As of May 10, 2025, this is the information we have about this car:
[Mar.01.2002] Car #45 was brought to my attention by aficionado James Wood who saw it advertised for sale in a specialty auto magazine [www.traderonline.com]; the asking price is $8,500. It is described as a rose-colored car. The paint code James has provided [#144] corresponds to Sandalwood (a tan-beigehue); this is the correct paint code for this car, as listed by the factory. As to the trim code [#152] there is no such code for 1959; records indicate that EB #45 had trim code #115 [beige plain broad cloth combined with beige leather] to match the exterior color. James says the current owner has had the car garaged for twelve years. According to the visible wear and tear, obviously it sat exposed for some time, he says. The car seems complete; the wiring and engine compartment look good; the paint is flaky all over and the vinyl top (???) is shredding; the upholstery is dirty; there is a dent in one door but the body seems sound; the rear side bumper, tail light housing is crooked. The owner has a pink slip in the name of Richard Smothers, although this car purportedly belonged to Sophia Loren. The CA black license plate # is NAZ831. The owner has also another 1959 EB but no information [no body number] currently is available. Anyone interested in buying EB #45 may call thisnumber: (650) 363-8520. Late Extra: this just came in from the current owner of the car: I have a 1959 Eldorado Brougham #45; it is for sale and in California. It needs complete restoration but the car is complete. The car was first owned by Sophia Loren and then she sold it to Richard Smothers of the Smothers Brothers. The car is actually still in his name (never been switched over); I have the pink slip with his name on it. The caris red with a white leather top. I have heard that not too many cars came with this combination. It also has leather/cloth seats which I have never seen in a Brougham. It hasbeen stored for 25 years in inside storage. It has not been started in that many years.$8,500 OBO e-Mail Bonzi442@aol.com for more info orjust call 650 363-8520. Thanks Chris. Late-Late Extra [3/2002] Chris has advised me that the car has found a new home. Let's hope the new owner will make contact soon. I'd like to add here a picture of the car in addition to the interior.
[Mar.01.2002] Car #45 was brought to my attention by aficionado James Wood who saw it advertised for sale in a specialty auto magazine [www.traderonline.com]; the asking price is $8,500. It is described as a rose-colored car. The paint code James has provided [#144] corresponds to Sandalwood (a tan-beigehue); this is the correct paint code for this car, as listed by the factory. As to the trim code [#152] there is no such code for 1959; records indicate that EB #45 had trim code #115 [beige plain broad cloth combined with beige leather] to match the exterior color. James says the current owner has had the car garaged for twelve years. According to the visible wear and tear, obviously it sat exposed for some time, he says. The car seems complete; the wiring and engine compartment look good; the paint is flaky all over and the vinyl top (???) is shredding; the upholstery is dirty; there is a dent in one door but the body seems sound; the rear side bumper, tail light housing is crooked. The owner has a pink slip in the name of Richard Smothers, although this car purportedly belonged to Sophia Loren. The CA black license plate # is NAZ831. The owner has also another 1959 EB but no information [no body number] currently is available. Anyone interested in buying EB #45 may call thisnumber: (650) 363-8520. Late Extra: this just came in from the current owner of the car: I have a 1959 Eldorado Brougham #45; it is for sale and in California. It needs complete restoration but the car is complete. The car was first owned by Sophia Loren and then she sold it to Richard Smothers of the Smothers Brothers. The car is actually still in his name (never been switched over); I have the pink slip with his name on it. The caris red with a white leather top. I have heard that not too many cars came with this combination. It also has leather/cloth seats which I have never seen in a Brougham. It hasbeen stored for 25 years in inside storage. It has not been started in that many years.$8,500 OBO e-Mail Bonzi442@aol.com for more info orjust call 650 363-8520. Thanks Chris. Late-Late Extra [3/2002] Chris has advised me that the car has found a new home. Let's hope the new owner will make contact soon. I'd like to add here a picture of the car in addition to the interior.