Just wanted to provide a quick introduction and say that I look forward to gleaning much useful information from the fine folks here.

As of today, I am the proud new owner of a 1987 Brougham. After hearing many, many accounts over the years of car deals that were too good to believe, it finally happened to me.

My fiancee's father acquired the above referenced Brougham through the estate of a friend that had recently passed away. Knowing that I've been looking for a suitable highway family hauler for weekend road trips, he offered the car to me for the $1500 it cost him.

The amazing part? The car has 19k original miles and was literally a "driven only on Sunday" car. The paint (gray) is a bit faded but should buff out nicely. The interior appears as if it has rolled directly out of the showroom. The car is mechanically perfect and needs absolutely nothing. It is triple gray (can anyone tell me the correct paint color name?): paint, vinyl top, and leather interior. Truly a handsome car.

I never pictured myself behind the wheel of a large Cadillac but, after driving the car one time, I was sold. Most of the domestic cars I've owned from this era were shoddily constructed and that's being generous. The Brougham gives a sense of quality construction and solidity. The car has no rattles or squeaks to speak of.

The ride is almost surreal. I've never driven a car that felt so soft going down the road. Considering my daily driver is a Mustang GT with a modified road race suspension, the difference is even more pronounced.

The interior is impressive in it's appointments and gives off a very regal air. I'm not sure if I feel like a diplomat or a pimp when I'm behind the wheel, but I like it.

I am very glad to be a Cadillac owner and the simple act of driving one dispelled many misconceptions I had formed in my mind of Cadillacs from this era. It is truly a fine automobile and I look forward to enjoying the car for many years to come.

As a follow up thread, I will post obligatory pictures once my digital camera is returned by a friend. Thanks for the opportunity to post this and I look forward to contributing any way that I am able.

Welcome! Glad to have you here, and can't wait to see pictures. Off hand I cannot recall the correct color name for your car, but I'm sure someone will come along shortly to assist you in that matter. It sounds beautiful, and that 307 is a workhorse.

First of all, welcome to the club of Cadillac owners! :highfive:

Secondly, nice ride!! The first Cadillac I feel in love with was an '87 Brougham also...triple navy, velour seats...61,000 miles, $1,000. I was 16 and my dad said no, so I never got that, but I sorta wish I did. But the 80-92 Broughams are probably the best looking cars Cadillac ever produced IMO.

You got that car for a great price. And if you ever wanted to sell it, you'd probably get about 4500 bucks for her, what with such low miles. How are the mechanicals? Does it leak any fluids? Did anyone change the coolant, because that can be a hassle later on. The 307 gets some bad raps about loss of power, but it's got a lot of torque and just wont stop. It is kind of a mess when it comes to vacuum lines, so stay on top of those and you've got a good car for the next 200,000+ miles.

Oh, is it a d'Elegance?


Greg

You got that car for a great price. And if you ever wanted to sell it, you'd probably get about 4500 bucks for her, what with such low miles. How are the mechanicals? Does it leak any fluids? Did anyone change the coolant, because that can be a hassle later on. The 307 gets some bad raps about loss of power, but it's got a lot of torque and just wont stop. It is kind of a mess when it comes to vacuum lines, so stay on top of those and you've got a good car for the next 200,000+ miles.

Oh, is it a d'Elegance?


Greg

Thanks for the welcome all. To answer some questions: the mechanicals appear to be in first rate working order. It doesn't leak any fluids that I'm aware of. I'm not sure on the coolant flush/change but I'll ask my fiancee's father; he was the mechanic for this car since it was out of warranty. And, lastly, it is not a d'Elegance.

Granted, the 307 is a bit underpowered to propel such a heavy car but I'm not terribly concerned about the performance at this point. I could imagine a blown 383 SBC stroker under the hood in the distant future but, again, I have a fast car and the Brougham fills a need; one which doesn't require 500 RWHP.

Between us, my fiancee and I have three kids and we will all enjoy vacations and road trips in the Brougham. It has so much more panache and character than the Dodge Caravan I was considering.

Your lucky you got a rare good looking cream puff. That we all want but end up settling for less and just redo them like myself. The van may be nice for some things. But the brougham rides way better and you'll look good driving it. The 5.0 and 5.7 are both good castiron battle tanks 200,000 miles nah Thats just broke in if you take good care of them they can go 450,000 Yea you may eat 2 or more trannys but it cheaper then a new car.


Tell me what car has enough power. hehehe