Driving The Last Great Cadillac - Review and Test Drive of This 48K Mile 1990 Brougham D'Elegance
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- SOLD I don't care about the haters - to me, without a doubt, this is the last great Cadillac ever built, at least in terms of what originally defined a Cadillac - full frame, ride like a cloud, ornate decor, V8 power, and enough supple leather inside to scare a herd of cows. This low mileage example is finished in my favorite 80s color - Autumn Maple Red with matching leather, and is an absolute time machine - the best preserved example I've seen in almost two decades.
By the time this Brougham rolled off the assembly line in Texas, Cadillac had given the Fleetwood name exclusively to the smaller front-drive platform, and kept only the Brougham name for this big rear driver. The D'Elegance Package added button-tucked leather, embroidered script on the door panels, rear adjustable map lights, and few more bits of bling. The 5.7 liter option added the bigger corporate GM engine (350 Chevy) with the 4L60E 4-speed automatic, a nearly bulletproof drivetrain. This thing was made to eat up highway, and float its way to the yacht club.
So having and driving this car is a bit of a dream for me - I'd been looking for one for quite a while, but onl saw turds and beaters floating around. To play with one in this condition was more than I could have asked. Full walkaround, test drive, and review by Bill. The car is for sale at Auto Europa Naples, and can be viewed at www.AENaples.com. For more information, call Marty at (239) 298-8000. SOLD*
A neighbor bought one of these in 1990, and he let me drive it once. I have never driven anything as elegant and classy as that car. This was when a Cadillac was really a Cadillac!!! Nothing like the crap Cadillac puts out today.
But the style is so tacky. everything is square. Something like a jaguar from this era, was much more elegant and luxurious.
What about the CTS-V
@@TheRealNolanStyles you can't compare a V Series with a car like this. This is cushy comfortable and lots of room for 6 adults. A V is about performance.
@@lancedukel3436 Except for the Escalade SUV
Tiger Doll good car wrong brand
Best car channel hands down ,love the rants,Only complaint ,not enough of these reviews ,for the love of God I go through proper withdrawals after a couple days
Get some help, before you end up like the rest of us.
Same!! After like 2 days, I’m like when the hell is Bill gonna upload again??
I agree. I die laughing when he gets off topic 😭
Did he give it a Doug score? No? Not the greatest.
agree! want to see some Mopar though
What a magnificent example of that era of motor Engineering such a gorgeous colour I always wanted one of those but I never had a garage that would fit it thanks so much for today's excellent presentation Bill 👍
Just park it outside lol😂
hell yeah , when cars were cars
You’re presentations are both informative and entertaining. You sound a bit like Uncle Arthur from “Bewitched.”
I’m with you on this one Bill! I LOVE THAT CADILLAC!!! The rims make a HUGE difference.
Even if I never get to buy a car from you, it's worth the time to watch your videos just to hear your own unique style talking about the cars you're selling. But as a 59 year old man, I love those old Caddies too! The haters are going to call them "land yachts", and talk about how slow they are and how they don't handle well, but as you get older you appreciate comfort more and just being able to take your time doing things instead of always rushing around for no reason.
As a 63 year old car lover, slow and comfy is the new cool!
Call Jesus and he will call some one to give you your dream car . I am Muslim and I love Jesus and some many times I dream about him .
B/D body GMs were the best big American cars ever made.
This review is outstanding...best car review ever posted to CZcams.
Gorgeous cadillac, great video!!! I loved hearing about the history of Cadillac!!!
This is by far the most desirable car I have seen on your channel (for my tastes anyway).
@DC Williams Yes, quite. You got me. Sounding cool on CZcams is really all my life is about :D
"Mr and Mrs Howell" you are the best Bill. Your best car and review yet. 👍😉
I love Bill: "pay women 72 cents on the dollar" HAHAAHAHA
In my younger days Bill , when I was 17 - 19 ish.. used to take my bosses Cadillac's to the car wash.. say 81 abouts he had a beautiful 1977 Seville, Mourne and gold.. a 76 Mercedes Sl , silver and black ... the looks I'd get in those cars... but those old el dorotos , Divilles , Saville. We're truly the best American cars.. like driving a sofa through the clouds ⛅... I really enjoy your videos bill.. all the best ...
“The average age is deceased” 😂😂😂
Jhadae C. Yeah, don’t ever try to hard to be funny, cause you are not funny at all. Stick to revlon and mindless activities you do you dunce.
Hahaha...
But this car will never die!
I really cried 😭
Absolutely love love love it I grew up in the back seat of the Fleetwood Broughams my dad bought a new one every 2 years I would give anything to be back in that backseat fighting with my brother and sister
"We all ate dinner early and drove slow in the fast lane..." so so true
I miss those days...God.
Love these lines !
I loved your description concerning the steering of this car, when you were first pulling out onto the street. Lol, that you didn't really steer the car, but was more like a yacht, choose a point, aim the vehicle and make course corrections along the way! Hahaha. So very true of the Cadillacs from this era! Great analogy.
I know this review is a year old, but I have just recently discovered this channel. I turned 18 in 1990, and I would have absolutely loved this car back then. What a ride! My dad had a ‘78 Sedan de Ville when I was a kid, and that turned me on to Cadillacs at a young age. My wife used to make fun of me when we were dating because I used to point out what she called the “old man cars.” If you know, you know, am I right?
Definitely brings back memories of a simpler place and time, for sure. When I a kid, my Aunt Marie had a 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham, (identical car as this 1990 Brougham, they just hadn't dropped the Fleetwood name yet, for the body on fame RWD V8 land yacht) and going for an hour and a half roadtrip to a family reunion when I was about 12. 20 yrs later I can contest, nothing made today that I've been in so far, rides like the big Cadillacs of that era. My cousin got brought the car when he needed a car for college, still owns it and plans not to sell it, as his grandfather worked at the engineering department of GM at the time, in Detroit, brought it straight from the factory and even got to watch his own car roll of the assembly line. I personally don't blame my cousin for refusing to sell it to me. Isn't that special.
I absolutely love this channel. You do great reviews on so many cars that I love. I’ve owned both German and American cars and there are so many classics that you cover. I live in Jacksonville not far from where you are, don’t be surprised if I buy a car from you folks.
I found this video because just 10 minutes ago I agreed to purchase a 49,050 mile 1988 Cadillac Brougham with the 5 liter Olds engine, unfortunately not the 5.7 but it is in fantastic condition and was a one family owned garaged kept example. Yours is or was stunning in that color combo with those wires. Being 53 and having these be THE elegant car during my high school years I found this one and had to have it. Enjoy your reviews and videos and comments. Very entertaining.
It’s a good motor, it’s been treated right, so it will last for the next guy
I'm delighted you took the opportunity to do this particular model a second time. I cannot get enough of that car.. What can I say, I'm a Cadillac guy, born in 1957, which was a pretty good year for a Cadillac guy to be born. As a child, ALL years of the post-war Cadillacs were very much part of the national fleet. As a child, I was fascinated to pick out design details and marvel over their evolution over the years. And more than any other car company, Cadillac was a car that resolutely stuck with an evolution of the original model of the car, all the way to the bitter inevitable end.
Specifically, high powered, massively proportioned coupes, sedans, limousines and convertibles. They all had that snooty 'look at me' look that only Cadillac was able to pull off. By 1992, the party was over. The beached whale Fleetwood that returned in 1993 looks like the box the Seville STS shipped in. Very ungainly proportions that just looked weird, and the passage of time hasn't done it any favors. Which is too bad, because an attractive update may have kept the model going. But probably not. The plant was retooled for this SUV onslaught, and it's been all downhill for traditional motor cars for the most part. Bland, boring, mostly reliable appliances. Whatever..
The 1992 STS allowed Cadillac to demonstrate it's atrophied design mojo, but they didn't continue in that direction with other models. The Eldorado of the same generation, was rather underwhelming IMO... Design on that one was restrained to the point of near anonymity, The taillights, fenders and grille from this 1990 Fleetwood.. (I know they call it a 'Brougham'.. Don't let them kid you, this is the classic Fleetwood.) would be an improvement, but Cadillac designers should have been able to do much better than what we wound up with.
Love your channel.. it's like a box of chocolates for me, trying to decide which to watch next. So far, all have been informative and highly enjoyable. Keep it up !
In Staten Island when I grew up, this was also the car. It's a beauty.
This machine is SO beautiful... I'm so taken away with it's styling outside and inside... it's perfection of this car from all years before and after!! Thank you SO much for posting!!
Its good to appreciate the cars of yesteryear that are no longer made and they bring back memories! Also appreciated the extra little detour into next door. Thanks so much Bill! Really appreciate your videos and your commentary!
OMG I'm absolutely enjoying this channel, I'm really loving the humour.
This is prolly the best review of 90 brougham. This car nd its makers deserve alota respect. Id love to have 5.7 with the injection in this cndition. Absolute beauty
Love it. When you have to leave your living room couch at night to get a gallon of milk and not know you have left it,,,,,,you know you're in a Caddi D'elegance!!
I'm in absolute awe for the whole video
As an Aussie observer I definitely prefer the quad headlights of the previous years. Saw a tan 1980s Fleetwood last year here in Sydney going past late at night. It warmed my heart.
I like the front bumpers on this and definitely prefer the digital dash over the strip speedometer. Also like the entertainment unit with green LED display and Cadillac logo.
So happy you are so into this car.
I had a 78:Coupe and prefer it. Corvettes couldn’t shake me at top end in the highway, I’m sure these newer models would get smoked.
Bill is the most underrated personality on you tube. Even if your not into cars he will keep you entertained.
It's amazing how similar the interior appointments in this 1990 Brougham d'Elegance is to my 1980 Seville Elegante. I love my Cadillac. It's ridiculous and so am I.
I drove them new when I worked for Uzzle Cadillac in Durham, NC. Buyers were definitely older. Thanks for the entertainment
Hey Bill l’m a Cadillac nut from down under, just love the way you go about it and your genuine descriptions ‘You drive it like a yacht’ keep it up !
Awesome tour of that Caddy. As I remember it, in 1990 many people didn't know that Cadillac was still even making these as all of their marketing efforts were on the front wheel drive models.
Dam Bill! You outdid yourself this time!! What a piece of yummy Cadillac candy!
a masterpiece on wheels.perfect 70ties styling, better transmission, great engine-thats what luxury is all about!!i looove it!!
I only tune in for the weather and bird reports.
That , and to check in on the fat cats smoking the cigars..
LMAO
I recently bought a 1998 Cadillac Devile with 19,000 miles on it, I now have 20,575 miles on it, its like new. I love driving it only one in a while. Your car is beautiful, I like it a lot. Enjoy...
I bought my son a 23,000 mile 1992 Fleetwood in 2010 for him to drive to high school that looked just like this one. What an amazing riding car. He drove it through his undergrad college years but in 2016 the digital instrument cluster went south so we donated the car. It only had 60,000 miles at that time and still rode great. He still comments from time to time that he misses that car.
how much did you pay for a 23k miles example?
@@dzgaming1 It came from the estate of a retired couple who bought "his and hers" Fleetwoods in 1992 and drove them only locally. They kept them in under ground parking which had free carwash for residents. I paid $3000 for the one that I bought. The body was in pristine condition but the interior needed a heavy cleaning.
bill, you’re such a character and i laugh through almost every video. beautiful car and hilarious video. the cadillac backstory was pure gold and unexpected. thank you brother 🤙🏼
That is amazing. Amazing! I had grand parents that had a 90 that was as blue as blue could be. Inside and out. When they passed several yrs ago it was sold in the estate with 1600 miles. Yep. They daily drove an Avalon
Wow. I totally enjoyed the review and agree with you, it is an epic car, and it’s pure class.
This car represents fine, late century American craftsmanship.
Finally, those who call the car a crap are full of envy, that’s all.
Love Love Love that red exterior & interior! It’s beautiful! My church choir director drove a blue one from this generation. I like the red much more!
You guys know how to pick 'em. Yet another beautiful example of a very cool car, even if not everyone appreciates it. Truthfully, EVERY iconic car has both lovers and haters.
Two words: the color. And two more words to add to those two words: absolutely perfect.
I absolutely love my 88 Brougham D’Elegance. I’m only the second owner and it has less than half the miles of yours. Great commentary! You bad mouthed Dems, insulted the Jimmy Carter Era, praised the Reagan economy, and even took a jab at the absurdity of men who dress like women. I just might have to subscribe to your channel. Thanks for the laughs and the stellar review, of a truly epic vehicle.
Those insults are why he lives in FL: Home of fucked-up conservatives. You idiots are the only people who would be proud of being conned by a fired reality TV actor into being President. Hope you enjoy all the people he is killing due to ignoring Covid-19 guidelines set by doctors. Now go find a large group of people to hang with and breathe in their coughing.
Bill is awesome, isn’t he?
He’s my hero!
Mr Bill, your reviews never a disappointment. Excellent. And what a most excellent Caddy in every way possible, the only stink eye I give is a digi-weenie instrument cluster. The car makes me wish to fill it with another retired couple, good friends and relatives, trunk full of luggage and head to sunny Arizona for 5 months of winter, just like some old timer fat wallet relatives I had,as they used to do in the 70’s to mid 80’s. The main car they carpooled to Az in was a beautiful ginormous 76 Olds Delta 88 Royale with a monster Olds 455 engine. The last year each GM brand had their own engines. I recall Olds and Buick guys very upset with a generic Chevy 8 in 1977. Cinnamon red metallic, white vinyl top. Four door pillar-less. I remember the 76 Olds brand spanking new at family reunion and was the first year of square headlights. It looked so awesome. Eventually I bought it when it was 6 years old and under 80,000 miles, $1800. To this day, it was the best used car I ever had, and as good or better than most new ones. 250,000 miles, no leaks, no oil consumption, always started even at 25 below zero and setting outside, no block heater. Rust was the only thing at end years. The worst worn out freeze thaw roads it just floated and glided right over, couldn’t feel the bumps. Man, what a car !! Several times in perfect weather I had friend drive it, all four windows down for panoramic view of green, lush corn and bean fields of the country, and I sat in back, like being chauffeured in a limo, I looked out and the front seemed to go on forever. She was some car, no doubt. I think 14 mpg’s highway was respectable. Sweet memories, thanks for stirring them with this magnificent Cadillac.
I've been on a 3 day Curious Cars viewing binge. Bill's commentary is hilarious.
When I was about 13 in about 1975 my favourite car magazine had a comparison test between a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, a Cadillac De Ville, Mercedes 450 SEL and a Daimler Double Six (Jaguar). They had diagrams of the suspensions and I just went whoa! when I saw how many links the Cadillac suspension had. It looked the most sophisticated of them all and I really didn't expect that (the Cadillac was by far the cheapest).
I love this particular review!! Lol I’ve watched it at least four times since Bill posted it. Great Cadillac
amazing stuff
Thank you for the “Jacking Instruction ref”
LOL I keep thinking im 30... yea that was 10 years ago. BUT I LOVE IT. Id bet you still have it.
FABULOUS video!! LOVE your sense of humor, and choice of car - LOVE Cadillacs from 1960 through 1990!
Took me a minute to catch that joke at 11:42 LOL
Ikr
I loved it. It was so subtle, I went back & listened to it again 🤣
This thing is money - my eBay search history will never recover from your channel.
'90 same year as my Lincoln Town Car. Built to compete with it at the time, very very nice
"I swear he's says "Cadamac" in the beginning....LOL...
Blueflame - yeah he said it several times
He also said "coomer" instead of cooler when referring to the weather. Who speaks like that? This guy is drunk.
Definitely says it. In fact I stopped the video a couple minutes in to check the comments about it lol
@@Rocketjay12 😁😁😁 gotta be
Some people have a slight speech impediment. At least he's not some British/Australian/Boston, etc. guy that can't or don't pronounce his "Rs" otherwise this would be a "cah" video.
The greatest narration on a car on CZcams. Love the storytelling about this car.
Bill's description is as pristine as this GENUINE Cadillac!!!
I just bought a Cadillac Brougham base last month (August) and I am as happy as a clam, it needs work and a fair bit of love and care but I will bring it back to its best looks. My neighbor had one and i remember it when i first saw it at 8 years old and fell in love and I said I would have one someday and now I have.
Our 91 5th avenue gold over gold velour was the most comfy car seat ever...quiet and getting 27 mpgs on the trip from Reno to CO. loved the rear shocks that kept us level with the trunk packed. Not the most fun at 80 mph but no one ever noticed!
Outstanding and informative reviews. Very entertaining too. You sound like Uncle Arthur on “Bewitched “
Mike Gehre oh. Oh no you didn’t lol
The actor was Paul Lynde. He does have the wit and sarcasm..
The reason I watch is because you dont care. Love it Bill.
Bill, Canada loves you. I love these Cadillacs. These are truly remarkable automobiles. When you see a car like this; heads turn, eyes widen, jaws drop. I have an Escalade which to me is the last vestiges of this now forgotten era of automobiles. Nothing like it was, but as good as it gets these days. These cars had class, character, personality, and exuded opulence. You know what they had too, in spades??? Room! I am 6 foot 5 and these little pretend cars are the size of a compact car from the 60's or 70's. I have suits bigger than some of these cars.
These Cadillac's were for the better class of people. myself I own an 1987 BROUGHAM with11,000 original miles and the looks and the complements I get when I drive her I just love it. Harlem nyc!!!
“Lovely place to consummate a relationship” lol 😂
I love your car reviews!
I don’t know how you don’t have 10 million subscribers.
A lot of snowflakes out there that is why.
What a beautiful car & amazing video. Much better than modern Cadillacs, except for the Escalade of course. My Grandfather owned a late-1980s Cadillac Fleetwood when I was a young child, and I remember it when he took me for a ride in it several times. I love it. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I love this classic Cadillacs. These cars never get old to me. I hope you keep finding classic caddys and Lincolns too.
Absolutely beautiful. That color sets it off!
Long time viewer, first time commenter here. I love your channel and all your cars. You inspired me to finally get a Z3 and now I need a vintage land yacht. Just need more garage space! Also FWIW that Brougham D’Elegance is epic but the 93-96 Fleetwood is the true last real Cadillac.
These cars have seats that rival the best couches you can buy for your home! I love them
So many subtle jokes/laughs. Planning a trip to Naples to yack with this guy, once "Stay At Home" orders are lapsed. Meanwhile, subscribed to this channel. Infectious enthusiasm for cars and all their lore! Thank you.
Beautiful Cadillac I agree with everything you’re saying buddy
I just got one! One owner 84k miles. Very informative. Thank you. Great video
I love these Cadillacs. I didn’t at first, I thought they were too boxy. But I seem to have acquired better taste since then.
Also good for your co-worker! Live and let live I say.
You and your opinions on this car practically mirror mine! Too bad I'm so far away, you sound like you'd be fun to chat with about cars. Love this car!
People loved it when they saw you rolling down the highway in these land yachts.
I had a couple of different years--loved 'em all.
Love the channel! Thank you for reviewing these Gorgeous Old Cars and keeping their History alive.
No I agree with you!! that's definitely epic...
I love all the big box Cadillacs...
Just an absolutely beautiful car. thanks Bill.
Watching from the UK. Love that car. Love your style/delivery, very funny 👏👏👏
I really appreciate the Brougham de Elegance! Even if selling cars were my business, I’d find it very hard to part with one so nice. Excellent review and stories.
This is a very beautiful car. I have a '92 in this color. I'll never sell it. It is my road car.
EPIC~! No haters in sight. I ck'd the web price. Nope - You didn't overpay, that's still a steal. This is a like new real V8 Cadillac Brougham D'Elegance furgawdsakes. Worth every penny.
Bill I own this exact Cadillac, the 1990 Cadillac Brougham. The most Beautiful Car ever built in my opinion. She gains value every day in my Garage. !!! :)
Very nice! That certainly takes me back. Just looking down that hood reminds me of when I was a lad driving grandmother's car - acres of hood. Wonderful! Thanks for the trip down memory lane!
I've always liked Cadillacs, especially this era of the land yachts. Grew up riding in them.
Wow..what a perfect example of a Brougham De'Elegance! I had a 1989 Brougham in 1991 bought used from Ed Morse Cadillac here in Tampa,Fl..I traded in my 1984 Sedan DeVille triple yellow that looked lovely but was well used...I loved the 1989 and always thought it was funny that the warning lights had "Service Engine Soon" and "Service Engine Now" haha..I did have a LOT of trouble with this car..the 80's were not the most reliable cars..It floated like a dream and looks ever soo classy but she loved to eat alternators, starters and batteries!! Years laster I gave them another chance with a 1999 Deville De'Elegance for my mother and it too was a POS with the Northstar engine..but what a rocket ship! Mom had a lead foot even at 84 in that car!Love all your videos as I get to see all the cool vintage cars again! I need to come see them in person as Im in Osprey south of Sarasota often at the Oaks Club..
Had a 99 Concourse. Damn head bolts. it was a great car...ran like the devil, with great smelling leather.
Beautiful Cadillac! I have a 90 Brougham I bought in 2000. Great car. I love driving it. Had 120,000 miles when I got it. Just over 300K now. Motor still runs great!
How much did this one sell for? I am looking for one just like this. Same color and matching leather.
When I parked cars during most of the 80's most of the seville's of the era the brakes would go all the way to the floor! the brougham was never a problem and was a fine car!
It is epic. My family had a 78Phaeton. What a great car to drive on a road trip.
Beautiful car. Reminds me of my grandfathers cars from childhood.
I was honestly thinking about the Chrysler fifth avenue until i saw this and realize who Chrysler copied. Thanks for the detailed reviewed and i like your sense of humor.
Thanks again Bill! A beautiful Cadillac! Love the right side foot well garbage receptacle!!
Awesome review and beautiful old school Cadillac! My dad had an '81 Coupe de Ville in triple silver and it was great. Loved driving that thing in high school. Had a V8-6-4 but I didn't know any better and we never had any trouble with it. Your reviews are awesome. Funny and informative. They take me back to a great time. Keep it up.
I love those Old Cadillac’s .. they were and are TRUE American Luxury Cars..
Hope to cone there and buy one soon.. oh, Lincoln Town-cars too
My dad god rest his soul loved his Cadillacs. The most gorgeous Cadillac he owned was his 1988 jet black Cadillac Brougham With the tan leather seats. I was 14 at the time and we use to always take the caddy to lake George NY every summer and it was so comfy and had ice cold air. What a beautiful car that was and it literally shimmered when it was washed and waxed! Gorgeous and you are right they don’t make cadillacs like this anymore and it is sad. I will always have good memories of my dad and his cadillacs ❤️
I think the 94-96 lt1 Fleetwoods are contenders for the name of "last great Cadillac". 80 more horse power than this car with all the modern features you really need, it is a much needed refresh over the archaic brougham. Although this brougham arguably has more iconic styling. You said the 93-96 had weird aero styling but to me it seems similar to the 70s Chrysler/imperial fuselage styling when you look at how the sides curve out. Really it doesn't look too different than the early 90s town cars with the big headlights, you can tell they both wanted to get away from the boxy 80s styling. I do like how the 93-96 Fleetwood still has a small hint of tail light fins, they weren't wrap around lights like on the town car
I disagree. While you are correct the drivetrain is better in the 93-96...the interior leaves much to be desired. And that's a big deal. Plus,this one is the last with the traditional "Cadillac" body style,when you say the word Cadillac to most people,they think of this body,or an early 60's car.
This is your dream car in what looks to be in pristine condition. Finding a 1990 Brougham D'Elegance with such low miles on it is rare. Selling it seems a bit odd
My Uncle who was a retired Detroit Police Artist had a car just like your video representation. He and my Aunt bought it from the largest Cadillac dealer in Tampa, Florida. This was their last car.
Yep I agree, I was in my teens to 20's to 30's I've loved them & still do. If i could afford when new i would've bought one. I know what you mean about the steering wheel now days, my 2006 Lincoln Town Car has a somewhat fat steering wheel, I remember when they were thin too.