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By the 1950s Cadillac had firmly cemented its status as the Standard of the World. Its stylish advanced vehicles were favored by heads of state and leading entertainers and they were highly sought after by the social and economic elite. Despite this Cadillac introduced the extravagant and innovative Eldorado Brougham in 1957 perhaps sensing a challenge to its luxury dominance.Priced at $13074 the Eldorado Brougham was more expensive than any Rolls-Royce or contemporary Lincoln of the time making its price a significant selling point. Buyers received a pillarless hardtop sedan with suicide doors and advanced styling featuring quad headlamps and a host of luxury and technology features. These included a transistorized radio power memory seats automatic locking doors the Autronic Eye automatic headlamp dimmer and a remarkable self-leveling air suspension system all standard. Power came from a dual-quad-carbureted 365 cubic-inch V-8 paired with a four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission.Despite the high price General Motors reportedly lost money on each Eldorado Brougham sold due to its hand-built nature and complex technology. However the Eldorado Brougham was not designed to be a profit-maker but rather to showcase Cadillacs capabilities which it did successfully.The example presented here is number 29 of 400 produced for 1957. It has undergone an older restoration and is finished in Maharani Maroon a correct 1957 Eldorado Brougham color. The interior features Maroon and Taupe leather upholstery interior trim and tan carpets. Remarkably the car retains its vanity accessories including a plastic cigarette case metallic tumblers with case notepad beveled mirror Arpge perfume with atomizer (both believed to be replacements) and an Evans vanity case with various compartments and items.In 2015 the suspension was upgraded to a modern Ridetech air suspension with a hidden controller in the glove box. The original air suspension compressor remains correctly installed in the well-detailed engine compartment preserving the authentic look while providing modern reliability.Designed to dazzle the Cadillac Eldorado Brougham remains as captivating today as it was in 1957. Due to the attrition of these cherished vehicles the uniquely American luxury experience it offers is even more exclusive now. Presented in a rare color combination and maintained in highly usable condition this example provides its next owner the opportunity to experience the Standard of the World firsthand.Offers welcome and trades considered.For additional details please view this listing directly on our website https://hymanltd.com/vehicles/7766-1957-cadillac-eldorado-brougham/