The 1957 Eldorado Brougham, Conceived as a Motorama concept vehicle and built to be the compact ultimate luxury car, it encompassed the latest styling trends and technology of the day. At a price of $13,074 it was more expensive than Lincoln's Mark ll and the standard Rolls Royce. In fact rumor has it GM's cost was far more as one employee found when he inquired as to the possibility of purchasing one at cost, with the response being positively as it would mean and additional $10,000 over the sticker price. With production limited to only 400 in 1957, and another 304 in 1958, the clientele for this car ranked among the most elite in the world, firmly positioning Cadillac as the standard by which others were measured.
Styling of the Brougham: Up front bumpers, patterned to look like the fuselage and wings of an aircraft, were designed to be the focal point, with the grille and hood falling away from them. The stainless steel roof along with suicide style doors, are perhaps the most distinguishing features of the Brougham. Pillarless four-door hardtop compound curved panoramic windshield, GM's Florentine roofline and swept-back fins contributed to the Brougham's design reflecting the contemporary styling idioms of the day. The introduction of new technology such as quad headlights, Autronic Eye and aluminum wheels were enhanced with added luxury features like swivel seats and air conditioning.
The individually numbered 704 cars were hand built on a special line at the Clark Street plant in Detroit and had a unique shorter X-frame, body and interior. Even the shared Eldorado driveline, 365ci V8 with dual quad carburetors (three 2-barrel carbs were used in '58) and 4 speed Hydramatic transmission, were specially built and tested with only the quietest going into the Brougham. Each Brougham was test driven prior to delivery.
This Brooklin Model is the second edition with extra details i.e. chrome door handles, bonet trim, headlights, driving lights, grille, bumpers, side trim. Color is Lake Placid Blue. Comparing this release to an older example is kinda cool; the added details like the simulated brushed steel roof and the advanced details show how far Brooklin has come – and the mold set shows just how good they always were. Classics never get old, on the road or on the shelf.
| Manufacturer: | Brooklin |
| Scale: | 1/43 |
| Production Year: | 2001- 2007 |
| Part Number | BRK 027A |
| Color: | Lake Placid Blue |
| Material: | White Metal |
| Rating: | 8/10 |
very nice model, brookli is a great marke in die cast.
ReplyDeletei only find the color rather strange, i do not think the metalic color was used in these years.
or am i wrong?
ps: amazing the history of the cost of the model!
Hi, metallic color is the correct on the model. Brooklin uses the original colors. This Cadillac was absolutely the most expensive American car in this time and used the latest technology. By the way, the pre-war car Pierce Arrow and Tatra were metallické color also.
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Hola, color metálico es la correcta en el modelo. Brooklin utiliza los colores originales. Este Cadillac era absolutamente el coche americano más caro en este tiempo y utiliza la última tecnología. Por cierto, el coche antes de la guerra Pierce Arrow y Tatra se metallické color también.
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thanks for clarification
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Golfman Hello!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful miniature Brooklin!! I like the amount of detail it has. And the good conbinación colors. Excellent piece!!
Greetings!!
Very beautiful cars of Brooklin Models.
ReplyDeleteSpectacular blue.
Hughs!