As of May 21, 2025, this is the information we have about this car:
[Feb.01.2017] Car #289 is only partially restored; it was available for purchase in December, 2002 for around $46,000. For that kind of money, in my opinion a serious collector can find a very nice running car needing only minor detailing and cosmetic work to become a first prize-winner. From what I have read, this car is made up of bits and pieces of an original car with parts from a 1953 Coupe de Ville; the result will be a non authentic car. The current (2/2003) market value of a near-mint original 1953 Eldorado is in the region of $74,000 (Consumer Price Index value guide); the most fitting description for this one is a car that is restorable but not operable"; it is "all there but presents a real challenge to the restorer." As such, according to the experts, its value is around $13,000-14,000 (still a lot of moolah, considering the physical condition of the vehicle and the fact that some excellent originals are currently available for$45,000-$50,000. The car was advertised again on e-Bay in February, 2003; you could"buy it now" for $28K. More information and photos available on this Web page.The photos below show the car as it was when offered for sale. In December 2004, our'53 Eldorado expert in Sweden, Philippe Van Assche, said the car was now in his country and would be restored in the coming years.
[Feb.01.2017] Car #289 is only partially restored; it was available for purchase in December, 2002 for around $46,000. For that kind of money, in my opinion a serious collector can find a very nice running car needing only minor detailing and cosmetic work to become a first prize-winner. From what I have read, this car is made up of bits and pieces of an original car with parts from a 1953 Coupe de Ville; the result will be a non authentic car. The current (2/2003) market value of a near-mint original 1953 Eldorado is in the region of $74,000 (Consumer Price Index value guide); the most fitting description for this one is a car that is restorable but not operable"; it is "all there but presents a real challenge to the restorer." As such, according to the experts, its value is around $13,000-14,000 (still a lot of moolah, considering the physical condition of the vehicle and the fact that some excellent originals are currently available for$45,000-$50,000. The car was advertised again on e-Bay in February, 2003; you could"buy it now" for $28K. More information and photos available on this Web page.The photos below show the car as it was when offered for sale. In December 2004, our'53 Eldorado expert in Sweden, Philippe Van Assche, said the car was now in his country and would be restored in the coming years.