Car Design as High Style, 1930-1965

Cadillac Eldorado Brougham: 1957
This Caddy was among the most expensive cars ever built by General Motors. It was bold and brash with exuberant rear fins, a distinctive egg-crate grille and a pillarless roof. With faith in American technology soaring, the Brougham also incorporated advanced features such as a memory seat, cruise control, air conditioning and even a dual-zone heating system and special glove box. The price, comparable to that of a Rolls-Royce, limited sales to 400 units.

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