As of May 23, 2025, this is the information we have about this car:
[Feb.01.2017] Car #256 is a sassy, azure blue custom Eldorado [VIN #5362-66847]; it is quite well known. It was ordered by a wealthy industrialist in Wisconsin,Mr. John Alexander. Cadillac engineering boosted the engine to 300 HP with a Rootes-type 4-71 turbo-charger, twin 4-bbl carbs producing 300HP via a 2-way, functional header and exhaust. It is fitted with exposed exhaust pipes (a la Duesenberg), designed with cut-outs so they could be opened to draw attention to the special engine, or closed for quieter operation. The special engine is coupled to a Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. It is further fitted with Borrani knpock-off wire wheels and 12-inch, cast-iron brake drums finned for improved cooling. The project was supervised by Cadillac's Chief Experimental Test Engineer at the time, Frank C. Burell. The car has knock-off, Borrani spoke-wheels in lieu of the regular Eldorado issue for that year. It recently [2000] underwent a 4-year restoration; Art Chrisman did the engine work and the interior was done over by Jenkins Restorations, in NC. It was reportedly sold for $105,000 at a Barrett-Jackson auction in 1997 [as lot #695]. Late Extra [8/2008]: Hello, my name is David Finlon from Atlanta Georgia with car #227. If you are interested in the location of #256, the special supercharged car, it belongs to a good friend of mine in Gainesville Georgia, named Milton Robson[of Playtime Auto Collection, Potomac, MD?]. Milton is a huge collector of many cars and has the finest display in Georgia. Later [11/2010]:The car was sold at an RM auction on 13th November 2010 for $385,000 (it was estimated to sell for between $450K and $650K). Later still [3/2013]:The car was on display at Amelia Island, SC, together with a handful of similar prototype Cadillacs. Latest [2014]:There may be a link to a YouTube video (I cannot guarantee that it will always work).
[Feb.01.2017] Car #256 is a sassy, azure blue custom Eldorado [VIN #5362-66847]; it is quite well known. It was ordered by a wealthy industrialist in Wisconsin,Mr. John Alexander. Cadillac engineering boosted the engine to 300 HP with a Rootes-type 4-71 turbo-charger, twin 4-bbl carbs producing 300HP via a 2-way, functional header and exhaust. It is fitted with exposed exhaust pipes (a la Duesenberg), designed with cut-outs so they could be opened to draw attention to the special engine, or closed for quieter operation. The special engine is coupled to a Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. It is further fitted with Borrani knpock-off wire wheels and 12-inch, cast-iron brake drums finned for improved cooling. The project was supervised by Cadillac's Chief Experimental Test Engineer at the time, Frank C. Burell. The car has knock-off, Borrani spoke-wheels in lieu of the regular Eldorado issue for that year. It recently [2000] underwent a 4-year restoration; Art Chrisman did the engine work and the interior was done over by Jenkins Restorations, in NC. It was reportedly sold for $105,000 at a Barrett-Jackson auction in 1997 [as lot #695]. Late Extra [8/2008]: Hello, my name is David Finlon from Atlanta Georgia with car #227. If you are interested in the location of #256, the special supercharged car, it belongs to a good friend of mine in Gainesville Georgia, named Milton Robson[of Playtime Auto Collection, Potomac, MD?]. Milton is a huge collector of many cars and has the finest display in Georgia. Later [11/2010]:The car was sold at an RM auction on 13th November 2010 for $385,000 (it was estimated to sell for between $450K and $650K). Later still [3/2013]:The car was on display at Amelia Island, SC, together with a handful of similar prototype Cadillacs. Latest [2014]:There may be a link to a YouTube video (I cannot guarantee that it will always work).