As of Dec. 22, 2024, this is the information we have about this car:
[Jan.01.2008] Car #49 was advertised for sale, for $8,000, in one of Bill Pozzi's newsletters of the Brougham Owners' Club, in 1986; at that time it was owned by Gale Roberts of Florissant, MO. InMarch 1997 it was offered for sale in the CLC's Self Starter for $40,000 by KeithBeers, of Texas. It was still for sale in Texas in February, 1998. The car is on coil springs and is reported to have 'excellent chrome'. More recently, inApril 2000, I was informed by Mr. Beers that this car was located in Waxahatchie,TX. He said it is a running, driving car; it is black with a white interior(originally it was Fairfax blue [code #126] with a blue and white cloth & leather interior [code #218]) Keith says the upholstery was done over in vinyl (!); not immediately visible in the small photo, below (right), one may see that the originalpattern was not followed either. There were no visible vanity items left.Likecar #324, below, it has the sabre-spoke wheels. Keith mentioned also a 'modified nose' (custom job). The car was for sale for $28K [call (972) 490-7579] in Dallas or e-Mail keithhelen@aol.comfor more details. Late extra (5/2005): the car was offered again for sale at auction on eBay in May, 2005. The asking price was up from $28Kto $50K. I guess to justify the price hike, the vendor mentions a recent [but unconfirmed] eBay sale of a similar car for $175,000 [car #130]. Later [10/2007]: The car was acquired in November 2005 by Texas collector and enthusiast, Bruce Bixby of Abilene from a Waxahache collector; it is being cared for there by Gordon Bartlett. With help from collector-owner-enthusiast, Dale Armstrong [#554], Gordon has returned the front end to original factory specs. Sadly, two door handles were lost at the platers, so any help finding replacements would be greatly appreciated. Former owner, Lance Hirsch [#436], believes the door handles from many regular 1957 Cadillac model should fit. No harm in trying, for sure. Latest [Jan., 2008]: Gordon sent the updated photos, below, as well as details of the work done since the car was acquired by its new owner. Gordon says: We're still looking for front door handles, OEM factory radio and lower trunk latch Micro switch. Front Endsheet metal has been returned to the original factory design. The engine and transmission have been completely rebuilt. Factory Original cloth and Leather interior was still intact, under the vinyl seat covers; it was carefully cleanedand redyed to factory colors . The car was completely stripped and repainted factory Fairfax Blue Metallic. All Vanity items are there, except the Atomizer. The car has both sets of wheels (turbines and sabres). The factory airride components are there, minus the actual air bags; these have been replaced withcoil springs and non- factory lower rear control arms. Diecast parts have beenreplated along with the bumpers . Restoration of the car continues at this time [Jan., 2008]. Current mileage is 68K.
[Jan.01.2008] Car #49 was advertised for sale, for $8,000, in one of Bill Pozzi's newsletters of the Brougham Owners' Club, in 1986; at that time it was owned by Gale Roberts of Florissant, MO. InMarch 1997 it was offered for sale in the CLC's Self Starter for $40,000 by KeithBeers, of Texas. It was still for sale in Texas in February, 1998. The car is on coil springs and is reported to have 'excellent chrome'. More recently, inApril 2000, I was informed by Mr. Beers that this car was located in Waxahatchie,TX. He said it is a running, driving car; it is black with a white interior(originally it was Fairfax blue [code #126] with a blue and white cloth & leather interior [code #218]) Keith says the upholstery was done over in vinyl (!); not immediately visible in the small photo, below (right), one may see that the originalpattern was not followed either. There were no visible vanity items left.Likecar #324, below, it has the sabre-spoke wheels. Keith mentioned also a 'modified nose' (custom job). The car was for sale for $28K [call (972) 490-7579] in Dallas or e-Mail keithhelen@aol.comfor more details. Late extra (5/2005): the car was offered again for sale at auction on eBay in May, 2005. The asking price was up from $28Kto $50K. I guess to justify the price hike, the vendor mentions a recent [but unconfirmed] eBay sale of a similar car for $175,000 [car #130]. Later [10/2007]: The car was acquired in November 2005 by Texas collector and enthusiast, Bruce Bixby of Abilene from a Waxahache collector; it is being cared for there by Gordon Bartlett. With help from collector-owner-enthusiast, Dale Armstrong [#554], Gordon has returned the front end to original factory specs. Sadly, two door handles were lost at the platers, so any help finding replacements would be greatly appreciated. Former owner, Lance Hirsch [#436], believes the door handles from many regular 1957 Cadillac model should fit. No harm in trying, for sure. Latest [Jan., 2008]: Gordon sent the updated photos, below, as well as details of the work done since the car was acquired by its new owner. Gordon says: We're still looking for front door handles, OEM factory radio and lower trunk latch Micro switch. Front Endsheet metal has been returned to the original factory design. The engine and transmission have been completely rebuilt. Factory Original cloth and Leather interior was still intact, under the vinyl seat covers; it was carefully cleanedand redyed to factory colors . The car was completely stripped and repainted factory Fairfax Blue Metallic. All Vanity items are there, except the Atomizer. The car has both sets of wheels (turbines and sabres). The factory airride components are there, minus the actual air bags; these have been replaced withcoil springs and non- factory lower rear control arms. Diecast parts have beenreplated along with the bumpers . Restoration of the car continues at this time [Jan., 2008]. Current mileage is 68K.