Best Styled American Car Ever Made? The 1967 Cadillac Eldorado (with just 18k miles)

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Enjoy this walkaround of an all original, 18k mile 1967 Cadillac Eldorado. For links to videos with designer Wayne Kady talking more about the 1967 Eldorado, check out these links below:
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  • @turdferguson4124
    @turdferguson4124 Жыл бұрын

    This car is a mid-century modern masterpiece. Simply stunning.

  • @brunodesrosiers266

    @brunodesrosiers266

    Жыл бұрын

    2/3 century…

  • @mikespenceTHEGOATB

    @mikespenceTHEGOATB

    Жыл бұрын

    HOMKY! CORRECT! THIS! A! GREAT! CAR!

  • @peterboczan2116

    @peterboczan2116

    Жыл бұрын

    That would mean it came out in 1950!

  • @suecos7684
    @suecos7684 Жыл бұрын

    I'm one is Stan's three daughters. We have all loved watching this video of your '67 Eldorado. Dad was very proud of this car. My husband, in fact, was tempted to buy one he ran across last year. I reasoned him out of it but seeing it now so up close, it is a true gem. I'm glad you own this cool version as it seems you will treasure it. Thank you for sharing!

  • @RareClassicCars

    @RareClassicCars

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow. How nice to hear from you. I will definitely treasure it. Feel free to send me an email. Rareclassiccars@yahoo.com

  • @MrWill73
    @MrWill73 Жыл бұрын

    Your Eldorado is absolutely beautiful! Best of luck with it! I have always thought that 1967 was the best year for GM car in terms of styling. There are so many GM cars that IMO, ‘67 was there best year. Cars like the Pontiac Grand Prix, Impala SS Fastback, Pontiac GTO, Buick Riviera, Oldsmobile Toronado, Oldsmobile Cutlass, Chevrolet Chevelle, Pontiac Firebird, Chevrolet Camaro, Cadillac Eldorado, the list goes on and on.

  • @timothykeith1367

    @timothykeith1367

    Жыл бұрын

    '67 Mustang is the best too

  • @MrWill73

    @MrWill73

    Жыл бұрын

    @@timothykeith1367 Yes! My parents bought a ‘67 Mustang GT brand new when they first got married. I love 67 Mustangs

  • @jimmywalters3071

    @jimmywalters3071

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes I agree and the cars were well made in 67. My dad bought a 67 Impala 2 door and it ran forever with no problems , well over 200,000 miles.. they were better than imports.

  • @liamgross7217

    @liamgross7217

    Жыл бұрын

    1967 around the globe was good. If I could pick a year to choose a hanger full of cars from it would be 67

  • @mikespenceTHEGOATB

    @mikespenceTHEGOATB

    Жыл бұрын

    HOMKY! THIS! 1967! CADILLAC! ELDORADO! IS! THE! (CLEANEST)! CAR!

  • @nk53nxg
    @nk53nxg Жыл бұрын

    I just love American car styling from the mid 60's to early 70's, nothing else quite looked like them or had the same road presence. This Cadillac is a piece of automotive art, probably not engineering automotive art with that simplistic suspension set up but to look at it is visually brilliant. I especially liked your 66 Pontiac Catalina coupe, 1966 was an amazing year for GM styling teams. I especially like the 1965 Buick Riviera 🤤🤤. American vehicles had such a strong feel of being pure Americana from this era, nowadays American auto manufacturers have lost their identity styling wise with big ugly SUVs today. I live in Europe so these mid 60's to early 70's yank tanks are quite exotic to me. You could provide vehicles for American period tv shows with your collection, a lot of these vehicles were part of the street furniture and culture from these periods. Many were probably once common family work horses and run into the ground, so few probably survive. Many of the commonest vehicles of an era can become the rarest, and the ones people from those times remember the most. The 70's Plymouth Fury you exhibited a few days ago was especially cool.

  • @djonfonsteen6331

    @djonfonsteen6331

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed to a point. For me though, at this particular time, the best looking vehicles belonged to Jaguar.

  • @mikespenceTHEGOATB

    @mikespenceTHEGOATB

    Жыл бұрын

    HOMKY! THE! 1970s! LINCOLN! CONTINENTAL! LIKE! (ME)! IS! ANOTHER! GREAT! CAR!

  • @Sedan57Chevy
    @Sedan57Chevy Жыл бұрын

    I don't know if I could ever pick a "best" styled American car because there were so many, from the 30s-70s. That being said, this is definitely one of the best! While I might personally prefer the stacked lights and extra size of a 67 Deville, an Eldorado this clean and in this excellent color combo is hard to argue with. Brilliant car Adam, glad you got it! And thanks to the fellow viewer who sent it along! I'll keep my eyes out for that Toro and the V6 Cimmaron... although I'll be honest, we don't get many low mileage, nice conditions cars in my neck of the woods. I'm sure somebody will help you find some nice examples.

  • @MNBluestater

    @MNBluestater

    Жыл бұрын

    Perhaps personal luxury full-size, adding the ‘67 Riviera and ‘66 Toronado to the list. GM had awesome stylists then, and the ‘60’s truly was an era of optimism and excellence. But-who can forget the ‘62-‘63 Buick Riviera. ‘63 Chevrolet Corvette, ‘66 Pontiacs, (including the groundbreaking GTO?) the ‘67 Corvette, ‘68 Mustang. Just plain exciting.

  • @UberLummox

    @UberLummox

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MNBluestater I think you mean the '66 Riv, and also '63-'65 Riv, but yeah, for sure. I think the '63-5 Rivs were considered THE best looking car for a long time, as I believe it was one of, if not THE 1st. '60s car to make it on the Milestone Classic list. Though in the last several years the '66/'67 Rivs are really looking better and better.

  • @robk9685

    @robk9685

    Жыл бұрын

    He mentioned 3 of the best in my opinion though, the Eldorado, Toronado and Riviera......just forgot the Grand Prix.

  • @mikespenceTHEGOATB

    @mikespenceTHEGOATB

    Жыл бұрын

    HOMKY! THIS! 1967! CADILLAC! ELDORADO! IS! A! (BEAUTIFUL)! CAR!

  • @gianpaologliori3604
    @gianpaologliori3604 Жыл бұрын

    This car is absolutely wonderful. They must have had a huge amount of confidence to make something like this!

  • @rubyred93chev
    @rubyred93chev Жыл бұрын

    _Adam, absolutely stunning '67 Eldo. Hard to fathom this car has only 18,000 original miles, yet seeing the pedals, and the immaculate engine bay I was astounded. Great video and comments here on KZread._

  • @douglasbrown6458
    @douglasbrown6458 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful car. Your enthusiasm for it is well deserved. This car needs an owner like you.

  • @OnkelPHMagee
    @OnkelPHMagee Жыл бұрын

    By your enthusiasm, we can clearly see that this is a "holy grail" car for you. Congratulations!!

  • @waltschmerz
    @waltschmerz Жыл бұрын

    To get power "vent" (rear) windows, one selected option "N" on the Eldorado order sheet. You could select every tiny little thing on these cars. For example, my '67 has power "vent" windows but no power (vacuum) door locks. (One less coffee can under the hood for me.) The chrome rear-window surround is an ongoing mystery. My best guess at this point is that some dealers created their own trim packages that included a chromed rear-window surround. Since all '67 Eldorados rolled off the same assembly line - a new line built just for the Eldorado that operated at half speed for one shift only - the source of a chromed rear-window trim may well have been external to the factory. Another one-year-only trait of the '67 is the single, round external, remote-control rear-view mirror. It was a simple affair with the mirror lens simply mounted on a stick, with the whole mirror base firmly mounted to the door. There was no option in 1967 for a passenger-side mirror. Pedestrian-safety and driver-visibility regulations changed that mirror for 1968. To increase rearward visibility, the mirror became larger and rectangular. For pedestrian safety, the 1968 mirror had to be attached to the door in such a way that it allowed for the mirror to break off more easily. The '68 mirror remote control is operated through three small cables that run through a break-away mirror base. In other words, you can't easily swap a '68 mirror for a '67. They're completely different. Thanks for another great video!

  • @waltschmerz

    @waltschmerz

    Жыл бұрын

    An additional data point for the chrome-rear-window-trim treasure hunt: The last '67 Eldo I saw that had the chrome trim was a California car. 25% of all '67 Eldos built were sold in the Southern California market, thanks to their star-power appeal. '67 Eldos - along with all other '67 Cadillacs - were special anyway because they all required GM's A.I.R. system to meet CA pollution standards of the day. Perhaps the chrome window trim could have been an additional perk for the very few who purchased a slick-top Eldo in Southern California?

  • @opera93

    @opera93

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks…,interestingly the : no passenger REar view **MIRROR; a strange thing at best…..

  • @UberLummox

    @UberLummox

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, you know these cars well. Love it!

  • @UberLummox

    @UberLummox

    Жыл бұрын

    @@waltschmerz Haha "slick-top". Never heard that one! Interesting info.on the stats. Thanks for that.

  • @UberLummox

    @UberLummox

    Жыл бұрын

    @@opera93 That was pretty common to have no right-hand mirror from the late '60s on back.

  • @MostlyBuicks
    @MostlyBuicks Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations. It is wonderful you have viewers who find cars for you!

  • @bianco996
    @bianco996 Жыл бұрын

    Now THIS is a villain's car, how imposing and dastardly does this Eldo look, what a gorgeous combo

  • @rjbiker66

    @rjbiker66

    Жыл бұрын

    I was actually thinking it would be something Bruce Wayne would pull up in out the front of some Gala.

  • @billolsen4360

    @billolsen4360

    Жыл бұрын

    The best vehicle for arriving at The Sands for a Sinatra, Davis & Martin lounge show

  • @johnwalker6888
    @johnwalker6888 Жыл бұрын

    The '67 Eldo was a real game changer for GM, Cadillac, and the entire automobile world.

  • @mikespenceTHEGOATB

    @mikespenceTHEGOATB

    Жыл бұрын

    HOMKY! (GENERAL)! MOTORS!

  • @fourdoorglory5945
    @fourdoorglory5945 Жыл бұрын

    This car really is gorgeous. Can’t quibble with your assessment of this being the best GM design ever. Congrats. for scoring another special car for your collection and thanks for another thoughtful presentation and discussion. This HAS to be the new Gem of your collection. The top of the pyramid, no question in my mind anyway.

  • @eartha911
    @eartha911 Жыл бұрын

    Well....you are right. This is the most gorgeous car design in United States history! I'm a huge Riviera fan, so that's tough to admit. What an amazing find with the colors, and vinyl top delete. It's museum quality! Thanks for sharing with us!

  • @billolsen4360

    @billolsen4360

    Жыл бұрын

    The first Rivs had outstanding grace in a smaller package vs the Caddy, so maybe both designs are a tie for first place.

  • @billarroo1
    @billarroo1 Жыл бұрын

    Back in 1972 I was a car painter, I had my girlfriend s 67 Pontiac Tempest all prepared and ready to paint "baby blue with red pearl." I rented a spraybooth in Lynwood, California. As I was putting my girlfriend s car in the booth, the other booth doors were open and the most beautiful 1967 Cadillac Eldorado, it was dark Emerald Green pearl I ever saw !! Your car reminds me of it. Great design.

  • @steveflor9942
    @steveflor9942 Жыл бұрын

    Stunningly beautiful car. In amazing condition. Thanks for all the GM design insight.

  • @bradleyberman9863
    @bradleyberman9863 Жыл бұрын

    Adam, congratulations, I can feel your excitement coming through! My friend's Dad had one of these in 1967, in gold. Another friend's Dad had a '66 Toronado, we used to sit inside and play with the dash controls, it was like being in a spaceship.

  • @AlreadyDeadInside83079
    @AlreadyDeadInside83079 Жыл бұрын

    Next to the Buick Riviera, this is my favorite car of the class. The wheels leave a lot to be desired with today's options, but putting them in a locker and and choosing something more flattering would make this as beautiful as it gets 😍

  • @christopherkraft1327
    @christopherkraft1327 Жыл бұрын

    This Eldorado is rare & absolutely gorgeous!!! I love this generation, especially with the hidden headlights!!! Adam, you certainly have a special Cadillac!!! Thanks for sharing this exciting video!!! 👍👍

  • @512bb
    @512bb Жыл бұрын

    I concur, one of the most beautiful of the GM's. The 73 Grand Prix used the hot wire rear glass but abandoned for the 74's forward.

  • @billolsen4360

    @billolsen4360

    Жыл бұрын

    And the 69 Grand Prix was the first with wires in the windshield in place of a regular radio aerial.

  • @512bb

    @512bb

    Жыл бұрын

    @@billolsen4360 Thanks Bill, I didn't know that.

  • @bigjoe330
    @bigjoe330 Жыл бұрын

    It was a better era for car design and so many other aspects of life. This Eldorado, the '66 Toronado and the '65 & '66 Riviera were about as close to MCM design perfection you could get. You are blessed to be able to own these incredible works of automotive art 💖🇺🇸

  • @raffaelenegroni5888
    @raffaelenegroni5888 Жыл бұрын

    I Adam, this is a true piece of machinery for sure! A masterpiece of an unsurpassed automotive age. And if you think this is a standard production car and not a sort of prototype or dream car, it is unbelievable! Thanks for sharing and preserve this piece of the finest american car engeneerin. I'm italian and they say we have made some of the best cars in the world. Let me say it depends from perspective: those american cars are among the best, no questions about it. By the way: a 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 is in my garage... and I love It. Take care Adam.

  • @michaelsteele8515
    @michaelsteele8515 Жыл бұрын

    True perfection. What an amazing addition to your collection!

  • @michaelbarrett1783
    @michaelbarrett1783 Жыл бұрын

    I believe it to be the very best looking Automobile ever and never challenged again by Cadillac stylists. The 1966 Toronado and Riviera were styling pinnacle's! as well!

  • @michaelbarrett1783

    @michaelbarrett1783

    Жыл бұрын

    Not to forget the gorgeous Ford Thunderbirds from 1958 till 1971 !

  • @chetalex1
    @chetalex1 Жыл бұрын

    I love your program. Its good to see someone else has the same taste in cars that I have. The areo vette is my dream car. I look forward to seeing your next video.

  • @DSP1968
    @DSP1968 Жыл бұрын

    It's just beautiful -- thank you for the tour of this wonderful example of American exuberance and confidence. I look forward to seeing the comparison with your Riviera and would also love to see a comparison video with your green '68 Eldorado.

  • @ppeller3
    @ppeller3 Жыл бұрын

    Adam this has the cleanest engine compartment of your entire fleet! Beautiful car no matter what angle your looking at it.

  • @onlyhereonce7290
    @onlyhereonce7290 Жыл бұрын

    Your passion. Attention to detail. We all benefit from it, thank you.

  • @fishheds
    @fishheds Жыл бұрын

    Man I JUST discovered this channel and I am so happy! You are like the interior of that Caddy. Just Awesome! Thanks for your time and I hope you hit 5 million subscribers.

  • @RareClassicCars

    @RareClassicCars

    Жыл бұрын

    Thx!

  • @jimferro4054
    @jimferro4054 Жыл бұрын

    Regarding the battery, it appears to be the same type and style that came on my Father's 1968 Buick Riviera, which he purchased new. That leads me to believe it is a NOS, or the actual original (since the rest of the car is so well preserved). Great video!

  • @billmagorian490
    @billmagorian490 Жыл бұрын

    Great presentation. Congratulations on obtaining this amazing car.

  • @jeffpriem4888
    @jeffpriem4888 Жыл бұрын

    Great review. Great car. Here's my story of a similar car. In 1982 I was 15 and had a paper route and no license yet. A neighbor had three cars in their driveway that didn't run.. including one of these Eldorado and a 69 toronado. The owner wanting to move from Wisconsin to Arizona said to 15 year old me: "you can have all three cars free if you just get them out of here".. I could not believe it! I exhausted all options (not having anywhere to go with them, much less, any money) and the cars went to the crusher.. so sad. I think about this often. Thank you for this fine review.

  • @OLDS98
    @OLDS98 Жыл бұрын

    This was nice and informative. I liked hearing about the Oldsmobile Toronado connection and the things associated with the car. This Eldorado influenced Eldorado for may generations afterward. I think the last generation Eldorado tried to recapture this cars mystique. The door trim panels on the interior remind me of the 1979-1985 Eldorado. They had a lot of Cadillac exclusives and features that later spread to other GM brands later too. Thank you again Adam. After watching this you want to sing the Cadillac Style theme song. Just imagine is Cadillac of today made an electric car that was an Eldorado. This car had style and substance.

  • @shopwithaaron
    @shopwithaaron Жыл бұрын

    Remember this when I was 7....always thought it was stunning!! THX

  • @markharkey3279
    @markharkey3279 Жыл бұрын

    One of my most favorite cars! Thank you Adam!

  • @josephdipalma5989
    @josephdipalma5989 Жыл бұрын

    Not only is that one of the most beautiful cars ever made, your example is THE most beautiful one I've ever seen. You couldn't help but feel good riding around in that georgous red interior!

  • @sjsalta
    @sjsalta Жыл бұрын

    What a treat to run across this video. Got to admit a little envious, my Mother had one back in the day and I always check the market when one comes up.

  • @muckraker610
    @muckraker610 Жыл бұрын

    What a gorgeous car. I have always gravitated toward cars of this ilk. My first car I ever owned as a teenager in the 70's, was a 66 Riviera GS. In to the 80's I had T-Birds, Toro's, and one 1969 Eldo. (they were *cheap* then) I was glad you mentioned the speedometer face. I once passed on buying a '67 Eldorado because the speedometer face actually had some nasty surface rust. You have some amazing cars, BTW!

  • @flyonbyya
    @flyonbyya Жыл бұрын

    I’m not often jealous of anyone or anything… This is an exception ! That’s my dream car !!!

  • @craighighmore4302
    @craighighmore4302 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! Magnificent Caddy Adam…..love love the red interior as well

  • @paulr7547
    @paulr7547 Жыл бұрын

    What a great looking car. Very enjoyable video. Great job Adam

  • @ShogunHull
    @ShogunHull Жыл бұрын

    THIS.. IS the First Car, 1968 model.. I ever got behind the wheel of... long before (3 years) I was of the legal age to have my driver's license.. to try it for a mile or so in a straight line, with no traffic. My first driving lesson and experience as I was being chauffuered to school. What a treat it was.

  • @markmaiello9180
    @markmaiello9180 Жыл бұрын

    Adam, you can hear your love for this car in the tone of your voice…This car is your design champion. The Marquis is your ride champion…Literally you can hear how inspired you are. Well, it IS a Cadillac.

  • @johntamlyn6383
    @johntamlyn6383 Жыл бұрын

    Adam thanks, absolutely beautiful and really interesting on the history.

  • @MichaelG1986
    @MichaelG1986 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely gorgeous cars. It brings back a lot of childhood memories. My uncle had one in the late 60's. It was a quiet and smooth car to ride in and incredibly luxurious for the time.

  • @29madmangaud29
    @29madmangaud29 Жыл бұрын

    Adam, you've chosen the BEST of the BUNCH~ Love that Cadillac~!

  • @robk9685
    @robk9685 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, awesome details and additional info. Thought I wanted a '67 before viewing this but now know it's a '68 I want. Great job here!

  • @seanbatiz6620
    @seanbatiz6620 Жыл бұрын

    Looks like you’ve upgraded your #1 Crown Jewel for your toy barn! Fantastic specimen of true Americana

  • @lindaeasley5606
    @lindaeasley5606 Жыл бұрын

    So pleasing to look at ,so inviting to drive . This car has to rank as one of the best luxury automobiles ever made

  • @danielulz1640
    @danielulz1640 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing, beautiful car. I never really liked the front fender filler pieces on the 67. They reminded me of the blanking pieces used if you did not order a radio or clock. I prefer the fender mounted turn signals on the 68,and the beautiful wreath and crest rear side marker lights.

  • @billolsen4360

    @billolsen4360

    Жыл бұрын

    Always liked it myself, made the Eldo look like THE ominous beast of the road, especially in black

  • @danielulz1640

    @danielulz1640

    Жыл бұрын

    @@billolsen4360 in black, with no vinyl roof, it looks like what Batman would drive if he had good taste. Tee hee.

  • @billolsen4360

    @billolsen4360

    Жыл бұрын

    @@danielulz1640 WOO-HOO!

  • @waltschmerz

    @waltschmerz

    Жыл бұрын

    @@danielulz1640 I have a white '67 Eldorado. Despite the color, the person at the McD's drive-thru window called me "Batman" a few weeks ago. 😀

  • @danielulz1640

    @danielulz1640

    Жыл бұрын

    @@waltschmerz haha, congrats on your Eldo.

  • @robertlee6781
    @robertlee6781 Жыл бұрын

    My aunt and uncle had An Elmo and a Toronado from that year. Great cars. I loved riding in them. Can’t believe it was 55 years ago.

  • @DavidHall-ge6nn
    @DavidHall-ge6nn Жыл бұрын

    There is not a bad angle on this elegantly muscular car, and that lipstick red interior seals the deal with a kiss. You must be over the moon. So glad you got it!

  • @Al-thecarhistorian
    @Al-thecarhistorian Жыл бұрын

    WOW! The best styled American car ever made. That is a bold statement. But...while beautiful, the '67 Eldorado only caps the tip of the iceberg. May I, in my humble opinion, offer some other possibilities, within their respective decades: 1971-1977 AMC Hornet Sportabout wagon. 1965-1969 Chevrolet Corvair coupe. or 1968 Dodge Charger. 1953 Studebaker Starlight Coupe. 1940 Ford 5-window coupe. This is a great topic full of opinions. No one is wrong. The choices are endless. Keep up the exceptional work that you do. Your topics are top notch.

  • @jmoe2514
    @jmoe2514 Жыл бұрын

    The dash looks alot like the DeVille. my grandfather drove a silver 67 Coupe DeVille with a black interior and black vinyl top. What a striking car!!

  • @markbehr88
    @markbehr88 Жыл бұрын

    I agree. These are in the top 3 or 4 best GM cars styling wise. I would go 66 Toronado, 63 Corvette, 68 Eldorado and 66 Riviera in that order.

  • @steveosgood9182

    @steveosgood9182

    Жыл бұрын

    that 66 Toronado was a styling masterpiece

  • @jakereal3604

    @jakereal3604

    Жыл бұрын

    Steve I’ve owned a 66 Toronado since my senior year in HS. Still have it. That was back in 1984!!!! Yes Same owner for almost 40 years!!! Lol

  • @markbehr88

    @markbehr88

    Жыл бұрын

    Agree Steve

  • @markbehr88

    @markbehr88

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow Jake. Good on you. I have one too but haven’t featured it yet. You could argue with your example you really are “keeping it real”.

  • @THE_DOC_RAD
    @THE_DOC_RAD Жыл бұрын

    This vehicle's design was so far ahead of the rest of the industry at the time, it wasn't even funny. This car still looked showroom "fresh" in 1975! These could be had with the very rare heated seats--did Ford or Chrysler luxury divisions offer that at the time??!! Beautiful score Adam!

  • @mikespenceTHEGOATB

    @mikespenceTHEGOATB

    Жыл бұрын

    HOMKY! THIS! 1967! CADILLAC! ELDORADO! IS! THE! (COOLEST)! CAR!

  • @elmonteslim3711
    @elmonteslim3711 Жыл бұрын

    WOW...that's all I can say. Stunning. I can't believe that someone could buy this car new, off the showroom floor. I was born too late.

  • @comet1965
    @comet19653 ай бұрын

    Stunning and unique. I would take nothing from the Eldo, but I offer for your consideration: ‘66 Toronado. Simply fabulous, and uses the same FWD as the Eldorado.

  • @mammothscott1455
    @mammothscott1455 Жыл бұрын

    Indeed, a beautiful coach, have always loved this Cadillac!

  • @MNBluestater
    @MNBluestater Жыл бұрын

    Adam-congratulations on another addition to the fleet! What I would like to humble ask, is if you could feature exterior footage of the vehicle in motion-down a country road, on a freeway, oval or test track-coming and going-these are such gorgeous cars. Maybe even one of your ‘73 burnout. 🤜🏼🤛🏼 Some youtube vids have a simple camera set up alongside the road-no additional person needed to film. (I fondly remember Bud Lindeman’s “Road Test” Saturday series, several before I could drive. Once I saw those late ‘60s cars on the track…oh, just wow. )

  • @Dunkaroos248
    @Dunkaroos248 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful piece of machinery. It would be a hell of a power move picking up a date in that thing.

  • @WhittyPics
    @WhittyPics Жыл бұрын

    You sure know how to find these concourse quality classic cars. Have you ever thought about opening a museum so even more people can enjoy them? I caught a glimpse of that Rivera in the garage. I guess it is coming too.

  • @murphman76
    @murphman76 Жыл бұрын

    You are so right about those horrible chrome door edge guards...why detract from the look of your car forever to protect against the possibility of nicking a door edge? Great video! I was 12 years old when this came out and was in awe of it. Many years later, I got the chance to own one...as well as its archrival, the Mark III. Sold the Eldorado...kept the Mark III, which - to me - is equally attractive, but much better built.

  • @bigmacmach1185
    @bigmacmach1185 Жыл бұрын

    Great review, im not a Cadillac guy but would love to have one of these!

  • @dennqus1
    @dennqus1 Жыл бұрын

    My father worked at Cadillac in Detroit Michigan in the engineering building from 1965 to 1994. He was a wood model maker. I remember going out to dinner with upper management with my mother and father. I was just a kid…

  • @bradhoward9055
    @bradhoward9055 Жыл бұрын

    WOW!! What an absolute beauty. The only design that is on par with it is the 1965 Buick Riviera in Grand Sport trim. The hits that Bill Mitchell’s studio was able to produce, year after year, division to division is just mind boggling. It is so cool you are saving and sharing these wonderful cars. Thank you Adam.

  • @MarinCipollina

    @MarinCipollina

    Жыл бұрын

    1966 Bonneville was truly epic from that era. 421 tripower with dual exhaust. That car meant business.

  • @SuperBooboo02
    @SuperBooboo02 Жыл бұрын

    when i was 6 our neighbor bought a gold with black vinyl roof Eldorado, have been fascinated by them ever since

  • @michaelbarrett1783
    @michaelbarrett1783 Жыл бұрын

    Cadillac Styles Finest ! A true masterpiece of excellence!

  • @nealsidor1323
    @nealsidor1323 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely gorgeous, and yes, 'unique'. With the beautiful vinyl top delete as God (& the stylists) intended. I've recently run across a '75 Marquis coupe in silver sans vinyl. The owner is not yet ready to part with her but he did take my number. Thanks again, Adam for sharing these fine examples of automotive art with us...

  • @lizcarlo522
    @lizcarlo522 Жыл бұрын

    Love these classic cars!! My father had many Cadillacs, Ford Lincolns and Chevrolets. He was also a lover of classic cars ☺️🥰👍

  • @michaelbradford4116
    @michaelbradford4116 Жыл бұрын

    Adam, you've once again accomplished the near impossible locating a virtual time capsule example of a car difficult to locate in even acceptable condition and not cost effective to restore to perfection. (If even possible.) Not to mention one that's a standout in color, trim and options and my favorite design as well. (Or is it the early Riviera's, original Toronado, Mark III, etc.?! LOL) Every car guy has at least one story of "the one that got away" and mine involves a '68 Eldorado still in the hands of the original owner in the late 90's. A beautiful aqua example with white vinyl top (bare metal would've been the only possible improvement), white leather and otherwise black interior appointments. The price was right, but I simply didn't have the storage the near pristine car deserved. In fact, one reason the owner was finally selling was because he was upset to discover that while in storage a mouse found itself lost between the spotless white headliner and roof panel and chewed its way out making a small, ragged hole behind the passenger sun visor. Don't know about your painted rear window trim piece, but I do know build location itself wouldn't have influenced it as Cadillac operated only one factory throughout most of the 20th Century on Clark Street. Fantastic car that's another standout example of how your original condition collection truly does turn back the clock in a way that fortunes spent on restoration cannot truly duplicate. Thank you so much!

  • @ricksand6477
    @ricksand6477 Жыл бұрын

    One of the finest post-war Cadillacs. Enjoy your beautiful Eldorado, Adam!

  • @pieterk4960
    @pieterk4960 Жыл бұрын

    I still remember these beauties from the ads in National Geographic Magazine that my dad was subscribed to in the ‘60s. I wasn’t even a teenager but when the magazines landed in the garbage years later I remember me (a teenager in the meantime😂) cutting out these ads. I still must have them somewhere🤔

  • @gordtulk
    @gordtulk Жыл бұрын

    At lot of styling competition at GM. Second gen Corvair comes to mind.

  • @stephendavidbailey2743
    @stephendavidbailey2743 Жыл бұрын

    1965 Corvair. Beautiful car and not an oversized land barge.

  • @zone47
    @zone47 Жыл бұрын

    That is an amazing car!! Great video and thanks for sharing. The absolute BEST designed car on the planet however is the 67 Corvette 427 coupe with side-pipes. Still a GM product of course. Thanks again for the nice video! I do love a good Cadillac of the 50s and 60s. The two different teams to do the front and the back of the car explains the messed up catastrophe of the C5, C6 , C7 and C8 Corvettes. Obviously there were two teams designing the front and the rear. Thanks for a fun and informative video. I've always loved these top shelf GM cars!!!

  • @MrWill73
    @MrWill73 Жыл бұрын

    The battery looks like a reproduction of ‘60’s AC Delco Battery. When I use to show my ‘69 Dodge Charger, I bought a battery from a company that sold new batteries that looked like vintage batteries. You could search on their website by the year, make and model car you had and the battery that it came with from the factory would pop up with options for CCAs

  • @JohnnyArtPavlou

    @JohnnyArtPavlou

    Жыл бұрын

    Cool.

  • @rollotomassi8251
    @rollotomassi8251 Жыл бұрын

    Stunning, Perfection. Greetings from Sweden

  • @MikeTheSlacker
    @MikeTheSlacker Жыл бұрын

    I remember the impact the back end and tail lights had on me when it was released. Sweet car!

  • @tassotrohatos8391
    @tassotrohatos8391 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful Cadillac! Enjoy it.

  • @LP-ov8mp
    @LP-ov8mp Жыл бұрын

    Found a 67 in local u pull yard few years ago with factory buckets and center console . I would imagine pretty rare.

  • @dgibson1375
    @dgibson1375 Жыл бұрын

    A lot of late model Cadillacs have similar design features with sharp lines edges and creases but this car is a beauty I love the back of the car especially the tail lights.

  • @LP-ov8mp
    @LP-ov8mp Жыл бұрын

    Amazing! I agree best designed production GM car ever. 66 toronado second runner up .

  • @GeelongVic7140
    @GeelongVic7140 Жыл бұрын

    Really only one word is necessary to say: "Superb".

  • @robertbowman8586
    @robertbowman8586 Жыл бұрын

    This car absolutely nailed it in every way on every level.

  • @Thomas.von.Harting
    @Thomas.von.Harting Жыл бұрын

    This beauty was sent to you? You are one gifted car guy lol 👌

  • @sergioleone3583
    @sergioleone3583 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely gorgeous design and a near perfect (roadgoing) example. Lovely!

  • @malcolmjones893
    @malcolmjones893 Жыл бұрын

    Stunning car - neck and neck with the Riviera, IMO.

  • @travislostaglia8861
    @travislostaglia8861 Жыл бұрын

    Beauty is truly in the eyes of the beholder. because those caddy’s wouldn’t even make it in my top five of 60’s American luxury cars

  • @jetsons101
    @jetsons101 Жыл бұрын

    Adam, you are so close to my two best designed cars, not just GM, the 67 Eldorado and the 65 Buick Riveria. They were so different but so much the same---sporty, formal and great crease lines. Hidden wipers saved money (a bean counters idea) lol. The back window looks great without chrome trim around it. Is there a life span for the front drive transmission "chain?" SAVE the old battery...... Somebody should make some book ends using a 65 Riveria and a 67 Eldorado. Thanks for sharing your great piece of GM history.

  • @blackmamba7838
    @blackmamba7838 Жыл бұрын

    '67 Cadillacs may be my favorite year in terms of styling. I would love to have a '67 Coupe 'de Ville

  • @billolsen4360

    @billolsen4360

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, they were. Remember TV news film of Pres Nixon arriving in a black 67 limo at Buckingham Palace. Gorgeous, modern and American with that classic architecture as a back drop.

  • @desertmodern7638
    @desertmodern7638 Жыл бұрын

    There are so many pieces on the 1967 that are one-year-only: the taillights, the cornering lights, the parking lights, the exposed wipers, the exquisite trunk vents. It, and the 1968, do indeed represent the zenith of American production car styling. And the Aerovette that of concept cars. Experiencing the latter at the Petersen a few years ago after admiring it for decades was beyond surreal.

  • @kennixox262
    @kennixox262 Жыл бұрын

    I am glad you bring up the reasons why cars can no longer be built in the old ways due to safety and fuel economy standards. People always forget that due to regulations is the reason why so may of today's cars look the way they do. Do they still make cars in the United States? Mostly honking HUGE SUV's that go against everything just mentioned. A "brick" on four wheels so that the house frauen can go to Costco and load up the truck with processed food and other junk. Lovely 1967 model.

  • @gatewayz75
    @gatewayz75 Жыл бұрын

    What a magnificent car, I’ve always loved these.

  • @Henry_Jones
    @Henry_Jones Жыл бұрын

    Gen 2 Corvair is the best gm ever did styling wise. All the attributes you want without any excess. Just right.

  • @Primus54

    @Primus54

    Жыл бұрын

    I would agree that the Gen 2 Corvair was the best ever design GM came up with to compete with European, small car styling.

  • @billolsen4360

    @billolsen4360

    Жыл бұрын

    She was a beauty

  • @fruitydickens6291
    @fruitydickens6291 Жыл бұрын

    It's a classic work of art...from an era when there was many a work of art rolling down the road.

  • @DerrickOil
    @DerrickOil Жыл бұрын

    Love that color combination of black exterior and red leather interior.

  • @Peter78730
    @Peter78730 Жыл бұрын

    Hard to take my eyes off your stunning home and its setting! My parent's 1963 Cadillac's cruise control had an interesting feature: turn it on and dial your speed but don't engage.. When the car reached the pre-set speed, the accelerator tightened up to. You could accelerate past this point, but it was very firm. You could, of course, engage the c.c. GM was famous for rusting around the rear windows. I had a 1966 and 1967 Riviera with Triple Turbine transmission Dynaflo. No shifting. Things would MOVE. Headlight doors were kept CLOSED with vacuum rather than being opened with it. Thus if there was a vacuum leak, the headlight doors would open. One of my favorite Cadillacs was the 1977 Seville. Gorgeous! Friend had one (new). Fuel injection. But would cruise at 30mpg, so I had to ride the brake all the time. Cadillac seemed unable to adjust it. Big ,mistake removing the door handle from the rear of the doors. In case of emergency, the rear passenger could open the door. Its removal essentially trapped pax in the rear seats. I wish you had taken us for a drive!

  • @luzovich
    @luzovich Жыл бұрын

    Stunning car. I'm amazed that American auto makers were able to change styling and engines almost every year in many cases and all without computers. The craftsmanship and engineering blows my mind. Of course they didn't have emissions to deal with or crash test results but still it was quite a feat.

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