I got the impression that William Lank had more to say and point out about this iconic automobile. Politely I say, it’s best to merely echo what the expert has to say and let the information flow. There was/is so much more for enthusiasts to see, learn and/or confirm, if this was a complete walkaround presentation. However, thank you for posting what you did. Respectfully… A continuing subscriber.
You are right. He is a wealth of knowledge. We never script our videos, and we are always torn between having them be too long versus content. Thanks for your feedback! Harry
Engineered and marketed by General Motors to "outclass" the 1956 and 1957 Continental Mark II, the 1957 Eldorado Brougham was the "halo car of GM", weighed 5,315 pounds, and cost a staggering (for the time) $13,074 (about the cost of a decent middle-class home in the late 1950s, as stated). Basic design was derived from GM's own Park Avenue and Orleans show cars of 1953/1954 and the 1955/1956 Eldorado Brougham Town Car concept . Exterior paint choices were extensive (although about half of the 1957/1958 models were painted black or white)...along with 44 interior upholstery trim combinations, and carpeting was either Mouton (lamb pelt) or Karakul (sheep wool). Standard equipment included air suspension, narrow band whitewalls, automatic trunk lid opener, automatic "memory seat", Cruise Control, electric antenna, electric door locks, air conditioning, Autronic-Eye, etc. The atomizer contained Lanvin Arpege perfume (expensive French perfume). There were no options as the car was considered fully equipped...buyers only chose exterior paint and interior trim. Production was 400 units in 1957 and 304 units for the similar 1958 model. These 1957 and 1958 models were built in Detroit, but the heavily redone 1959 and 1960 Eldorado Broughams were instead hand built by Pininfarina in Italy. Retail prices stayed constant at around $13,000 for the four model years. GM lost $3,000 for every Eldorado Brougham that was built...FoMoCo lost $1,000 for every Continental Mark II that was built.
The Eldorado Brougham is the automobile that dreams are made of!! I have been in love with these very special autos since I was 16 years old, and I am now 59!! The audio was difficult to fully discern throughout the video, and I never was able to determine if this particular example has been restored to operate on the original air springs or if it was converted to coil springs as most of the Broughams over the years have been. I wish that the trunk lid could have been demonstrated since it is fully powered for opening and closing. The memory seat operation would have been nice to see demonstrated as well. The features on the Broughams often took decades to show up on other autos, so it truly was way ahead of its time in so many ways. It was almost like a hand built limited production concept car straight from the Motorama!! The 1959 and 1960 Broughams are completely different from the 1957 and 1958 models, and although not as special, they still presented as very beautiful designs compared to the regular 1959 and 1960 production models. I would love to own either a '57 or '58 in Jamaican Green, a very rare color!! Thank you for allowing us to see this beautifully restored example that has been modernized in subtle ways that make it easier to drive in the 21st Century!!
My dad, who passed away a couple years ago, owned a 1958. My mom still has it and we need to find a good home for it. We used to take it to car shows when I was a young kid in the early 80s. It always got lots of attention and a couple awards, but it didn't really fit into any of the classes they had back then. It was put into storage around 1990 and left there until the present day. If anyone is interested, please respond.
Hi Chad, We sell about one Cadillac a week and have sold numerous Broughams. We would consider selling it for your mother on consignment. We often advance the costs to transport the cars to our showroom and for the necessary repairs, etc. Let us know. Thanks. Harry Clark, Classic Promenade harry@classicpromenade.com
Hi Chad, Let us know if you or your mom want to sell the Brougham. We specialize in them and know them well. Thank you!! Harry Clark, Classic Promenade
this car, to me, is like a special woman. you must have the lifestyle to fully enjoy the car and/or the woman. this would not be a daily driver. it must be properly stored and cared for. i am not in a position to do that. if i were given one, i would probably let it go to a better home. lincoln continental mark 2 also cost more to build than the sale price. two incredible classy cars that the manufacturers could not afford to continue.
This is one of the best ever. The only peer it has from this time period is the Mercedes 600 and that is debatable. The build quality is similar, features similar but, they are different in every way. This car is streamlined and future oriented in contrast to the mercedes 600 which is old school and upright.
GM called that style roofline on the Brougham “Florentine”. It would be totally exclusive to the Broughams for ‘58, as all the other divisions went a completely different direction. Beautiful car! Out of the reach for most people back in those days, as the cost was about double what the average person earned back then.
Generally speaking, this is true. With the Brougham they were really on the "bleeding edge" and even when they were new there were a multitude of issues. So if you want to drive one, it is almost impossible without updates. That is not true for most all other classics. Thank you for your feedback and for watching! Harry
Beautiful car. Might wanna work on that audio there guys. I heard every 37th word clear as a bell. As for the rest of it it sounds like you're talking from inside a can of tomato soup....😐
HUGE Cadillac fan boy and this is in my top 5. Work of art!
I got the impression that William Lank had more to say and point out about this iconic automobile.
Politely I say, it’s best to merely echo what the expert has to say and let the information flow.
There was/is so much more for enthusiasts to see,
learn and/or confirm, if this was a complete walkaround presentation.
However, thank you for posting what you did.
Respectfully… A continuing subscriber.
You are right. He is a wealth of knowledge. We never script our videos, and we are always torn between having them be too long versus content. Thanks for your feedback! Harry
Engineered and marketed by General Motors to "outclass" the 1956 and 1957 Continental Mark II, the 1957 Eldorado Brougham was the "halo car of GM", weighed 5,315 pounds, and cost a staggering (for the time) $13,074 (about the cost of a decent middle-class home in the late 1950s, as stated). Basic design was derived from GM's own Park Avenue and Orleans show cars of 1953/1954 and the 1955/1956 Eldorado Brougham Town Car concept . Exterior paint choices were extensive (although about half of the 1957/1958 models were painted black or white)...along with 44 interior upholstery trim combinations, and carpeting was either Mouton (lamb pelt) or Karakul (sheep wool). Standard equipment included air suspension, narrow band whitewalls, automatic trunk lid opener, automatic "memory seat", Cruise Control, electric antenna, electric door locks, air conditioning, Autronic-Eye, etc. The atomizer contained Lanvin Arpege perfume (expensive French perfume). There were no options as the car was considered fully equipped...buyers only chose exterior paint and interior trim. Production was 400 units in 1957 and 304 units for the similar 1958 model. These 1957 and 1958 models were built in Detroit, but the heavily redone 1959 and 1960 Eldorado Broughams were instead hand built by Pininfarina in Italy. Retail prices stayed constant at around $13,000 for the four model years. GM lost $3,000 for every Eldorado Brougham that was built...FoMoCo lost $1,000 for every Continental Mark II that was built.
Well stated. A very nice summary!! Thank you.
I know Harry and have met William. Both are great people. Just bought 498 in fact it hasn't even arrived from Phoenix yet. VERY excited!
The Eldorado Brougham is the automobile that dreams are made of!! I have been in love with these very special autos since I was 16 years old, and I am now 59!! The audio was difficult to fully discern throughout the video, and I never was able to determine if this particular example has been restored to operate on the original air springs or if it was converted to coil springs as most of the Broughams over the years have been. I wish that the trunk lid could have been demonstrated since it is fully powered for opening and closing. The memory seat operation would have been nice to see demonstrated as well. The features on the Broughams often took decades to show up on other autos, so it truly was way ahead of its time in so many ways. It was almost like a hand built limited production concept car straight from the Motorama!! The 1959 and 1960 Broughams are completely different from the 1957 and 1958 models, and although not as special, they still presented as very beautiful designs compared to the regular 1959 and 1960 production models. I would love to own either a '57 or '58 in Jamaican Green, a very rare color!! Thank you for allowing us to see this beautifully restored example that has been modernized in subtle ways that make it easier to drive in the 21st Century!!
A beaut and it’s in blue .couldn’t get any better ty both for your time
Fun fact!…. the cadillac “SRX” brought back the protruding turn signals in the dash
My dream
My dream car😍😍😍
My dad, who passed away a couple years ago, owned a 1958. My mom still has it and we need to find a good home for it. We used to take it to car shows when I was a young kid in the early 80s. It always got lots of attention and a couple awards, but it didn't really fit into any of the classes they had back then. It was put into storage around 1990 and left there until the present day. If anyone is interested, please respond.
Hi Chad, We sell about one Cadillac a week and have sold numerous Broughams. We would consider selling it for your mother on consignment. We often advance the costs to transport the cars to our showroom and for the necessary repairs, etc. Let us know. Thanks. Harry Clark, Classic Promenade harry@classicpromenade.com
Hi Chad, Let us know if you or your mom want to sell the Brougham. We specialize in them and know them well. Thank you!! Harry Clark, Classic Promenade
I imagine sealing around the windows would be problematic, especially where the doors meet in the middle.
Was cruise control an option ?
A truly factory custom car.
this car, to me, is like a special woman. you must have the lifestyle to fully enjoy the car and/or the woman. this would not be a daily driver. it must be properly stored and cared for.
i am not in a position to do that. if i were given one, i would probably let it go to a better home.
lincoln continental mark 2 also cost more to build than the sale price.
two incredible classy cars that the manufacturers could not afford to continue.
I agree these classic cars are meant to be admired not beaten. Enjoy them occasionally.
Would have liked to see the car in a bit more detail; specifically the trunk, the engine bay, and a driver's view of the dashboard and controls.
Tri power ?
Air ride ?
Power truck ?
Glass or plastic fog lamps ?
Power vent window ?
Thought the salesman was ray liotta for a second!
4 horns! :D
Can anyone tell me the difference between a 1957 and 1958 model. I prefer a 1958 but quite frankly I am not sure why.
They are nearly identical. The main difference is dual four barrel carburetors on the 1957 versus a tri-carburetor on the 1958. Thanks!!
This is one of the best ever. The only peer it has from this time period is the Mercedes 600 and that is debatable. The build quality is similar, features similar but, they are different in every way. This car is streamlined and future oriented in contrast to the mercedes 600 which is old school and upright.
Was that the dual quad model?? Should have spoken about the engine
GM called that style roofline on the Brougham “Florentine”. It would be totally exclusive to the Broughams for ‘58, as all the other divisions went a completely different direction.
Beautiful car! Out of the reach for most people back in those days, as the cost was about double what the average person earned back then.
Hola donde puedo conseguir el diagrama para las luces altas gracias
1956 Imperials had transister radios first.
The air ride is what doomed these beautiful cars
Why? Many cars today have air ride and they ride beautifully
@@woroboro1354 Those cars in 50's were known for problems with air bags. Just like 90's Continental.
@@billbowers268 so won't brand new modern airbags solve the problem? I bet those are way more reliable these days
Modern updates kill classic cars.
Generally speaking, this is true. With the Brougham they were really on the "bleeding edge" and even when they were new there were a multitude of issues. So if you want to drive one, it is almost impossible without updates. That is not true for most all other classics. Thank you for your feedback and for watching! Harry
Adam, this car is so ugly I don't even want to watch this episode! 🤣
Reminds you of your girlfriend huh
William meyer give me more ugly like that beautiful car ( butie in the eye of the beholder)
Ugly to the ignorant and beautiful to the learned
Which cars that era look good to you? Edsels?
Beautiful car. Might wanna work on that audio there guys. I heard every 37th word clear as a bell. As for the rest of it it sounds like you're talking from inside a can of tomato soup....😐
Yeah, haven't they heard of wireless microphones?