Debuting in 1953 as a limited-edition convertible, the Cadillac Eldorado quickly became a mainstay in the automaker’s lineup. While many classic cars from the 1950s and 1960s have appreciated significantly, Eldorados stand out for their exceptional value.
Restored or well-preserved examples routinely trade hands for over $100,000, with some reaching even loftier heights. Three models, the 1959 Biarritz, and the 1956 Brougham, have even broken the $250,000 barrier.
This isn’t quite a quarter-million-dollar car, but it belongs to a model year that’s rapidly approaching that territory. The subject of this story is a 1958 Eldorado Brougham that recently sold for a staggering $220,000.
In a stunning display of automotive restoration, a 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham with a mere 124 miles on the odometer recently went up for auction. Boasting a meticulous restoration that honors the car’s original design, this Brougham gleams with factory-correct paint and chrome, while the interior features luxurious, authentic leather and fabric upholstery.
Every convenience imaginable, from air conditioning to power seats and cruise control, functions flawlessly, and the car even retains its original vanity kit. The numbers-matching status of the drivetrain remains unconfirmed, but the period-correct 365-cubic-inch V8 engine and four-speed Hydra-Matic transmission deliver a powerful 340 horsepower to the rear wheels, solidifying its authenticity.
