As of Dec. 23, 2024, this is the information we have about this car:
[Feb.01.2017] Car #439 [lost info in Jan. 2005 ' computer accident' ; Tore Klerud kindly sent his info again, 2/2006]: Hello Yann. Just wanted to let you know that 1958 Eldorado Brougham # 439 has surfaced. It was advertised at a Norwegian Internet car ad service a week or two ago, I contacted the seller, and got some info and a few pictures of it. Will send you the pictures in separat emails. The car is owned by a Norwegian US car dealer who says he is mostly into Mopars of the late 50ies, but who stumbled across this EB in the USA. It is now in San Fransisco,CA, where it has been for a while, at least from what I understood. The car has been sitting for several years in primer, half way thru a restoration, with many (if not most) of the chrome parts allready done. Said to be, and looks like, a pretty much complete restoration candidate, even though one would think most of the body work will have to bedone again - or at least looked thorroughly over - before paint after sitting for so long. Owner has advertised it for sale in Norway to look for interest prior to shipping, but says he is also open to sell the car in California. He will not name a price, not even ballpark, but will take bids. Late Extra [1/2006] : the car was offered for sale on eBay but bidding ended at $20,165, not meeting the reserve. Vendor said: A great opportunity to own a very rare 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham. Only 304 were hand built in 1958. It is a California car and is 99% rust free. Restoration began 2 years ago. The motor has been rebuilt (car is running). 80% of the chrome has been redone. Body work is in primer. Needs finishing and paint. Original color is black. In theinterior, only seats, door panels and carpet partially need to be redone, as well as theair bag suspension and electrical (partially). Airbag suspension pump; however, has been restored. The car does not needmuch[?] for full restorationThis collectors car fully restored is valued to be between $120,000 to $160,000. Car soldorginally in 1958 for $13,074! Wow!! I think the vendor is out of touch with car values, perhaps one or two perfect cars sold in the last 5 years for six figures. The going average for a good, original or restored car is more like $55-80K. Replacing the original beige leather in this car will be costly.
[Feb.01.2017] Car #439 [lost info in Jan. 2005 ' computer accident' ; Tore Klerud kindly sent his info again, 2/2006]: Hello Yann. Just wanted to let you know that 1958 Eldorado Brougham # 439 has surfaced. It was advertised at a Norwegian Internet car ad service a week or two ago, I contacted the seller, and got some info and a few pictures of it. Will send you the pictures in separat emails. The car is owned by a Norwegian US car dealer who says he is mostly into Mopars of the late 50ies, but who stumbled across this EB in the USA. It is now in San Fransisco,CA, where it has been for a while, at least from what I understood. The car has been sitting for several years in primer, half way thru a restoration, with many (if not most) of the chrome parts allready done. Said to be, and looks like, a pretty much complete restoration candidate, even though one would think most of the body work will have to bedone again - or at least looked thorroughly over - before paint after sitting for so long. Owner has advertised it for sale in Norway to look for interest prior to shipping, but says he is also open to sell the car in California. He will not name a price, not even ballpark, but will take bids. Late Extra [1/2006] : the car was offered for sale on eBay but bidding ended at $20,165, not meeting the reserve. Vendor said: A great opportunity to own a very rare 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham. Only 304 were hand built in 1958. It is a California car and is 99% rust free. Restoration began 2 years ago. The motor has been rebuilt (car is running). 80% of the chrome has been redone. Body work is in primer. Needs finishing and paint. Original color is black. In theinterior, only seats, door panels and carpet partially need to be redone, as well as theair bag suspension and electrical (partially). Airbag suspension pump; however, has been restored. The car does not needmuch[?] for full restorationThis collectors car fully restored is valued to be between $120,000 to $160,000. Car soldorginally in 1958 for $13,074! Wow!! I think the vendor is out of touch with car values, perhaps one or two perfect cars sold in the last 5 years for six figures. The going average for a good, original or restored car is more like $55-80K. Replacing the original beige leather in this car will be costly.