My first exposure to this car was at a stoplight in Union NJ in 1976 on my way to school at Lincoln Tech. I was driving my '70 Super Bee when this thing pulled up next to me. I had never seen anything like it and for a second I thought it was the Batmobile. I had about 30 seconds to stare at this thing, but I was mesmerized by that roof. It wasn't till years later I saw a picture of this and realized what I had seen. This car is unreal, and I learned so much more about it from this video. Do us all a favor Lou and keep these videos coming!
Hi Tom (and JudyAnn), Happy to read this car brings back memories of that moment at the stop light in 1976 in Union NJ :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. I'll do my best to keep the videos coming, Lou
A very very special car. I've only ever seen one, hidden away in a barn far out in the country, owned by an eccentric and reclusive Cadillac collector. There were other nice old Cadillacs in the garage, but this one was out in s barn, completely covered and i had to promise I'd never say a word about having seen it, which I didn't. It was stunning and in absolutely perfect shape. That was in 1987 and at that time i didn't even know that such a car existed. I had never before seen a stainless steel roof or suicide doors on a Cadillac. That was 37 years ago now and i still consuder it an unexpected thrill of a lifetime.
Hi Watt, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car you remember in a barn :-) 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
@@razvancalin6453I really don't. I'm a bit of an odd duck myself. At that time I had a 61 Fleetwood which I dearly loved and it was in nearly perfect shape but some odd part broke I can't remember now what it was and I searched and searched and couldn't find a source and I was at a car meet and I got overheard me asking another guy about it. And after we finish talking this third guy stepped up and said quietly I think I can help you. And I said okay.?? And he said but you must not tell how you found out. And that's when he said I know this eccentric old guy in the country I couldn't guarantee it, but I could almost tell you for sure he will have that part. And he told me where he lived which was about a hundred miles in the country. So he said this is his name and address and go to his house, do not call him or he will tell you not to come. And he said but once you get there he will be the nicest guy you have ever met. And if he wants to know how you found out you just say someone told you a long time ago but you can no longer remember who. And so I did as I was told and drove straight to the guy's house, he was about I would say 70 and he lived alone with his 90 year old mother. True to the guy's description he was just as nice as anyone could have ever been, in fact seem to enjoy the fact that I stopped by..
@@razvancalin6453he told me very specifically how to tell the repairman to install the park properly so that it would not be damaged and would work. We had a lovely time visiting and then at the end kind of on the spur of the moment is when he decided to show me the car in the barn. I took the part and it worked beautifully. The old guy told me to come back and he would help me anytime I had any further problems, except I never did. I didn't continue going to the car meetings even though I kept the car for many years. So I have no idea what happened to the guy or the collection. The guy seemed to be about 70-75 at the time and that was 37 years ago. He seemed to be a single man living with his mother, so God only knows what became of those lovely cars.
Hi CIAVE, You might be right. My pleasure showcasing his collection with you :-) Good news! You're welcome, and stay tuned, there will be more coming from his collection, Lou
What a great Cadillac! The styling is just spectacular and the interior amenities clearly let you know you are riding in style. It's truly a gem among gems in Mr. Plunkett's collection. Thanks, Lou!
That's one amazing car! This has to be where the term, Cadillac Style, originated. So many features, look at those wing glasses, ... everything about this car is impeccable! Right on Lou, I'm engaged.
I can truthfully say I have never enjoyed one of your cars you presented more than I did. This one. I remembered those cars and I had seen Cadillacs with power trunks like that but very educational. The man was very knowledgeable on his car and just introduced things to me that, I never knew or had forgotten. Thank you Lou amazing car👍😄
Lou, as a kid, me and my friend would get on a bus and go the annual auto show located in downtown Baltimore in the '50's. In 1957, he and I went to the show and saw something that was a wow moment. A midnight blue car with a stainless steel top. The interior was also impressive. I looked at the sticker price and commented to my buddy, " Any one paying THAT kind of money for a car is crazy!". Just remember, the price f a typical row house was around $9K. I'm now in my 80's and still remember this car!
Dale, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the blue car you saw with your Friend at the auto show in Baltimore :-) 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
@loucostabile - thanks for sharing this beautiful icon with us! This '58 Brougham is - along with the '58 Biarritz - my favourite Cadillacs. They're just so classy without being O.T.T.
The magnetic-bottom cocktail tumblers stand alone among her features. Of course, pouring a Courvoisier shot and then pulling it off the surface of the glovebox door might have led to a little spillage, especially after the 2nd round!
Beautiful Cadillac! The Dagmars are massive (besides the fins, those were the other strange styling element of the era). Great Car Story for this classic too. Thanks Lou and Steve!
Oh, this 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham is one of the most stylish and elegant I have ever seen! Unique styling, combined with that beautiful black paint, stainless steel roof, bubble-type windshield, chrome-finished rear fenders, striking air intakes and the iconic front dominated by that large grille, quad headlights and the unique bullet or Dagmar bumper. Gorgeous interior, with black and cream upholstered seats, chrome dashboard, radio and steering wheel with some switches, even the doors, which control surprising functions, such as the electric seats or the trunk release in the glove box, in addition to many other very advanced features for the time. Extraordinary final ride, with a docile ride, while its powerful 365CI V8 moved it smoothly along the road. So, congratulations to its owner, Mr. Plunkett, for this true gem that even has the added value of having belonged to the legendary actor Bob Hope! Kind regards, Lou!
Hi Jaime, "this 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham is one of the most stylish and elegant I have ever seen!" High praise. My pleasure sharing this "gem" with you. Enjoy reading what you see, Lou
1958 Cadillac is simply gorgeous. I don't think I've ever seen one of these in person before...or as up close as your wonderful video. You had to be somebody to drive one of these back then...and NOW! OMG! It has suicide doors! I had no idea until this video! Every time you guys speak about the car, my mouth hangs open! Wow, What a car!
Hi Steve, High praise. 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
Well done letting see this beast. It's actually very timely as I've just watched a video of Bob Hope's home in Palm springs. He and his wife were ahead of their time with exquisite taste as does your guest Steve. Thanks again Lou and Steve.
WOW Bob Hope bought a hellava car! All those interior features are incredible and you didn't even mention the (leather?) upholstery which looked gorgeous
Not really. Look at the hood release and odometer as well as how some of the dash parts meet and the uneven soft less than smooth and tight soft surfaces.
Nahhh, tri five old basically. '57 Mopars ALL looked better - Plymouth etc were already way ahead in styling lower wider, suspensions (torsion bar) Torque Flyte tranny, Hemis were faster, no comparison. 🎬
@@cuda426hemi Chrysler suffered from all kinds of problems from snapping torsion bars to early rusting water and air leaks failing trim etc. Fords also rusted like crazy and suffered from quality issues but to a lesser degree. Gm cars didn't suffer from any serious quality problems and that's why their survival rate is higher than Ford and Chrysler products
Clutch my pearls and call me Edna! Oh my! What a MAGNIFICENT car! Lou just out did himself with this one - a tendency of his where he has no ceiling of amazing to show us on this channel! Bravo!
What an amazing car. I have heard of them and have seen pictures in books, but have never seen one in my 61 years. I had no idea they had some of those features. Like the trunk lid pull-down for instance. Amazing.
Hi MillerMeteor74, Happy to read "What an amazing car." :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
Great car Lou!! Thanks for showing!! Some of these made their way to Australia during the 1980s. I used to regularly see a couple of '57 / '58 Eldorado Broughams at various car shows.
What an impressive collection of cars that Steve Plunkett owns. Lou, I think this is my favorite of Steve's cars that you have featured. I can picture Bob and Dolores Hope motoring around Beverly Hills and Palm Springs in this beauty.
It's an amazing car, sharing a lot of the look of the rest of the line but completely unique and slicker and more sophisticated than the rest - although by 1958 its soft rounded Harley Earl look was really over with. With its total uniqueness in every way, luxury, and very low production numbers I'm surprised that a really good one isn't a million dollars. I'm also surprised that this one still has its air suspension working and the airbags haven't been replaced by coil springs (like almost all the other 1958 GM and Ford air suspensions cars had done pretty quickly).
Hi emjayay, "It's an amazing car, sharing a lot of the look of the rest of the line but completely unique and slicker and more sophisticated than the rest" Well said. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Even that structural post between the front & rear doors is a work of art. What a magnificent example of beauty & engineering. Everywhere you look is design greatness and splendour. Anerica at her finest. Mr Hope had superb taste.
Hi Barbara, High praise. 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
Absolutely handsome Cadillac!! My bride was born in 1957, and I graduated from grammar school in 1958……the BEST years of the Brougham. If I was to pick a car of the 1950’s it would absolutely be the 1957-58 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham. Could there be a veteran’s discount?! LOL!! Thank you so much for this video Lou.
Hi Steven, Happy to read "Absolutely handsome Cadillac!!" :-) Please have your Bride type into RUclips search "My Car Story with Lou 1957 Cadillac" and hope she sees cars she likes. Glad to read this car is the cars for you from the 1950's. You're welcome, Lou
@@loucostabile My bride has been in the hospital since 5A Monday. Large tumor, and growing, on adrenal gland next to R lung. No results from biopsy yet.
I already knew that Bob Hope had owned one, so when I was watching, I had a pretty good guess that it had belonged to him. 's quite a feature, these Eldorados were the real deal! Considering the fact that GM lost over ten grand on each of them says a lot for their determination.
Lou what an incredible find so much automotive history and the right gentleman to take stewardship. Looks like a vehicle Bob Hope would own pure class.
This car is absolutely AMAZING, easily the best I've seen in your channel. I've never been a Cadillac fan, but this car looks gorgeous at every angle, the technical advancements, the refinements and the materials are incredible for a car of that period. Congratulations for the owner, he has a real real gem of the golden era of US cars.
Lou, I'm a car fanatic and every one of your videos increases my knowledge. Thanks so much for all the awesome cars from all different companies and time periods! Steve's caddy was an absolute work of art!
Steven, Happy to read you're knowledge is increasing watching the videos. My knowledge is increasing too, and I find that to be so much fun. Glad to share this "absolute work of art!" with you. You're welcome, Lou
Another beautiful car. Cars had a unique personality back then, no matter if was a basic or luxury car. Should have been a great time for car spotting. Greetings Lou.
Hi César, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) "Cars had a unique personality back then, no matter if was a basic or luxury car. Should have been a great time for car spotting." I agree. Greeting, Lou
OMG, Bob Hope's car! I loved watching Bob Hopes movies and specials when I was a kid 😊 Love the trunk among other things, especially the syling, brushed stainless roof. Thanks, Stave and Lou!
Amazing car, great owner, and a great video Lou! I noticed the lower right brake light was out when he pushed the brake pedal. With as many cars as Steve owns, it must be maddening to have to keep looking after so many little things like that. Such car collections are really gifts for the rest of us to enjoy...
Hi MDavid G, Happy to read you enjoy this "Amazing car' :-) Yes, I'm sure when you have this many vehicles you might have to get in a refresh yourself on where everything is. My pleasure sharing Steves collection with you. Stay tuned, there are more from his collection coming, Lou
Hi Margaret, Happy to read "One of my all time favorites" :-) 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile Hmmmmm? Looks strangely familiar. 🤣😂 I loved the Gilmore. Thank you Lou. Yes Lou. I did subscribe. I have seen many of your videos. I do not understand why you do not have more subscribers. One more now!
I own #748 of 855 1958 Eldo Seville. I’ve only seen three of these top of the line Eldorado’s with the memory seats, stainless cups, perfume dispenser, etc. thank you for this video !
Hi Ron, Happy to read you have one too. NICE! Thank you for viewing, sharing and you're welcome. 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
Thanks Lou for this video and thanks to Steve for restoring and preserving all those beautiful Cadillacs and other makes so we can still see when the automobile was a work of art in sheetmetal
@@loucostabile And the 1959 model DID NOT have the huge iconic gaudy tail fins of all the other 1959 models and the wrap around windshield. More of a 1960 type tail fin. You should do a video on that car as well!
In high school I worked at a previously owned Cadillac dealer and we had one that I always admired as the air suspension would always leak and it looked like a low rider. Really cool to see one again great car.
Hi Gerard, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car you remember from High School :-) 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
Noticing the bit of difficulty in opening the back door at 4:40, I’ve always wondered how much extra stiffening the car manufacturer had to add to the frame for cars with “suicide doors” like this Eldo, and even more notably, the early ‘60’s Lincoln convertibles.
A real beauty! What I can't figure out is why they kept the '57 front bumper on the Brougham, with its diagonal sections, rather than the horizontal version seen on the '58 Eldorado convertible.
Hi Jay, Happy to read you enjoy this "real beauty!" :-) "What I can't figure out is why they kept the '57 front bumper on the Brougham, with its diagonal sections, rather than the horizontal version seen on the '58 Eldorado convertible." Hmmm, not sure, Lou
A Beautiful Cadillac! It doesn't seem real! I've never seen a Caddy like that until now! Impressive Design and Technology for a Caddie fron the 50's! Great Video Lou!
Hi Michael, 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
Always liked the Eldo Brougham. I knew Bob Hope owned one - it's good to know the car is still with us. Quad headlights were a novel feature in 1957-58, but they didn't solely originate with the Eldorado Brougham. The 1957 Lincoln Premiere also featured them.
Hi Hank, 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
Hi Lou In the early eighties On a abandon farm this car in dark blue sat behind a barn outside everything was still there but the carburetors and the lady's stuff I would sit in car and look at everything one day I showing my brother the trunk motor that's when I found out the car was full of fox snakes story is the owners dad had a junkyard in Chicago and died the son took all these old cars and parts this farm over the wisconsin line the bank took over the farm and everything was removed we helped the owner load some of the cars up there is a mall there now
Hi Dean, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car you remember on the abandon farm :-) 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
Hi Jeancharles, Happy to read you appreciate this "iconic work of art from the 50s" :-) 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
Costabile comes through with another wonderful presentation. Opinions about the beauty of these GM ‘58’s will vary. My particular view of it is that they are butt ugly, particularly but not exclusively, from over-the-top ornamentation. Thank you so much for these broadcasts, Lou. Parenthetically, it was a pleasure meeting you at the Carlisle Chrysler Nationals in July 2024.
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@loucostabile Subscribed again. ( I'm not sure what happened. Probably operator failure) Watched your highway-hifi a while back and was hooked. I was born in 68 but should have been around in the late nifty-fidties.
Wow, how cool is this? Love it! It's elegant. The proportions are not bad even though the chrome is over the top. The color theme is perfect and the doors...I have always liked that set up. Tell him to come to car show in the US, east coast. I would drive to see it in person. Thanks to you both for sharing!
Hi Ronald, Happy to read "Love it!" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and you're welcome. 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
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What a beauty. When a car was more then just transportation. So cool it belonged to Bob Hope. Thanks so much Steve and Lou!
Happy to read you enjoy this "beauty" :-) You're welcome John!
My first exposure to this car was at a stoplight in Union NJ in 1976 on my way to school at Lincoln Tech. I was driving my '70 Super Bee when this thing pulled up next to me. I had never seen anything like it and for a second I thought it was the Batmobile. I had about 30 seconds to stare at this thing, but I was mesmerized by that roof. It wasn't till years later I saw a picture of this and realized what I had seen. This car is unreal, and I learned so much more about it from this video. Do us all a favor Lou and keep these videos coming!
Hi Tom (and JudyAnn), Happy to read this car brings back memories of that moment at the stop light in 1976 in Union NJ :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. I'll do my best to keep the videos coming, Lou
A very very special car. I've only ever seen one, hidden away in a barn far out in the country, owned by an eccentric and reclusive Cadillac collector. There were other nice old Cadillacs in the garage, but this one was out in s barn, completely covered and i had to promise I'd never say a word about having seen it, which I didn't.
It was stunning and in absolutely perfect shape. That was in 1987 and at that time i didn't even know that such a car existed. I had never before seen a stainless steel roof or suicide doors on a Cadillac. That was 37 years ago now and i still consuder it an unexpected thrill of a lifetime.
Hi Watt, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car you remember in a barn :-) 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile I have watched you consistently for about 2 years now. Love your videos.
Do you know anything about that collection now? Or is it still a secret?
@@razvancalin6453I really don't. I'm a bit of an odd duck myself. At that time I had a 61 Fleetwood which I dearly loved and it was in nearly perfect shape but some odd part broke I can't remember now what it was and I searched and searched and couldn't find a source and I was at a car meet and I got overheard me asking another guy about it. And after we finish talking this third guy stepped up and said quietly I think I can help you. And I said okay.?? And he said but you must not tell how you found out. And that's when he said I know this eccentric old guy in the country I couldn't guarantee it, but I could almost tell you for sure he will have that part. And he told me where he lived which was about a hundred miles in the country. So he said this is his name and address and go to his house, do not call him or he will tell you not to come. And he said but once you get there he will be the nicest guy you have ever met. And if he wants to know how you found out you just say someone told you a long time ago but you can no longer remember who. And so I did as I was told and drove straight to the guy's house, he was about I would say 70 and he lived alone with his 90 year old mother. True to the guy's description he was just as nice as anyone could have ever been, in fact seem to enjoy the fact that I stopped by..
@@razvancalin6453he told me very specifically how to tell the repairman to install the park properly so that it would not be damaged and would work. We had a lovely time visiting and then at the end kind of on the spur of the moment is when he decided to show me the car in the barn. I took the part and it worked beautifully. The old guy told me to come back and he would help me anytime I had any further problems, except I never did. I didn't continue going to the car meetings even though I kept the car for many years. So I have no idea what happened to the guy or the collection. The guy seemed to be about 70-75 at the time and that was 37 years ago. He seemed to be a single man living with his mother, so God only knows what became of those lovely cars.
a factory work of art !
Agreed.
Beautiful!
The Bob Hope Cadillac! Thank you Lou!
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome Jeffrey!
I love it when you do a Steve Plunkett car. Thank you so much for sharing. I love your whole channel!!
Hi Ed B, Happy to read you're enjoying Steve's cars :-) Good news! There will be more so stay tuned. Appreciate you "love your whole channel!!? :-)
Steve has to have the most impressive Cadillac collection on the planet. Thanks for sharing.
Hi CIAVE, You might be right. My pleasure showcasing his collection with you :-) Good news! You're welcome, and stay tuned, there will be more coming from his collection, Lou
What a great Cadillac! The styling is just spectacular and the interior amenities clearly let you know you are riding in style. It's truly a gem among gems in Mr. Plunkett's collection. Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read you enjoy this Cadillac :-) Glad you're along for the ride in this "gem". You're welcome, Lou
That's one amazing car! This has to be where the term, Cadillac Style, originated. So many features, look at those wing glasses, ... everything about this car is impeccable! Right on Lou, I'm engaged.
Hi Mark, Happy to read "That's one amazing car!" :-) Glad to read "I'm engaged.", Lou
Oh oh oh oh oh !!! Lou this car is a treasure!! Super slick!! Fabulous caddy¡
Piece of pure craftsmanship right down to the lipstick holder!!
Hi Debbie, Happy to share this "treasure" with you :-) Lou
She's a sweet machine!
Happy to read "She's a sweet machine!" :-)
I can truthfully say I have never enjoyed one of your cars you presented more than I did. This one. I remembered those cars and I had seen Cadillacs with power trunks like that but very educational. The man was very knowledgeable on his car and just introduced things to me that, I never knew or had forgotten. Thank you Lou amazing car👍😄
Hi James, "I can truthfully say I have never enjoyed one of your cars you presented more than I did. This one." WINNER! You're welcome, Lou
Lou, as a kid, me and my friend would get on a bus and go the annual auto show located in downtown Baltimore in the '50's. In 1957, he and I went to the show and saw something that was a wow moment. A midnight blue car with a stainless steel top. The interior was also impressive. I looked at the sticker price and commented to my buddy, " Any one paying THAT kind of money for a car is crazy!". Just remember, the price f a typical row house was around $9K. I'm now in my 80's and still remember this car!
Dale, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the blue car you saw with your Friend at the auto show in Baltimore :-) 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
🙋♂️THANKS LOU,STEVE FOR SHARING BOB HOPE’s CAR 🤗AND IT REALLY DOES LOOK 👀 GOOD FROM ANY ANGLE 💚💚💚
You're welcome Budget Audiophile Life-long
@loucostabile - thanks for sharing this beautiful icon with us! This '58 Brougham is - along with the '58 Biarritz - my favourite Cadillacs. They're just so classy without being O.T.T.
Hi Peter, My pleasure sharing this car with you :-) Lou
Lovely car...I've often wondered what happened to Mr. Hope's car.
The seat support structure is stunning.
No, the exhaust grilles on the rear bumper were fake on the '58s, even the regular Cadillacs. You can check this out for yourself.
Hi Jerry, Happy to read "Lovely car" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
1958,i can´t recount all the Options, this is hilarious !!!! What a piece of Art and Craft.
Hi NUDA VERITAS, "What a piece of Art and Craft." High praise. Lou
The magnetic-bottom cocktail tumblers stand alone among her features. Of course, pouring a Courvoisier shot and then pulling it off the surface of the glovebox door might have led to a little spillage, especially after the 2nd round!
Beautiful Cadillac! The Dagmars are massive (besides the fins, those were the other strange styling element of the era).
Great Car Story for this classic too.
Thanks Lou and Steve!
Hi Jeff, "The Dagmars are massive" Nice of you to ..... point that out :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou
They were called Dagmars for two reasons 😉
Oh, this 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham is one of the most stylish and elegant I have ever seen! Unique styling, combined with that beautiful black paint, stainless steel roof, bubble-type windshield, chrome-finished rear fenders, striking air intakes and the iconic front dominated by that large grille, quad headlights and the unique bullet or Dagmar bumper. Gorgeous interior, with black and cream upholstered seats, chrome dashboard, radio and steering wheel with some switches, even the doors, which control surprising functions, such as the electric seats or the trunk release in the glove box, in addition to many other very advanced features for the time. Extraordinary final ride, with a docile ride, while its powerful 365CI V8 moved it smoothly along the road. So, congratulations to its owner, Mr. Plunkett, for this true gem that even has the added value of having belonged to the legendary actor Bob Hope! Kind regards, Lou!
Hi Jaime, "this 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham is one of the most stylish and elegant I have ever seen!" High praise. My pleasure sharing this "gem" with you. Enjoy reading what you see, Lou
1958 Cadillac is simply gorgeous. I don't think I've ever seen one of these in person before...or as up close as your wonderful video. You had to be somebody to drive one of these back then...and NOW! OMG! It has suicide doors! I had no idea until this video! Every time you guys speak about the car, my mouth hangs open! Wow, What a car!
Hi Brian, Happy to read "Every time you guys speak about the car, my mouth hangs open! Wow, What a car!" :-) High praise, Lou
Absolute beautiful piece of machinery! Its actually breathtaking!
High praise.
That car is absolutely stunning. I had no idea about all of the quite modern accoutrements that GM created on this car. Very impressive.
Hi Steve, High praise. 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
Breathtaking!!!!!!!!!!!
:-)
Well done letting see this beast.
It's actually very timely as I've just watched a video of Bob Hope's home in Palm springs.
He and his wife were ahead of their time with exquisite taste as does your guest Steve.
Thanks again Lou and Steve.
Hi Scuff, "I've just watched a video of Bob Hope's home in Palm springs." Nice timing! You're welcome, Lou
WOW Bob Hope bought a hellava car! All those interior features are incredible and you didn't even mention the (leather?) upholstery which looked gorgeous
Thanks for adding and noticing the leather too :-)
Timeless beauty. True pride in craftsmanship
Well said.
Not really. Look at the hood release and odometer as well as how some of the dash parts meet and the uneven soft less than smooth and tight soft surfaces.
SOOOOO incredibly ahead of its time!
I agree.
Nahhh, tri five old basically. '57 Mopars ALL looked better - Plymouth etc were already way ahead in styling lower wider, suspensions (torsion bar) Torque Flyte tranny, Hemis were faster, no comparison. 🎬
@@cuda426hemiand they fell apart in the first month
@@chrisxa1222 nope. they had a rust problem but so did Ford and GM
@@cuda426hemi Chrysler suffered from all kinds of problems from snapping torsion bars to early rusting water and air leaks failing trim etc. Fords also rusted like crazy and suffered from quality issues but to a lesser degree. Gm cars didn't suffer from any serious quality problems and that's why their survival rate is higher than Ford and Chrysler products
One of the most beautiful automobiles ever made.
High praise.
Wow the Bob Hope Eldorado! That’s definitely his car I’ve seen pics of it before
Happy to share this car with you :-)
That's one beautiful car quite unique an ultra fancy and the fact that belonged to Bob Hope at one time makes it even more? rare of a car😊
Hi Pete, Happy to share this car with you and glad you enjoy the looks of this "ultra fancy" car :-) Lou
What an awesome car! Bob Hope owned it, that's cool. All it lacks is the smokeless ash tray.
Happy to read "What an awesome car!" :-)
Clutch my pearls and call me Edna! Oh my! What a MAGNIFICENT car! Lou just out did himself with this one - a tendency of his where he has no ceiling of amazing to show us on this channel! Bravo!
Hi Edna, Happy to share this "MAGNIFICENT car!" with you :-) Lou
That is a true luxo-barge! A land yacht. Really beautiful Caddy. Looks so pristine!
All aboard!
What a beautiful car. Love these big fin 50s car's. Bob Hope sure picked a beauty. Thanks for showing this beautiful car guys ❤.
Hi Donald, Happy to read "What a beautiful car." :-) You're welcome, Lou
Not just any car that's for sure. Love the back story too.
Happy to share this car with you :-)
What an amazing car. I have heard of them and have seen pictures in books, but have never seen one in my 61 years. I had no idea they had some of those features. Like the trunk lid pull-down for instance. Amazing.
Hi MillerMeteor74, Happy to read "What an amazing car." :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
Saw one in a museum in Denver a few years ago.
Great car Lou!! Thanks for showing!! Some of these made their way to Australia during the 1980s. I used to regularly see a couple of '57 / '58 Eldorado Broughams at various car shows.
Hi Tiger, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car you've seen in Australia :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
It takes One Lou
to find the One Most Special Cadillac.
Been a while BUT I truly enjoy the automobiles you show us.
Bless you, friend.
Hi Freddy, Happy to read you enjoy this Cadillac :-) Blessings received. God bless you too, Lou
What an impressive collection of cars that Steve Plunkett owns. Lou, I think this is my favorite of Steve's cars that you have featured. I can picture Bob and Dolores Hope motoring around Beverly Hills and Palm Springs in this beauty.
Hi Mike, "I think this is my favorite of Steve's cars that you have featured" High praise. My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou
It's an amazing car, sharing a lot of the look of the rest of the line but completely unique and slicker and more sophisticated than the rest - although by 1958 its soft rounded Harley Earl look was really over with. With its total uniqueness in every way, luxury, and very low production numbers I'm surprised that a really good one isn't a million dollars. I'm also surprised that this one still has its air suspension working and the airbags haven't been replaced by coil springs (like almost all the other 1958 GM and Ford air suspensions cars had done pretty quickly).
Hi emjayay, "It's an amazing car, sharing a lot of the look of the rest of the line but completely unique and slicker and more sophisticated than the rest" Well said. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Even that structural post between the front & rear doors is a work of art.
What a magnificent example of beauty & engineering. Everywhere you look is design greatness and splendour.
Anerica at her finest. Mr Hope had superb taste.
Hi Barbara, High praise. 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
That car is amazing!!
High praise.
Absolutely handsome Cadillac!! My bride was born in 1957, and I graduated from grammar school in 1958……the BEST years of the Brougham. If I was to pick a car of the 1950’s it would absolutely be the 1957-58 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham. Could there be a veteran’s discount?! LOL!!
Thank you so much for this video Lou.
Hi Steven, Happy to read "Absolutely handsome Cadillac!!" :-) Please have your Bride type into RUclips search "My Car Story with Lou 1957 Cadillac" and hope she sees cars she likes. Glad to read this car is the cars for you from the 1950's. You're welcome, Lou
@@loucostabile
My bride has been in the hospital since 5A Monday. Large tumor, and growing, on adrenal gland next to R lung. No results from biopsy yet.
I already knew that Bob Hope had owned one, so when I was watching, I had a pretty good guess that it had belonged to him.
's quite a feature, these Eldorados were the real deal! Considering the fact that GM lost over ten grand on each of them says a lot for their determination.
Hi Daniel, Happy to share this "real deal!" car with you. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
This car is an absolute knock out !
Pow Pow :-)
@@loucostabile Thank you for this great video Lou
Lou what an incredible find so much automotive history and the right gentleman to take stewardship. Looks like a vehicle Bob Hope would own pure class.
David, Happy to read you enjoy this "incredible find" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou
I'm a firm believer in driving your classic cars and super cars and not leaving them in the garage, but I'm not sure I'd drive this one.
.....oh if you had this, you'd have to give it a ride once in a while :-) WAY TO GOOD not too.
@@loucostabile just around the garage. 😉
my favourite Eldorado.
Nice :-)
Going for a ride in that must have been a real treat!
I was looking forward to a ride in this car :-) Glad to be able to share the experience with you.
This car is absolutely AMAZING, easily the best I've seen in your channel. I've never been a Cadillac fan, but this car looks gorgeous at every angle, the technical advancements, the refinements and the materials are incredible for a car of that period. Congratulations for the owner, he has a real real gem of the golden era of US cars.
High praise.
Wow. So ahead of their time and gorgeous. Thanks again for sharing.
Happy to read "Wow. So ahead of their time and gorgeous." :-) You're welcome. My pleasure sharing with you.
Lou, I'm a car fanatic and every one of your videos increases my knowledge. Thanks so much for all the awesome cars from all different companies and time periods! Steve's caddy was an absolute work of art!
Steven, Happy to read you're knowledge is increasing watching the videos. My knowledge is increasing too, and I find that to be so much fun. Glad to share this "absolute work of art!" with you. You're welcome, Lou
A museum piece of auto history.a beautiful time in car manufacture
High praise.
Another big,black beauty brought to you by " baby lou 🍼 " 👉 the " pastor of classics ". Car is incredible
Hi Big Hank, "Car is incredible" High praise, Lou
@@loucostabile I always wonder if it is you lou who responds to these comments 🤔
Stunner!
Happy to read "Stunner!" :-)
Love love love the caddies!!
NICE!
WOW..That's amazing. I bet Cadillac mechanics would run and hide when one of these came in for warranty work.
Happy to read "WOW..That's amazing" :-)
Приголомшливо! Грандіозне авто! У пʼятдесятих роках такі технології! Дякую!
Hi Сергій, High praise! You're welcome, Lou
Wow....simply wow....
:-)
I was not a Cadillac fan when I was young, but time and distance now compel me to acknowledge what wonderful works of automotive art these cars are.
Cars have an amazing way of looking better with age :-)
@@loucostabile Yes, they do!
Another beautiful car. Cars had a unique personality back then, no matter if was a basic or luxury car. Should have been a great time for car spotting. Greetings Lou.
Hi César, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) "Cars had a unique personality back then, no matter if was a basic or luxury car. Should have been a great time for car spotting." I agree. Greeting, Lou
Best year
Happy to read "Best year" :-)
What a car! It cost more to build than they could sell it for, that means they sold a ton of 57 and 58 Chevys to fund these Cadillacs.
Hi Mark G, Happy to read "What a car!" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
OMG, Bob Hope's car! I loved watching Bob Hopes movies and specials when I was a kid 😊 Love the trunk among other things, especially the syling, brushed stainless roof. Thanks, Stave and Lou!
NICE!
Harkens back to better times.
Yes it does.
The chrome "wing" steering wheel is subtle but not subtle. Love it.
Hi Charles, Thank you for sharing the detail you notice and love :-) Lou
Amazing car, great owner, and a great video Lou! I noticed the lower right brake light was out when he pushed the brake pedal. With as many cars as Steve owns, it must be maddening to have to keep looking after so many little things like that. Such car collections are really gifts for the rest of us to enjoy...
Hi MDavid G, Happy to read you enjoy this "Amazing car' :-) Yes, I'm sure when you have this many vehicles you might have to get in a refresh yourself on where everything is. My pleasure sharing Steves collection with you. Stay tuned, there are more from his collection coming, Lou
One of my all time favorites. I saw one at the Gilmore museum a few years ago. Beautiful! My favorite color is with cloth interior.
Hi Margaret, Happy to read "One of my all time favorites" :-) 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
Thought you might like this too. ruclips.net/video/GqT8N6WNuqg/видео.html
@@loucostabile Hmmmmm? Looks strangely familiar. 🤣😂 I loved the Gilmore. Thank you Lou. Yes Lou. I did subscribe. I have seen many of your videos. I do not understand why you do not have more subscribers. One more now!
I own #748 of 855 1958 Eldo Seville. I’ve only seen three of these top of the line Eldorado’s with the memory seats, stainless cups, perfume dispenser, etc.
thank you for this video !
Hi Ron, Happy to read you have one too. NICE! Thank you for viewing, sharing and you're welcome. 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
Great video. What a beauty!!
Thank you Quincee 33. Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Thanks Lou for this video and thanks to Steve for restoring and preserving all those beautiful Cadillacs and other makes so we can still see when the automobile was a work of art in sheetmetal
You're welcome Dan. Happy to share this "work of art" with you :-) Lou
Thanks a lot, Lou.
Just Stunning.
I think it would be appropriate to remember Bob Hope’s signature tune on this one…. 🎤 Thanks for the Memory” 👍🏻
You're welcome Billace 90. Thanks for viewing and sharing.
Designer: I think we've included enough options
Second: Naw think we can come it up with the least one more😅
Hi Terry, You're right, this is optioned to the MAX! :-) Lou
Could you imagine the conversations that went on with Bob Hope driving around in1958. Wow so cool
Thanks for sharing, as I didn't think of that, however you have an interesting thought.
It's amazing to compare this 1958 model with the 1959 model (which looks like the 1963 Sedan Deville). Huge amount of change in just one model year.
Hi Vicious Poodle, "Huge amount of change in just one model year." I agree, Lou
@@loucostabile And the 1959 model DID NOT have the huge iconic gaudy tail fins of all the other 1959 models and the wrap around windshield. More of a 1960 type tail fin. You should do a video on that car as well!
What a car! Love the technical features, thanks for the video. Go Leafs Go
Hi Steve, Happy to read "What a car!" :-) You're welcome, Lou
In high school I worked at a previously owned Cadillac dealer and we had one that I always admired as the air suspension would always leak and it looked like a low rider. Really cool to see one again great car.
Hi Gerard, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car you remember from High School :-) 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
A masterpiece metal sculpture by Cadillac. . . :>/
High praise.
Noticing the bit of difficulty in opening the back door at 4:40, I’ve always wondered how much extra stiffening the car manufacturer had to add to the frame for cars with “suicide doors” like this Eldo, and even more notably, the early ‘60’s Lincoln convertibles.
Hi OldRustySteele, Thanks for viewing and sharing, I seemed to be able to open the doors ok. Lou
Thanks!
Hi Fairfaxcat, SUPER THANK YOU FOR THE SUPER THANKS! I appreciate your support, Lou
These were like $12,000 when new!!!
Another excellent feature Lou!!!
Hi Dan, Thank you for sharing. My pleasure sharing this car with you :-) Lou
Cadillac has always been the standard
of excellence when it came to American
Cars.
This one would clearly qualify for "standard of excellence when it came to American Cars"
Those are not faux exhaust ports, the original exhaust was routed into the ports.
Thanks for sharing.
A real beauty! What I can't figure out is why they kept the '57 front bumper on the Brougham, with its diagonal sections, rather than the horizontal version seen on the '58 Eldorado convertible.
Hi Jay, Happy to read you enjoy this "real beauty!" :-) "What I can't figure out is why they kept the '57 front bumper on the Brougham, with its diagonal sections, rather than the horizontal version seen on the '58 Eldorado convertible." Hmmm, not sure, Lou
That's an amazing and beautiful Caddy! I'd be afraid to drive it and have something happen to it!
Happy to read "That's an amazing and beautiful Caddy!" :-)
Again; one of your best Lou 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks!
Hi motorTranz, You're very kind. You're the Best too! You're welcome, Lou
A Beautiful Cadillac! It doesn't seem real! I've never seen a Caddy like that until now! Impressive Design and Technology for a Caddie fron the 50's! Great Video Lou!
Hi Michael, 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
Outstanding car Lou for the Time God Bless.
Hi Leroy, Happy to read "Outstanding car" :-) Blessing received. God bless you too, Lou
Always liked the Eldo Brougham. I knew Bob Hope owned one - it's good to know the car is still with us. Quad headlights were a novel feature in 1957-58, but they didn't solely originate with the Eldorado Brougham. The 1957 Lincoln Premiere also featured them.
Hi Michael, Happy to read you "Always liked the Eldo Brougham" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou
I did restore many Cadillacs 1906 and up never so one of this, absolutely beautiful
High praise.
A beautiful looking car.
Hi Hank, 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
Always loved the Stainless Tops on these
Thank you for sharing what you notice "Always loved the Stainless Tops on these" :-)
Hi Lou In the early eighties On a abandon farm this car in dark blue sat behind a barn outside everything was still there but the carburetors and the lady's stuff I would sit in car and look at everything one day I showing my brother the trunk motor that's when I found out the car was full of fox snakes story is the owners dad had a junkyard in Chicago and died the son took all these old cars and parts this farm over the wisconsin line the bank took over the farm and everything was removed we helped the owner load some of the cars up there is a mall there now
Hi Dean, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car you remember on the abandon farm :-) 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
Hi lou For what that car cost the license was 1971 and only had a little surface rust already off the road
Une œuvre d'art emblématique des années 50'
Hi Jeancharles, Happy to read you appreciate this "iconic work of art from the 50s" :-) 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
Costabile comes through with another wonderful presentation. Opinions about the beauty of these GM ‘58’s will vary. My particular view of it is that they are butt ugly, particularly but not exclusively, from over-the-top ornamentation. Thank you so much for these broadcasts, Lou. Parenthetically, it was a pleasure meeting you at the Carlisle Chrysler Nationals in July 2024.
Hi Fairfaxcat, Happy to read you enjoy this presentation. My pleasure sharing with you. Lou
Look at the Dagmar's on that beautiful car! The price was very high and for a chosen few. Incredible beauty.
Hi Daryl, 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
@loucostabile Subscribed again. ( I'm not sure what happened. Probably operator failure) Watched your highway-hifi a while back and was hooked. I was born in 68 but should have been around in the late nifty-fidties.
This is better than a "modern car" of 2024!!
:-)
With all of this ingenuity, no wonder why it cost $13,000? The Gilmore Car Museum has one of these.
Hi Daniel, Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou P.S. That Gilmore Cadillac is @ 5:20 of this video. Enjoy! ruclips.net/video/GqT8N6WNuqg/видео.html
@@loucostabile, you're welcome!
Wow, how cool is this? Love it! It's elegant. The proportions are not bad even though the chrome is over the top. The color theme is perfect and the doors...I have always liked that set up. Tell him to come to car show in the US, east coast. I would drive to see it in person. Thanks to you both for sharing!
Hi Ronald, Happy to read "Love it!" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and you're welcome. 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 RUclips Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile I am already subscribed. The glove compartment is amazing!