As of Nov. 2, 2024, this is the information we have about this car:
[Apr.01.2008] Car #494 was listed in an earlier roster of survivors [1977-78] as being in excellent condition. In July 2000, Vic Brincat of Canada (Brougham #402, above) reported it to be a parts car. It has no bumpers and is missing much of its trim. The engine block is still there and possibly the air ride components. The interior is devastated, but the seat frames and dash are still intactThe car was offered for sale at auction on eBay in April 2005 and found a buyer for atad over $2,000. It was described thus: Here is arare find.... not only is it a 1958 Cadillac, but it's even a Brougham. It has factory suicide rear doors, and a stainless steel roof. As you can see by the pictures, this isbeing sold ' as is , where is' meaning you get what you see and it isyour responsibility to pick it up. Thisvehicle is suitable as a donor vehicle, withmany good panels and trim pieces. I would not recommend buying this with the intent to restore it, unless you have some finely honed restoration skills. The Internet photos below show the' remains' of this one-time beauty [four down, 700 to go!] Late Extra (4/2005): Enthusiast David King has acquired the car (lower photo); his plansat this time are not known but I am sure he will keep us informed. Additional info (5/2005): former owner, David Barclay says he sold this one as a partscar. Unless David King informs me to the contrary, I shall continue to consider this as a ' parts car' . Latest (4/2008): David has not yet had the nerve to throw away the remains of this car; he tells me he got it from the person who restored EB#627.
[Apr.01.2008] Car #494 was listed in an earlier roster of survivors [1977-78] as being in excellent condition. In July 2000, Vic Brincat of Canada (Brougham #402, above) reported it to be a parts car. It has no bumpers and is missing much of its trim. The engine block is still there and possibly the air ride components. The interior is devastated, but the seat frames and dash are still intactThe car was offered for sale at auction on eBay in April 2005 and found a buyer for atad over $2,000. It was described thus: Here is arare find.... not only is it a 1958 Cadillac, but it's even a Brougham. It has factory suicide rear doors, and a stainless steel roof. As you can see by the pictures, this isbeing sold ' as is , where is' meaning you get what you see and it isyour responsibility to pick it up. Thisvehicle is suitable as a donor vehicle, withmany good panels and trim pieces. I would not recommend buying this with the intent to restore it, unless you have some finely honed restoration skills. The Internet photos below show the' remains' of this one-time beauty [four down, 700 to go!] Late Extra (4/2005): Enthusiast David King has acquired the car (lower photo); his plansat this time are not known but I am sure he will keep us informed. Additional info (5/2005): former owner, David Barclay says he sold this one as a partscar. Unless David King informs me to the contrary, I shall continue to consider this as a ' parts car' . Latest (4/2008): David has not yet had the nerve to throw away the remains of this car; he tells me he got it from the person who restored EB#627.