Coupe
Coachwork: Pininfarina
Designer: Pininfarina
Chassis #: 6929061100
The Cadillac Jacqueline Concept was a vehicle that debuted at the 1961 Paris Auto Show. It had been created by the talented design studio, Pininfarina, to showcase their ideas to Cadillac. Their contract with Cadillac was coming to an end as the limited production bodies for the Eldorado Broughams were no longer created after 1960. Their strategy was to convince General Motors Management that an updated and stylish limited production would continue the legacy of the Eldorado Brougham. Pininfarina developed a pair of unique customs, both two and four-door versions of what they hoped would become the replacement for the Eldorado Brougham. The name 'Jacqueline' was chosen in honor of the newly elected President John F. Kennedy's wife. Jacqueline Kennedy had a sense of fashion about her, she was glamorous and had a gracious demeanor that won the hearts of the public from around the world. Pininfarina hoped that their concept would have similar qualities as the First Lady, and so the concept was dubbed 'Jacqueline.' The car shown at the Paris Auto Show was well received by members of the press. It had advanced styling with chrome accents that were supportive of the vehicle's design but not overstated. The grille was clean and the rear featured wrap-around taillights. There were thin pillars allowing for ample views of the countryside. The front end was signature Pininfarina styling, with dual headlights on each side. In keeping with the heritage of the Pinin Farina built Brougham, a few design elements were retained such as the A-pillar along with the basic windshield design, the steering wheel, the basic dashboard layout, and the Cadillac wheel covers. It was originally finished in Cadillac's Ermine White and accented with a brushed stainless steel top, similar to the 1957 and 1958 Brougham. The interior was black with a modest amount of chrome; there were one-piece bucket seats with a center armrest and a special compartment behind the passengers to store luggage, picnic basket, or possibly a set of golf clubs.
Though the Jacqueline Concept was never put into production, Cadillac and the General Motors Division did incorporate some of its design aspects into their model lines.
By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2010
1961 Cadillac Jacqueline Concept
Cadillac
2007 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $350,000-USD $450,000
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $260,000
Recent Sales of the Cadillac Jacqueline Concept
(Data based on Model Year 1961 sales)
1961 Cadillac 'Jacqueline' Coupé Sold for USD$289,638 2011 Bonhams - Automobilia, Motos de collection et Automobiles d'exception au Grand Palais |
Cadillac Jacqueline Concepts That Failed To Sell At Auction
1961 Cadillac Jacqueline Concept's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1961 Cadillac Jacqueline Concept | 2007 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction | $260,000 | $350,000 | $450,000 |
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