1966 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible in Black & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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On "My Car Story" we're in the West Suburbs of Chicago at the Cadillac Nationals on 6-24-22.
We're looking at a 1966 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible in Black Paint with the Factory 429 CI V8 engine, and an automatic transmission.
The car's Owner is Carl Rossi. Carl’s had this car since 2002. Carl shares he’s owned many Cadillacs but this one is his favorite. He enjoys this car has low mileage, and it drives like you’re riding on a cloud.
ENJOY!
Beautiful !!!! That's when a Cadillac was a Cadillac !!!!!!
Hi Greg, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Cadillac :-) Lou
Cadillac motto use to be.."Cadillac, standard of the World!." This car sure is! A beautiful car! Thanks for posting. Be blessed always by our Lord Jesus Christ Lou!
Hi Gerry, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Blessings received. God bless you too, Lou
Amen
Hallelujah!
That's one beautiful 66 El Dorado convertible! It's been well taken care of, and it's obvious that it's owner cherishes it. It sounds healthy, and the car is in very pristine condition for it's age. Another fine example of fine craftsmanship.
Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
The 1966 Cadillac Eldorado is America's luxury and comfort at its best. Is in show room condition and so smooth that I can only hear the tires roll. The loud horn sound clearly says that Cadillac is in town! Congratulations to its proud owner. Thanks Lou for this wonderful ride.
Hi Juan, Happy to read the details you enjoy with this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Any day in a Cadillac is a great day. Add the sunlight & the convertible top, and it's no surprise why this is Mr. Rossi's favorite. Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to see this car starts a great day :-) You're welcome, Lou
GM in the 60s sure had distinctive and iconic styling. Beautiful Eldo!
Thanks Lou!
Hi Jeff, I agree. Great styling. My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou
When I turned 16 my dad bought a '66 Cadillac Calais hardtop, so that was the car I got to drive in high school. It was a retired funeral home car and was in excellent condition. Smoothest running automobile I've ever drove and it got lots of looks. It was a mile long...
Hi Michael, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
That’s when it meant something to own a Cadillac!
You're right Jim :-)
That looks like one of Sonny's Caddys from the movie A Bronx Tale . That is a luxurious cruiser . Love the stacked headlights. Thanks for featuring Lou .
Hi Michael, Happy to read the details you enjoy :-) You're welcome, Lou
Exactly. Sonny had a ‘66 Eldorado!
Beautiful car!! This is the Last year for the rear wheel drive Eldorado. In ‘67 GM put it on the front drive Olds Toronado chassis. Some consider this the last true Eldorado that can date its lineage to its debut in 1954.
Hi Joe, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Si fue el último Auto Cadillac,a partir de ahí,fueron derivando a las cucarachas que no son ni diferentes ni mejores que cucarachas chinas
@@juanasanelli6831 👍🙂
Yes, The Standard Of The World, right here - thanks guys. Better than Rolls, Benz, anything for luxury, comfort, power, and style. Well done fellas.
Hi Bruce H., Happy to read you enjoy this "Better than Rolls, Benz, anything for luxury, comfort, power, and style. Well done fellas." :-) You're welcome, Lou
That is one beautiful car, total class act!!
Hi Bruce, Happy to read "total class act!!" :-) Lou
I know I love these classic American boats. The convertible boats true americana as always thanks for these wonderful card stories.
Hi David, Happy to read "I love these classic American boats" :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
A BIG, BLACK CADILLAC!! Now that’s what I’m talking about! Another car to add to add to my DREAM CAR collection! Thanks for posting Lou! 🥳👍🏾🔥😎🤟🏾😆🙏🏾🤴🏾
Hi Gmoney, Happy to read this is a "DREAM CARS" for your collection. You're welcome, Lou
Gracias Lou es mi auto favorito,hasta ese año Felicita de mi parte a su dueño
Hi Juan, Happy to read this car is a favorite of yours :-) Lou
Beyond cool, amazing original condition....... 😎👍
Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)
what a beauty one of my favorites you made my day just looking at it. great
Hi Han, Happy to read this car just made your day :-) Lou
Carl's Cadillac is so long and beautiful you'd almost need to step backwards to Berwyn to get it's entire profile in that shot. Don't trip! Thanks Lou!
Hi Brian SD, backing up.... backing up.... backing up...., okay.....now I can get a side view of the whole car in the video :-) You're welcome, Lou
Brian SD It would be the same thing if you found one of these in 1/18 1/24 1/25 1 /32 1/36 1/43 1/64th scale die casts and styrene plastic models!. Speaking of which I know that there must be some Dealer Promos of 1965-66 Cadillacs!!!!!!.
13,074$ was a ton of money in 66.The next yr. They became sporty looking & had their own body style for ever.A 429 c.i.powered it to 124 mph,0-60 - about 8 sec. Was pretty quick too.
Hi Richard, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Wow that looks amazing
Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-)
Oh, my! Sweet Caddy! There is something about the road presence of these Cadillacs. Maybe it is the enormity of the bulk of its land yacht status but nothing compares to this as a luxury vehicle. This is amazing, Lou! Fantastic! I don't know if Cadillac (or Lincoln) can ever recover since what made the great was the bulk of their size in conjunction that both companies used to know how to build luxurious products - something Cadihack has completely forgotten about and something that Lincoln is trying to offer in its superior INTERIOR design. Neither company builds anything that looks luxurious on the outside IMHO.
This is style! Look at how the lines all flow and make sense. You can tell that Cadillac designers had eyes and hands that could follow the lines - something that cannot be said of the clowns running Cadihack now.
Thank you for sharing this, Lou!
Hi ultraviolet tp, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you. You're welcome, Lou
Ok...you did it again bringing forth a '66 Cadillac, Eldo Convertible to boot! Nice looking car and I can understand his love for it. Yes, I had a '66 Cadillac, purchased it after selling my 2 owner '68 Mustang from San Diego, in 1988-89. However, mine was a 4 dr hdtp Calais, one owner (I was 2nd) with only 57K miles, loaded like a DeVille with all paperwork/window sticker, 1st owner traded a 1956 Cadillac for it, in Norfolk Va. I just wished I had kept it in 1990 when I was moving back to CA from VA. But already had another vehicle to trailer and a moving truck to drive. 1966 is my favorite.
HI K B, Happy to read you had a 66 too :-) NICE! Lou
One of the cars on my collection list! The red/white '65 is nice too! Thanks again, Lou!
Hi C Howard, Happy to read you enjoy this car. You're welcome. Did you see this one too? Lou czcams.com/video/6FVboOvg_Ps/video.html
Back in 1966 I worked at a resort in northern Minnesota. The owner had purchased a black 1966 Deville convertible with red leather. I think it had a black top too. I washed it for him by backing it up to the shoreline, and using a bucket of water, sponge, and cotton rags, and a chamois. Gorgeous car. The red interior looked much better on the car.
Hi Dale S., Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car in MN :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Impresionante este Cadillac Eldorado Convertible de 1966. Me llamó la atención su techo retractil automático y sus finos acabados internos, como la madera en las puertas! Para ser un coche enorme se notaba muy suave su conducción! ¡Excelente video, como siempre, y saludos!
Hi Jaime, Happy to read the details you notice on this "impressive" car :-) Lou
Y pensar que en el 1966 el auto (El Dorado) costaba $7,400 nuevo!
@@billace90 Buen dato! Jaja. Gracias y Saludos!
If I had my choice this would be my daily driver. Love the land yachts and color. Like driving while sitting on your couch. Awesome
Hi Keith, Happy read this would be a good daily driver for you, Lou
What a gorgeous Caddy! It would make my day just to drive this beauty around the block! ❤
Hi Aquarius_78, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile always love watching your channel. I been a subscriber for a bit now. Thank you for the reply and please keep beauties like this caddy coming! 😊
My father worked for Cadillac in the early '70's and used to grab nice '60's trade-ins. One was '66 Cadillac Sedan DeVille. Fond memories. Pre-'67 Eldorado's were rarely seen then. I actually liked the idea of an upgraded DeVille, but Cadillac did that anyway with the DeElegance models.
Hi Joseph, Happy to read this car brings back memories of when your Father worked for Cadillac :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
One of my favorite classic Caddies. Beautifully designed car.
Hi Randy, Happy to read "One of my favorite classic Caddies" :-) Nice! Lou
wow .. an original beauty Eldorado 1966 -- thanks for sharing -- 1978 Eldorado is also a master piece of engineering .... love these cars
Hi Noel, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Ride'n in style Lou, ride'n in style ! Thanx once again for another sweet ride!
Hi Eric, Happy to share thus stylish car with you. You're welcome, Lou
Seeing all these various classic Caddys is making me swoon! 😄
Nice :-)
I wish all the 60's cool cars had been ZIEBARTED.......it stops rust, right Lou. The car is a work of art.
Hi Mike, Happy to read you enjoy this "work of art" :-) ZIEBART was sold as a rust preventor, Lou
@@loucostabile ...yep, I used to work at a Ziebart dealer. It really worked.
Absolutely stunning car..one of my favorite years for Cadillacs!
Hi Gene, High praise :-) Lou
Right CAR Right Color Combo Excellent
Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)
What a beautiful car, wow. Such low miles and in terrific shape to reflect that.
Hi sulphur, Happy to receive a "wow" from you about this car :-) Lou
The stacked headlamps appear to be straight up on the Eldorado.
The other models, like the Coupe DeVille, the top lamp is slightly forward of the lower lamp. Giving the appearance of leaning forward. A great design. Unless I’m thinking of a different model year than 66’.
Hi Mark, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Tuxedo! That white steering wheel!! Great car Lou. As a kid in 1968 my aunt got a new red DeVille with white leather. A Cadillac convertible became my dream car then at age 8 and I managed to own 3.
Hi Jeffrey, "Tuxedo!" Perfect! Lou
THAT'S A FABULOUS RIDE.
High praise :-)
Wow Lou!
Top Flight Work.
The love 🐞 bug done bitten me.
That baby is stacked and just exudes the MoTown Sound.
Hi Bill, High praise :) Lou
Just stunning, the classiest Cadillac period. A friend had an identical black/white except not Eldorado ‘66 rag here in the UK 20+ years ago. Spent its life on Ibiza and had original 12k miles. Sadly it suffered an interior electrical fire and was mostly destroyed.
Happy to read "Just stunning, the classiest Cadillac period" :-) Sorry to read what happened to your Friends car :-(
Wow, wow, wow! I used to have 5 Cadillacs. I had an immaculate '67 Coupe Deville 2-door that I just loved. This convertible really turns me on! Thanks for yet another great video, Lou!
Hi JON, Wow x 3 = Winner :-) Happy to read you had some cool Cadillacs. You're welcome, Lou
GREETINGS . From Venezuela, AWESOME ELDORADO CONVERTIBLE. Mr. Lou, Thank you very much for showing us this COOL CONVERTIBLE. As always an EXCELLENT AUTOMOBILE VIDEO.
Greetings Alejandro, Happy to read this car is "AWESOME" :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
I’d say that one year after this the bean counters started taking over and the quality started going down although they were still great cars through the mid-70’s. But this is a pinnacle for GM.
Hi John, High praise for this car :-) Lou
Lead sled but, a beaut ! Classy black to show off chrome & delightful white leather! So glad it had the blue dash pad rather than garish red.
Hi Pat, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this "Lead sled" :-) Lou
Good one Lou. If I could afford to collect cars an Eldorado would be in the collection. But not before a 1966 mustang fastback. My first car.
Hi Robert, Happy to read "Good one" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Beautiful! My uncle had same car back in the sixties.
Hi Ron, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@@loucostabile you run a good program Lou! Thank you for showing us such great history at its finest. It brings back good feelings, and I think I am speaking for every viewer. A very awesome era is associated with each auto, and that makes what you do very special. Your program brings it all back to life again. And, you have a great eye for what we would look at on each car. Good stuff!
Great looking Eldo ! 1966 was one of my favorite years for Caddy.... Thanks Lou !
Hi Rudy, Happy to read this is a favorite year Caddy for you :-) You're welcome, Lou
Thanks Lou. You're a good sport to do this on a hot day, but please be careful! The car is beautiful. It was the last Eldorado in this format before going over to the personal luxury coupe in '67. Your photography is excellent as always. From the back, the car has a Lincoln influence to some extent. I like how Cadillac kept the 'essence' of fins at the top, starting at the just in front of the rear quarter panel. '64 the end of obvious fins, but not all together at all. As far as the a/c goes, you DO need it unless it never gets hot, convertible or not. Not everyone is going to want to put the down the top every time they go out, and as you can vouch for, does not magically lower the temperature when desired.
Hi Rob, You're right, I'll have to make sure I get out of the sun/heat. Appreciate the kind words on the photography. Enjoy reading the details you notice. You're welcome, Lou
My mom and dad had a 65 sedan deVille . I loved that car. 65 and 66 were very similar. 66 was more refined in the headlight stack, and the taillights had a chrome bar that ran vertically through the center of the tai light. I wish I had the 65. It was a hard top 4 door in a cool green color. It had a tilt/telescope steering wheel.
Hi Zeke on Storm peak, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Parents car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
A true American beauty!!!
NICE !
Now that is a beautiful car.
Nice :-)
I can just picture Boss Hogg from The Dukes Of Hazzard driving this around Hazzard County smoking his cigar and with a set of bull horns as a hood ornament!!
Nice :-)
WOW! What a beauty Lou…..incredible condition!
Hi Craig, Happy to receive a "WOW!" from you :-) Lou
my late maternal grandfather had a 1968 Cadillac Eldorado hardtop Coupe in black with red trim when my mom and her brother Joey were kids until 1971 when he traded it for a 1972 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Coupe. later he would have a 78 Cadillac Sedan Deville and grandma drove a used 1981 Cadillac Coupe Deville when I was a child in mid-late 80s
Hi Courtney, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandfathers cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
First Eldorado that I have seen without air conditioning.
Hi Fred, Thank you for sharing, Lou
Dream Car I love everything about it! I had a 68 Fleetwood Brougham only 15,000 made, it was long, the length on this 66 El Dorado is perfect, I had a 93 El Dorado it was 1 out of 150 that year that had the prototype Northstar engines before they went into mass production it had a slick black paint job like this one ❤
Hi Thomas, Happy to read "Dream Car I love everything about it!" :-) Lou
One of my favorite Cadillac’s! Dionne Warwick Had one like this in gold with a convertible top back in 1966. The Fleetwood version of this was my ultimate favorite from the 4 electric vent windows front and rear to the carpeted foot rest screamed luxurious personal Limo! When I’d see one going by, it was like looking at the Queen Mary floating by! Awesome!
Hi CLIFFYBPUBLISHING, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Cadillac Eldorado with white leather interior - one memorable way to travel - I may be a little biased as I own a 1984 Eldorado Biarritz Convertible in the dark blue with white leather interior.
Hi Kevin, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to read you have a Eldorado too, Lou
Wow, it has a heck of a horn! I've seen these a few times and they always get my attention. Thank you for showing it, Lou!
Hi Jed, Happy to read you appreciate the effectiveness of this horn :-) You're welcome, Lou
I like approve of it because it has (sort of) fins 😊. Thanks Lou
Hi Mirch Shake, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
The black and chrome with white interior is a winner big heavy lead sled rife as smooth as silk
Hi Larry, Happy to read you this "winner" :-) Lou
I want it ...I want that car! Incredible
Hi Elaine, Hope you're behind the wheel of the right car for you soon, Lou
I love it I love it I am the proud owner of a 1979 coupe DeVille but the 66 to me is one of the most beautiful bodies ever made I would trade mine in a heartbeat for one and I really like my car.
Hi West Peterman, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to read you're enjoying your Cadillac, Lou
@@loucostabile thanks for replying.
In my opinion the best good looking Cadillacs are the 65 and 66 El Dorados! very nice car!
Hi Pablo, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Cadillac :-) Lou
Absolutely beautiful
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Be right back Lou. I love a body by Fisher. White interior? A must.
Hi Gail, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
What a BEAUTY 😍👍
Hi Harold, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
it is a flat hotel........................................ chingon mr lou
NICE mr chon :-)
I love eldorados this is the best on on youtube
Happy to read you "love" the Eldorado's :-)
When Cadillac was truly The Standard Of The World, last year of the true Cadillac was 1968.
Hi C.Antonio, If you type into CZcams search "My Car Story with Lou Cadillac" I think you'll see many cars you'll enjoy, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Carl Rossi's 1966 Eldorado is gorgeous! The styling took a dramatic change for the 1967 model year. However, the '67 Eldorado is, to this day, my second most favorite car of all time, only bested by the 1966 Olds Toronado. I would gladly own either one, but the best I could do was to own the plastic model kits of both 😢. As always, thank you Lou (and your 'production team') 👍
Hi Mike YQR, High praise :-) Lou
Love the '66. So elegant and well-proportioned. Then came the '67 - a slap in the face.
Hi Jay, Happy to read "Love the '66" :-) Lou
@lou ... super great car sir - great video production! THANK YOU!
Hi Peter, Happy to read you enjoy this "super great car" :-) You're welcome, Lou
WHAT A BEAUT!
Hi Aaron, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile Anytime!
awesome lou, a real black beauty! 😁 my kind of ride
Hi Mouse, Happy to read you enjoy this ride :-) Lou
Absolutely beautiful 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!
Hi motorTranz, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
I now own my dad's '66 eldorado convertible. One of 2250 eldorado convertibles in '66, 21?? in '65. I also have a Body By Fisher book for the car.
Happy to read you have a 1966 Eldorado too. NICE!
Another Fine Car Lou, Thank You
My pleasure sharing this car with you Kevin :-) You're welcome.
I would have to look up the exact production numbers but in 1966 Cadillac stamped out about 18,500 Series 62 & Eldo soft tops, while Ford make maybe 3,500 Continental convertibles and Chrysler a mere 633 Imperials. In spite of these numbers a pristine Cadillac like this beautiful El Dorado is far more valuable at auction than its two competitors. How the hell the white leather upholstery stood up so nicely confounds me. If that car ever goes missing first place to check is my garage... :-)
Hi Steven, Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou
Completely amazing 🤩
High praise.
They should call them “quarter mile” panels on these old Cadillacs.
You're right.
Last year for any Eldorado I would want to own.
Hi When Better Cars Are Built, Happy to read this would be one you'd want :-) Lou
OH,BABY that is one nice car they do not build them like that.Sir you have one fine automobil
Hi Eddy, Happy to read you enjoy this "fine" car :-) Lou
Beautiful car with an amazing black white combination. For and original car the interior was pristine. Would have liked a more detailed description of the engine. Was looking for A/C. That would have been the cherry on top of the sundae.
Hi Bill, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) In the description of this video it's listed "We're looking at a 1966 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible in Black Paint with the Factory 429 CI V8 engine, and an automatic transmission.", Lou
Beautiful!!!
:-)
Nice one
Love white interior
Hi Bob, Happy to read you like this car :-) Lou
Too cool!
Nice :-)
I can see why he won't part with it. What a beauty!
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Wow absolutely gorgeous
High praise for the looks of this car :-)
Sonny 's Eldorado from Bronx Tale, saving Little C from the drive by fire bombing with his friends!
Hi Don, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Quite the horn too!!
Agreed.
Awesome Caddy!!
High praise :-)
Always, always, loved the Cadillacs of the 1960’s. When I was in school a Pontiac Cadillac dealer was right across the street. They always had a bunch of used ones in the front line of the used section and I’d be admiring them every day at a distance from the playground. Thinking one day I’ll have one but never did. Today Cadillacs are not Cadillacs😞 just another GM product.
Hi Trip Reviews, Happy to read you loved the 1960's Cadillacs :-) Lou
I bet back in their day these Cadillacs were the main culprit for the cluttered up parking lot of the Country Club at the golf course.
Hi Donald, You might be right, Lou
Awesome car!
Nice :-)
Gorgeous.
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
When Cadillac had status. Not seeing the air conditioning compressor. Usually Eldorado's had air conditioning.
Hi Robert, Happy to share this car with status, but minus air conditioning with you, Lou
Gorgeous incarnate! Beautiful old caddy lou! I love the rear bumper with the grilled inserts! Sexy! Your living room on 4 wheels. Thank you!
Hi John, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Another treasure on wheels.
High praise :-)