As of Nov. 1, 2024, this is the information we have about this car:
[Nov.01.2004] Car #450 Was reported still in existence, in April, 1999, by Lance Hirsch of the BOA. It arrived in Houston, TX, after a lifetime spent in Mississippi. The car subsequently turned up for sale on e-Bay, in July 2003. It found no buyer. Here is a summary of information previously posted here: The vendor described it as an excellent project car for restoring ... does have small areas of dings, dents and light pitting on some of the chrome ... BB type hole in passenger’s side window ... excellent candidate for restoration ... car remained in CA until 1974 when it was purchased at circa 39K miles and driven to Mississippi ...engine locked up in 1975 ... car garaged from 1975 to 1992 ... third owner bought from family of 2nd owner ... stored again until 1999, when we purchased it ... bumpers and some chrome removed to start on the body ...discovered engine was badly re-assembled, resulting in bent push rods ... Late extra [June, 2004]: This from enthusiast and Eldorado Brougham owner, Steve Kirkwood (#563): The car sold on eBayin June 2004 for $22,600. However, the buyer had a heart attack and wanted out of the sale. The seller (in Houston, TX) let him off the hook and re-listed the car. CLC member Thomas Barnard then bid successfully on the (July 11, 2004 - $19,000). Even Later Extra [11/2004]: After many mishaps the car has finally reached its destination in New Jersey. Here is some additional information from Tom (summary): a) both the heat and a/c controls do not move, along with missing air ducts in the engine compartment. b) the wipers, radio and gas gauge do not work, c) there's a musty smell in the car (I suspect a leak over the back window), d) the white leather on the back seat is very dry and brittle and has also separated at the seams, e) all jack components are missing, f) gas pump keeps on running when battery is connected,g) gas leak underneath the car. I am planning to have the car restored and to retain its original exterior color (Chamonix White) and its interior trim (white leather, trimmed inblack leather). I have attached the latest picture of EB#450 parked in my driveway. I will periodically send a picture to you after major areas of restoration have been completed. Thanks Tom, and good luck with the restoration.
[Nov.01.2004] Car #450 Was reported still in existence, in April, 1999, by Lance Hirsch of the BOA. It arrived in Houston, TX, after a lifetime spent in Mississippi. The car subsequently turned up for sale on e-Bay, in July 2003. It found no buyer. Here is a summary of information previously posted here: The vendor described it as an excellent project car for restoring ... does have small areas of dings, dents and light pitting on some of the chrome ... BB type hole in passenger’s side window ... excellent candidate for restoration ... car remained in CA until 1974 when it was purchased at circa 39K miles and driven to Mississippi ...engine locked up in 1975 ... car garaged from 1975 to 1992 ... third owner bought from family of 2nd owner ... stored again until 1999, when we purchased it ... bumpers and some chrome removed to start on the body ...discovered engine was badly re-assembled, resulting in bent push rods ... Late extra [June, 2004]: This from enthusiast and Eldorado Brougham owner, Steve Kirkwood (#563): The car sold on eBayin June 2004 for $22,600. However, the buyer had a heart attack and wanted out of the sale. The seller (in Houston, TX) let him off the hook and re-listed the car. CLC member Thomas Barnard then bid successfully on the (July 11, 2004 - $19,000). Even Later Extra [11/2004]: After many mishaps the car has finally reached its destination in New Jersey. Here is some additional information from Tom (summary): a) both the heat and a/c controls do not move, along with missing air ducts in the engine compartment. b) the wipers, radio and gas gauge do not work, c) there's a musty smell in the car (I suspect a leak over the back window), d) the white leather on the back seat is very dry and brittle and has also separated at the seams, e) all jack components are missing, f) gas pump keeps on running when battery is connected,g) gas leak underneath the car. I am planning to have the car restored and to retain its original exterior color (Chamonix White) and its interior trim (white leather, trimmed inblack leather). I have attached the latest picture of EB#450 parked in my driveway. I will periodically send a picture to you after major areas of restoration have been completed. Thanks Tom, and good luck with the restoration.