1958 Cadillac Caddy Eldorado Brougham 4 Door in Black Paint on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@PeBoVision]

the '58 Brougham remains the most beautiful American car of my lifetime. Luxury personified. Makes me cry when I see the Cadillac "designs" of today.

[@loucostabile]

Hi PeBoVision, Happy to read you enjoy the designs of the Cadillacs of yesteryear :-) There are many here on this KZbin Channel, and I hope you see many more cars you enjoy, Lou

[@robertphillips6296]

Thank you for posting this.

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Robert.

[@OSTARAEB4]

OMG! Heaven! I saw one of these exact cars on the road this week and it really is a huge car. I believe this was the most expensive car at 13K back then when the average American salary in the 1950's was circa 5K. We sure knew how to build them then. I love the Chrysler New Yorker's and their letter cars as well as Lincoln Continentals from 1956-1964.

[@loucostabile]

Hi OSTARAEB4, AMEN! Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@panam747]

It was more than people's houses were back then.

[@timmclaughlin3314]

Back in the 70's there was a Gypsy Palm Reader that had two of these cars under tarps behind the building. Not for sale, never moved. One day they were gone. Business is still there and every time I drive by it I think about those two Cads.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your story of the two Cadillacs you remember :-)

[@tommycasidy3031]

62 years you would think cadillac has come a long way , I would take this car over any 2 2018 Cadillac's.

[@loucostabile]

You'd certainly get a lot of thumbs up in this one :-)

[@kennethmelnychuk9737]

Yup, just expensive pieces of plastic, highly doubtful if any will last as long or just as prestigious & valuable

[@cyrjlslaney8692]

@@loucostabile nicè

[@tibchy144]

If Cadillac made a car on a comparable level today it would be rivalling Rolls Royce Phantom. Back then it was way above anything the rest of the world was able to put on the market.

[@bertram46]

It's interesting I never noticed this before on this car and other older cadillacs the chassie identifications didn't say body by Fleetwood or chassie by Fleetwood

[@MrWinslowjones]

My father was a Cadillac dealer in Miami.. I was 7 years old when this car came out I remember my oldest brother talking about it and I remember seeing one at a new car showing, I ) September or October of 1957.. I mentioned it to and shared the video my 2 brothers since there were only 304 sold I wonder how many the Miami Cadillac dealership sold? I did forget that it had suicide back doors. I don't know if there were any other models of Cadillacs with the rear doors opening backwards.. I always thought that was Lincoln Continentals trademark. I did work in the tune-up shop in high school and remember the three two barrel 390 cubic inch engine which were sold in some of the 59 Cadillacs.. the three two barrels raise the horsepower from 300 to 325 horsepower up 25 horsepower from the standard four barrel 390 engine. Not sure what the horsepower was on the Eldorado though. Just found your KZbin channel and obviously seeing the 58 Eldorado I had to watch. I'm hooked!.... I just realized this is a five or six year old video.. as always I'm late to the party

[@loucostabile]

Hi Winslow, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers Cadilac Dealership in FL :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou

[@life02ab]

Hi Lou. I was lucky enough to know two fellows who had these cars; one from Temecula CA, who installed a Northstar V8 - sideways - in this car; and also the fellow I bought my 91 Town Car Cartier from. This latter fellow was the rehearsal pianist for Peggy Lee for many many years, as well as many other stars. He had a beautiful white example of this 58. I still have Ms Lee, the Lincoln. Peggy Lee rode in my car many times. My friend had a stroke, loosing one whole side, yet he would have his caregiver place him up to his piano - a clear Acrylic piano gifted to him from Liberace - and would still play with one side! He's gone now, and I treasure his memory every time I drive Ms Lee or see an Eldorado Brougham like the one shown here.

[@loucostabile]

Hi life02ab, Good memories & good times :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@jameskelmenson1927]

The level of craftsmanship and detail is amazing

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this car :-)

[@j.d.b.pennamesonofharraant3367]

What a Marvel man ...... Sha⚡am

[@chrisjeffries2322]

How did I ever miss this one? Thank you for the share.

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you found one you enjoy :-) You're welcome Chris.

[@steelman86]

Eldorado Brougham. So many firsts with the 57-58's, 1st production quad headlamps, memory seat, power antenna with radio/ignition on, transistor radio, power door lock, polarized sun visors, air ride, auto open/close trunk, gear selector locked if back doors ajar, back door knobs inoperative when car in gear, stainless steel roof, electric venti pane windows, auto start in neutral and park. Too many custom vanity items to list here.

[@loucostabile]

All good points. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@oldnick4707]

from Clark , also pinstripe tires instead of wider whites. a first

[@shannonpierce1376]

Obviously you are a car enthusiast and a very knowledgeable one at that.

[@garyeagleson5634]

Clark, OK we get it, you know a lot about Cadillacs & NO, you CAN'T have Lou's job!😃✌💚🙏

[@bobeb8]

You could go on and on that car was a Cadillac Excersise of the future

[@acts2211]

As a gentleman pointed out this car was much more expensive than a Rolls-Royce back in the day it's outrageous only a movie star could afford this car I suppose this is the Holy Grail of Cadillacs

[@loucostabile]

Hi acts2210, Glad to share this "Holy Grail of Cadillacs" with you :-) Lou

[@acts2211]

@Daniel Johnston good pick-up yes in the opening segment the guy did call the car Biarritz my recollection if I'm not mistaken it is Biarritz as a two-door this is an Eldorado Brougham with a four-door I'll try to do some research and see if I can confirm

[@MyHumanWreckage]

You were definitely at the top of the food chain with this Caddy. As a Cadillac enthusiast, this model is one of the best ever made, and this one in particular is spectacular!

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@charlesrandolph8441]

GREATEST CAR OF IT'S TIME,ONE OF THE GREATEST CARS OF ALL TIME.....EVEN THE ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD WAS A 'STRIPPED-DOWN' RIDE IN COMPARISON.....A SHAME WHAT CADILLAC HAS 'DEGENERATED INTO' THESE DAYS....THANK YOU FOR THE DISPLAY OF THIS MAGNIFICENT MACHINE. GOD BLESS!

[@loucostabile]

I agree the 1950's & 1960's Cadillacs are so amazing in so many different ways, quality, design, ride, status. I like when I find a good one like this to share. God bless you too, Lou

[@bighands69]

The reason why modern American cars are dreadful compared to the cars of that era is all down to the trade deals that America put into place. Cheap asian cars got special import classes which meant they could be exempt from currency index pricing meaning the host manufacturing country could manipulate their currency and get away with it. Also Foreign manufacturing was exempt from federal manufacturing laws. All of this meant Asian cars could come in cheaper than American cars and this meant that American cars had to cut costs to stay competitive. Think about it an American car of the 1950s would be the third of the price of a Mercedes yet were on par for quality and design but By the 1980s and 90s American cars were down competing with plastic Asian cars. It was all down to trade deals and federal regulations.

[@alexchris9985]

No. Greatest car Of all the Time !

[@GlenBraeDude]

Yeah, GM makes a bunch then they slap Chevy, GMC or Caddy badges on 'em. Woohoo! Really novel idea.

[@paulsharp6559]

It’s a real pleasure to see these beautiful old cars in such pristine condition.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy these cars and I hope you se many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@benhudman7911]

These car “interviews “ are excellent!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ben, Happy to read you appreciate the episodes & cars :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@troygreen9321]

What a masterpiece

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one :-)

[@weslovell663]

The power seat control on the driver door included memory settings for multiple drivers. Inside the glove box were two buttons for opening and closing the trunk lid remotely. And what was referred to as “another large vent” in the center of the front floorboard was actually the front radio speaker grill. The vents on top the dash just below the windshield were the A/C vents. And the electronic eye on the left side of dash did not turn on the high beam headlights in relation to darkness similarly to later years “Twilight Sentinel”. The function was while the headlights were turned on, the “autronic eye” would switch from low beam to high beam and high beam to low beam automatically as needed when you met oncoming vehicles at night.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Wes Lovell, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@nofrackingzone7479]

Lou you have the perfect job. I can't imagine a better way to spend my time. If I had the three T's, tools, talent, and time, I would love to have a classic man size toy.

[@loucostabile]

+nofrackingzone Thanks for the compliment. I do look forward to videoing the cars, it's a lot of fun! Thanks for being a Viewer, Lou

[@jasonnelson4123]

I am in love. Absolutely beautiful.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@renzeewhite5132]

I love this car its so beautiful I cant believe they only made 300 of these

[@GlenBraeDude]

400 in '57 and 304 in '58.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Renzee White, Happy to read you "love this car" and thank you for sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@michaelreilly1310esq]

One of the beautiful features of this classic is the stainless steel roof. Spectacular

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@jamesdavis5729]

Always enjoy you field trips to the Klairmont, Lou. Beautiful car and a great story behind it. Background of car being hand made, innovative and sold at a loss reminds me of '56 & '57 Continental Mark II.

[@loucostabile]

Hi james davis, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy, Lou

[@bradroberts6447]

A beautiful specimen. This museum would be a pleasure to visit.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brad, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@socksumi]

The thickness and polished finish of metal parts everywhere is something we'll never see again. Metal, glass, wood and leather and even ceramics... no plastic. I wish stuff was still made like that.

[@loucostabile]

Hi socksumi, Real craftsmanship back in this era of building cars, Lou

[@armadillotoe]

I was a kid in the 50s. I loved the mid to late 50 Chevys, but living in small-town Texas I don't remember seeing any of the corresponding Cadillac models. They may have existed in my town, but I don't think I ever saw them. They are gorgeous, and this one is exceptional. I miss cars with styling designed by men with emotions.

[@loucostabile]

Hi armadillotoe, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Good news! You can see all those cars you like right on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@loucostabile]

Please remember to watch the commercials at the beginning of the video (or at least the ones you can), as that's how I get paid so I can keep sharing with you :-)

[@robertovillanueva1926]

Beatifull car ,the year was born 1958 Thsnk's a lot for show us ! Regars from Quéretaro México ! Robert 😁 👍🙏🏼 🇲🇽👋 !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Roberto, Happy to read you appreciate this car and the year you were born too :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@jonc4719]

Bid deal wheel, I love it, y'all are great and thanks for displaying this object de beast.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jon C, Happy to read "I love it" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@josephromano6825]

Wow! Now that’s a beautiful Cadillac! Beautiful color! A classic!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph Romano, Happy to receive a "Wow!" from you :-) Lou

[@nagyzsolt8301]

Minden részlet átgondolt,és nagyszerűen kivitelezett.Gyönyörű autó.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@debbiedunn4477]

Extremely beautiful car,!!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@richardrollison2624]

Another cool innovation was the "self starter" A relay on the passenger side of the firewall was connected to the battery and the generator. When the ignition key was turned to the "on" position, the lack of 12 volts from the generator would cause the starter to engage. Once the engine started the generator output would equal the battery potential disabling the relay.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@purushaonezeroeight165]

Andrew is a. “ stand up guy. “. And thanks to all for this great video

[@loucostabile]

Hi Purusha Onezeroeight, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@johnmaki3046]

PRETTY ride! I owned two '58 "Series 62" Cadillacs (one was parts! hard to get taillight units, even in '73!) They were LOOKERS, but NEVER day-to-day drivers!

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read you enjoy this "PRETTY ride!" :-) Lou

[@normanplummerjr5478]

So Fresh So Clean 1958 4door Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Midnight Black⭐💰👑💯

[@loucostabile]

Hi Norman, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@jimsturgeon9853]

Lou, My grandfather had a '58 Eldorado. Wasn't the Biarritz but really cool car. You should have pointed out the Open and Close buttons in the glove box. They controlled the trunk lid. The trunk lid opened and closed using a electric motor and worm gear setup. Grandpa would let me push the buttons to the trunk lid and I got the biggest kick watching it open and close. I loved pushing all the different buttons on that caddy just to watch what would happen. Unfortunately Grandma got into a bad accident in 1964 totaling the car. Then they got a 1968 Fleetwood. Fond childhood memories

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jim Sturgeon, Happy to read this car / video brings back memories of your Grandfathers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@christopherjohn8521]

Too short! I want to see more of this car. It's got so much more in it!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Christopher, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@bleuShoErn]

Most beautiful car ever made in my opinion.

[@loucostabile]

Hi bleuShoErn, High praise for the looks & design of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@fleetwin1]

That is really something! I remember my uncle's 58 coupe, but it was pretty well used up when he got it. The museum must employ many highly skilled people just to care for those cars, what a great job that would be!

[@loucostabile]

+kramden Working on cars like this would be a blast. I don't have the skills so I'll keep enjoying videoing them, thanks for viewing, Lou

[@tomquinn607]

Earliest Eldorados were special. Beautiful designs.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom, Happy to read you enjoy the early Eldorado's, like this one :-) Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2TNfpp_lNytotk

[@eolafan100]

One of the most noteworthy cars of my youth (I was eight years old when this one was built)!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Eolafan100, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@starman9934]

The huge bumpers are chrome plated aluminum. I helped D. McCullen restore a car exactly like this in High Springs, Florida about 30 years ago.

[@loucostabile]

HI Starman99, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@yourfuneraldirector6432]

The glove box came with a silver flask and silver/chrome shot glasses. Another hard find to complete the car's unique features.

[@loucostabile]

Nice touch, very classy, thank you for sharing and adding to the story, Lou

[@frankie1231984]

YourFuneral Director and a makeup box on the right side for the ladies that ca mb e in gold on silver

[@GlenBraeDude]

You're one of the few (the other being me) who noted these items missing from this video. Kudos.

[@Blackadder75]

I like modern European cars more, but in the period 1955-1968 or so nothing would beat American cars , very nice stuff here

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy :-) Lou

[@mogarcia9755]

Very few GMs catch my eye but this one caught both, yes cars are more aerodynamic but when it gets down to it most people buy a car for the way it looks or the prestige it carried, this had both.. Great Video Lou and and stay safe great hobby for your retirement these videos..

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mo Garcia, Happy to read this one caught your eye :-) Thank you for the kind words on this video, Lou

[@rogermaes6001]

I'd really like to possess that car, or such a similar. And not to drive her but to be driven in, like a king, because she is really a royal car, a king's coach ! Thanks Lou for that dream !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Roger, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts on this dream car. You're welcome. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@bobmarker6812]

One of my favorite Cadillac's! The fin's on this look very similar to the '57 Chevy's El Morocco of this era.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bob, Happy to read this is one of your favorite Cadillacs, Lou

[@keithoneil6711]

Wow this is my car beautiful looking car beautiful colour just love it wow

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this car :-)

[@patricksnow1700]

Space age design absolutely stunning

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this car :-)

[@Murphis55]

My dad had one of these. We went to Florida from jersey and the seat got stuck in a bad position and had to be fixed however my Dad was an engineer so he could figure it out. Car was beautiful and always got people to stare. Everyone thought it was a mob car. Wish I had this car. The interior had a ostrich skin pale blue grey head liner and grey wool carpet and seats.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Murphis55, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@daviddaniel387]

My ultimate dream car this car truly was a car way ahead of its time Rolls-Royce and the Lincoln continental mark 3 which listed for about ten grand didnt even come close todays Cadillac engineers need to travel back in time to that era and gain something from engineers of that time frame

[@loucostabile]

"My ultimate dream car" Happy to share this one with you :-)

[@peterbrooks8580]

Lou, my granddad's 57 Caddy while much less unusual, and which probably cost a whole lot less, was quite a lot like this car? I remember it had all the same Crome, power everything, and even air conditioning. In 1963 my family returned to States and my dad bought a Chevy Super Sports coupe. At.age 13 my dad opened the hood and showed me the six inches from the radiator support to the back of the grill. My dad was trying to show me American car design at that time. He remarked to me,"A car built my designers instead of engeerers Spelling! Thank You! Peter Brooks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Peter Brooks, Thank you for sharing details on your Granddads's 1957 too :-) Sounds like a good time riding in that one. You're welcome, Lou

[@startechcode]

Wow” what a beautiful car I love it! ❤️

[@loucostabile]

Hi Terry, Happy to read "I love it" :-) Lou

[@troybrown6012]

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy.

[@josephromano6825]

Wow that’s a beautiful car! Enjoyed this car story Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph Romano, Glad you enjoy this Big Daddy Caddy :-) Lou

[@michaelgurgone1611]

Lou, it would be interesting someday if you can ask how they prepare all the cars for long term storage? Fogging the motors, converting to dot 5 brake fluid, removing all the battery’s, coating the fuel tanks and fuel lines and so on. I think many viewers would be interested in their long term storage techniques. I remember touring the osh kosh Wisconsin air museum and listening to how they long term store vintage WW2 aircraft fogging the big radial and inline Merlin engines and so on.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, As I understand they usually try to start them and rotate them to keep the motors fresh. Lou

[@GlenBraeDude]

Yes, as noted here previously this is not the '58 Biarritz convertible but the more sought-after Brougham model. Incredible body styling assist by Pininfarina which has a lot to do with why the body parts from other caddies aren't interchangeable. I know these cars as my granddad purchased a stainless/black one new, albeit different interior color scheme, his every-day driver for 10 years before turning it over to my big brother and replacing it with a '68 Eldo POS. Trivia: Anyone recall what included accessories are missing here from the front glove compartment? Supposedly there are over 26,000 miles of wiring throughout these cars when including even the winding from all its electric motors. Triple deuce carbs under the hood. A source of pain for those restoring these cars: The deteriorated air cushions for the suspension. But oh man, in the day...what a car. Riding shotgun with Granddad!

[@loucostabile]

Hi GlenBraeDude, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts, Lou

[@StellarBlue1]

My father bought a red version of this car from his boss (who was a millionaire) in 1961. Imagine our family had a 3 year old El Dorado, in a slightly upper middle class neighborhood. Everyone on our block was green with envy, but just for a couple of years. My dad traded his beautiful Cadillac in for a 1968 Chevrolet Caprice. It was a beautiful new Chevy, but it was no El Dorado.

[@loucostabile]

Hi StellarBlue1, Thank you for viewing and sharing the story of your Fathers car, Lou

[@mentallyhandicappedpoptart2649]

The styling back in the 50s and 60s was just remarkable what an amazing car

[@loucostabile]

Hi ColoxBleach, I agree with you, Lou

[@debbiedunn4477]

That's a real beauty!! Same headlights as the 58 Impala. Those are the bullets in the front that stick out.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Debbie Dunn, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, and thank you for sharing the details you see, Lou

[@debbiedunn4477]

@@loucostabile I think I mentioned before... I'm A HUGE Cadillac fan. I've owned 5 so far..67,68,69,81,92

[@alexchris9985]

Best car ever made. From Paris, France

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@bobeb8]

That car Had Glasses that came with it , usually stored in the glove box . What a nice original car .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bob, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@k3nblock66]

Also, at 9;22, the chrome piece that he points to is the part that tells you if the door is locked or unlocked, since this vehicle is equipped with automatic locks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi The Stig, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@ANDREWSAMY562]

Still stylish today. God I love classic American cars. I wish I was murican hahaha

[@loucostabile]

Amazingly they get better looking with age :-)

[@citibear57]

I had heard previously that GM lost money on every Eldorado Brougham sold ($7K loss per car!) but the fact that a Rolls-Royce of this era cost only $9K blows me away! Cadillac was the premier luxury brand for many, many years, and advertised their cars as 'Standard of the World' because of its innovative engineering and technology. So sad that it fell from the King of Cars to nothing more than a 'Burger King'. Okay, I admit that was silly, but it is great to see them making huge steps to becoming a much better car once again (2021 Escalade for example). I know you were doing many videos at Klaremont, so you weren't able to lavish as much attention on each individual vehicle (like, what did the trunk look like?). Excellent job Lou, as always! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Appreciate the kind words on this video, Lou

[@alvinprettyman1802]

thanks for posting

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome. Hope you see many more cars you'll enjoy on this KZbin Channel Alvin Prettyman, Lou

[@grantc7812]

I am finishing the 30 year old restoration on body # 1 right now in Fl. Very nice to see that unrestored example , thanks. Grant

[@loucostabile]

Hi Grant C, Hope your comes out the way you're hoping for. Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@oldnick4707]

grandpaw had a 57, then a 58. he liked the 57 because of the duel quads. there is a liquor decanter & silver rocks glasses built into the back of the front seat! wish he'd showed that

[@loucostabile]

HI Nick Richey, Sounds like Grandpaw had a classy ride :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@royzland271]

Me and my Dad sold parts for 58- 59 Brougham. My dad had a few. Still have some parts. Some NOS and some New made. Sold All over the world. Most Sweden, Australia and USA.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Royzland, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@rick0e295]

Well Lou, you've outdone yourself! As I've said before 1958 Cadillacs to make are magnificent OTT excessive luxury, superior to much adored 59s. 🏆 . My favorite was Sixty Special, but definitely acknowledge this as ULTIMATE expression of all that was CADILLAC! 👑 n

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rick Oe, High praise for this high class car :-) Lou

[@rick0e295]

@@loucostabile Lou, my tastes are simple. I like to have the BEST, in cars and in the company I keep. 🏆. U.R. GREAT 👍. Also think you know projecting front bumper guards were often called DAGMARS in reference to an actress of that name 😉 for OBVIOUS 😊 reasons.

[@adammiller6606]

Thank you gentleman. Very Cool content.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Adam Miller, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@11094DEREK]

Beautiful car and like he said its very futuristic

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)

[@randyrowe3097]

I can only dream. One of thee finest cars produced in the states ever.

[@GlenBraeDude]

You might also check out the Caddies from the '30s.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@josephdodd5770]

Magnificent work of art

[@loucostabile]

Well said :-)

[@joeyglasses7626]

Lou, Another amazing vid...vintage Cadillacs are my favorite cars.. and that ones Gorgeous! Is there a 65 Cadillac in the museum you can review?? Thanks again,till your next vid!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joey Glasses, Happy to read the vintage Cadillacs are your favorite. Good news, there is one coming up this Saturday. Lou

[@k3nblock66]

Just to clarify-- he said "304 made". they made 304, yes, in 1958. they also made 400 in 1957

[@gusibrahim6961]

correct

[@christophereichorn5036]

GM spend money total $5.2 million.

[@loucostabile]

Hi The Stig, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@eddym5532]

I see such beauty and luxury and don`t believe it, but is real.

[@loucostabile]

HI Eddy M, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@hollygab8188]

So beautiful! What a burden to be responsible for so many pieces of auto history! They are so gorgeous! Thank you!

[@loucostabile]

Hi holly gab, Happy to read you enjoy this collection. Good news! Here is a video link I did of the whole collection, enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/npCqkmiQjMuBgtU

[@yourfuneraldirector6432]

This is one of my favorites. I don't think anyone would easily sell one if they had the good fortune to have one.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark Thorlakson, Glad you enjoyed this one and happy it's one of your favorites :-) I think you're right, Owners of one of these I'm sure love them, Lou

Es una belleza, alguna vez vi uno igual por Lima-Peru

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chaluco 12, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@20alphabet]

Great looking car, without a doubt.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this one :-)

[@jimroveto1543]

Truly, a time capsule

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@ccjohncc1]

Reminds me of my 1967 Buick Electra 225 I inherited from my grandfather. I'm still kicking myself for selling it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandfathers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@Fatboyelvis]

Things they missed about the rear armrest, where that it came with a Kleenex box perfume make up in a compact mirror in that armrest. Equipment in the glove box was a Mickey bottle and shot glasses so that you could serve tasty alcoholic beverages as you drove down the road. 😝

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fat Elvis, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@cvcoco]

You missed things. What you called the vent on the floor is the front speaker, the flip-out chrome piece in the glove box was the bar table (glasses missing, i see), the rear compartment between the seats held ladies items including Lanvin perfume. How come the museum manager doesnt know these basic things about the car?

[@loucostabile]

When you have 300+ cars, you're going to miss some things :-) Thank you for viewing and add / correcting some things.

[@RONALD511]

Beautiful

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@gregfair1749]

WOW!.....Just.......WOW!!!!!

[@loucostabile]

High praise Greg Fair :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@bennieeubanks6055]

One serious Caddy right there.

[@loucostabile]

It's a good one for sure :-)

[@capttom7772]

I was happy to see under the hood! Why no details??? I owned both boarder years; a '57 and a '59! The '59 was a Limo and the '57 was a Hearse !! That '58 El Dorado Braughm would have completed the set!!! We all got together, 'bout 20 of us, and crashed a high school dance one time and arrived in procession at the front of the gym! What a HOOT!!! When we got there nobody was dancing until we 20 got things started! Then everybody started dancing!!! This was at a Catholic high school, all boys, named Servite High and the girls were from a all girls Catholic High called Mater Dae High! If anyone out there remembers this night in Orange County, California, I would LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!!! Captain BUCKLEY(ret.)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Captain Buckley, Thank you for viewing and sharing your story :-) Lou

[@geoffkrikorian54]

From the days when the company credo was, how good can we possibly make this car without regard for cost!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Geoff, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@randyrowe3097]

I've done my research on these cars and 63 of these were totaled by insurance companies. Some barely damaged. You'd think they new what they were doing. Had a plan, but parts for these cars had to be unbelievably hard to get and very expensive. I'm sure the insurance companies got together and pieced a handful back together. What a payday that would be. Nobody really knows because there are less the 130 registered last I checked. If I found a pristine Bob Hope like owned car, I would sell everything to get it. Your house will not get the amount of equity this car will bring.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Randy Rowe for doing the research and sharing what you found. Lou

[@J-AficioArtes]

Cadillac. Eldorado. Broughan. 1958.. El.Auto. Con más accesorios. ensamblados. en su Carrocería. De Bomper. A Bomper. Impecable. Su motor y Transmisión. Son un Caballo. De acero. Con diseño.en Ias gavetas. el maletero es mundo 🌎 Interior incomparable. Es un. Clásico. US.CadiLLac. Arte.J.T.P.R.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Juan, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@michaelwhite2823]

Another winner Lou!

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this Winner :-)

[@tracy4good]

Lou, You mentioned the quad headlights as this is a '58 model. The El Dorado Brougham was introduced the previous year and was the only 1957 car from General Motors sold exclusively with 4 headlights

[@loucostabile]

HI Steven, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@gusibrahim6961]

I grew up with these cars, it makes me wonder, whatever happened to the American car design in the last 30 years? because this makes Rolls Royce look like nothing, today or then. it's a shame.

[@bighands69]

All modern American car designs are dictated by federal regulations and also state regulations. Even how a worker stands in the manufacturing line is dictated by regulations. How the car looks, Feels and finished is all dictated by regulations. In the USSR were that happened cars looked like boxy bland lumps of plastic and metal that is now happening to US cars.

[@marklion315]

@@bighands69 Sure but get in an accident at 60 MPH in this car versus a 2019 Cadillac and see what happens to you, there's a reason there are so many regulations

[@bighands69]

@@marklion315 60 MPH crash in a 2019 Cadillac would be a very serious thing even with all the regulations surrounding cars today. Engineering such as the creation of airbags, belts, control systems and much more is responsible for the advancements of safety. These things would have happened without government intervention. A car in the 1960s would have been safer than a car of the 1920s or 30s and government regulations had little to do with that. Just as computers have got more efficient and more capable so have cars. If the government did not interfere with the production of cars we today would have far better looking cars and maybe even safer because manufacturers would have had more resources available to research with.

[@marklion315]

@@bighands69 I disagree with your conclusion

[@bighands69]

@@marklion315 You do not thin engineering was the reason why cars got safer?

[@kadillacdeville]

Amazing car and story!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you liked it. I you type into KZbin.com "My Car Story With Lou Cadillac" I hope you find others you like too, Lou

[@lilreh24]

Truly amazing.

[@loucostabile]

Hi ronnie hightower, Glad you enjoyed this one and consider this car "amazing" :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@troybrown6012]

GORGEOUS. Original

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-) Thank you Troy Brown for sharing. Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@davelister1]

oh my god that is my dream car

[@loucostabile]

Glad this car is a winner for you :-)

[@rollsroyce7385]

wow..very nice..I would definitely drive that👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rolls royce, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@kennethconnors5316]

amazing car 1958

[@loucostabile]

Hi kenneth connors, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou