CORRECTION - To those Buick Riviera owners and fans - I mistakenly called the Riviera in this video a Regal. Apologizes for this and thanks for bringing it to my attention.
Is that true on this particular model if you put a bomb under the drive side undercarriage, driver can survive the impact and have enough time to open the door and get out,??
@@qalba3016 Thanks for the comment Q! That was highlighted in the movie "Casino". I'm not sure if it was true or just part of that story. The car was a 1981 Cadillac Eldorado so not this model of car... The story is put to the test in this video - czcams.com/video/K2AP7C5N0yI/video.html
@@qalba3016 Hey Q - I thought I had responded to this. The bomb under the car was about the 1981 Eldorado from the movie "Casino". If you look on CZcams there is a Myth Busters episode where they try it... Thanks for commenting.
In 1976, I was 16 years old, this 76 Cadillac Coupe looks very nice. I remember when you put $10.00 in gas, you would get 16 gallons worth of gas. This car brings back very pleasant memories. Thanks for sharing this video.
This car does take you back to the 1970s. It's funny, the interior smells just like me dad's Cadillac from the late 70s... And crazy on $10 for a full tank. Thanks for commenting = cheers!
Me too Robert, I was 16 years old and i.was learning to drive.my dad had a 1969 Eldorado , I learned to drive in that monster.my dad owned a store in Brooklyn NY and he would drink a few beers on the weekend so when we closed the store he would be really buzzed so that's when I use to get behind the wheel and drive all the way home, great memories...!!!
@@vincentvega8210 I guess you're saying that when your dad got buzzed, he'd let you drive him home (you being unbuzzed I presume). Reminds me of the scene from "Honky Tonk Man"(1982) with Clint and his son Kyle Eastwood. The underage boy was driving around with his drunk father riding shotgun in the middle of nowhere in 1930's Oklahoma, when they got pulled over because the boy was not old enough to drive. So they switch seats. Now honky tonk roadhouse performer Clint drives drunk all over the road with Kyle riding shotgun. They get pulled over again by the same cop, who says "Let the boy drive." BTW, does anybody know what year, make, and model of that fancy car they were riding around in?
I've owned both a 1975 and 1976 Coupe DeVille. I recently purchased a 1976 Fleetwood Brougham. No car sold today gives a more comfortable ride. Period. I have been in a 1981 Rolls Royce and a 2001 Rolls and the 1976 Cadillac is smoother. It is simply the best long-distance car that was ever made. Those who have never ridden in one have no conception because there is no way to reference the ride. It is simply number one.
@@TheSpeedTraveler You're welcome. If you do a video on this one again, I would love to hear more of the moan and roar of the engine as the car pulls away. Thanks again!
Oh wow!! I had one just like this back in 77 in my high school years in Paterson, NJ. White exterior with navy blue top. My 76 had the mini chrome cap over the grille with the goddess on the hood instead of the Cadillac crest. I had tru spoke wheels with center spinner caps. With the 1 inch wide white wall. The real eye catcher was that I had my side fender skirts in CHROME. The car was straight as a pin! Oh what memories! I LOVED MY COUPE DE VILLE!!
Great vid. My late Dad had a 76 brought brand new when I was 18. Was light yellow with a matching padded vinyl top and if I remember a sort of matching leather interior. I know these days light yellow color sounds sooooo bad, but wow was that car gorgeous and ENORMOUS for an 18 year old kid to drive. LOL Good memories. TY for posting
Thanks so much for posting Rusty! Yes, I have great memories of my dad's 1974 Eldo - this car 1976 smells the same in the interior - ha. I saw a green Coupe deVille with plaid interior for sale - it was amazing and something that would never be made today. Cheers
As enormousness as it was, the pre-1977 was actually the smallest of the GM C bodies. The Olds 98 was slightly longer and the Buck Electra was even longer, just a hair shorter then the Fleetwood Brougham.
The 500cid 4bbl had 190hp, my dad had the Eldorado but with Fuel Injection. Horsepower went up 210 but torque was400lbft. The sales pitch was better MPGs. But, with that much torque it was fun. By the way, I had a new 76 Buick Electra 225 Landau coupe fully equipped. It turned out to be slightly longer 233". The 4dr Fleetwood was the longest non limo in 76.
The moment I saw this car all I could think about was; That's a comfortable ride That's a comfortable ride..... MAN, I know that's a comfortable ride! Black on red too, what else is there? Beautiful wire wheel covers, paint and interior. WOW, I wish I could just have one ride in this car. Grandfather John Livin the Dream
Hahaha ! Well, John, you are right. There is nothing like it. These cars are relatively still inexpensive - hope you can find one! Thanks for commenting and for your service !!!
My favorite car all time . Years ago I got an 05 Deville because it was easier to maintain as a daily driver , but were i younger and not in my 60s i would have gotten a 76 Coupe Deville . I miss the near extra 3 feet in length .
Except for the MPG and pollution, this was peak performance for Detroit engineering. By changing a few parts the 500 becomes a dragster engine. Try it.
Cadillac! Beautiful! They don’t make them like this anymore! This body style was from 1974, 1975 and 1976. 1974 was the last year Cadillac used round headlights. Also new was the fact that the side rear windows don’t go up or down on the 2 door DeVille! Only the driver side and the passenger windows go up and down. For 1975 and 1976 they used rectangular headlights. This gave the Cadillacs a more modern look. 1976 was the last year for the full size Cadillac DeVille. The Cadillac Eldorado managed to hang on full size till 1978.
Good info Kendrix - thanks for posting. This is the great thing about the comments section, the discussion goes on and those with specific information can add to the story.
In the Fall of 1975 I bought two Spanking Brand New 1976 Cadillacs, and I was 27 years old! Both the same color a very dark rich green which if I remember the color was called Kingswood Green. A Coupe DeVille Hardtop with white leather interior and a Sedan DeVille d'Elegance with dark green corduroy pillow cushioned seats. These two Caddies along with a 1973 Coupe DeVille Dark Brown with Brown Leather where the Very Best Cadillacs I've ever owned. Your Black Knight is gorgeous! Thanks for the video. I'd like to see it after the engine and hood insulator are detailed as well as the dash and milage!
Hey Dale. Thanks for the comment. You had a personal Cadillac fleet! You must have been "the man" in the 1970s - so cool... We bought the car from someone in Buffalo NY - the car was owned by his father (along with a bunch of other cars) and it sat in a warehouse. Only 19,000 miles on it - incredible. Do you still own any Cadillacs?
@@TheSpeedTraveler Speed Traveler...Yes I own a 2010 DTS Platinum, a 1991 Brougham d'Elegance, and a 1973 Coupe DeVille..all three cars are Triple Black in Ace Condition! My nickname started in The 70's is Cadillac Mac per Dale A McAllister! Love your Caddy!
@@daleamcallister284 You should do a video and highlight those cars! Or let us know where you are and maybe we will come do one for you. Cadillac Mac - love it!
As much as love these boats, the closer I get to finally deciding to pull the trigger on something that really isn't practical for daily transportation and is more just an object I enjoy that happens to move as well, the more I realize I just don't live in an area that supports them. That is, the roads, the lane widths, the parking spaces at the grocery - nothing fits. We've taken chunks out of lanes for bikes, etc., the lots were re-striped for cars that are smaller than even what most folk drive today, and I can't even imagine wheeling one of these around my parking garage at the office :( Inner suburb of a major eastern metropolis, sigh.
That's pretty funny Joe - and sad at the same time I guess! We usually park at the back of the parking lot where you can take up two spaces. We are also in the outskirts of Los Angeles so a little more spread out here... But yes, can't even image going up/down a parking garage - lol. Thanks for commenting.
Fabulous car. What a great piece of design. I was five years old going on six; I feel kind of deferential to it the car - it’s ageing better than I am! Great video, thanks.
Incredible car. Fit for highway cruising, may be not canyon carving. Bill Mitchell designed the best GM cars ever. I do agree your attire clashed with that classic. A different era for sure. Car belongs to museum. Great review.
Thanks Paul - very nice of you to say. I should've worn a 1970s outfit - or just not old beach shorts... What is amazing about that car is the ride is SO good - even today 45 years later!
During the '80's, I used to pal around with a Cadillac loving friend of mine, both in his and in my Cadillacs. Anyway, whenever he heard a "rumbly" car, he would remark "kid's car."
I drive a 1979 with 18000 miles and have 8 more cadillacs one saved my life in a highway T bone crash in 1978 and it was a 1976 fleetwood. A shame the car was destroyed but it saved my life.im scared to even ride in modern eco pod plastic death traps.i won't own or drive ir ride in modern tiny cars.i drive myself always....
My parents had a 76 Coupe de Ville. I remember driving it and when you took a corner, you would slide on that beautiful slick leather bench seat. I drive a 2012 ML 63 AMG with the performance package now and the gorgeous brown leather bucket keeps me right in place.
That's a really beautiful car. They were very comfortable to drive on road trips except the fuel consumption lol. When I was a kid, my uncle had a 1990 I think, Cadillac Brougham with the 5.7 fuel injected small block and pillow style leather, seats, not quite as large as your '76, but that thing was a tank and had no trouble pulling his camper, we used to go camping singing kumbaya roasting marshmallows. Brings back glory days. To this day he regrets trading it in for a late 90s Cadillac Deville with the Northstar engine, that thing was a piece of junk. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for commenting Erfan. The car wasn't too expensive when we bought it, $11,500. That was a few years ago now. You can still find ones relatively inexpensive.
I’ve always loved these cars, and I’ve seen some sell for really low prices (I once saw a used one sell for 7,000 dollars). If I was going to save up for a car, it’d definitely be one of these
Great Car, I had a 1975 ,73 Sedan Deville, but I liked the 70 Eldorado with the 501ci engine, I currently Drive a 1988 Brogham about the same length as that one... those are good cars...
I had a 73 coupe deville from 97 to 2002 it was the greates car to drive whith the air on in las vegas but that a sweet 76 coupe at 4dollers a gallon thats the only down side of owning a land yacht be sides parts and repares
Hi Matthew! Thanks for the comment. Agree these are great cars, there will never be anything made like it again... It is hard to find parking for these 20 footers though, ha...
I suppose you could set up a business to let younger drivers experience test driving one of those types of vehicles. In the UK there is a business that let's younger drivers experience driving older vehicles called "Drive Dad's Car"
Hahaha - Chris and I at The Speed Traveler love that idea! Drive Vinty is out there. Occasionally we rent classics from Vinty for a day to shoot Speed Traveler videos. Check them out and thanks for commenting Robert.
Man, there is some serious length on these types of sedans...but there so short that some of the illusion of pure massive size is taken off by how short they are. Everything else is immaculate but that 60's-70's land carpet look just kills it for me when it isn't alone by itself. I'm 6'3, so I practically peer over the roof of the Automobiles. Even the tall base 1973 Imperial Lebaron although massive and longer than this model at 235 inches, or the 1971 Cadillac which was 250 inches long still can't retain that absolute size I wished they had. Now a 1954 Imperial was a big big car, longest variant was 17 feet, but 83! Inches wide! Wider than any vehicle in the 1970's strangely.
@@TheSpeedTraveler yes, the year they “downsized” to 18 1/2 ft but added two fins for good measure.😁Elegant “A” pillar too. Love your ‘76 coupe, doors longer than I am tall?😅
Beautiful Cadillac, look like it well taken care of. Not too crazy about ext color though would prefer white. Had same color int/ext on a 77 Seville found hard to maintain. "You know what", why must references always be made about size, bodies in a trunk, living room furnishings. Find to be a trend on other video's as well. Most admirers and in market to buy like these classic Cadillacs for the style, design and feeling behind the wheel of this type of car. The Cadillacs I've owned never had I needed to drop anchor after parking. Not trying to bash the videographer, just sharing my humble opinion.
Thanks for the comment Frank. We get it on some Cadillacs. My parents had a 1995, it was probably the worst car we have ever owned. Lol ... Cheers mate!
I would be interested in buying this car. They made a million of them. Not "collectibles " but simply cool. I learned to drive on my father's '76. Gunmetal Grey coupe. Little Barry White.....Earth, Wind & Fire. I had a 76 Fleetwood Talisman. Now that is collectible. Divorce is wonderful. I'm serious buying it.
Hi Robert thanks for the comment. This one isn't for sale but there are a few out there. The prices are starting to increase but they are still relatively affordable. You should be able to find a good one for $15-18K.
@@bertram46 Agreed - I like the black and red interior for sure... I saw this one classics.autotrader.com/classic-cars/1975/cadillac/de_ville/101700936 Not bad but I'm not crazy about the white exterior.
@The Speed Traveler yes, nice colors also. However, it's a 75. I'm patient. And things are crazy high....everything. markets will soften and we'll have a correction. Too much free money floating around.
Thanks for commenting Meine... We aren't far behind you of fuel costs in Southern California - around $5.00 per gallon. The 1979 was a cool car. Do you still have it?
@@TheSpeedTraveler Yes, I still have this Cadillac. Bought it 2 years ago, made some modification and repairs. If You like, visit my YT channel to see how it looks like.
Is the gasoline in Germany 87 octain for 3.79 usd? Gas here the highest octain available is 92 and it got lots of ethanol ol in it at the same price Now non ethanol gasoline at 95 octane could very well be worth $7 a gallon it would burn slower last longer offer better power and run cleaner. Us gasoline is crap no power and eats up metal fuel systems to make you buy new cars. To drive old cars here you have to buy gasoline near lakes sold for use in boats because the water is attracted to the alcohol in the automotive gasoline and ruins boat engines .insurance compa is for tired of buying boat engines so the refineries had to make non ethanol available for boats.in places not near lakes it's illegal to sell it because there so much profit selling corn alcohol spiked gas ment for 2006 or newer cars.als it pollutes worse the plain gasoline but makes big bucks for farmers growi g corn. Tell that t o gretta for us suffering g in America
@@VintageVaughnVehiclces Hello, no we don`t have 87 oktane minimum is 95 oktane. And this with 5% or 10% alcohol in it. I only use 95Okt./5% because affraid of corrosion of all aluminium parts that dispense gas to engine, like carburator or injection. 98 octane is the next step followed by gas with 102 octane, called Ultimate, both without any alcohol I think. This is for newer high output engines like Porsche or other like this with 400 HP or more. But for Ultimate You have to pay more than 10$ per gallon. Silly, isn`t it ? So a lot of driver lets install a aditional tank and use propane instead. It`s half price to 95okt./5%, but first You have to pay for installation of this and it could easy cost over 2000$. So it is only interesting for mileage eater. Germans also likes diesel engines. The price it around 6$/Gal.
Dang we have come such a long way down both in Beauty, Style, Elegance, Ride and Engine. My CTX is pitiful compared to this one that I once owned. Mine actually had Greek KEY Wood Trim and the car floated on air.
I had two of that style a 74 and a 75 coupe nothing the 74 was white on white beautiful car and the 75 was dark blue blueish inside , only difference between them 74 has round head lights . Not positive but I think 75 caddy was first to come out with square head lights
@@TheSpeedTraveler the 74 but it needs work I do have a 83 coupe that runs real good. I found a 72 GMC in a field like 3 years ago almost finished that project shaved the door's dropped it 4 inches all the way around planning on joining a c10 club. The 83 caddy we drive in parades its all white with red inside. It's a beauty .
Just imagine if the thing had a Hemi specifically, the newest one with 680 hp and 650 Lbs feet of torque and it’s 6.2 L instead of the original 8.2 L AKA 500 in³
Girlfriends mom had a '75 Coupe when we were kids in HS. She would get to take it every now & then. One time we parked it under a beach gazebo and almost got it stuck under the thing. It had an inch clearance on both sides she had to do like a 40-point turn to turn it around underneath this thing. Funny shit smoking weed in the '70s doing stuff like this 🤣🤣🤣
Hey William! Thanks for the comment. Ya you could do almost anything in the giant back seat - haha. That's pretty funny on the Austin Powers 40 point turn - 😀
theyre out there, grand dad sold cads during the 50s thru late 80s but as for these , ive seen plenty of fleets sedans and coupes with 68, 77 88 even those that have rolled over but were meticulously maintained , ive got a 76 crystal blue firemist poly 76 fleetwood id sell to put more into my 74 talisman its only got 68k original miles and ive got a full set of filler panels that need to be painted and mounted on i love looking at the time capsules but like any classic they need to be driven, ive seen pristine 75s 76s with right at or under 20k on odometer and after theyve been out driven long enough to heat up all that cast iron and other moving parts they gave their owners nothin but trouble , a well excerised well maintained caddy camaro mopar or whatever it is thats been driven is way better than a babied time capsule thats never been more than 10 miles away from the garage it sets in , he has a beautiful coupe and the right color scheme no doubt ...im just sayin , comin from a family who had a well seasoned knowledgeable person that sold these cars in their heyday
Thanks for commenting ! Yup, you are right - darn it - we tried to edit it but we would've lost all of the views... We did address this at the comment pinned to the top under "Correction"
It was an interesting time. They won't ever make cars like this again. I think these cars will go way up in value for this reason. Thanks for commenting Donald!
I did my test in one. Failed the first test on parallel parking. got it a week later. Every car on the road was close to this size back in the early eighties.
Several Cadillacs had power pull-downs on trunk lids. I had to be careful when loading customers' groceries. I don't know if that '76 Cadillac has one. I had to be gentile.
This is the car in which I learned to drive . Everything else after this was easy. 500 cu.in. People don't believe that nowdays. 13 mpg. at 25 mph. ... or 13 mpg. at 100 mph. 80 ¢ ( thats a cent sign kids) a gallon.
Hey Bohemia Lite, thanks for the comment. I looked quickly to see if I could find a replacement hood to see what the weight was, but I couldn't find one. The hood is pretty darn heavy - and large.
@@TheSpeedTraveler New Market, Tennessee. He claims that he bought it when it was a couple of years old and sold it to his sister. She barely drove it and it's been sitting on his lot since at least 1999.
@@TheSpeedTraveler I'll have to drive by there to get the name. He's been trying to sell out the business and only has a couple of cars left. This 1976 Coupe DeVille and a late 1990s Fleetwood.
Great car for an electric car conversion! enough space for batteries to last 3 years on a single charge! It will evaporate waaay too much gas with its current 8200cc motor..
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CORRECTION - To those Buick Riviera owners and fans - I mistakenly called the Riviera in this video a Regal. Apologizes for this and thanks for bringing it to my attention.
Is that true on this particular model if you put a bomb under the drive side undercarriage, driver can survive the impact and have enough time to open the door and get out,??
@@qalba3016 Thanks for the comment Q! That was highlighted in the movie "Casino". I'm not sure if it was true or just part of that story. The car was a 1981 Cadillac Eldorado so not this model of car... The story is put to the test in this video - czcams.com/video/K2AP7C5N0yI/video.html
@@qalba3016 Hey Q - I thought I had responded to this. The bomb under the car was about the 1981 Eldorado from the movie "Casino". If you look on CZcams there is a Myth Busters episode where they try it... Thanks for commenting.
In 1976, I was 16 years old, this 76 Cadillac Coupe looks very nice. I remember when you put $10.00 in gas, you would get 16 gallons worth of gas. This car brings back very pleasant memories. Thanks for sharing this video.
This car does take you back to the 1970s. It's funny, the interior smells just like me dad's Cadillac from the late 70s... And crazy on $10 for a full tank. Thanks for commenting = cheers!
@@TheSpeedTraveler oh.....yeahhh...if I win the lottery I'm coming to get it!!
Screw a Rolls
Me too Robert, I was 16 years old and i.was learning to drive.my dad had a 1969 Eldorado , I learned to drive in that monster.my dad owned a store in Brooklyn NY and he would drink a few beers on the weekend so when we closed the store he would be really buzzed so that's when I use to get behind the wheel and drive all the way home, great memories...!!!
@@vincentvega8210, I hear you bro great memories.
@@vincentvega8210 I guess you're saying that when your dad got buzzed, he'd let you drive him home (you being unbuzzed I presume). Reminds me of the scene from "Honky Tonk Man"(1982) with Clint and his son Kyle Eastwood. The underage boy was driving around with his drunk father riding shotgun in the middle of nowhere in 1930's Oklahoma, when they got pulled over because the boy was not old enough to drive. So they switch seats. Now honky tonk roadhouse performer Clint drives drunk all over the road with Kyle riding shotgun. They get pulled over again by the same cop, who says "Let the boy drive."
BTW, does anybody know what year, make, and model of that fancy car they were riding around in?
I had a 74, love that car, all the toy's, no sun roof.
Hey Richard - thanks for the comment... Ya - it is funny on the sun roof!
I've owned both a 1975 and 1976 Coupe DeVille. I recently purchased a 1976 Fleetwood Brougham. No car sold today gives a more comfortable ride. Period. I have been in a 1981 Rolls Royce and a 2001 Rolls and the 1976 Cadillac is smoother. It is simply the best long-distance car that was ever made. Those who have never ridden in one have no conception because there is no way to reference the ride. It is simply number one.
I couldn't agree more... Even now, 45 years later the ride is just outstanding! Thanks for commenting Wayne!
This and the 1972 are my favorite caddi from when I was a kid
Agree - great cars. There is just nothing like them.
Now THAT’s a Cadillac!
Thanks RJ! Agreed, such a great car.
What a beast.
It shrouds itself with a time capsule where America is still great.
Thanks for the post. For sure, non-apologetic !
That beautiful startup and drive away @2:43 is absolute music to my ears. What a phenomenal specimen.
Thanks Scott! We need to do more engine noise on the next video.
@@TheSpeedTraveler You're welcome. If you do a video on this one again, I would love to hear more of the moan and roar of the engine as the car pulls away. Thanks again!
Oh wow!! I had one just like this back in 77 in my high school years in Paterson, NJ. White exterior with navy blue top. My 76 had the mini chrome cap over the grille with the goddess on the hood instead of the Cadillac crest. I had tru spoke wheels with center spinner caps. With the 1 inch wide white wall. The real eye catcher was that I had my side fender skirts in CHROME. The car was straight as a pin! Oh what memories! I LOVED MY COUPE DE VILLE!!
Woo - you must have been "the man" with a Caddy in high school! I've seen the white with a blue interior - so cool! Thanks for commenting Manny.
Great vid. My late Dad had a 76 brought brand new when I was 18. Was light yellow with a matching padded vinyl top and if I remember a sort of matching leather interior. I know these days light yellow color sounds sooooo bad, but wow was that car gorgeous and ENORMOUS for an 18 year old kid to drive. LOL Good memories. TY for posting
Thanks so much for posting Rusty! Yes, I have great memories of my dad's 1974 Eldo - this car 1976 smells the same in the interior - ha. I saw a green Coupe deVille with plaid interior for sale - it was amazing and something that would never be made today. Cheers
Light yellow sounds awesome compared to black, white or grey.
As enormousness as it was, the pre-1977 was actually the smallest of the GM C bodies. The Olds 98 was slightly longer and the Buck Electra was even longer, just a hair shorter then the Fleetwood Brougham.
@@petermartinijr.1012 Thanks for the info Peter!
My cousin lives down in south Carolina, he owns a '74 eldorado convertible in pale green, I got to drive it last year and it was a blast!
Hey Captain, thanks for the comment. Ya there is nothing like driving these 1970s Cadillacs. They definitely float along.
1976 caddy coupe is the best ever💯💯💯
Haha - thanks for commenting - and we agree!
The 500cid 4bbl had 190hp, my dad had the Eldorado but with Fuel Injection. Horsepower went up 210 but torque was400lbft. The sales pitch was better MPGs. But, with that much torque it was fun. By the way, I had a new 76 Buick Electra 225 Landau coupe fully equipped. It turned out to be slightly longer 233". The 4dr Fleetwood was the longest non limo in 76.
Better MPG - that's pretty funny! How long was the 4dr Fleetwood. Would love to find one... Thanks for commenting!
The moment I saw this car all I could think about was;
That's a comfortable ride
That's a comfortable ride.....
MAN, I know that's a comfortable ride!
Black on red too, what else is there? Beautiful wire wheel covers, paint and interior. WOW, I wish I could just have one ride in this car.
Grandfather John
Livin the Dream
Hahaha ! Well, John, you are right. There is nothing like it. These cars are relatively still inexpensive - hope you can find one! Thanks for commenting and for your service !!!
@@TheSpeedTraveler You're quite welcome and tbank you.
Had one. Great car. Last of the real Caddys. Car was surprizingly quick off the
line & the 500 cid was indestructable.
LFOD !
Thanks for the post Tom... Agreed, for their size and weight they were fast off the line, lots of torque.
My favorite car all time . Years ago I got an 05 Deville because it was easier to maintain as a daily driver , but were i younger and not in my 60s i would have gotten a 76 Coupe Deville . I miss the near extra 3 feet in length .
Agree Anthony - There is something about having an almost 20 foot car - we will probably never see it again. Thanks for commenting my man!
I couldn't wait to get into it when it first came out at a car show. The unfortunate part was that I was too young to drive at that time!
Ha - I had the same experience with the 1978 Corvette. 1978 Corvette video coming soon!
Except for the MPG and pollution, this was peak performance for Detroit engineering. By changing a few parts the 500 becomes a dragster engine. Try it.
Thanks for commenting Steven. Interesting on the drag engine - had never heard that...
we can always replace the engine with a 2 liter reliable Toyota camry engine and preserve it moving on the road for another 50yrs..
Hey Einstein, it’s 45 years old and still running. Plus the Toyota engine wouldn’t have the torque to move this thing.
Love the way the pin-stripe was done on this car's body lines.
Agree - it is so a nice touch. Thanks for commenting Andreas.
Cadillac! Beautiful! They don’t make them like this anymore! This body style was from 1974, 1975 and 1976. 1974 was the last year Cadillac used round headlights. Also new was the fact that the side rear windows don’t go up or down on the 2 door DeVille! Only the driver side and the passenger windows go up and down. For 1975 and 1976 they used rectangular headlights. This gave the Cadillacs a more modern look. 1976 was the last year for the full size Cadillac DeVille. The Cadillac Eldorado managed to hang on full size till 1978.
Good info Kendrix - thanks for posting. This is the great thing about the comments section, the discussion goes on and those with specific information can add to the story.
a boat on wheels, cool
Yes it is! Feels like it as well as you float along the road. Thanks for commenting.
I love this beauty ❤️💯
Thanks Jas - I appreciate the comment!
Dude, those shorts are killing' me. 😅😅😅
Haha! Lesson learned - NEVER wear $6 shorts again! Thanks for the comment
yes he needs to be cited for indecency..
In the Fall of 1975 I bought two Spanking Brand New 1976 Cadillacs, and I was 27 years old! Both the same color a very dark rich green which if I remember the color was called Kingswood Green. A Coupe DeVille Hardtop with white leather interior and a Sedan DeVille d'Elegance with dark green corduroy pillow cushioned seats. These two Caddies along with a 1973 Coupe DeVille Dark Brown with Brown Leather where the Very Best Cadillacs I've ever owned. Your Black Knight is gorgeous! Thanks for the video. I'd like to see it after the engine and hood insulator are detailed as well as the dash and milage!
Hey Dale. Thanks for the comment. You had a personal Cadillac fleet! You must have been "the man" in the 1970s - so cool... We bought the car from someone in Buffalo NY - the car was owned by his father (along with a bunch of other cars) and it sat in a warehouse. Only 19,000 miles on it - incredible.
Do you still own any Cadillacs?
@@TheSpeedTraveler Speed Traveler...Yes I own a 2010 DTS Platinum, a 1991 Brougham d'Elegance, and a 1973 Coupe DeVille..all three cars are Triple Black in Ace Condition! My nickname started in The 70's is Cadillac Mac per Dale A McAllister! Love your Caddy!
@@daleamcallister284 You should do a video and highlight those cars! Or let us know where you are and maybe we will come do one for you. Cadillac Mac - love it!
@@TheSpeedTraveler Thanks for the offer! However, I'm to private of a guy!, but will try to shoot off some pics of my Beauties!
@@daleamcallister284 Understood!!
Congratulations... amazing car
Agree - and so large ! Thanks for commenting Ednardo
I really love the front grille, how it splits the bumper. I have a 79 coupe, I wish they kept that element.
I agree, love the front grill! I really like the 79 coupe as well... Thx for the comment James.
Wow...they sold 100K of these in 1976?
I bet Cadillac wished they could have sold 100K of any of their sedans annually in the last 20 years
I believe they sold 110K of them that year. It is crazy because they were everywhere at one point now hard to find them! Thanks for commenting.
Right.
It is really beautiful
Thanks so much - it really is. Nothing like it. Thanks for commenting!
As much as love these boats, the closer I get to finally deciding to pull the trigger on something that really isn't practical for daily transportation and is more just an object I enjoy that happens to move as well, the more I realize I just don't live in an area that supports them. That is, the roads, the lane widths, the parking spaces at the grocery - nothing fits. We've taken chunks out of lanes for bikes, etc., the lots were re-striped for cars that are smaller than even what most folk drive today, and I can't even imagine wheeling one of these around my parking garage at the office :( Inner suburb of a major eastern metropolis, sigh.
That's pretty funny Joe - and sad at the same time I guess!
We usually park at the back of the parking lot where you can take up two spaces. We are also in the outskirts of Los Angeles so a little more spread out here... But yes, can't even image going up/down a parking garage - lol. Thanks for commenting.
get one Joe you only live once.
I loved these cars. Our school counselor, Mrs. Hatter had one, a coupe deville. White I think. They were beautiful.
Thanks for the comment Sunahama! Agree, these are great cars. They made so many of these cars but now it is not easy to find them!
Work of art
Thanks for commenting John. We agree... And we sold this car - sorry every day!!
Thanks so mucbh John... We sold it - that was probably a mistake!
Fabulous car. What a great piece of design. I was five years old going on six; I feel kind of deferential to it the car - it’s ageing better than I am! Great video, thanks.
Hi Paul, thanks for the comment. We agree, there will be nothing built like this again. The car wasn't just transportation in that era.
Incredible car. Fit for highway cruising, may be not canyon carving. Bill Mitchell designed the best GM cars ever. I do agree your attire clashed with that classic. A different era for sure. Car belongs to museum. Great review.
Thanks Paul - very nice of you to say. I should've worn a 1970s outfit - or just not old beach shorts... What is amazing about that car is the ride is SO good - even today 45 years later!
What a car! Love it!
Thanks for the comment Peter. Agreed, they will never make anything like this again!
It amazes me how quiet these huge engines are. I've got a 460 Lincoln but someone put aftermarket exhaust on it so it's kinda rumbly.
This is so true. They are really quiet... Sounds fun on the Lincoln. Enjoy it!
During the '80's, I used to pal around with a Cadillac loving friend of mine, both in his and in my Cadillacs. Anyway, whenever he heard a "rumbly" car, he would remark "kid's car."
@@nonelost1 hahaha, there is nothing like a Cadillac! Thx for commenting Marshall
@@nonelost1 Yes, it's what I think when I hear a honda with a loud exhaust now.
The longest none limousine car was the 1973 Imperial Le Baron which was 19.6 feet long.
Didn't know that. Now we need to go find one to drive : ) Thanks for the info!
I drive a 1979 with 18000 miles and have 8 more cadillacs one saved my life in a highway T bone crash in 1978 and it was a 1976 fleetwood. A shame the car was destroyed but it saved my life.im scared to even ride in modern eco pod plastic death traps.i won't own or drive ir ride in modern tiny cars.i drive myself always....
we need to make replica of these cars with current little 3 cylinder turbo motors..
Thanks for commenting Thunder. We tend to agree with you on this. Big safe cars!
@@fidelcatsro6948 Love that idea!
My parents had a 76 Coupe de Ville. I remember driving it and when you took a corner, you would slide on that beautiful slick leather bench seat. I drive a 2012 ML 63 AMG with the performance package now and the gorgeous brown leather bucket keeps me right in place.
Haha - yup , I have that exact same memory! Thanks for commenting
Ok dude we’re all very impressed with your Mercedes 🤦🏻♂️🤮
That one is in really good shape. I had a 1975.
Hi Drake and thanks for the comment... These cars are really special. We sold this black one - we need to find a new one.
That's a really beautiful car. They were very comfortable to drive on road trips except the fuel consumption lol. When I was a kid, my uncle had a 1990 I think, Cadillac Brougham with the 5.7 fuel injected small block and pillow style leather, seats, not quite as large as your '76, but that thing was a tank and had no trouble pulling his camper, we used to go camping singing kumbaya roasting marshmallows. Brings back glory days. To this day he regrets trading it in for a late 90s Cadillac Deville with the Northstar engine, that thing was a piece of junk. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much for the comment and story Kyle! Love the pillow style seats. It is funny almost everyone has a memory of a car like this. Cheers!!
I had the 75, the year earlier deVille, and loved it until it was shot. I’d take another!
They are great cars. Once you saw them everywhere - now it is hard to find one around!
Man I wish I could afford one.
Thanks for commenting Erfan. The car wasn't too expensive when we bought it, $11,500. That was a few years ago now. You can still find ones relatively inexpensive.
theyre not expensive to buy ...but the maintenance might kill you, unless you chuck in a 1.6 Toyota engine into it..
I’ve always loved these cars, and I’ve seen some sell for really low prices (I once saw a used one sell for 7,000 dollars). If I was going to save up for a car, it’d definitely be one of these
Agree - worth saving for... I think undervalued as well! Good luck and let me know if you need any help in your search.
Always loved the entire car back when cars had style
So true David. They were big, made a statement. It feels like everything is the same now. Thx for commenting.
I had a 76 Deville in Georgian Silver with the same black vinyl top as this one. Magnificent car. I regret selling it
Hi John, thanks for the comment. We sold this car - I regret it as well!
Great Car, I had a 1975 ,73 Sedan Deville, but I liked the 70 Eldorado with the 501ci engine, I currently Drive a 1988 Brogham about the same length as that one... those are good cars...
Hey Jeffrey, thanks for commenting. We had a 1988 Brogham as a kid - great car.
This used to be the norm in my day when the world was much easier ain't that weird.
Yup - the car is easy to work on. So simple!
I had a 73 coupe deville from 97 to 2002 it was the greates car to drive whith the air on in las vegas but that a sweet 76 coupe at 4dollers a gallon thats the only down side of owning a land yacht be sides parts and repares
Hi Matthew! Thanks for the comment. Agree these are great cars, there will never be anything made like it again... It is hard to find parking for these 20 footers though, ha...
I love 1975-76 fleetwoods and coupe de villes…….I have a ‘72 Eldorado coupe
Thanks for posting Caprice! My dad had a 1974 Eldorado - love that car. The coupe is really a good looking car and a little more unique. Enjoy it!
@@TheSpeedTraveler I bought my 1972 Eldorado in South Dakota,in May of 2010…….it was shipped to my country(Spain)…….I drive it every Sunday
You must be the boss driving that car around in Spain! Love it. Enjoy
@@TheSpeedTraveler thank you so much
I suppose you could set up a business to let younger drivers experience test driving one of those types of vehicles. In the UK there is a business that let's younger drivers experience driving older vehicles called "Drive Dad's Car"
Hahaha - Chris and I at The Speed Traveler love that idea! Drive Vinty is out there. Occasionally we rent classics from Vinty for a day to shoot Speed Traveler videos. Check them out and thanks for commenting Robert.
Oh la la!!allez cherie fais tes affaires on part faire The Grand Circle...j adore la ligne générale mais que dire de cet intérieur!!
Oui, l'intérieur est incroyable. Merci d'avoir commenté
Man, there is some serious length on these types of sedans...but there so short that some of the illusion of pure massive size is taken off by how short they are. Everything else is immaculate but that 60's-70's land carpet look just kills it for me when it isn't alone by itself. I'm 6'3, so I practically peer over the roof of the Automobiles. Even the tall base 1973 Imperial Lebaron although massive and longer than this model at 235 inches, or the 1971 Cadillac which was 250 inches long still can't retain that absolute size I wished they had. Now a 1954 Imperial was a big big car, longest variant was 17 feet, but 83! Inches wide! Wider than any vehicle in the 1970's strangely.
Thanks for taking the time to comment Art Deco. That's crazy on the 1973 Imperial. We might need to do another video. Cheers!
@@TheSpeedTraveler yes that vehicle is insanely large, gives a 1974 Lincoln a run for its money
O que dizer esse carro é simplesmente ótimo parabéns pelo capricho amei assistir seu vídeo abraço amigo aq do Brasil
Muito obrigado por assistir e comentar. Precisamos fazer um vídeo para o mercado brasileiro.
Красивая машинка. Молодцы и вокруг Америка Класс
Согласитесь, это красивый автомобиль. Спасибо за комментарий
@@TheSpeedTraveler Конечно. очень красивый большой и сильный
When a car was a car...
So true! Thanks for commenting Denis.
Mitchell designed my 1961 Cad convt 👏
Great car! Great designer... Thanks for commenting
@@TheSpeedTraveler yes, the year they “downsized” to 18 1/2 ft but added two fins for good measure.😁Elegant “A” pillar too. Love your ‘76 coupe, doors longer than I am tall?😅
@@ramongonzalez2112 '61 is a beautiful car! What motor was in those?
@@TheSpeedTraveler 390 V8, 325 bhp. Great engine. Used from 1959-1962. Purrs like a lion. 😺
@@ramongonzalez2112 Sounds amazing - Enjoy that baby!
Beautiful Cadillac, look like it well taken care of. Not too crazy about ext color though would prefer white. Had same color int/ext on a 77 Seville found hard to maintain. "You know what", why must references always be made about size, bodies in a trunk, living room furnishings. Find to be a trend on other video's as well. Most admirers and in market to buy like these classic Cadillacs for the style, design and feeling behind the wheel of this type of car. The Cadillacs I've owned never had I needed to drop anchor after parking. Not trying to bash the videographer, just sharing my humble opinion.
Thanks for the comment Frank. We get it on some Cadillacs. My parents had a 1995, it was probably the worst car we have ever owned. Lol ... Cheers mate!
I would be interested in buying this car. They made a million of them. Not "collectibles " but simply cool. I learned to drive on my father's '76. Gunmetal Grey coupe.
Little Barry White.....Earth, Wind & Fire.
I had a 76 Fleetwood Talisman. Now that is collectible. Divorce is wonderful. I'm serious buying it.
Hi Robert thanks for the comment. This one isn't for sale but there are a few out there. The prices are starting to increase but they are still relatively affordable. You should be able to find a good one for $15-18K.
@The Speed Traveler nice to hear back. Yes, I know the market well. I like those colors. Only thing that could top that is if it had a moonroof.
@@bertram46 Agreed - I like the black and red interior for sure... I saw this one classics.autotrader.com/classic-cars/1975/cadillac/de_ville/101700936
Not bad but I'm not crazy about the white exterior.
@The Speed Traveler yes, nice colors also. However, it's a 75. I'm patient. And things are crazy high....everything. markets will soften and we'll have a correction. Too much free money floating around.
@@bertram46 Agree - look at the prices of the VW Bus - Holy Cow!
I've only a 79 Coupe Deville 425CID, but I like it. Even when a Gal. gas costs in Germany 6,54 Euro/7,47$.
Thanks for commenting Meine... We aren't far behind you of fuel costs in Southern California - around $5.00 per gallon.
The 1979 was a cool car. Do you still have it?
@@TheSpeedTraveler Yes, I still have this Cadillac. Bought it 2 years ago, made some modification and repairs. If You like, visit my YT channel to see how it looks like.
@@meine-us-cars-4013 Of course will visit your page - thanks!
Is the gasoline in Germany 87 octain for 3.79 usd?
Gas here the highest octain available is 92 and it got lots of ethanol ol in it at the same price
Now non ethanol gasoline at 95 octane could very well be worth $7 a gallon it would burn slower last longer offer better power and run cleaner. Us gasoline is crap no power and eats up metal fuel systems to make you buy new cars. To drive old cars here you have to buy gasoline near lakes sold for use in boats because the water is attracted to the alcohol in the automotive gasoline and ruins boat engines .insurance compa is for tired of buying boat engines so the refineries had to make non ethanol available for boats.in places not near lakes it's illegal to sell it because there so much profit selling corn alcohol spiked gas ment for 2006 or newer cars.als it pollutes worse the plain gasoline but makes big bucks for farmers growi g corn. Tell that t o gretta for us suffering g in America
@@VintageVaughnVehiclces Hello, no we don`t have 87 oktane minimum is 95 oktane. And this with 5% or 10% alcohol in it. I only use 95Okt./5% because affraid of corrosion of all aluminium parts that dispense gas to engine, like carburator or injection. 98 octane is the next step followed by gas with 102 octane, called Ultimate, both without any alcohol I think. This is for newer high output engines like Porsche or other like this with 400 HP or more. But for Ultimate You have to pay more than 10$ per gallon. Silly, isn`t it ?
So a lot of driver lets install a aditional tank and use propane instead. It`s half price to 95okt./5%, but first You have to pay for installation of this and it could easy cost over 2000$. So it is only interesting for mileage eater.
Germans also likes diesel engines. The price it around 6$/Gal.
Super máquina🇧🇷
Uh, that Buick is a Riviera, not a Regal.
Hi Allan. Good catch - thanks for the correction.
Dang we have come such a long way down both in Beauty, Style, Elegance, Ride and Engine. My CTX is pitiful compared to this one that I once owned. Mine actually had Greek KEY Wood Trim and the car floated on air.
This is so true, the car did feel like it floated. Thanks for the comment Chris!
One sweet ass ride
Thanks Frank. Agreed - nothing like it in the world!
I had two of that style a 74 and a 75 coupe nothing the 74 was white on white beautiful car and the 75 was dark blue blueish inside , only difference between them 74 has round head lights .
Not positive but I think 75 caddy was first to come out with square head lights
Hi George! They are such great cars! Thanks for commenting. Do you still have either of them?
@@TheSpeedTraveler the 74 but it needs work I do have a 83 coupe that runs real good. I found a 72 GMC in a field like 3 years ago almost finished that project shaved the door's dropped it 4 inches all the way around planning on joining a c10 club. The 83 caddy we drive in parades its all white with red inside. It's a beauty .
SUPER
Thanks Swank!
Just imagine if the thing had a Hemi specifically, the newest one with 680 hp and 650 Lbs feet of torque and it’s 6.2 L instead of the original 8.2 L AKA 500 in³
Hahahaha! That is such a great idea!
My Uncle had a car like that
Yup - mine too. What's crazy is the smell of the leather and/or interior is exactly as I remember it when I was a kid.
The last of the big one's
So true! Two door coupe almost 20 feet!
Girlfriends mom had a '75 Coupe when we were kids in HS. She would get to take it every now & then. One time we parked it under a beach gazebo and almost got it stuck under the thing. It had an inch clearance on both sides she had to do like a 40-point turn to turn it around underneath this thing. Funny shit smoking weed in the '70s doing stuff like this 🤣🤣🤣
Hey William! Thanks for the comment. Ya you could do almost anything in the giant back seat - haha. That's pretty funny on the Austin Powers 40 point turn - 😀
theyre out there, grand dad sold cads during the 50s thru late 80s but as for these , ive seen plenty of fleets sedans and coupes with 68, 77 88 even those that have rolled over but were meticulously maintained , ive got a 76 crystal blue firemist poly 76 fleetwood id sell to put more into my 74 talisman its only got 68k original miles and ive got a full set of filler panels that need to be painted and mounted on i love looking at the time capsules but like any classic they need to be driven, ive seen pristine 75s 76s with right at or under 20k on odometer and after theyve been out driven long enough to heat up all that cast iron and other moving parts they gave their owners nothin but trouble , a well excerised well maintained caddy camaro mopar or whatever it is thats been driven is way better than a babied time capsule thats never been more than 10 miles away from the garage it sets in , he has a beautiful coupe and the right color scheme no doubt ...im just sayin , comin from a family who had a well seasoned knowledgeable person that sold these cars in their heyday
Someone buy his 76 fleetwood !! Thanks for commenting
In the video, the automobile, pictured was a Buick Rivera, not a Regal they were not around in the early 1960's. Kevin Phoenix
Thanks for commenting ! Yup, you are right - darn it - we tried to edit it but we would've lost all of the views... We did address this at the comment pinned to the top under "Correction"
Look at the room!!
haha - yup, the back seat is enormous! Thanks for the comment Phil!
You mean "Buick Riviera"?
You are right Coo! It is a Riviera. I will fix on the video.
Yeah I heard that too you said regal I think it a 63 or 64 Riv
Yeah Huge.. So Were 73-76 Thunderbird & Lincoln.. I would almost betI 76 Thunderbird is almost as long if not just as long that’s a beautiful car
It was an interesting time. They won't ever make cars like this again. I think these cars will go way up in value for this reason. Thanks for commenting Donald!
Imagine having to use this car for your road test..
hahaha - parallel park test! Thanks for commenting Katina.
I did my test in one. Failed the first test on parallel parking. got it a week later. Every car on the road was close to this size back in the early eighties.
Could this be a larger interior than some urban condos?!
Haha ! Yes, could be! Thanks for commenting Mark.
Several Cadillacs had power pull-downs on trunk lids. I had to be careful when loading customers' groceries. I don't know if that '76 Cadillac has one. I had to be gentile.
This one doesn't but our 1983 Eldorado Touring Coupe does have it! Scares me every time it closes - haha. Thanks for the comment Dan!
This is the car in which I learned to drive .
Everything else after this was easy.
500 cu.in.
People don't believe that nowdays.
13 mpg. at 25 mph. ... or 13 mpg. at 100 mph.
80 ¢ ( thats a cent sign kids) a gallon.
haha - yup doesn't matter how fast or slow you are going ! Thanks so much for the comment Phil!
I always wondered how much the hood alone weighed 🥵
Hey Bohemia Lite, thanks for the comment. I looked quickly to see if I could find a replacement hood to see what the weight was, but I couldn't find one. The hood is pretty darn heavy - and large.
About 160 pounds give or take, the doors are 150 each heavy items for a 4,800 pound car
@@chev500l8 Thanks for the info Chev! Old school style.
I absolutely love this car, would you consider selling it? I’m very interested
Hi David... We sold it to a dealer in Chicago.
wwwwwwwwwwwwwwooooooooww! super style, this deville
Thanks Dima Link ! Sorry I sold it : (
There's an old used car lot a few miles from me that's has had one of these for sale for over 20 years. 46k on the odometer two owner car.
Thanks for the comment Allen. What part of the world are in? I'm sure there are a few people on this thread that would be interested.
@@TheSpeedTraveler New Market, Tennessee. He claims that he bought it when it was a couple of years old and sold it to his sister. She barely drove it and it's been sitting on his lot since at least 1999.
@@allenrussell1947 So interesting! Post the name of the lot if you can.
@@TheSpeedTraveler I'll have to drive by there to get the name. He's been trying to sell out the business and only has a couple of cars left. This 1976 Coupe DeVille and a late 1990s Fleetwood.
@@allenrussell1947 I bet you would have a lot of interested parties on this thread of comments! Thanks Allen!
Where is this caddie at very interested I had 74 75 and 76 the 75 was exactly like your's mine had moon roof
Hi Larry! Thanks for the post. It is not for sale right now.
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Great car for an electric car conversion! enough space for batteries to last 3 years on a single charge!
It will evaporate waaay too much gas with its current 8200cc motor..
That would be cool with the electric motor. And true there is lots of space for batteries! Thanks for the comment Fidel.
Eldorado had identical 500 ci engine and interior. Better looking but still nice video on a great car
Thanks for commenting Ephraim! My dad had a 1974 convertible Eldorado - loved that car. Thanks for the comment!
Way past the era of curb feelers but no way I’d parallel park with out them. Where is the slip for your land yatch ?
Haha, thanks for the comment Snap! Yes, makes me nervous whenever I have to park by a curb, usually we don't - lol. Thanks for the comment!
When did the curb feelers end?
I just don't know if it is long enough for me
Hahaha - 😄! Agreed. They just don't make anything even close to this today. Thanks for posting.
I own a 77 21000 miles white eith red interior
They are such great cars! Becoming more and more rare. Thanks for the comment
3 bodies??? 30 bodies...😆
😄😄😄😄Ya, probably right. Thanks for commenting Jim!
if you cut them up with an electric chainsaw you might get away with 50bodies in the trunk
VILMA!!!
haha - thanks for the comment!
my neighbor owns a junk yard, he has a car like this but its white.
Buy it Jed - lol! I'm sure someone on this thread would be interested. Thx for commenting.
Where is the junk yard? Maybe we can go rescue it!
Is it for sale 🤔
its already been sold..we can make our own replicas, never say never!
Why those enormous overhangs front and back…. you couldn't go up even a slight incline without dragging the butt....
Yup - 1970s car design. Thanks for the comment Ander
He states-Buick Regal and they put up a photo of a Buick Riviera .
We already addressed this Joseph.
Damn. Sorry, I want room in the trunk for 4 bodies. 3 will not do it.
Haha, sorry QB, will look for a bigger car. Thanks for commenting - cheers!
Prime for a LS motor.
Haha - that would be cool. Thanks for the comment!
Is this for sale ?
Hey Alex - it is not for sale.
Land yacht!!!
Hahaha - well that sums it up pretty well G!
Is it for Sale
It is not Mrjl .