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This 1958 Eldorado Seville is a partial restoration project with 20,000 miles, stored indoors for decades which preserved its frame and floors well. It features a rebuilt original engine but requires full reassembly, refinishing, and missing exterior trim pieces restoration.

Strengths

Garaged indoors continuously since the 1970s, preserving underside condition.
Rebuilt 365ci V8 engine with tri-power intake completed in 2018.
Original curved windshield and body glass present in good condition.
Includes owner’s manual and clean Washington title in seller’s name.

Watch For

Partially refinished body with main panels stripped to bare metal.
Missing passenger-side C-pillar logo badge and several lower stainless trim bars.
Front and rear bumpers require re-chroming due to oxidation and scraping.
Power seat motor non-functional; interior vinyl covers added in the 1970s.

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