1957 Eldorado Brougham

[SK903]

For sale on  EBAY. Auction ends in 2 days. Looks like it is in good shape with the vanities for 75K.

[V63]

 I would verify the data plate and vanities if they are of any importance to you.

I flew to look specifically at a white brougham blue interior, in Salt Lake City some 8 years ago. Seller was evasive about providing data plate. It was  Part of a large museum/collection.  The car I looked at, (and suspect same) was a complete color change from earth tones, inside and out. No vanities. The vehicle image setting looks same too.

I do not see where vanities are mentioned as included?  Price is NOT $75k rather the starting bid of higher RESERVE auction.

Seems poor marketing to provide such limited images of a 'holy grail' car.

Caviet emptor, seems appropriate here.

[Mike Baillargeon #15848]

This looks like the same car on Craigslist.

eBay has a reserve price and the Craigslist ad looks like the real asking price.

big difference.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1957-Cadillac-Eldorado/232471775407?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/d/1957-cadillac-eldorado/6284538986.html

Mike

[V63]

Ha!

First time offered for sale!

When I looked at it it was represented as 'all original'.  We agreed on a price, but in mid air he called me via voice meassage a 20% higher price was now needed.

If you look carefully at the images you can see where blue painted steering wheel is wearing off original brown.

I was dealing with a local SLC reputable 'middle man' whom I continue a friendship with. He was very apologetic about the situation. It was the elderly owner that was 'confused' . My guess is the elderly owner has passed by now...and his family is representing.

[SK903]

Thank you guys for your input. I think I will just watch to se if it does sell.

[Bobby B]

I can't believe the asking price on Craigslist  ....Is that what these cars go for in today's depressed market?     
                                                                                                                                        Bobby

[David Greenburg]

I visited this collection back in November and saw this car.  Like a number of the cars there, it had a tired looking description/price lying on the seat.  $118k.

[David Greenburg]

And here are a couple of pics to supplement the handful on eBay.

[Roger Zimmermann]

Original interior? I'm not at home presently, so I can't compare with mine. From memory, it seems to me that the seat styling is not correct on this car, there must be more "buttons".

[Bobby B]

I visited this collection back in November and saw this car.  Like a number of the cars there, it had a tired looking description/price lying on the seat.  $118k.

It looks like there have been quite a few attempts to sell the car. The prices are all over the map? At least clean up some of the wiring under the hood and get rid of the "crimp" connectors......
                                                      Bobby

[Roger Zimmermann]

Oh! no 2-4bbl carbs and an alternator instead of the generator. For that price? No idea if the car is still on air, but I doubt. 

[D.Smith]

The only thing worse than an uneducated seller (about the car) is an uneducated buyer. 

Happens all the time.  Someone inherits an old Cadillac and thinks they just hit the lottery.   The only research they do is go to Hagerty or Barrett-Jackson to look up a value.

This is why I tell people to keep their cars colors and trim to match the body tag.  Yes it's your car, but when you die the car is screwed up for the next owner.

[mario]

"Yes it's your car, but when you die the car is screwed up for the next owner."

Very interesting approach. I should keep my car a color I don't like for the sake of the person that gets the car AFTER I'M  DEAD.
somehow that just doesn't seem right to me.
But what do I know, this was originally black...
ciao,
Mario caimotto

[The Tassie Devil(le)]

This is why I tell people to keep their cars colors and trim to match the body tag.  Yes it's your car, but when you die the car is screwed up for the next owner. 

After I am dead, I don't care what the next owner is going to do to any of my cars.

At least I won't be buried in any of them.

Actually, I don't consider myself a Custodian of anything, as I use, alter and change things to what I want, and enjoy it whilst I can.   The biggest thing is to be able to afford to enjoy stuff.

Cars and the way they were designed was for planned obsolescence by the factories, so they could make and sell more cars.   Henry Ford tried to make the same thing for years, but got left behind, and had to change with the flow.

Bruce.

[Bobby B]

"Yes it's your car, but when you die the car is screwed up for the next owner."

Very interesting approach. I should keep my car a color I don't like for the sake of the person that gets the car AFTER I'M  DEAD.
somehow that just doesn't seem right to me.

Ha! ...For years my Father used to put plastic seat covers (the ones that look like mini-bubble wrap) on all the new cars he purchased. One day I asked him and his response was..." So when we sell the car the seats will be like new". We suffered sitting in those cold brittle seats in the winter, and our asses stuck to them in the summer. He finally gave in when he bought his last Fleetwood Brougham and when I asked him why he stopped this nonsense, he said "Screw This, I'm going to enjoy my Caddy. Let the next guy worry about it!"  I had no response......
                                                                                                                                      Bobby

[D.Smith]

  I should keep my car a color I don't like

But why would you buy a car if you don't like the color?   It's not like there aren't more out there. 

[D.Smith]

Ha! ...For years my Father used to put plastic seat covers (the ones that look like mini-bubble wrap) on all the new cars he purchased. One day I asked him and his response was..." So when we sell the car the seats will be like new". We suffered sitting in those cold brittle seats in the winter, and our asses stuck to them in the summer. He finally gave in when he bought his last Fleetwood Brougham and when I asked him why he stopped this nonsense, he said "Screw This, I'm going to enjoy my Caddy. Let the next guy worry about it!"  I had no response......
                                                                                                                                      Bobby

LOL  I won't disagree with you on that!    I never understood those seat covers either.  Talk about leg burners!

[mario]

But why would you buy a car if you don't like the color?   It's not like there aren't more out there.

the color is easier to change than looking for that needle in a haystack.
i have been looking for many years to find a 49 sedannette and when i find one i am going to pass on it because it wasn't the right color!!! i don't think so. it is faster to change the color than do without the car of your dreams. same thing for the next guy, WHEN YOUR DEAD. he will either buy it or he wont. the body plate will tell him what color it used to be, no mysteries there.
from the responses i have read, i am not alone here.
apparently many have purchased their cars for themselves, not the next owner WHEN THEIR DEAD.
besides, claret mica was not a factory color back in 1949...don't you think it is beautiful??

ciao,
mario caimotto

[gkhashem]

The only thing worse than an uneducated seller (about the car) is an uneducated buyer. 

Happens all the time.  Someone inherits an old Cadillac and thinks they just hit the lottery.   The only research they do is go to Hagerty or Barrett-Jackson to look up a value.

This is why I tell people to keep their cars colors and trim to match the body tag.  Yes it's your car, but when you die the car is screwed up for the next owner.

I actually agree there are many of us out there who would pass over a car repainted in a different color. Sorry, if many feel otherwise. I think David is being accurate about his comments.

Again your car, your money. Just not for me or many others out there. There are many who feel exactly this way.

In fact, there are colors that I can learn to love if the paint is all original and in excellent shape. So I can be open minded as long as the car is original and in excellent shape. I think the rare find and the amazing condition out weigh most color preferences. There are some colors I cannot take no matter what, so I just look for another car.

The point is this only reduces your potential resale value for an excellent condition or a high end collector car IMHO. But this is a point hard to quantify and can be subjective.

[V63]

This issue is a growing trend, and it's not in the 'purist' favor.

I see both sides and neither is wrong if it's your car and how it pleases you best.

I used to more of a purist...but I find I can appreciate a car with performance (fuel injection) and air conditioning that actually works.

There are degrees and extremes...but if it's your car and it makes you happy...go for it!