Eldorado Brougham Cadillac Models & History 1959
1959 Eldorado Brougham
TheBrougham was now incorporated into the line as a limited production car. It was built and styled by Pinin Farina of Italy and was far different in character from the 1957-58 design. A vertical crest medallion with Brougham script plate appeared on the front fenders and a single, thin molding ran from front to rear along the mid sides of the body. Styling on this car was not as radical as in the past and predicted the 1960-62 themes used on other regular production Cadillacs.
The standard equipment list was pared down to match those of other Eldorados plus Cruise Control, Autronic Eye, air conditioning, and E-Z-Eye glass.
I. D. NUMBERS
- The motor serial number system adopted in 1958 was used again with numbers in the same physical locations
- The first pair of symbols changed to “59” to designate model year
- The third symbol (a letter listed as a Body Style Number suffix in charts below) identified model and series
- Consecutive unit numbers began at 000001 and up
STYLE
Model Number | Body Style | Doors | Model | Seat | Price | Weight | Production Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
59-69 | 6929P |
Supersize |
6 | $13075 | 99 |
ELDORADO ENGINE
Type | V-8 Overhead valves |
Block | Cast iron block |
Displacement | 6.384 Liters |
Bore and stroke | 101.6mm x 98.4mm |
Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
Brake horsepower | 345 hp @ 4800 rpm |
Power | 257 kW @ 4800 rpm |
Bearings | Five main bearings |
Valve Lifters | Hydraulic valve lifters |
Carburetion | Three (3) Rochester two-barrel Model 7015901 |
CHASSIS
Wheelbase | 3302mm |
Overall Length | 5715mm |
Tires | 8.20 x 15 |
Dual exhausts | standard |
Rear axle ratios | 2.94:1 standard; 3.21:1 optional or mandatory with air conditioning |
HISTORICAL NOTES
- This was the next to last season for selling the Brougham.
- Power steering and shock absorbers were improved this year.
- Charles E. Arnold was chief engineer