhaps Cadillac experts can comment on the originality of what looks like an upholstered plywood box under the dashboard. And STILL they show crazy, silly cars everyone sees, can buy locally..amazing. Copycat Brougham ? for conjecture. show. Or subscribe without commenting. Look at that roofline the quarter panels the guards. below. . with bright red upholstery. inconsistencies you may come across so that, together, we can improve the Database and Meaning they were hand fabricated. Vxellda Automatisk. and the Series Sixty Special models measured 130 inches. sometimes are contradictory. courtesy Ron Wilson ] The cowl stamping is the single most complicated and expensive stamping. One such 16-cylinder Cadillac, a 452A Pinin Farina Boattail Roadster, won Best in Class at the 2018 Pebble Beach Concours dElegance. Collectible Automobile published some photos and a story about Jacqueline Right: '59 Eldorado Brougham rear bumper and tail-lights married to some Month/year matched up with each ad (excuse the poor production values); tough to find ads where dealer actually gave asking price! This was the last custom hand-crafted body. The performance specs were basically the same for both 1959 & 1960 with a difference of a second or two. Standard features include the Autronic Eye that automatically dims high-beams when an oncoming car approaches. This is visually similar to the standard models. some six years AFTER publication of the Hemmings ad), he did There is no female buck, generally, as its much easier to form the panel over a convex form than into a concave form. Pinin Farina to build a racy 3-seater sports roadster, again on the 1953 Cadillac Robert Levins. Italiano, 1999, The Jacqueline coupe in 1996 [Photo: Collectible It had cast iron blocks and heads, hydraulic lifters, and five main bearings. Surprisingly, GM introduced an all-new Eldorado Brougham four-door hardtop. Keep me in the conversation via email. The text was The chassis were shipped from Detroit to Italy, where they were mated to handcrafted Pininfarina bodies. The open compartment under the dash and the different pattern on the seating surfaces are some of the artistic license taken when this car was restored. PF hand built most of the front clip and reverse opening bonnet using half front guards from America.