Fixing My 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham

[THarrison351]

This is one of my first Mint diecast cars when I started collecting at my old house. It was damaged, really dirty, and like many, no box or paperwork. It's the second release of the 4 door Eldorado and was a limited edition numbered 0211 of 2500 pieces. The damage was the stainless roof was lifting and the door mirror was broken off. It was also filthy, I mean crusty greasy. I think it was in a kitchen and never touched. I acquired a couple more from the same seller in the same condition. It cleaned up well, and the top was easily fixed. The mirror was always a sore spot. None of my model kits had anything like the original one. I just kept watching eBay all these years looking for a mirror or derelict diecast. Well that day finally came. A typical first edition black one with the flakey paint, missing parts, and of course, very dirty. It did have a mirror even if it was bent. So I salvaged it off the car, straightened it out, and added it to complete this car. I've just noticed the left front hubcap is missing the center decal, I guess I'll clean one of those up and replace it.

I'm thinking of repainting the black body on this beat up parts car. I've stripped it down. It won't be the first time I've repainted a diecast. The printed on emblems will be a problem and of course it's missing a few parts. Anyway, more to come. Thanks for looking!

Before

Very, very sad donor. I'm going to steal a hubcap too!

Much better with a mirror! I just need to replace that hubcap!

What a mess! Parts or repaint?

Edited Monday at 03:04 AM by THarrison351

[Big Messer]

Some time ago I made a decision like yours. Got two 1904 Mercedes phaetons, both damaged and missing a few parts. Was able to put one complete together and I am turning the other into a factory race car. Admittedly it would be harder to find an excuse for a Cadillac, but...

[Geno]

Hey, go for it Tim, paint it a rare color and make it unique. 😊