Circa 1:64 Scale

HOT WHEELS (MATTEL), USA

McKAY (Far East?)

       
This looks very much like a Mattel toy, as seen below

MATTEL, USA

Eldorado Biarritz convertible from Hot Wheels; another Cadillac model that
has been churned out in miniature by the hundreds of thousands, and in different scales!


Here is another view of that diecast toy;
these are described as the Hard Rock Cafe promotional

    
This toy 1957 Eldorado Seville depicts a custom job; it is from the New Legends series

Here is another toy depicting the same car
but, I guess, in a slightly larger scale

TROY LEE, [Far East?]

[ no image ]

From the Troy Lee,  2-car set, this toy may become hard to find
owing to its limited ptropduction ton of  10,000 units;
has excellent  paint and pinstriping and rides on rubber-type tires

 

Circa 1:43 Scale

AUTO-RAIL, FRANCE

Auto-Rail, France, converted a Solido Eldorado Biarritz [below] to form the Seville coupe
[ Photo: Argus de la Miniature - © 1988, E. Flament ]

PLAYTOY, ITALY

[ missing images ]

Playtoy, Prestige series 1957 Eldo Biarritz (top up), Ref. #P1A (1981), numbered ed. Carlo Brianza
Playtoy,  Prestige series 1957 Eldo Biarritz (top down), Ref. #P1B (1982), numbered ed. Carlo Brianza

SOLIDO, FRANCE

   
All these  are from the French toy manufacturer, Solido
In the Age d'Or gift set (top left, circa 1984), the '57 Eldorado has a pewter-like
finish; it includes also an unlikely 1930-31 V-16 wagon in gold finish

         
The Eldorado Biarritz was available in a variety of colors, with top up or down

    
[ Photos:  © Collectible Automobile ]

  
[ Lower 2 photos: © 2007 and courtesy Steve Masson ]

Solido also put out this toy with various advertising
decals (in this case "Jim Beam" liquor)

[ missing ]

Ref. #4500 (1984), open, various colors, #4501A (1984) closed, various colors, #4501B (1986) closed, black,
#4501C ( 1987) closed [for the US Car Show organized at Dijon race track by my friend Claude Vincent,
#7016A gift set (2 other models), #7016B gift set (2 other models), #7029 (1988) big gift set (2 other cars),
#7032  gift set with 1930 V-16 gold funeral limo),

Various promotional models, e.g.  4e Bourse, 10 Sept. 1989, Rochetaillee sur Saône,

UNIDENTIFIED, USA (?)

VF MODELLEN, GERMANY
[ click here for full details and prices ]

IMPORTANT NOTE: these true-to-scale model cars are built and assembled with the utmost patience and care;
production numbers are VERY limited (from 12 to a maximum of 250 units of each) it is quite possiblethat some
models illustrated may no longer be available and cannot be re-issued; in making up these RARE models, many
photo-etched, chrome-plated or black-plated parts are used, as are also the finest decals; carpets also are depicted

The tow-car in this image is VF's #REV001, 1957 Coupe de Ville

 
Above two rows: these lovely dioramas show off   VF's special-order "weathered" model cars;
in this case a bruised '57 coupe hauling a battered '47 convertible (the latter = #REV005)

Coupe de Ville (#REV001)

   
A pair of Series 62 convertibles - this model may be already out of production

What?

[ missing ]

CC0024 Superior funeral coach based on Sedan de Ville

CC0025 Superior Criterion ambulance

REV001 Coupe de Ville

REV001B Coupe de Ville

UNIDENTIFIED, France (?)

These are plaster-built replicas of the Solido diecast models

I saw these two cute replicas offered for sale in a French hobby magazine,
in the 80s, by a Mr. Alain Leray of F44260 Savenay, France

Circa 1:32 Scale

SIGNATURE (Far East)

   
Eldorado Seville

THOMAS TOY , USA

This plastic/rubber toy from Thomas Toy (???), USA, Ref. #3, depicts the 1957
Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz; it features an unusual
continental kit imprint on the rear deck;

[ missing image ]

I detailed the one in my collection (green and chrome);
[ Photo: Argus de la Miniature #109, p.4 ]

   
This plastic/rubber toy car (body only), also (I assume) in circa
1/32 scale depicts the 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville coupe

SIGNATURE, FAR EAST

Here is a nice replica of Cadillac's "Series 62" convertible for 1957

Circa 1:25 Scale

TKM, USA

   


These limited edition resin kits by Tom Mills of Oklahoma City (TKM Models)
filled up many holes in my former collection; in these two rows we see
the 1957 Eldorado Seville coupe built up and painted, and the
Biarritz convertible still waiting to be assembled and painted

This is Tom's version of the 1957 Series 60 Special sedan
[ author's former collection ]

Circa 1:24 scale

DANBURY MINT, USA

   
The hardtop version of the Eldorado was known as the Seville
There can be nothing but praise for the quality of scale replicas marketed by the Danbury Mint

The Eldorado Biarritz

Circa 1:16

This could pass as a toy or an art object
It's from Steelman24.co.uk and costs £80; it  is described in their catalog as
"The Cadillac – a classic symbol of the American dream, which captivates not just collectors of the old-timers"

Unknown Scale

These wheels look like the Mattel brand, which would make the scale circa 1:66

   
(Left): This cute, glass replica, advertising spark plugs,   depicts an unlikely
2-door Cadillac Eldorado Brougham in shocking metallic pink
(Right): Similar to the preceding replica, this ceramic imaginary Eldorado Brougham
2-door model may inspire a foolish owner to convert his real car!

Circa 1:64 Scale

MATTEL , USA

   
[ Photos: © 2007 and courtesy Steve Masson ]

       
Top: Hot Wheels (USA) - new issue, 2002
[ Photo: © Rusty Thompson and courtesy Dr. Charles Barnette ]
Lower row: these customized versions were readily available in the 90s

MARX TOY , USA

   
The front bumper is not in exact proportion
to the rest of the toy but it is still a fine replica

Circa 1:43 Scale

BROOKLIN, UK
Brooklin Models is one of the world's leading manufacturers of 1:43 scale, collectible white metal model
automobiles and trucks. Dollar for dollar, Brooklin is the best value in white-metal models.

   
From Brooklin Models in England come these fine replicas of the bespoke
1957/58 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham; on the right is catalog #27, limited to 750 pieces

   
New edition of the same toy, also from Western Models, England. Enthusiast
Luke Sanz added: This is a 1:43 scale white metal model of a 1957 Cadillac
Eldorado Brougham by Brooklin Models (BRK 27A). The "A" designates
that it is a revised and updated version of the earlier BRK 27.
Luke added this better photo of the revised Brooklin model:

          
[ LH photo: © Collectible Automobile ]

BAM (Bruce Arnold) Models, USA

    
This is an excellent miniature replica of  1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham #548 that was modified
by the Derham Coach Corporation for a member of the  J.D. Rockefeller family; it is fitted with the Derham-style
(small) backlight and a beige canvas top in lieu of the signature stainless steel roof of standard Broughams models;
[Note: Derham modified at least two Broughams like this; one of them survived and is currently (2010) located in Sweden.
 

UNKNOWN

   
Renowned Belgian illustrator/cartooinst, Georges Rémi, aka "Hergé" (or the initials "RG" in French) is best known for his comic strip books
depicting the adventures of a young Belgian reporter and his dog "Snowy" ("Milou" in French) - you may read about his books here;
"Hergé" was known for correctly depicting cars of all makes, in this instance the Cadillac Eldorado Brougham of 1957-58

[ To be identified ]

Circa 1:32 Scale

GUNZE-SANGYO, JAPAN

Built kit, by Gunze-Sangyo (Japan), from the growing collection of my son, Philip

UNIDENTIFIED, USA (?)

    
Eldorado Brougham lookalike toy, scale and origin unknown; appears to be soft plastic or rubber molding
with plastic wheels; the toy features non-authentic continental kit and quad trumpet horns mounted on the hood

Circa 1:24 Scale

DEPARTMENT 56, USA

Brougham enthusiast and friend, Jerry Jansson of Sweden, tipped me off
to this "toy" in the catalog of a company called Department 56. Introduced
Novemver 2003, it is item #56.55536, measures 5¼ x 2¾ x 1½" and retails for $28.
As Jerry says, it looks like it could be made of plaster and marshmallow !

FRANKLIN MINT, USA

The first scale-model (kit) of the 1957/58 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham
was issued by Revell, USA.  This one is from the Franklin Mint, circa 1999;
it is highly detailed and, consequently, very expensive

   
The Franklin Mint replica comes only in black; that fact has inspired Bob Jernigan,  a keen enthusiast,
to create his own,  personal series, based on actual cars in rare color combinations;
here we see work in progress on car #350 of which only a single one was painted Bahama Blue
[ interiors, of course, will be color coordinated also to match the original cars ]

         
This second unit is believed to depict car #278 of the 1957 production run; it is the only one painted Castille Maroon with  a beige interior

REVELL, USA

     
This is the first scale-model (kit) of the 1957/58 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham issued
by Revell, USA, in 1/24 scale; it was re-issued in the late eighties; on the right
is a factory promotional built-up kit of the Revell replica, complete with the two scale figurines

      
This one is from the author's former collection

    
From the author's former collection too comes this conversion of the stock, Revell Eldorado Brougham kit
into the unique, 1956 Eldorado Brougham Town Car that toured the Motorama circuit that year;  
showing off the true scale of the toy (left) is a one-ounce atomizer bottle of Arpege perfume extract from Lanvin,
Paris; this accessory was standard equipment with each of the 704 Eldorado Brougham models built in 1957/58

UNKNOWN, USA (?)

This would-be fastback version of the Cadillac Eldorado Brougham
is for the skilled model maker; it is an empty Fiberglas shell

Circa 1:18 Scale
[about 11" long]

SUN STAR, THAILAND

A very nice replica of this exceptional car

    
Excellent miniature replica of the Eldorado Brougham in the American Classic series from Sun Star;
the toy has opening front and rear doors (which are the 'suicide' style); the hood and trunk also open
(not sure that the detailed V8 engine, right, is from this model)

Circa 1:16 Scale
[about 13 inches long]

MARUSAN, JAPAN

         
Marusan Toys (Japan)
These photos were taken with a wide-angle lens; in reality the car
is more stubby and appears too wide but it is still a fine replica

Unknown Scale

         
This cute diorama depicts a 1958 Eldorado Seville in a sad state of disrepair

Circa 1:80 Scale

ATHEARN, USA

The smallest 1958 Cadillac toy I know is this tiny
Series 60 Special sedan by Athearn (USA)

The Athearn toy is at the far right

Circa 1:66 Scale

LESNEY MATCHBOK, UK

    
Popular  scale model of the 1958 Cadillac Series 60 Special sedan by Matchbox Toys (UK), #27.  The long, aluminum
panel that stretches from the rear bumper to the rear door could do with being painted silver for added realism

    
Much rarer is this version of the same toy, in metallic light green (above two rows)
(notice the difference in labeling of  the two boxes: one reads "Matchbox", the other "Moko")

MEV ORIGINALS (ORIGIN ?)

HO Scale 1958 Cadillac hearse by MEV Originals; these are said to be the "Coolest" T-Jets on the block
and each one comes factory-mounted on a Mint T-Jet Chassis; most are fitted with custom wheels

Circa 1:50 Scale

T.N. NOMURA, JAPAN

     
Of all the Japanese tin Cadillac toys I have seen, this one from TN has got
to be the worst; the front clip is a mix of 1957 (the grille design) and 1958
(hood emblem and  quad lights); from the side it looks like a Ford Fairlane

Circa 1:43 Scale

CONQUEST, HOLLAND

Cadillac Fleetwiood Series 75 limousine by Conquest Models, Holland

JPS, USA

     
These bodies too are from  JPS (USA), circa 1990 These are resin kits in 1/43 scale and the bodies are
already painted. They come complete with bumpers and interior (not just the bodies).   Previously,
the same molds were used by Record (a small firm from Aix-en-Provence, France) also for kits, but unpainted.
The quality of the  cast is quite high.
Available were the following versions: Eldorado Convertible, Eldorado Seville, Fleetwood 60
Special, Sedan de Ville, Coupe de Ville and Series 62 Convertible, all from 1958

Not sure of this one; it could be from "Conquest"
or "Motor City" ...or even a third manufacturer

MOTOR CITY (SUNSET COACH), USA

    
Left:  from, Sunset Coach (Motor City), USA, in the low-cost line, this 1958 Fleetwood Series 75 (ref. #1)
Right: (Possibly the same car in a different light)

    
I beéieve the models in the preceeding 2 rows also are from Motor City (Sunset Coach)

RECORD/MRF/JPS/PROVENCE MOULAGE, FRANCE/USA

In 1991 Record of France joined forces with M.R.F. to produce a line of 1958 Cadillac models in both kit and factory-built form. The line included every 1958 production model with the exception of the limousine. Discerning collectors still recognize these models as the most accurate renditions in true 1:43 scale [according to the model-maker, the 1958 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 75 Limousine by Conquest Models (above) and which was later copied by Motor City USA for both their USA Models and Sunset Coach lines, are grossly overscale].

This is the rarest and most sought-after of the Record models, made or resin and white metal. Refinished in the factory-correct "Alpine White" over "Regent Green Metallic", this example has been dramatically improved. Detailing by John Arnold includes: corrected windshield frame width, addition of drip-rail, exterior and interior trim carefully finished with chrome foil (NOT silver paint), separate headlight lenses, windshield wipers and rear view mirrors, period-correct Cadillac crest, "V" emblem, speedometer, clock and license plate decals, 60 Special unique chrome "air outlet" vents recreated on top of the fenders, grille, detailed rear bumper and taillights, interior re-finished in two-tone green and tan, original steering wheel replaced with accurate unit, shifter added to column, blackwall tires upgraded to period-correct whitewalls made by Bruce Arnold Models (BAM).

         
The center image shows the exaggerated scale of the equivalent model by Conquest

Three typical mpodels from this outfit:
Top left: 1958 Eldorado Seville, top right: 1958 Eldorado Biarritz,
bottom image:  1958 Series 60 Special sedan

TPI, SWITZERLAND

USA MODELS

VF MODELLEN, GERMANY

[ missing ] :

CC020 Eureka Landau funeral coach

CC0020B Eureka Landau funeral coach

Circa 1:32 Scale

SIGNATURE MODELS, FAR EAST

Eldorado Seville coupe

UNIDENTIFIED, USA (?)

      
This body from a 1958 Series 62 convertible is from an
unknown manufacturer.  Any ideas?

1:25 Scale

HELLER, FRANCE

    
Left: is a new kit (2001) from Heller, France (partial view of  box received
from model builder Angel Cabrera in the Canary Islands, Spain
Right: another updated offering from Heller

JO-HAN, USA

     
Promotional models of the 1958 Cadillac Series 60 Special sedan by Jo-Han, USA; 1958 was the first year for these
superbly detailed models that were subsequently issued every year for the next more than twenty years;
the earliest ones (1958 through 1962) tend to suffer from plastic warpage; considering the fine condition of the two
cars shown  here, I imagine they are the re-issued Jo-Han kits that were  brought out in the seventies

These three rows:  Jo-Han's 1958 Series 60 Special
from the author's former collection

This conversion depicting the 1958 Series 62 convertible
was done using the Series 60 Special promotional model
[ author's former collection ]

LEE (WHERE ?)

Eldorado Seville kit

TKM (Tom Mills), USA

A kit for skilled craftsmen

Circa 1:18 Scale

YATMING, THAILAND

Road Legends, by Yatming, 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Seville

    
From the same patterns,  #92158, the 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

From Road Legends again comes this unlikely
1958 Cadillac Eldorado Seville police pursuit  car

     
This equally imaginary 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Seville police car closely resembles the Anson
equivalent (above it); the brand name on the box is Westminster, SKU # H778; it retails for $65

Circa 1:12 Scale

De HORNE, EMMANUEL, SWITZERLAND
[ these models are made mainly of paper and card ]

    
Above 2 rows: 1958 Eldorado Seville coupe

1958 Series 60 Special sedan

UNKNOWN ARTISANS, PHILIPPINES

Here's a very realistic 14" replica of the 1958 Series Sixty Special
honed out of wood by obviously skilled wood carvers in the Philippines
[ the model was commissioned by my Swiss friend Jean-Michel Roux ]

    
Taken in an outdoor setting, this is the 1958 Series 60 Special sedan
[ Christian Vaney collection, Geneva, Switzerland ]

MAISTO, JAPAN

Circa 1:3 Scale

UNKNOWN, USA (???)

Offered for sale on Ebay in May 2008, I'm guessing this is a recent molding
intended for someone who could be interested in building a kiddie's pedal car