“My Dad’s car. He loved it. I hung on to it because of its sentimental value, but I do not really have the space for it in my garage,” is how the listing for this 1991 Cadillac Brougham opens. I believe most of us have been there before; we get attached to objects for sentimental reasons, reasons that others may or may not understand. A keepsake is one thing, a 221-inch, 4,300 lb. Cadillac is another, and not having the space for it is understandable. This Caddy appears to have been well cared for, and with just 58K miles of experience, finding a proper home for it shouldn’t be difficult. Curvette found the listing for this Ranier, Washington resident, and it’s available here on craigslist for $15,000.
This Brougham is a member of the late-in-the-game, large, body-on-frame, rear-wheel-drive Cadillacs. It’s considered a GM D-body and was offered between ’87 and ’92, then succeeded by the Fleetwood (’93-’96), a car with underpinings similar to this 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. Two trim levels were available for this four-door sedan, the D’elegance and the standard Brougham, such as our subject. The Brougham’s total 1991 production equaled approximately 27K units – a moderate seller. The listing suggests that this sedan is in “great condition,” although its profile image is unfortunately not very clear or revealing. It has all the Caddy usuals, including a padded vinyl top and wire wheel covers. The bumper bump strips don’t appear to have done any parking lot bumpin’, and the champagne finish shows as being free from fade or clear coat degradation. Nice to see are the complete and non-decomposing plastic bumper fillers.
The beige cloth upholstery does adequately reflect a car that has experienced limited, careful use. There’s no sign of wear, front or back, and the cloth fabric in this shade, along with its matching carpet, can be a bear to keep clean. The dash and instrument panel are pretty much generic GM/Cadillac of the era, which means not too informative while being slathered in plasticy-looking, faux wood trim. It was a sign of the times, of course, and what’s there appears to be in fine shape, though the radio looks like it has lost its on/off/volume knob.
Full-on GM division engine swapping was the order of the day in ’91, and this Caddy’s VIN tells us that power is provided by a 170 net HP, five-liter (305 CI), Chevrolet V8 engine coupled to a Turbo-Hydramatic 4L60, four-speed automatic transmission. There’s no description rendered regarding running or driving characteristics.
I can see where parting with this big luxury ride could be difficult – sentimentality is a deep emotion. But time marches on, and all things do change; it’s the natural order. I’m sure a perfect owner for this Cadillac, one who will give it the care that it deserves, is waiting in the wings. Anyone interested?
I always liked this final look for this body style. This looks like a great car.
Yes, but at that price, he’s dreaming. The car is not really 4300 lbs of solid gold, it is just painted gold. I had a 90 Brougham d’Elegance with leather, 350, and not much more mileage, and I couldn’t give it away. That said, I really love these cars, the Caprice and Parisienne, too.
Nothing a little interior detailing couldn’t solve and the radio knobs could be replaced anywhere (RockAuto.com). I agree the asking price is a little steep, and this was my favorite Cadillac body style of that era.
Absolute worst color.,
Nice Caddy but could use some cleaning here and then it would show how nice it is.
No leather in the gut, forgettable color & 305 instead of later 350. Hard pass at that price.
Of course I have to add my two cents! ONE of my previous cars I most regret selling is my 89 Fleetwood Brougham DeElegance. It was the ultimate LAND YACHT. I unfortunately traded for a 93 Brougham, which was trouble prone and far inferior in quality and interior materials. IMO, this 91 is a Bon Marche. The last generation of traditional Cadillac prestige and panache at a price far better than anything Cadillac (or any manufacturer ) offers. While I’m here, 👋 to MY Fellow members of The GREAT AMERICAN LAND YACHT PRESERVATION SOCIETY. I haven’t quite SHUT DOWN! 😉
Colors are blah. I did not like it when GM went to those giant headlamps for the 1990 model year. The 86 to 89 front ends are more my style. Some of these barges bring big money today if they are low mileage d’Elegance models loaded with options. Those phony wire wheel covers were $400 when new. There are many Broughams for sale today because nobody wants them, they want stupid SUVs, I see it all the time. “Will trade for an SUV.” Leather was an option on these cars. Where I live, I prefer the cloth. Too hot and you stick to leather, even with the ac on. I detail cars professionally, have since 1978, and this one needs a day at my shop.