Eldorado Cadillac Models & History 1958
TheBrougham’s astronomical price was unchanged, but the timing of such a price proved to be ill-advised in this deep recession year. Sales production was a mere 304 units.
The major change for the Eldorado Brougham was seen inside the car. The interior upper door panels were now finished in leather instead of the metal finish used in 1957. New wheel covers also appeared. Forty-four trim combinations were available, along with fifteen special monotone paint colors. This was the last year for domestic production of the handbuilt Brougham at Cadillac’s Detroit factory, as future manufacturing of the special bodies was to be done by Pininfarina of Turin, Italy.
I. D. NUMBERS
- Serial numbers now used a three symbol prefix
- The first pair of numerical symbols “58” designated model year
- A one-letter alphabetical code (included as part of model number in charts below) indicated model and series
- Each prefix was followed by the consecutive unit number which started at 000001 and up
- The serial number was located at the front of the lefthand frame side bar
- Motor serial numbers again matched and were found on the center lefthand side of the block above the oil pan
STYLE
| Model Number | Body Style | Model | Seat | Price | Weight | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58P-70 | 7059X |
|
6 | $13,074 | 2416 kg | 304 |
NOTES: The symbol “X” after Body Style Number indicates power windows and seat standard.
SERIES 70 FLEETWOOD ELDORADO BROUGHAM ENGINE
1958 Cadillac Eldorado Series 70
| Type | V-8 Overhead valves |
| Block | Cast iron block |
| Displacement | 5.972 Liters |
| Bore and stroke | 101.6mm x 92.1mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.25:1 |
| Brake horsepower | 310 hp @ 4800 rpm |
| Power | 231 kW @ 4800 rpm |
| Bearings | Five main bearings |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic valve lifters |
| Carburetor | Carter AFB four-barrel Model 2862S |
CHASSIS
| Model | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series 70 Eldorado | 3200mm | 5494mm | 1549mm | 1549mm | 8.40 x 15 high-speed thin whitewall |
CONVENIENCE ACCESSORIES
LOCAL DEALER OPTIONS
