1957 Cadillac Series 70 Eldorado Brougham Hardtop Sedan

This 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham was offered for sale at the 2007 RM Auctions held at Meadow Brook. The car is powered by a 365 cubic-inch overhead valve eight-cylinder engine that is capable of producing 325 horsepower. The car has a four-speed Hydramatic transmission and servo-assisted drum brakes on all four wheels.

The Eldorado Broughams were the pinnacle of American design and luxury and commanded a price tag of over $13,000. The designs featured a four-door pillarless setup with a brushed stainless steel roof. The interior featured a bar and vanity set and was outfitted with the finest materials available. Standard equipment included air-conditioning, an E-Z Eye tinted windshield, an automatic headlight dimmer, and numerous power-operated accessories. The Eldorado Brougham also introduced air ride suspension to the Cadillac marque.

This example has an odometer that read 76,000 miles and has recently undergone a mechanical and cosmetic restoration. The car was stripped and repainted and the interior was correctly reupholstered in blue cloth with blue leather. It is equipped with power steering, power brakes, power windows, power locks, and air conditioning, among other items.

This car was expected to sell for $120,000 - $140,000. Those figures were nearly achieved as the bidding reached $115,500 and the car was sold.

By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2007