Tell me, what panel would be made on a male wooden form? However, the Italian coach builder asserted that the Skylight coupe had been for her. What the company wanted was a car that represented Pinin Farinas vision for the 1960s. designed and built four more exclusive, custom bodies. If it is as good as it looks buy it and drive it. But Cadillac, indifferent to Pinin Farinas proposals, decided to give the coachbuilder another shot. 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 by C. Delaisse ]. The was later repainted And that undoubtedly goes for any other inner body stampings that could be used in the Brougham. A good one is still $10,000 after ten years. There, the bodies were hand-built and mounted in the new Via Lesna industrial complex covering about fifteen acres. In fact, its under 50%. https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/eldorado-extravagance-1957-eldorado-brougham. Please stop spewing misinformation. think Heres the most important line from that page: The Italian Cadillacs were individually built and assembled on a stationary production line. I think that they did the sums and quickly figured out that the amount of money, time, and expertise needed to restore the car was quickly going north of $100K, only to have a car that most people couldnt tell apart from a regular 61 Sedan De Ville. ostensibly in honor of the new American First lady. Perhaps Cadillac experts can comment on the originality of what looks like an upholstered plywood box under the dashboard. To the Unknowing, it looks like another 1960 Cadillac. [5] [6] Contents 1 Name 2 First generation (1953) 3 Second generation (1954-1956) You think PF couldnt make a quarter panel? In his first message he asserted that all the Keep me in the conversation via email. convertible models(s) were mounted on a Cadillac chassis, standing at 130 inches. These were really spirited vehicles. It had cast iron blocks and heads, hydraulic lifters, and five main bearings. Also, I have it from Pininfarina that Jacqueline It is very nicely done, although I agree, the restoration took a few liberties with interior and a few other items. The body was built in Italy, with a combination of parts, some from the US and some from Italy. What would you stash in the under-dash hidey-hole? (interesting when you consider how they are slopping together a gazillion per hour these days) With the Brougham out-of-the-way at Detroit, Fisher Bodys Fleetwood Division could produce more of the high rollers that brought in the cash. This 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Pininfarina is a unique, beautiful very original car. But still; its a beautiful car, extremely rare and there is even a registry for `59-`60 Eldorado Brougham owners, since these unique cars are so scarce. He didnt like that combination so he took it to a coach company and had the color changed to this Bordeaux red. But in 1960 it must have been quite elegant in comparison with the normal Caddys. The depreciation figures for the regular 1960 Cadillacs have to be considered in the context of their time. They werent crafted as the 1957-1958 model years were. Broughams had very discreet labeling, and were badge more so as Broughams than Cadillacs . Mouton or nylon carpet could also be ordered. 1970 Classifieds in Hemmings Motor News (p.1324). Can you imagine the depreciation hit the new car buyer took on one of these? Perhaps some Italian aficionados might be able to help put these interesting Most people who could afford a brand-new car did not keep it for 8-10 years, and very few people drove their cars much beyond 100,000 miles. Quite the contrary. inconsistencies you may come across so that, together, we can improve the Database and Where is it today? show. The 1959 & 1960 Eldorado Broughams were bespoke vehicles and built accordingly. was replaced. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. At that time it was said (correctly) to be owned by Irving Willem [aka later Jacqueline model, below. there was no Jacqueline script on the leading edge of the car's front fenders The PF customer relations department asserted also, in 1976, that 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Additional Info: No we didn't make a mistake, this really is a 1959 model. You pay to give them ads. spokesperson in 1976, the Starlight coupe was first shown at the Paris Salon in People traded their cars more often. glass, rising high into the roof line. Standard features include the Autronic Eye that automatically dims high-beams when an oncoming car approaches. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. jeep up the good scam. Probably even less, since the air suspension may not have been working at this point, along with a lot of the power-operated gizmos. It was implied that the car was built on a 1960 Eldorado Brougham chassis, then removed from that chassis and put on a tubular structure. Pininfarinaasserted in 1976 that the Skylightcoupe and convertible models(s) were mounted on a Cadillac chassis, standing at 130 inches. from one enthusiast, assistant attorney Michael W. Schultz, from Houston TX. Cadillac had launched the Eldorado in 1953 at a price of $7750or about $72,000 adjusted for inflation. It was originally black with a white roof Mrke Cadillac. It's a 4 door hard top that is #75 of 101 cars (see body tag). PF's Jacqueline coupe was built in honor of Americas 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. featured a brushed steel roof and no back seat. 60s Cars. collection in Turin. In comparison, Italys Carrozzeria Farina had opened only the year before. partner, Kruch. Overall length was stretched to 225 inches, again the same as for other Cadillacs. as asserted by the manufacturer in reply to a question I had asked at that time [photos deal with. This Go to Vegas and put your hands on the car. And show the world that sky high fins might be a fun affectation, but were hardly the epitome of good design. above], although it too had only two doors, or with the a 1960 Cadillac Eldorado This was determined during the 1957-1958 Brougham. 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 4 speed automatic transmission delivered the power to the road. for the Turin in May, 1959 (? Hummer. No description of the second Jacqueline (the alleged The taillamps were incorporated into the stock `59 rear bumper. The 59 and 60 Eldorado Brougham was a very curious undertaking. By their own admission, GM design chiefs Bill Mitchell and Chuck Jordan continued to be fascinated by with Italian design, visiting Turin often as an unofficial think tank. Cadillac couldn't stay away from manufacturing of bodies in Italy, the Allante also suffered from this idea. $5,000.00, in a -page ad, is what appears to be the light-colored coupe with the above, the transformation was done by Frank Tetro, in California. Described as a great runner, the sumptuous super-tanker looks largely (but not completely) original and shines inside and out. The bodies shared nothing with the production models, as they were essentially hand built by PF. Pinin Farina, as the company was then known, had been working with GM on the second-generation Eldorado Brougham program for 1959. The 1959 and 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Broughams are the last of the hand crafted cars, despite being production models, that is models included in the product catalogs for these two years. chassis. There were quite a few panels shared, mostly inner ones. Find Used 1923 to 1970 Cadillac Broughams for Sale on Oodle Classifieds. No parts are shared, as the 61 Cadillac hadnt been tooled up yet, or even had its styling completely finalized. In order to cut cost and speed up the Fleetwood assembly line, their production was expedited by Pinin Farina of Italy. If you want a good look at a 1960 Cadillac Brougham, youll have to reach beyond this listing. Pininfarina, Torino, Italy. in 1976. Thats $115k adjusted. In addition to these features, six-way power seats, power windows & door locks, power trunk release, power steering & brakes, automatic transmission, and an air suspended self-leveling system. Image uploaded by crazydreamer. Perfect condition. The sketches are above]. Why would anyone pay for this? was a special three-passenger roadster commissioned by an Indian potentate, the Maharajah https://www.google.com/amp/s/notoriousluxury.com/2017/02/22/the-elite-1960-cadillac-series-6900-eldorado-brougham/amp/. Pink Volkswagen Beetle. own at the 1961 Paris Salon de lAutomobile. guards. Unlike other . One of which ( Cadillac Jacqueline) shared some styling influence with some Peugeots of the era. Youre probably the first person in the world thats ever commented about the depreciation of these. Hi Will Fox and thanks for your comments. covers of the second generation Broughams (those assembled in Italy). Miguel, (above) shows Required fields are marked *. At least they didnt take pics at night with a flash. One was a four-door [??? Happy motoring! Paul Niedermeyer writes up this special edition here. Check out the fins, can you see where the upper tail lamp would be? of There appears to be a slight difference in the shape of the tail fins. 1999. A good read on the brougham of that era for those like me that were a bit uneducated. Irving Willems] of Texarkana, CA. Pininfarina asserted in 1976 that the Skylight coupe and The engine produces a massive 590 Nm of torque at just 3,400 rpm and rings up 345 hp on the dyno. and new (red) upholstery) installed; this version was later converted back show the dark colored "Skylight" coupe that was on display at the Geneva I particulary like the hat boxes on the rear shelf. Most body panels came from America. At the time, these were assumed - The depreciation of a car is always in direct proportion to the reliability and quality of the vehicle. Our car is black with blue cloth interior. Nov. 14, 1958, courtesy Ron Wilson, Australia), This PF This is a true find of a lifetime! Fleetwood at Fisher Body finished the detail work once they arrived back in the US. Farina recalled in his memoirs that clients wanted to complicate the lines of automobiles that were already complicated, demanding frills, hardware. If a Corvair and a 65 Rambler Ambassador had a baby. (SNK, yes I DO realize how stupid that sounds! below. 1996-2020, Yann Saunders, DLM Group, and the Cadillac & LaSalle Club Museum and Research Center Inc. Your email address will not be published. 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. It simply shows those parts that were sent from detroit since they were the ones shared. A motorized Jacqueline at the Concorso Miltal 966 mil. I am now convinced that this car and the 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. It was fitted with a Rochester triple deuce (3 2-bbl carburetors). 69 chassis (Eldorado Brougham). The seamless windshield and rear glass frames were hand-made from chrome plated brass and individually hand-fitted. It is surreal to see in writing a story somebody told you at a car show decades ago. 1 495 000 kr . As I have stated