Wondered the same. covers of the second generation Broughams (those assembled in Italy). 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. Otherwise, its not credible. Its hard to understand who thought this was a good idea, to preview the future model year, for a huge price. the Paris Salon, October 1958, Larger photos (above): The Autocar, week ending Oct. 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. T. Schwier, 342 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017. He later 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. In fact, the car was a pushmobile, from 1961 Copyright 2011 - 2023 Curbside Classics. for conjecture. Overall length was stretched to 225 inches, again the same as for other Cadillacs. mistakenly - to have been built on Eldorado Brougham chassis. 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. Not to say that anything was lostthe Eldorado Brougham of 1959-1960 is still long and low like Desiato Hotblack's spaceship, tailfins intact and covered in chromebut it's less Elvis, more Jetsons. Roger, of course the cowl and firewall came from the US, as it undoubtedly was the exact same unit used in regular Cadillacs. The Cadillac Crest and wreath attached to the front of this under dash compartment is also incorrect. Right: '59 Eldorado Brougham rear bumper and tail-lights married to some Around the exterior, Brougham badging was very discreet and they werent labeled as Cadillacs other then by a Cadillac crest on the wheel cover. and the Series Sixty Special models measured 130 inches. Robert Levins. "signed" H.V. 4-door model) was given in that article. from Herv (Irving) Willems in 1996 (although Mr. Willems' name sounds Belgian, in fact The Rajs choice of Pinin Farina was unusual, as 1931 was the high point of such French custom coachbuilders Chapron, Franay, and Figoni et Falaschi. Your email address will not be published. custom job in B&W; the earlier set mid-nineties. In 1976 I had inquired if it might be for sale. In those days, 100,000 miles was viewed as the expected useful life of a car by most people. After 200 Eldorado Broughams were built for 1959-60, the cars faded into the past with the majority of people probably soon forgetting them. Their production slowed the Fleetwood assembly line to the point where only one Brougham was produced per day. he is of French origin; his father operated a print shop in Senlis, south of Paris). And STILL they show crazy, silly cars everyone sees, can buy locally..amazing. If you want a good look at a 1960 Cadillac Brougham, youll have to reach beyond this listing. Note how comparatively plain the grille and headlight features are. I wish that Cadillac would have produced something like the Jacqueline, also a Pininfarina design. When I crawled under the car at the Geneva Motor Show in 1991, I was indeed Classic cars for sale in the most trusted collector car marketplace in the world. When these cars were brand new and had arrived back in the states from Italy, they required re-finishing. The car was originally shown during the 1961 Paris Auto Salon. You think PF couldnt make a quarter panel? spokesperson in 1976, the Starlight coupe was first shown at the Paris Salon in This is beautiful, and appears well kept. the Farina factory [Stabilimenti Farina] in 1930, before branching out on his I particulary like the hat boxes on the rear shelf. Quite the contrary. The 390 produced 345 hp @ 4,800 rpm with 590 Nm of peak torque @ 3,400 rpm. It is a very sharp example. as asserted by the manufacturer in reply to a question I had asked at that time [photos Collectible Automobile published some photos and a story about Jacqueline the Paris Salon, shows a very light colored car; I would imagine that a gold-colored car, Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. for her. time in its life and carried a regular '59 engine with one single, 4-barrel carb - no The Brougham had a heavily raked windshield, in fact the first 50 or so cars done in 59 had a slightly taller (1/2 inch i believe) windshield that was prone to crack when the car was jacked up. This car had an interesting Plexiglas top with an ingenious The original El Dorado Brougham was a very attractive design, but it also previewed the design of the 57 and 58 models. Switzerland, in 1991, that I found it to be an engineless shell [a pushmobile] effectively Perhaps Cadillac experts can comment on the originality of what looks like an upholstered plywood box under the dashboard. Ha! He had his own account of the Jacqueline story and was reminiscent of the 1959 Eldorado Brougham ! The styling was much more restrained than before, but the price . Kruch, in Brussels, who knew of the car when it was in the museum there; unfortunately, he I dont that it was more attractive than the Detroit cadillacs. 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 Not many even knew it existed because of its rarity. To the Unknowing, it looks like another 1960 Cadillac. When it comes to fashion, theres a huge difference between designers ready-to-wear collections and their haute couture lines. Since the 1957-58 Cadillac Eldorado Broughamchassis measures 126 inches, and the Series Sixty-Specialchassis of 1958 measures 133 inches, obviously it was 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham purchased new by Grace Kelly as a gift for her father. Right: Henri Chapron logo, Left: unmistakable 1959 Eldorado Brougham The `59 fins were never used on these. Am I to conclude, therefore, that all Mike The 59 and 60 Eldorado Brougham was a very curious undertaking. 1999. (on a 1957 Series 60 Specisl chassis and drive train) the black & RULES: No profanity, politics, or personal attacks. show the dark colored "Skylight" coupe that was on display at the Geneva courtesy Ron Wilson ] Meaning they were hand fabricated. Irving Willems] of Texarkana, CA. The price started out at $89,000.00 when first advertised in Hemmings, which is getting annoying with its redesign of its Brougham chassis, since the latter did not become available until the Fall of 1958. carefully avoided acknowledging or denying the rumor. Hemmings Motor News has been serving the classic car hobby since 1954. Thats roughly what I said in a post that didnt make it through publication. I believe the photos in these 2 rows were If you have some other info, link to it please. convertible models(s) were mounted on a Cadillac chassis, standing at 130 inches. I would see these few auto in New York City where, at the time, we were living in midtown Manhattan, a right place for such a car. The latter featured a single-piece curved Plexiglass roof with four articulated metal panels. Rolls Royce of England built their Phantom V models models from 1946 through 1955. with deep pockets appears to have come along with a very thick wad of $100 bills; he was Surprisingly, GM introduced an all-new Eldorado Brougham four-door hardtop. Knowing what I know now, it looks like a doughy 61 Cadillac. Pinin began working at the family firm Stabilimenti Farina in 1910 alongside his brothers Giovanni and Carlo. But yes, the whole idea of these was a bit iffy, and quite a different approach than the 57-58 version. Two of these PF Our car is black with blue cloth interior. None of the body panels nor any of the glass could be interchanged with the stock Cadillac models. actually sell for, today? there was no Jacqueline script on the leading edge of the car's front fenders () The golden [???] came first, then a coupe roof was added, the car was repainted and the interior upholstery with bright red upholstery. Do you know how to link to something. In fact, like their 1960 hat, I doubt they still had the same car by 61. I am now convinced that this car and the Nice boat. I am sure even body panels between different cars arent identical. It had cast iron blocks and heads, hydraulic lifters, and five main bearings. Brougham Coachwork: Pininfarina The 200 Cadillac Brougham sedans built in 1960 and 1961 were some of the last examples of the coach-built era. who attended both these shows or who actually saw photos of the two Skylight There were quite a few panels shared, mostly inner ones. These cars were built as opulentultra luxury cars in direct competition to the Rolls-Royce. in 1970; it was located in New York Especially since the windshield and wind wings were unique to this model. built on a 1959 Eldorado Brougham chassis [possibly because of those unmistakable PF hand built most of the front clip and reverse opening bonnet using half front guards from America. Stunningly beautiful. There were only 99 made in 1959 and 101 in 1960. above], although it too had only two doors, or with the a 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Offered there for sale, for Brougham that may have been on show concurrently in Paris. 1959 Cadillac Series 6900 Eldorado Brougham The Series 6900 Eldorado Broughams built from 1959 until 1960 were hand-built in Italy by Pininfarina and lacked the Cadillac quality as the Detroit-built Fleetwood hand-crafted 1957-1958 versions. They look just like the standard 1960 Cadillacs. ), Designer's frawing of rear ensemble Between 1958 and 1961, the Italian coach-builder Pinin Farina - whose It seems like the glass was sourced in South America? Where exactly? It is surreal to see in writing a story somebody told you at a car show decades ago. Thats $115k adjusted. inconsistencies you may come across so that, together, we can improve the Database and Since it was handmade, there was no lead time on tooling and such, so it could be made to look like a 61 one year early. The former. $119,000 1958 Cadillac Brougham Bay City, MI. downright rude and equally aggressive when I dared question some of his The design styling was done by Chuck Jordan and Dave Holls in Michigan at the General Motors Technical Center. No parts are shared, as the 61 Cadillac hadnt been tooled up yet, or even had its styling completely finalized. They are beautiful machines, but Id hate to have to restore one. custom jobs by Pinin Farina, Farina recalled in his memoirs that clients wanted to complicate the lines of automobiles that were already complicated, demanding frills, hardware. show. Probably even less, since the air suspension may not have been working at this point, along with a lot of the power-operated gizmos. But in 1960 it must have been quite elegant in comparison with the normal Caddys. You can also see the windshield on this was used on the 1961 models. own. And show the world that sky high fins might be a fun affectation, but were hardly the epitome of good design. chassis and then, subsequently, put on a special tubular structure. A full description of this exceptional automobile may be found in They were still significant models in Cadillacs history. John, I didnt say it was exact, but you can see the influence in the 61 model. "automobile"? Please stop wasting my time on this any further, unless you can come up with something much better than this, which actually only disproves your assertion. 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. 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. survived That car remained for many years in Pininfarinas own It is improbable American Brands: AMC, Jeep and All Others, Tractors, Lawn Mowers, Off-Road Equipment, Cohort Pic(k)s of the Day: 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham by Pininfarina, Curbside Classic: 1988 Dodge Dakota Not Too Big, Not Too Small, https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/eldorado-extravagance-1957-eldorado-brougham, https://newcadillacdatabase.org/Historical/Automobiles/Eldorado/EB5760/195960/1959Features, BOAL: 1982 Honda GL500 Silverwing Chapter 5, The Baby Wing, Vintage Car Life Comparison: 1961 VW Bus, Corvair Greenbrier, and Ford Econoline Wherein A 40 HP VW Bus Ties An 80 HP Greenbrier In The 1/4 Mile, CC Outtake: 1975 Austin 1300 MK3 Please Do Not Adjust Your Set. Your email address will not be published. One is produced in enormous quantities for the mass market; the other is handmade, practically custom. B&W Skylight coupe that was on display at the Geneva salon in March 1958; 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham by Pininfarina. The seller went to the trouble to post on Hemings but failed to take good pictures! Gunna hit the link button nown C what somebody shared~. air scoop). The Farina workmanship includes seams that are hammer welded without the use of solder. The Italian Cadillacs were individually built and assembled on a stationary production line. deal with. French auto buff Jean Baptiste Dewever sent me two undated (unfortunately) sketches by telephone number listed is 212-650.0675 if anyone is interested! It is for you, the user, to point out any errors, omissions or sometimes are contradictory. They also shed all of the gaudy chrome trim that was so typical of Detroit back in the 1950s and 1960s. You can find the whole story by searching 1960 Eldorado Brougham David Fogg. In 1953, Luigi Chinetti, the well-known New York Ferrari importer, commissioned Also, I have it from Pininfarina that Jacqueline This green survivor shown above is really an interesting find! These were built by Pininfarina, but (from what Ive read) were an in-house Cadillac design. He didnt like that combination so he took it to a coach company and had the color changed to this Bordeaux red. What beautiful sled with a fantastic choice of colors. While I do agree that the roof line of the 61 was styled after the Italian Brougham design, it is significantly different. Very cool. [ B&W photo (above): The Autocar, week ending 21 March 1958, 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. Both Pink Volkswagen Beetle. Their production was farmed out to Pinin Farina of Italy for bodywork attached to rolling chassis pre-shipped to them by Detroit. Most curious is that neither Harley Earl nor Bill Mitchell are present. . ten years [1996-2006] in the private collection of Alain-Dominique Perrin, CEO (former The original El Dorado Brougham was a very attractive design, but it also previewed the design of the '57 and '58 models. It had cast iron blocks and heads, hydraulic lifters, and five main bearings. . 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 1960 model year was the last time the problematic air suspension was used. It seems that Cadillac went through a lot of trouble for nothing. It is very nicely done, although I agree, the restoration took a few liberties with interior and a few other items. . neither one of these. Did it find a buyer? I doubt they had regrets. tri-power unit (Frank Tetro of Harbor Auto Restorations in Florida, who did the known in the family as Pinin [the little one] worked with his older brother in These were really spirited vehicles. The roof line used in 61 and later standard production was taller so that the quarter Windows could remain fixed. Saw that open below the dash Todd. Cadillac never contracted with Pinin Farina to build a station wagon variant of its 1959 Eldorado Brougham, but as this year's Ridler Award winner Cadmad (a portmanteau of CADillac and noMAD) demonstrates, perhaps it should have. 69 chassis (Eldorado Brougham). did not see the two cars together, but he did send me a startling ad from the December of Orccha. mounted on a tubular framework and fitted with Brougham look-alike wheels. 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. Have a look at this: https://usedfirst.com/cars/mercedes-benz/s-class/https://usedfirst.com/cars/mercedes-benz/s-class/. been widely photographed), was NOT his car; he asserted that the Jacqueline shown the other [?] They drank petrol as a sponge absorbs liquid but who cared when the price per gallon was under $.50! The 1959 & 1960 Eldorado Broughams were powered by Cadillac's 390 CID V8 OHV 16-valve pushrod engine. Whether the Chapron Rolls Brougham was ever built, is a matter Makes me think the whole exercise came from above them. $5,000.00, in a -page ad, is what appears to be the light-colored coupe with the of) the coupe(s). show two proposals for a custom 4-door sedan on the Rolls Royce Phantom V beat thinking that this car could be the missing 1959 Eldorado Brougham [#100?] Hi Will Fox and thanks for your comments. 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. for the matching angular hard-top roof and the gaping front hood air scoop mounted on (one Some feel the car was built by Pinin Farina in a hope to get another contract from GM, as they had done a few Cadillac Eldorado Broughams (maybe to counter Chrysler's Ghia-bodied Imperials). white coupe (3/58, Geneva), the silver convertible (10/58 Paris) and the I got a couple of faxes concerning Jacqueline from a Mr. Benot The majority of the body panels were stamped in America. The heavily raked Pininfarina roofline REQUIRED the vent windows to roll back for entry and exit to the rear seat.