Fascinating! Would love to see more discussion about other models. This is history that doesn’t get shared much.

The distinctive styling of those cars can be instantly recognized from any distance or angle. An amazing achievement, and timeless design.

I found my '67 in Hemmings back in '02. Just a per chance glance in the classifieds. It was Marina Blue Poly w/ Dalmatian cloth and vinyl Strato-Bench seat. A December '66 production model sold new to a VP of Texas Instruments from Sewell Village Cadillac, Dallas TX. The seller's best friend bought it when the original owner could no longer drive. The original owner installed dual exhausts. Although I really wanted Sable Black Firemist with the bucket seat and console option, when I saw how clean it was, and that everything worked, I was smitten. Just under 87k on the odo and under $4,000.00. I had my mothers '79 Pottery Gold Firemist Seville to park next to it and a '98 Volvo S70 for work. It didn't have Twilight Sentinel, but it had AM-FM Stereo w/working pwr antenna and the front disc brake option. I'd never been interviewed by a seller before, but I understood why and answered the man's questions. We sat in his enclosed back porch drinking Cokes. Why that car? What cars had I previously owned? What Cars did I currently own besides my Volvo? I knew Motor Trends "Eldorado Switches From Push To Pull" review by heart. Collectible Automobile tidbits too. Design approval; May '64. Engineering proposals; V-12, self starting. Weak point; brakes. I told him of my mother's '69 GP which cemented my love of personal luxury cars. I remember the twinkle in his eye and his first smile. Then he said, "When you come next Saturday to pick it up, I'll give you an accordion folder with all of its papers, both sets of keys, the custom car cover and a tank of R-12." He was frail and it almost made me cry. He called me a few times to check on it. We'd talk and forget the time. During our last conversation he said his daughter was moving him into her home. We lost contact after that. I moved and had to sell my Eldo. I had space for two cars so one had to go. I made sure it went to a good home too. Thank you Adam for posting this outstanding retrospective look at such a magnificent machine and one of the iconic men behind it, Mr. Wayne Kady 👏🏾

These Cadillac Eldorado's are so elegant & stunning!!! I especially like the hidden headlights!!! Thanks Adam for sharing this fascinating story!!! 👍👍

@solemandd67

2 жыл бұрын

I'm a huge hidden headlights fan too and miss that exciting design and engineering feature, yet am thankful I grew up to see them when new as a boy and have been blessed to own several in adulthood. Currently there are kits available to make the feature fully electric instead of vacuum dependent in many classic cars. It was ingenious that Cadillac engineers made the headlamp covers retract under the units instead of retracting above them.

@chriscadillac8448

2 жыл бұрын

I'm a sucker for concealed headlamps, too. It's ironic, the "67-68 Eldorados were the only regular production Cadillacs to have them... they were far more likely seen on Lincoln-Mercury jobs and occasionally, on Chryslers.

@lindaeasley5606

9 ай бұрын

@@solemandd67 They added a touch of cool The reasoning behind banning them was lame

I own a 67. Beautiful, great styling, powerful, plan ahead on stopping 😂, love that car.

@rogersmith7396

2 жыл бұрын

My 70 stops OK. Convert yours to discs.

@rjkoeller4444

3 ай бұрын

I understand exactly what you're saying , I had both a 67 and a 68 the disk brakes on the 68 makes the car stop much better .

The 67 Eldo is one of the most beautiful cars EVER built. Great video!!!

That is one damn gorgeous automobile.

Just wow! The stories he could tell gives me chills. I couldn’t imagine being part of a design team for something as iconic as the El Dorado. Great interview!

@mr.blackhawk142

2 жыл бұрын

Just...B0W.......W0W!

Another great video Adam the 1967 too 1970 eldorado was and still is one off the most beautiful cars too ever come out off Cadillac my uncle owned a 1970 eldorado back in 1970 it was turquoise with full white vinyl top and white interior with the flying lady hood ornament.I can still remember him telling me if I didn’t stop writing on the dust on his car he write on my butt 😆 onwned it several years and had paisley mod top added along with the diamond back window which was a popular customizing they did too those cars back then I remember that well it was rare too see an eldorado that wasn’t dressed up with wide white tires and the rabbit ear antenna mounted on the small side vent window.and the chrome grill cover .I owned a 1972 eldorado back in the 1990,s I bought it from a coworker didn’t care for it much it was running and driving car had too repair exhaust manifold leak .my wife hated and did like too be seen in it said was too big and long I sold it after a few months and the ride was strange it was floaty but kind off clunky .I guess due too it being front wheel drive .i owned several Lincoln mark iv back then and the ride was totally different it was just hard too beat the fords on ride back in the 1970 full-size cars .thanks again Adam for keeping the great cars off the 1960,s and 1970 alive which get overshadowed by the muscle cars .👍✌🏿

Wayne is true gentleman - very talented and enjoyable to hear a conversation between you both. Thanks Adam!

What a great conversation! I love hearing this history first hand!

As a car crazy kid 7 year old kid I remember seeing my 1st Eldorado that said 8 Litres on it.. I had heard about the 500 cube Eldorado and there it was !! I was riding with my mom in her 62' Falcon Deluxe Tudor at the time.. I remember the exact location.. lol

@jeffrobodine8579

2 жыл бұрын

8.2 LITRE

@2packs4sure

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffrobodine8579 Damn I'm gettin old,,,,, that's a mistake I never would have made 20 years ago.......

@70sleftover

2 жыл бұрын

What a contrast - Falcon vs. Eldorado.

@2packs4sure

2 жыл бұрын

@@70sleftover Yeah,, we didn't get fancy about anything.... lol

Wow! Huge name in the design world. Literally the guy who set the standard! And 1965 is my favorite caddy of all time. Owned several. Have a 40k original mile original paint and interior turquoise on turquoise Calais.

Great that you're interviewing these people!👍

This was a pleasant surprise!. The designers and engineers from that era are like rock stars to me. The cars are as iconic as the music was. A music equivalent of this would be an interview with Jimmy Page on how he came up with his guitar licks or certian sounds/tones/moods. Thanks Adam great video.

@smoothoperator7023

Жыл бұрын

Or Jimi breaking down his psychadelic interpretation of the Star Spangled Banner💥🇺🇸🫡💥

Good grief, what an amazing interview. Insider with insider, and all of the respect and empathy due... paid... with a gentle tweak here and there. Astonishing - historically significant - stuff Adam and Wayne. :)

@RareClassicCars

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Really enjoying these chats with the men who created many of the cars you own, Adam. Sadly so much of our contemporary designs are mandated to be function over form for fuel economy and safety standards. During my growing up days, if you were interested at all in cars, at a distance you could recognize not only the make and model, but also the year and trim level. Not so today. Thanks! 👍👍👍

@diogocatalano9557

Жыл бұрын

Since the 80s car designs sucks in my opinion.

Another spectacular interview that adds to the historical archives of this generation of american automobiles..bravo Adam!

Superb! I miss Automobile Magazine and Robert Cumberford's design analysis. You are bringing it to life in video form. Thank you, Adam!

@RareClassicCars

2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Thank you!

Awesome interview! Love to hear from the designers that witnessed the development of these epic classics.

The best Eldorado generation

@rogersmith7396

2 жыл бұрын

Easily.

Excellent discussion Wayne is a talented guy.

The 1965 Cadillac was simply the most gorgeous iteration of the Standard of the World ever designed. The distinctive Eldorado, introduced in 1967, deserved to be its own mark.

@MarinCipollina

2 жыл бұрын

It was that.. You're not suggesting it should have been an entire GM division, are you?. The 1965 looked kind of plain externally.. I preferred the 1964 and the 1967 over the '65 & '66..

One of the best looking cars to come from Detroit.

Loved that interview, and the artwork ! Thank you, thank you.

Very interesting. Cadillac at its best. Thank you, Wayne. Thank you, Adam.

I find these stories truly fascinating. I'm nearly 70 and grew up in a small industrial city in regional Australia. A friend's father subscribed to National Geographic magazine which in the l1960s, advertised stunning pictures of huge American cars, the likes of which we would never be seen on our streets. At that time, Australian roads were dominated by small British and locally produced cars but I do clearly remember going on a family holiday to Sydney where I saw a 1965 Buick Riviera. I thought it has come from Outer Space. It was one of the most beautiful things I had ever seen so I'm pleased that even today, that car still looks as timeless as it did in 1965.

What a treat this interview is! Thanks, Adam!

Thank you Adam, this interview is priceless.Getting to listen to the person who was responsible for such a beautiful car is such a treat. I love this video. Great!

I love it when the craft sledges the financial side. The GM Matrix. Love the Eldorado, and thanks for interviewing such a great designer.

gorgeous! from when detroit employed stylists!

WOW! Wayne Kady! What an honor and treat to hear from him.... Automotive legend

That 76 Regal was a beautiful car. My dad brought home a red on red Regal coupe with chrome Rally wheels ...and t-tops...as a demo.! I was 7 years old at the time and that still stands out as one of the most striking cars I’ve ever seen. Fascinating talk. Thanks for the video, Adam.

Great interview with Wayne. Looking forward to his walk around.

Wow, what a fabulous interview! Absolutely fascinating to hear the inner workings of the design teams working under Mr. Bill Mitchel. The designs he was able to put into production are the best ever in my opinion. Thank you very much for this!

@robertdragoff6909

2 жыл бұрын

I.E. the Chevy Camaro….

What really amazes me is how well-preserved he and Bob Lutz are. They were active since the 60s and are still in fine shape today. Those corporate lunches must have been pretty healthful.

Great interview. That generation of Eldorado is my favorite.

Awesome. Thanks so much for the opportunity to visit with Mr. Kady. All the Cadillac models/years I like MOST are the ones he had his hand in the design!

So true! First designs often the best, created of-a-piece prior to tack-on changes being applied. A fine discussion, with cherry on top the gentle razzing between you design and finance people.

Adam, this one was truly rich. I believe that you and WK are particularly good at drawing out one another-same passion but different backgrounds and knowledge bases.

Great discussion and history of one of the most beautiful cars ever.

Love it when you do Cadillac videos👍🏽

Pure gold Adam! Several of those designs would look fantastic if built today!

Wayne is so right on the special "tuxedo" look of hidden headlamps on the 67, and that the first year is usually the best year design-wise.

@archndesign

2 жыл бұрын

Yes but if you really look at detailing and proportions between the ‘67 and ‘68, I contend the ‘68 is the best. The ‘67 had funny little rectangular vents on tge inside of rear fins closer to the base of the roof line. I think they were flow through exit points. Gone after ‘67. Best rear “blade” tail lamp design ‘68. The big one that I’ve looked at since I was 7 in 1968 was the front turn indicator/running lamps fitting into the forward edge cap of the ‘67! That seam was already there in ‘67! I never could understand why they made the place for those lamps and not use it until ‘68. They make for a very handsome book ending to the massive egg crate grill & hidden headlights.

@danielulz1640

2 жыл бұрын

@@archndesign I agree. I never liked the fender tip filler panels on the 67. To me, they looked cheap, like they were covering up something missing, like the blanking plate on a radio delete car.

It's great seeing Adam the "bean-counter" have such a respect for the designers and engineers as he does. It gives such a great perspective. I love this channel.

Sweet, another awesome video with the Chief designer going over the making of the Eldorado 🤩

Adam, Thanks for this! 67-70 Eldorado was and is one of the best-looking personal designs vehicles made. I have always lusted of this era of Cadillac's; my favorite is the 69 Eldorado it has more refinements and just is outstanding.

1967 Eldorado was beautiful from every angle. The mid 60's was the high point for design at GM. It was all downhill after that as GM design fell off a cliff when the large battering ram bumpers were introduced and every GM product looked like it was designed by Checker Taxi.

@troyp9485

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately there wasn’t much GM could do except put battering ram bumpers on everything as it was government mandate.

@jamesengland7461

2 жыл бұрын

I disagree. Corvette had the absolute best-styled crash bumpers on the planet, hands down. That continues to this day.

@MarinCipollina

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesengland7461 Firebird and Camaro did a reasonable job with those bumper mandates as well.

@MarinCipollina

2 жыл бұрын

I think we can all agree that the mid to late 1960s was the high water mark for General Motors.. Bloat set in during the 1970s.

@matrox

2 жыл бұрын

GM had some beautiful cars in the early-mid 70s too before being forced to downsize over night to meet Govt mandates on fuel economy after the fake gas crises. GM had cool 50s classics too.

What a great interview. I just love this kind of stuff. Thank you for all of the work that you do Adam.

Perfect interview!

great to see Wayne Kady speak about the design from a first hand perspective!

Such an iconic American car and thank you for the great interview with Wayne Kady. 👏 This is what makes your channel the best! 👏

I love when you get these guys

I thought I was the crazy one for loving these years of Eldo, I think they are so unappreciated and an amazing classic!:)...

OMG...! He worked at a Shell Station at 3rd and Western in LA back in the mid-1950's (8:10). It's still a Shell Station there at the northeast corner..! My goodness, my goodness. Thank you so much for sharing all the details, Mr. Kady. It's truly a joy to listen to you.

Thanks Adam. Your interviews with former auto executives add a lot of insight to the history of the industry.

@RareClassicCars

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Wow. I am amazed at your dedication to automotive history, and the brilliant people involved. Well done, again.

@patrickflohe7427

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. -And without these videos & interviews I think so many things would be forgotten, so yes, I’m grateful.

Awesome presentation!

When GM and Cadillac were on the top of their game, they were the top of the world. Mr Kady was a part of the amazing talent that helped create the golden era of GM design. I have immense respect and appreciation for many of the cars he helped bring to fruition.

An outstanding interview with a GM styling Icon. Thank you to both of you. Cheers.

What a treat! '77 Regal has always been a favorite of the period.❤👍

Wow, great interview, this guy was obviously well dialed in.

These auto industry people Adam is interviewing are national treasures. I'm surprised that they're still in such good shape. It's like they were garage kept and never driven in the snow or rain! Fantastic video! What's amazing to me is that late 60's Eldorado's can be surprisingly affordable, given their iconic status. The 1967 models may be high priced nowadays, but I still see '68-'70 cars in presentable, solid and reliable condition in the mid to even low teens.

Adam, this video is great. Thank you for making it. I've known who Wayne Kady is since I was a teenager in the mid 1990s, and I always admired his work, specifically his 60s and 70s Cadillac designs.

One of the all time greats! Man these are good looking. When I was a teenager, I used to visit my aunt in Vegas all the time. She had a 1975 Eldorado convertible. I felt cooler than ice driving that thing around Nevada!

Great interview! Thank you!

My Favorite Caddy

A personal account of a triple black ‘68: I grew up in Pasadena, Ca. One block over, in a large home lived the Ed Parker family. Parker was a well known karate expert who owned karate studios around LA, etc. in high school I would see Ed Parker Jr. drive to school sometimes with his younger sister Yvonne, in the triple black Eldorado that was his fathers car. (This was 1976-1979) Elvis was personal friends with Parker Sr. And my understanding is that he gifted the car to E.P. Sr., as Elvis was known to do so many times. By then the car was about 10 years old and not tip top condition. I always wanted that car! One difference about this car was that in looking the car over in the school parking lot I saw a script somewhere (maybe toward the rear of the front fenders-?) that read “Fleetwood”. Much later I saw another online. Apparently Cadillac used two coach builders for the eldorado at this time. It seems most are Fisher bodies but there were some done by Fleetwood! There are a couple small details that the Fleetwood versions have I believe. One detail is a small lidded storage compartment on the passenger door panel or arm rest-? I can’t recall exactly. It appears small enough to just hold a pair if glasses, pens or lip stick. Actually it was the late ‘60’s…perhaps it was to hold a tube or three of mascara for that Dusty Springfield Smokey eye look that was the rage!!!

@patrickflohe7427

2 жыл бұрын

I never knew about Fleetwood doing some of these, either. I’d love to hear Adam talk about this.

Definitely one of the most beautiful cars ever. I can see how it influenced the "Art & Design" look. I had an XLR for a while, and I'd look at the a taillights and rear end sometimes and fantasize it was a 67 Eldorado. I'm a huge fan of vintage Italian sports cars, and I'd rate the 67 Eldorado up there with some of the best of the Italian designs from the 50s and 60s.

What a great guest! Thanks

Thanks to Wayne for sharing his stories and fantastic artwork!

Wow Adam you continue to top yourself on this site. Great interview with Wayne Kady and the 67 Eldorado is one of the most timeless and classiest cars of all times up there the the 56 Continental Mark II albeit that the Eldorado was more successful and GM gave it a chance unlike Ford axing the Mark II before it had a chance to succeed.

The 1967-70 Eldorado is my favorite generation. 3 other Eldorados I love are the 1975-78, 1979-85, and 1995-2002. I like how Cadillac refreshed the last generation in 1995. Without the rear skirts and equipped with the right wheels, the 70s Eldorado looks like a true boulevard cruiser and the perfect car to take to the beach, drive-in, and concert.

I love the tailights no pedestrian safety nonsense here just styling. Really cool to hear the designer himself, I've seen some of his drawings at Dean's Garage.

Impossible to overstate the Awesomness of this KZread video series!! I have Loved Cadillacs since I was about 4 years old in 1964!

I was an Airman one striper at Keesler AFB Mississippi in 1974 and as a student in ground radar, lived in the "triangle" which housed something like 5000 students, all in ground electronics. One of the students, like myself had a near year long course and was allowed to have their car on base. There was a 67 Eldo, white with tinted windows (you almost never saw tinted windows back then). It was a beautiful car and always spotless, as he washed it at the auto hobby shop for 25 cents, soap and bucket included. Obviously that car made an impression because I can still picture it even now so many years later. I had a 71 Thunderbird but it would not compete in the design element with the Eldo.

This was such a treat! I have been a long time admirer of Mr. Kady! I could probably sit and talk car design and industry stories with him all day! Thanks for asking so many of the questions that I have been curious about for years!!

It is so important to talk with these guys while you still can about the back story/behind-the-scenes of the cars back then. For example, the long nose on the Eldorado I love was intended to accommodate a V-12. It is little things like that I find fascinating. I applauded you for taking the time to interview the fellas as soon their memories will be lost forever.

My parents had 70 Cadillac El dorado coup. It was gold and gold with a white top. This was during the gas shortage of the 70s that my dad had modified the gas to accept propane too. So when it ran out of gas we would just flick the switch over to propane.Yep, 500ci 400 HP front wheel drive. It was a great car. We took it camping with us while pulling a travel trailer though half the USA. The power was awesome. 400hp was more than enough to get out of any situation. A.lot of memories with that car. Thanks.

Incredible design. Always loved it. GM really knew design back then.

I just love these discussions with the people that were actually involved in the process.

I had a 68 Eldorado when I was 19. It was a beautiful car even though it was a bit old and completely unrestored, but you felt like king of the world behind the wheel. It is the only car that approaches the feeling you get riding a Harley down the open road. I miss it.

Terrific interview! What a gifted artist and storyteller you are, Mr Kady. Thank you for sharing your contributions with us.

I would love to talk to him about the downsized E & K body styles of the Seville and Eldorado from 1986-1991.

@RareClassicCars

2 жыл бұрын

We will get there

@RareClassicCars

2 жыл бұрын

Wayne was the chief designer for that one too.

@sergioleone3583

2 жыл бұрын

@@RareClassicCars Looking forward to those to come!!!!

@klwthe3rd

2 жыл бұрын

@@RareClassicCars I know most hated them but the slightly restyled 1988 model(which I owned) was very elegant.

Thanks, another great review and guest; hope there are more of this nature in the pipeline.

Anoyher great interview -- thank you, Adam. I really enjoyed hearing about the design of the '67 Eldorado and related activities. Hopefully there is a part two with Wayne Kady.

My Great uncle got a new Cadillac in 1967. The year my Dad graduated high school and he let my Dad drive it to graduation(my dad didn't remember anything about the car really-said he was too drunk). My Uncle was dying and he knew that I loved Cadillacs. I had never met this Uncle that lived far away. My Uncle wanted me to have the car. I was 14(this was before the internet and such). I was so excited and all I knew was that it was a 1967.... Once it showed up, it was not an Eldorado, as I had wished for, but a beautiful 4dr hard top Deville... .just as nice and beautiful, but I still want a 67 Eldorado!!

Every since I saw Ace driving one of these in the movie Casino, I’ve always wanted one. So beautiful

Great video! I've always loved the 67 to 70 Eldorado. It's always great when you can meet and talk with the original designers. Keep up the good work.

Woo-hoo. Thank you Adam. Lovely design.

BEAUTIFUL...

Greatly interesting interview. My opinion. 67 Eldo and 65-66 four doors remain best Caddy designs ever. And yes, original year designs, regardless of manufacturer almost always the best. LOL. I've always thought of Ford as messing things up the most after a great original idea.

HUGE THANKS ADAM FOR THIS///TRIBUTE// TO THOSE GREAT DESIGNERS.............LEGENDARY/

Amazing interview....Spectacular...Thanks

Magnificent! One of my favorites of all time. My family had a 66 Toro. Damn, sure wish GM had gone with that V12, what a lineage it mite have spawned. Personal luxury cars, cant beat em. Great stuff, and thanks to Mr. Kady.

WOW What a Great History of this Beautiful Cadillac Eldorado Adam and the Incredible Interview with Wayne. Man you are connected. !!! Good for you. !!!! Thanks...

Thanks, Adam. That was great. A neighbor has a brand new 67 Eldo in purple-straight from the factory. I was fascinated with that car. I note that the dash in your video used similar switchgear to my 72 Coupe de Ville in white leather.

Wow, what an interesting conversation. As many have commented before me, the designers from this era are treasures. I’m so glad they are being interviewed for history. I could listen to this all day. TALENT! Thanks Adam. I feel like I’m amongst friends here. Always thought I was a little crazy with my love of cars. Glad I’m not alone.

I've always wanted a 67, coolest car ever!!

That was a very enjoyable interview. Thanks!