As of April 19, 2025, this is the information we have about this car:
[Feb.01.2017] Car #123 was owned in the late seventies by John Vicker of Canton, OH. Brougham aficionado Jerry Janssonfound this info on the Hemmings Motor News site on March 12, 2001: Eldorado Brougham,#123, original car, Deauville gray, air, suspension, 16,955 miles. 717-362-9449, PA; e-mail: hoffdte@epix.net The car changed hands in the first quarter of 2001. It will be going to a new home in Newport Beach, CA, where it will be restored to its former splendor. The new owner, Michael D. Brooks said: '#123 has arrived. Stored in Ohio 1961 to 1999 when it was inherited by a friend in PA. Purchased from him on Feb 2001 and shipped to NewportBeach, CA in April 2001. No vanities except cigarette case. Appears to be absolutelycomplete and untouched original. Interior leather complete and un-torn. Exterior original paint exceptional. Chrome above average, stainless and rubber perfect. Auto start, trunk, door locks, radio, windows, etc. all work! Original spare in trunk. Engine area complete and original. Air ride works with one leaking diaphragm. To be near it feels likesomething very special and rare has just come out of deep storage to again join the world.16,800 original miles. Filthy dirty BUT it is air deposited dirt....wipes off with clothand water. No restoration needed...just an estimated 200 hours of cleaning. Needs carpet, one air diaphragm. All together a precious find!' In April 2003, Michael added: ...The car is now totally serviced and cleaned and is truly outstanding. All vanities have been acquired (repro atomizer) along with an owner'smanual. Recently Dale Armstrong went through the car and the air suspension is 99.99%perfect. A/C, antenna, seat, headlight dimmer, and everything else works perfectly. Brougham owners should consider Dale Armstrong the PREMIER mechanic in the U.S.A. for Broughams....I could go on and on about his capabilities and knowledge. This 17,000-milecar rides like a dream with no rattles, squeaks, wind noise, or vibrations.....must bebetter than new with radials now installed. I am extremely fortunate to have this car andwill cherish it....since it will outlast me!' Michael offered the car for sale on eBay in April, 2006; the minimum required opening bid was $105,000 or you could 'Buy it Now' for $165,000. There were no bidders. IMO, alow-mileage, original car like this would fare better if represented by one of the majorUS auction houses like Russo & Steel, Kruse, Barrett-Jackson. BTW, if you would like a DETAILED look at Michael's car, check out this Web page. Amazing!
[Feb.01.2017] Car #123 was owned in the late seventies by John Vicker of Canton, OH. Brougham aficionado Jerry Janssonfound this info on the Hemmings Motor News site on March 12, 2001: Eldorado Brougham,#123, original car, Deauville gray, air, suspension, 16,955 miles. 717-362-9449, PA; e-mail: hoffdte@epix.net The car changed hands in the first quarter of 2001. It will be going to a new home in Newport Beach, CA, where it will be restored to its former splendor. The new owner, Michael D. Brooks said: '#123 has arrived. Stored in Ohio 1961 to 1999 when it was inherited by a friend in PA. Purchased from him on Feb 2001 and shipped to NewportBeach, CA in April 2001. No vanities except cigarette case. Appears to be absolutelycomplete and untouched original. Interior leather complete and un-torn. Exterior original paint exceptional. Chrome above average, stainless and rubber perfect. Auto start, trunk, door locks, radio, windows, etc. all work! Original spare in trunk. Engine area complete and original. Air ride works with one leaking diaphragm. To be near it feels likesomething very special and rare has just come out of deep storage to again join the world.16,800 original miles. Filthy dirty BUT it is air deposited dirt....wipes off with clothand water. No restoration needed...just an estimated 200 hours of cleaning. Needs carpet, one air diaphragm. All together a precious find!' In April 2003, Michael added: ...The car is now totally serviced and cleaned and is truly outstanding. All vanities have been acquired (repro atomizer) along with an owner'smanual. Recently Dale Armstrong went through the car and the air suspension is 99.99%perfect. A/C, antenna, seat, headlight dimmer, and everything else works perfectly. Brougham owners should consider Dale Armstrong the PREMIER mechanic in the U.S.A. for Broughams....I could go on and on about his capabilities and knowledge. This 17,000-milecar rides like a dream with no rattles, squeaks, wind noise, or vibrations.....must bebetter than new with radials now installed. I am extremely fortunate to have this car andwill cherish it....since it will outlast me!' Michael offered the car for sale on eBay in April, 2006; the minimum required opening bid was $105,000 or you could 'Buy it Now' for $165,000. There were no bidders. IMO, alow-mileage, original car like this would fare better if represented by one of the majorUS auction houses like Russo & Steel, Kruse, Barrett-Jackson. BTW, if you would like a DETAILED look at Michael's car, check out this Web page. Amazing!