We found a *RARE* ONE OF A KIND Cadillac From the 1980’s in a storage unit Deville Lecab Lecabriolet
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- čas přidán 27. 03. 2024
- Papa Bear and I got a lead that changed my Collection forever! Lets go pick up one of the hardest to find 1980's Cadillacs that exist! 1982 Cadillac DeVille Le Cabriolet
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That Baby Blue Caddy convertible is absolutely gorgeous and in a stunning color to boot! As soon as I watched you and Papa Bear bring that out of it's storage cell, I started drooling!!! It is just beautiful!!!!
You're absolutely correct Timothy. Blue and white are a great color combo. Papa 🐻 & Anthony
Anthony that car is awesome....you and Papa Bear should bring it back to pristine condition....another rare automotive classic. Well done
Thank you Michael I'm sure we will in time. Papa 🐻
I have only seen one of these in person and it was almost if not 30 years ago it was a pale green one owned by a Canadian tourist visiting my long since deceased neighbors. I’ve never forgot it. This is an absolute crown jewel. I don’t know how you rate it in your collection, but I would definitely call it (based on what little I have seen) the pièce de résistance! Congratulations Sir!
Thank you for showing us all your great car!
One of my 4100 Eldorados ran to 317,000. Never downshifted hard, never "floored it," always carefully maintained it.
And that's why. Class dismissed.
HT4100 change the coolant yearly put the cork pellets in it and you'll never have a problem with it.
I’m so glad you share these with us. It’s not all about selling them. What a beauty!
WOW! What a cool ride!! Has to be the coolest 82 Cadillac DeVille!! 22k? Great find!! Thanks for sharing.
Love these Hess & Eisenhardt Le Cabriolets convertibles! Hess & Eisenhardt made a high quality aftermarket conversion for Cadillac from 1978 to 1982. It was estimated that there were somewhere between 200 to 300 made. The Cadillac Le Cabriolet is highly desirable! Highly collectible and a high quality conversion! If you find one buy it, restore it and drive it! If not let me know and I’ll buy it! $$$!
Beautiful unicorn. Thanks for sharing.
I would keep the rear bumper protection for ... protection.
Wow! I love the color combination and can only dream of owning a “one of a kind Cadillac Coupe De Ville convertible. Awesome find! For sure I would keep it in your collection if I were you.
Absolutely Beautiful! I love these old Cadillacs and Lincolns. Thank you for saving these fantastic automobiles! Would love to have one but unfortunately medical bills come first..
Love the fact that you cared enough for us other “Cadillac guys” to show it to us! Who cares if you are selling it or not! You made me smile. Happy you found it my friend. Keep up the great videos.❤
Why would we hate you! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you Anthony & Papa Bear much love from sunny southern California, its currently raining :D
Thank you Pal. Papa 🐻 & Anthony
I remember rainy days in Los Angeles. "It's raining!!" 😀 And in Astoria, OR "It's still raining" 😒 And in Casa Grande, AZ. "What the hell's THAT?? Water's droppin outta the SKY!" 😯😲
This beauty went to the right home. Thanks for sharing your excitement and this great story!
What an incredible find 👏
I've never seen one of these! Thanks for saving it! Hope it brings years of enjoyment for you!
My first car! 1982 Coupe DeVille. I was 16 and felt like a king behind the wheel. Only one in the school parking lot for sure… My love for boats has lasted ever since.
Just got a 92 Roadmaster.
WOW. What a beautiful car. Enjoy the ride!!!
Beautiful styling when the roof is up. Very nice styling belt line rear of the door. unusually perfect execution for a conversion. I am curious to see what it looks like with the roof down. I love that they chose this elegant pale blue and removed some of the chrome mouldings. Pure and elegant! Congrats!
Wow -talk about a cool piece to bring to a Cars-n-Coffee🙂. Awesome addition to the collection - I would definitely not sell this Anthony!
I don't blame you for not selling that one Anthony and Papa, that is definitely a keeper for you there, but please keep us updated with it, I would love to see it in later videos!!
Thank you Chris will do. Papa 🐻 & Anthony
Stunning!! What an incredible find ❤❤❤
Hi Anthony Hi Papa Bear when I was a kid back in the 60’s my friends Dad was a Funeral Director but also a Dealer for Hess and Eisehardt and Miller Meteor. So when were kids we played in all the Limousines and Hearses and the Ambulances. It was really cool and I know that the build quality on those cars from those companies are really good. The 4100 if they fixed the problems associated with them really is a good cruiser engine. Really neat cool find. Great Videos and Thank You 🙏
Thank you Pal. Papa 🐻 & Anthony
Dude great find, don’t let any negativity discourage u from showing us. I’m glad you showed us this gem of a car. Congratulations!! 🙏🏽😎🇺🇸
Whoa, Le Cabs are my favorite Cadillacs. Nice grab.
And I don't know why the 4100 catches so much hate. I've had 6 and only one went bad. Simply replaced it with a Olds 350.
Car is 42 years old and she runs beautiful! I think it’s doing ok. I agree 100%
Great find Anthony. I believe that most of your viewers would like to see progress videos of this car. I know I would. Hope your able to do this over time. Thank you.
@@specialtymotorcars Only one that went bad, I ran it in a Minnesota winter while my daily was in the shop. A radiator leak and it was 100% my fault. 4.1 isn't the Cimarron folks make it out to be.
@@specialtymotorcars And honestly, I'd buy a Cimarron for at/under $4500 just for the novelty. Throw some Vogue's at it for the smiles 😂
Anthony, I hope you make another video on this car once you have made the improvements it needs.
Such a pretty car.
If you make another video on this one, I will send you a Canadian tire flyer.😅
That's a beauty , I'm surprised they did this with a base coupe and not the d`elegance or a Fleetwood coupe. Don't blame you for keeping a rare bird like that. Keep up the solid work guys !
Cool Caddy Anthony couldn't find a better home!
AWSOME FIND THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR PASSION HAPPY EASTER🌞
Happy Easter to you also James. Papa 🐻 & Anthony
Enjoyed seeing this Cadillac so very much! When I purchase an automobile, my first choice is a convertible and the second is a station wagon. I always enjoyed seeing the Hess and Eisenhardt convertible conversions in the early 1980s that were in my hometown. One was an Oldsmobile Toronado and the other a Cadillac. My hope was that they would keep them long enough that I would be able to afford one or the other when they traded, but they both traded their cars before I finished college so I was not able to make that dream come true. After teaching school for seven years, I acquired a 1984 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible in 1992 from its original owners and own that car to this day -- it will turn 89,000 miles this summer. It is the dark metallic blue with white leather and top. Its original top is due for replacement this summer as it has shrunk to the point that it is nearly impossible to latch the header locks so I haven't lowered for over a year. The original HT4100 wasn't very good for me as it had a defective crankshaft that disintegrated while traveling 55 MPH on the highway just six months after I acquired the car (it only had 49,000 miles). I had the original HT4100 replaced with an improved Good Wrench version according to my local Cadillac dealer -- I know there were some differences as the valve covers from my original engine wouldn't fit the new one.
I am hoping that you will post a short video when you have completed your refurbishment on this beautiful Cadillac -- I am sure that it must be handsome with the top down and the boot cover installed.
Excellent conversion, beautiful car.
Awesome…congratulations 🎉
What a find.great job, ant. And pops bear. The best to both of you. Paul Ottsville, Pa.
Thank you and the same to you Paul. Papa(Paul) 🐻
It's a beautiful car, there not a thing wrong with showing a car that's not being sold, you're sharing your love and passion for cars, you're a car guy. That's good.
Happy to see this went to a good home. And I love that you share these with us, no matter if they are to be sold or not. The stories about the cars, what they meant to their owners, and documenting the repairs are why everyone digs what you do. And that should be one of Papa Bear's company cars! Enjoy it in good health sir
Thank you Pal that's another vote for Papa 🐻 s company car. She is a BEAUTY. Papa 🐻
SWEET YOU HIT THE JACKPOT THIS TIME I HADN'T SEEN ONE OF THOSE IN FOREVER WOW WHAT A BEAUTIFUL CAR.......
Excellent find! Great colour, a light powder blue.
Very cool car. Even with the where it is still an attention grabbing vehicle.
Will definitely be of interest to people at car shows.
Congratulations on the purchase. Looks like you had a great time with Papa Bear too!
Hello Nick we sure did. Papa 🐻
Hi Anthony and papa bear Awesome car I love all the Cadillacs and town cars You guys keep on the road these days Keep up the great work Maybe I'll be I'll Maybe I'll come to Maybe I'll be I'll come to New Maybe I'll come to New Hampshire from long island and meet you guys 1 day
Simply beautiful. My kind of car.
Well Anthony you are 100% correct! It is an HT4100 engine. I purchased one of these cars brand new from Schuman Carriage Cadillac in Honolulu in 1982. Beautiful car to say the least. The early 80's models are my absolute favorite body style with Cadillac. All that said I would change the engine and transmission in the car. From my personal experience with the one I owned it was a nightmare and that's putting it politely. I'd drop a 350 engine mated to a turbo 400 transmission. Then you would have a car that is worthy of the name CADILLAC! After finishing up the interior problems you pointed out I'd park that car and only drive it on special occasions. You have an absolute masterpiece of a car in my opinion. I would also leave the back bumper guards attached. I think they look great on the car. If I'm ever in your neighborhood, I'd love to drop in just to view that car and just sit in it. I'd be like a four year old in a candy store .... lol
Thank you James your welcome to come by any time. Please call first we never know when we are out of the shop. Papa 🐻 & Anthony
@@paulgozzo9178 -- Thanks guys.
That 4100 sucks I had one aluminum block
Don't even dare to sell that car!! That truly is a rare diamond of a gem!!!
Can’t wait to see how it looks when you guys get done. I had an 83Deville a long time ago and had a 4100 in it back then I don’t think we knew that they were bad if they really are I don’t know but I never had any trouble with the one I had.
Anthony and Poppa 🐻 another Gem 💎 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉, Thanks for sharing with your channel
Thank you Ron. Papa 🐻 & Anthony
I LOVE it Papa Bear 👍 I've never seen one of those before 💯
Hello Rich yes she is BEAUTIFUL. Blue and white, great color combination. Made a few from 1978 to 1982. Papa 🐻
So, it was put in storage to keep it out of the elements only to drop the top and let in the elements! Love what you guys do with these American luxury cars of the past.
Good Job Anthony and Papa Bear
Thank you Robert. Papa 🐻 & Anthony
Tell you what, Anthony - you have found a beautiful and special car for yourself. To be blunt, if some people want to complain about the 4100 engine, or that you are going to keep it for yourself, or that you shouldn't have put it on your site because you aren't going to sell it...... that is probably them showing their jealousy because you have the car and they don't. Enjoy the car - you deserve it - you work hard and your videos of cars you do have for sale are scrupulously honest in all respects. I, for one, really enjoy your videos and look forward to each one you post. All the best, and enjoy your new car in the upcoming warm weather! Best to Papa Bear as well!
Hey Anthony and Papa Bear good to see you guys added it again I like the color on that Cadillac you don’t see too many of those with a color👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏾
Hello Steven yes she is a BEAUTY. Thank you Papa 🐻 & Anthony
what a beauty. Thank you for sharing, guys. I have a similar storage unit with the same company as in this video. my monthly payment for the storage went up 65 dollars per month! just last month. i see why folks are selling.
great find for you and papa bear! if you maintain that engine and dont mind taking a full day to get to 65mph on the highway, the HT4100 was probably one of the smoothest engines Cadillac made. i wish it was still the original blue color. the '85 Eldorado convertibles in Hataras blue were beautiful. That blue with your white top and white interior would be awesome!
Thank you John. Papa 🐻 & Anthony
Great find, Anthony! I am a loyal owner of Town Cars- However- your robin egg blue Caddy convertible is classy and unique for that period. Nothing like a big wheelbase rude and luxury interior. Good that you have the chrome pieces for interior rehab- but overall, I think the aftermarket conversion is excellent and “factory” look is kept. Papa bear did great on driving it and he does look like he belongs in it!😃
Thank you Nick. Papa 🐻
I like the Riviera and the Ultra Papa Bear 🐻
Hello Rich those are nice also. Papa 🐻.
Thank God you got this instead of some jamoke.
It will stay just as beautiful as she is forever!
Make sure to use the GM coolant sealer pellets in that engine. Are the climate control, fuel data panel and radio displays not working?
Fantastic!! and many thanks for sharing!!! .. not everything has to be for sale!!!! - love your videos and your passion!
Beautiful car, I noticed how the doors closed before you mentioned it. I agree that the bumper guards should go and I hope you repair the right door armrest as the cracks are a thing with me. :) Thanks for sharing.
Glad you were the one to take it home, what a stunning car you can see elements of late 70s Eldorado in it too. Congrats!
I’ve only seen one in my own lifetime in person and it was white on white don’t remember the year but beautiful car and thank you for sharing it !😎🇺🇸👍🏻🦅🦄
4100.. Cam and Lifters daily when I was a Cadillac Tech... Very Cool Le Cabriolet ! Vogue Tires too ! Fancy Schmancy !
WOW !! Very cool 🥰
Totally fits Papa Bear!
Thank you Jaime one for me. Papa 🐻
Very cool, I didn't even know they made Le Cabriolet in the 4100 cars.
OMG cleaned up so beautifully on the outside can't wait to see what it looks when you detailed it ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hi Anthony, enjoying my 2011 Buick Lucerne! Don M
Way to go Anthony I've never seen one of those models and after you get done making her look like NEW it's going to turn heads! Good for you bud.
Man your lucky to have so much fun with what you do thanks for sharing Houston Texas
Wreath and Crest on the front. Not just a crest. Nice touch ❤
Wow, an '82 Vert! With only 20Kish miles? I can only say it landed in the right hands. I really like the baby/robin egg blue, but because I like original it would have been a knockout in the medium blue with that white interior/white vert top. Congrats on that find, for sure! I was wondering where you were at today, a 1990 Brougham D'Elegance was a No Reserve on BAT this afternoon, close by me in Richmond VA and it went for less than $9K! (76K miles and accident in rear though). You could have handled that too. And I finally got my Travel Star Un106's installed on my '05 TC Signature yesterday. A local tire place was able to get them and match Walmarts price! Next day service to boot. Surprisingly they ride better and handle better than the Michelins that were on it! Looking sharp like a "Specialty" Lincoln now buddy!
I saw one if these when I was attending Norwich University Volunteer in Vermont back in 83 - 87. It was on Amuni weekend, and driven by one of the Alums and his wife.
I had always, and still do love Cadillacs. We had a beautiful 74 Sedan DeVille, that was gold with a brocade interior. I rarely got to drive it, but dad would let me for special occasions, like dances and proms.
Once I got established in my career, Cadillac Fleetwoods were my choice, I'm a big guy at 6'4". My first was a 1991, then my 2nd was a 1996, which was my favorite car ever. Although I always dreamed about a 59 Fleetwood, sedan or convertible, I wasn't picky.
Enjoy your new elegant, beautiful starlet. Im sure you'll treat her like the Grand Lady she is.
Not sure how the volunteer showed up in my comment. I hate auto corrupt.
Beautiful example of a low mileage rare Cadillac coupe! Prestine, very low mileage car! Congrats!!
I haven't seen one and I didn't know they existed but I love the color. Thank you for sharing AND hey Papa Bear.
Thank you Dan. They only made a small amount from 1978 to 1982. Papa 🐻 & Anthony
Absolutely gorgeous. The color sort of reminds me of 1977 Jennifer Blue used. I'd keep the guards on. People riding behind you would think twice about tailgating you. I have those on my 78 Coupe but they're spaced further apart because I have a continental kit. In the beginning you said this being the rarest, the unicorn of Cadillacs, although true, I have to say that title belongs to the 1977 Cadillac Coupe deVille SeLina convertible. Yup. I've only seen one thru social media. Anyhow, great find and score.
I love, love, love, the baby blue. My Mom would have loved it. That was her favorite color and she loved Cadillacs and had several new ones. I wish she was alive to show her this one. I agree about the bumper guards. Also, I would use it. It would be a shame not to enjoy something so unique and beautiful. You can tell it was loved.
That right there is straight PIMP! Awesome find.
Anthony & Papa Bear this is quite a catch!! Congratulations, this girl screams for a pair of skirts !!!!
Thank you Andrew. Papa 🐻 & Anthony
What a find, and so good of you to promise the seller you'd keep and care for it. I'm a little surprised the 4100 was that early too, neat car. Replace the faded trim pieces or not, but that's quite the car for your collection, thanks for sharing it with us and looks like you have plans to keep driving it.
This might be one of your best finds every!. "TOTAL CLASSIC"!.. Like it when you come across these beauties and bring them back to showroom condition! Hope you enjoy this convertible with your family for many years!.. Thanks for sharing this with us!
What a gem Anthony! A once in a lifetime opportunity. I don't fault you for keeping it original for life. Enjoy it to the fullest!
Wow Anthony. You find the greatest cars.
Great find guys! The unique roof line makes it look great with the top up, not to mention how it must look when the top is down. Thanks for sharing!
She is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! Papa Bear enjoy your new company car
Beautiful Caddy.! Great find.! Despite the low miles, I would replace the plastic cam sprocket due to probably hard and brittle wich makes it crack.
Great find. My father had a 79 in the blue with white interior.
You MUST leave the AAA insignia on the car!!! It would be an AMAZING tribute
Nice baby blue cabriolet, you have a knack for finding these great cars.
Congratulations. Beautiful car.
I cannot believe this car has been less than 30 minutes from me in Maryland all my life. Lowrider enthusiasts across the country will be drooling over this one.
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What an awesome automobile masterpiece! I would keep it too! I love love love these 77-92 Cadillacs!! I'm looking forward to driving my '90 Brougham d' Elegance, more this year! What a fitting day to watch this video......I'm wearing my Specialty Motorcars Cadillac Brougham shirt right now!! What a score Anthony! Congratulations!! I hope to get at least one of my holy grail Cadillacs one day (1981 Coupe or Sedan Deville in Neptune Aqua, with white top and leather interior, '81 Seville wearing Neptune Aqua, a '56 Cadillac ambulance, '59 Cadillac ambulance and a '77/'78 Eldorado Biarritz oh and so many more! Lol)
One of my favorites. I purchased a baby Eldorado Biarritz last year here in Arizona that is so beautiful that folks stop, turn around and chase me down to ask about it. It is an 88 Cotillion White with Cinnabar leather interior. I just dumped a bunch of money into it as I took it to my mechanic and had him fix anything that looked like it may need maintained or repaired. What a joy to drive. Entire engine and trans has been resealed to include head gaskets. I am 78 and will drive her till I die.
Absolutely beautiful Cadillac. I love the color of blue, looks with the sunlight shining on it. I don't blame you Anthony for not wanting to sell it, I definitely wouldn't if obtained a car like this. I'm glad you are keeping since let of nice cars go, though I know that's your business, but you deserve to keep some every now and again! Great video Anthony!
Please keep us updated on the parts you fix and replace. I'd love to see a before and after video when she's cleaned up and up to your high standards of finish.
Makes for a great day when a car like this finds you instead of searching. You always seem very fair and honest. Can picture this car sliding on a dirt road in a Dukes of Hazzard episode.
Sweet catch ! She's a keeper! 🇺🇸🫡
Keep up the good work... thanks for keeping us crazy in the loop
What an incredible find. Thank you for sharing
Beautiful! You sure know how to find them! Thanks for sharing!
love it thanks for sharing
What a peach … they are still out there!!! Keep them coming guys..