1967 Cadillac Eldorado in Gold & 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 1967 Cadillac Eldorado in Gold 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 2021. Carl shares he likes the looks of the 1967 Eldorado, and has owned many Cadillacs but this one is a relatively new one for him. He enjoys this car has low mileage, and it drives great.
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Cars like this Eldorado, the C2 Vettes, and '65 Riviera's prove that in the 60's GM was at the high point in automotive styling. We will never have another automotive era like that. I absolutely love your videos on all-original luxury cars from this era. This video was a special treat- to find a car like this with rare options in original condition is the perverbial 'needle in a haystack'. BTW Lou, I hope to took your shoes off before you put your feet on those white floor mats!
High praise for the styling of the GM car in the 1960's :-) BTW
Classic Muscle Car Exhaust my feet never touched the floor mats, I was floating in air!
Those beautiful designs came under the leadership of GM's design chief, Bill Mitchell. Research this "gentleman"; he was one talented, wild and crazy guy 😉
Now they just slap another Caddy badge on a Holden or a Daewoo.
@@milfordcivic6755 Or a Chevy Suburban.
These old Eldos are actually in pretty good supply. You can get them from junkers to museum quality. Not that expensive for the most part. I have the feeling that many were just parked when gas got too high My 70 has 33,000 miles. Bought it rough for $2500. Looked at a couple for $900.
Glad this dude has the means to bring this vehicle to level it deserves. It is the kind of car that should always survive so future generations can appreciate marvelous example of that era.
Hi Paul M, Happy to read you appreciate this "marvelous example" :-) Lou
I am guessing that the engine was either a 429, or maybe a 472ci. And i am wondering, did that vehicle also have traction control? I would hope so, on such a great luxury vehicle! These later 1960s FWD cars, including the Toronado, were very "futuristic" looking and sleek. GM was really on a roll, during the 1960s! World-wide, many people lusted after American vehicles!
I mean. the guy casually mentions that he has a couple dozen low-mileage older vehicles, including around a dozen Caddies! I like this guy's casual personality...Mr. No-Worries himself!...lol.
Hi, Lou! If Cadillac was the "Standard of the World", this Eldorado is literally a gold standard of the world! A sensational masterpiece of styling by the styling master Bill Mitchell, without a doubt an automobile to be seen in!
Carl sure made a smart decision to go down that rabbit hole! We're all very grateful you've given him the opportunity to show it to us on the channel and give us a virtual high-class ride!
Hi iswc27, "If Cadillac was the "Standard of the World", this Eldorado is literally a gold standard of the world! " NICE! :-) High praise for the styling of this car. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
I've always been fond of this generation of Eldorados and Mr. Rossi's looks fantastic! I'm looking forward to seeing some of his other cars, too. Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read you've been fond of this generation Eldorado :-) You're welcome, Lou P.S. Here is one of his other cars. czcams.com/video/JZPoRCzlWwQ/video.html
Truly one of my all time favorites, I remember when I was a kid, a neighbor had one, his was Aqua/Aqua without vinyl top, and bucket seats. He had several cars over the years, but always held onto that one until his death. His widow still has it in her garage.
Hi Uri, Happy to read this is an all time favorite of yours :-) Lou
Oh, be still my heart! There are only two automobiles that are my absolute all-time favorites: the 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado, and the 1967 Cadillac Eldorado. Thank you Lou for showing Carl Rossi's beautiful Eldorado on My Car Story with Lou Costabile 👍
"Oh, be still my heart!" NICE! You're welcome Mike YQR :-)
This Eldorado is amazing. It looks like it just rolled off the assembly line. Mucho kudos to Mr. Rossi for taking the time to make this car so awesome. Literally a two-thumbs up car. 👍👍
Hi Ken, Happy to read you enjoy the condition of this car and that it's "awesome" :-) Lou
Adam at Rare Cars and Automotive History has two in much better shape. He collects land yachts in museum quality condition. I think his 67 has around 15,000 miles.
Production of the 1967 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado was only 17,930 units...but sales increased to around 24,000 units for the 1968, 1969, and 1970 model years. The styling was so advanced at the time that its body was difficult to engineer. Two separate stampings are used for the hood...with a long weld down the middle hidden by the chromed wind split moulding. Also, the rear fenders with the very sharp blades were difficult to manufacture due to sheetmetal tearing during stamping. Hidden headlights look cool but are often a warranty nightmare ... thus they were abandoned for 1969. Early Eldorados had bias belted tires that quickly wore out due to high weight and torque from the front-wheel drive (radial tires were introduced later as a huge improvement). The 1970 Eldorado had the monster 400 Horsepower 500 V-8, but the 1967 has the 429 V-8 (340 Horsepower) with the 472 V-8 used in both 1968/1969. A V-12 engine was considered during prototype stage but rejected due to cost and excessive fuel consumption (the long hood and massive engine bay remained). GM purposely introduced the Oldsmobile Toronado the previous model year to work out more bugs in the drivetrain. This example is in Baroque Gold Metallic with the $184 Contoured Bucket Seats and Console in Sandalwood (leather required for an additional $158). Automatic Climate Control A/C was an expensive $515, Front Disc Brakes were $105, and Vinyl Roof was $131 (tragically rots many great cars of that era). Interesting (and rare options) were front seat warmers (carbon heating pads underneath the upholstery) and headrests. Automatic Level Control was standard equipment.
Hi SpockvsMcCoy Kirk, Thank you for sharing details and knowledge on this car, Lou
This car also had power rear windows which were a 1-year option before making them standard in 68 . Could not tell if this car also got the optional tilt wheel for 67
@@md11b777 Correct, the Power Rear Vent Windows ($63.15) in 1967 became standard equipment in 1968 (along with Power Front Disc Brakes).
Cadillac was very happy with the sales. It was about the most expensive US car other than the Lincoln MkIII. My dad paid $6600 for our 70 Eldo. If you look at the option list the prices will make you cry. Most options well under $100.00. The sunroof and level ride were the two most expensive options. Union made in the US and very affordable. Contrast with now. Chinese and expensive. Very little plastic in these cars. The drivers ashtray is all steel and has about twenty parts. Must weigh 10 pounds. The power window motors are made of cast iron. Cadillac used those from the 50s to the 80s. I want to adjust the bumpers on mine but I fear I would need a fork lift to move them. These cars used bumper jacks.
Spectacular Eldo! A true icon. Definitely from a different era. Basically peak GM.
Thanks Lou!
High praise for this Eldo! :-) Took me a while to find this one, however it was worth the wait. My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
Love the design of this car. The evolution of the Caddies from the tiny fins of the mid 50’s big fins of the late 50’s to early 60’s to this design is remarkable.
Hi John, Happy to read "Love the design of this car" :-) Lou
So sweet 🤙🏼 one the more iconic caddys ever produced,definitely ahead of it time for 67’ great shoot 💯
Happy to read "So sweet" :-)
Late 60s was the most beautiful era for Cadillac and GM in general.
High praise for the design of the 1960's Cadillacs :-)
This car is from a time when real cars where made. - Beautiful car and with buckets too and so much more. - Absolute awesome!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing
Hi Ole Andreas Jensen, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
OMG!! CADILLAC NATIONALS??!! THIS CAR IS GREAT!! Oh Lou!!! I'm in heaven!! Bucket seats?! I thought they all were bench seats. Very cool car!!
Hi Debbie, High praise :-) Happy to read your comment on this car, Lou
My uncle Jerry bought a NEW one in 67 in the same gold paint and no bucket seats - as a kid were were so impressed - Great Car Great Era - Make America Great Again
Hi Scarlett Fire, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncle Jerry's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Carl's '67 Eldorado just superb. Chiseled, Handsome, and Powerful. Just like you Lou! Thanks!
Hi Brian SD, Happy to read this one is "superb" :-) You're welcome, Lou P.S. Flattery will get you everywhere!
I was in a supermarket in the 80's and saw on index card that said "Cadillac for sale called Dorothy" always liking Cadillacs I called I went over to her house and in the garage under an inch of dust was a 67 El Dorado just like this model triple black. It was a husband who had passed away I asked how much you wanted she said $250! I explained to her as much as I would like to take the car for $250 it was worth much more than that she refused to take the money so I arranged that I would always come by her house and mow her lawn and shovel the snow which I did still she passed away. Had that car for 20 years til was stolen 😡. Thanks Carl for sharing with Lou and his community
Hi Terry M, That's a good story, and sad to read the end result :-( You're welcome, Lou
What a great dude you are, for not ripping off that nice older woman! Inspiring, really!
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Morning lou, another great car, that caddy was my favorite, I had a lot of favorites, once you own a caddy, the car the ride, we love big cars, women drove Cadillac, that was the car, just blow the horn only caddy had that beautiful horn sound. Take care Lou, God bless you
Moring Robert, Happy to read this is a favorite Caddy of yours :-) Blessings received, and God bless you too, Lou
Grandma had Lincolns then several Cads. They barely fit her one car garage.
Boy, Lou...
That one truly is "full house".
I've never seen one with every option.
And what a CLEAN example!
The only thing that's weird, is despite how incredibly clean and patina-free that particular car is, the vacuum plated chrome rims of the gauges in the dash look pitted.
I've seen cars that were abandoned outside 40 years ago... Not a stitch of interior left in them, totally rusted out... But the dash panels look brand new.
It's weird how that works out sometimes.
Hi Slick Andrews, Happy to share this highly optioned car with you :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
I had the 70 Eldo in gold . That car was a fast machine and drove like a dream. We named it The Golden Warrior! I loved the rear windows that slid into the body .
Hi lightmaker, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your gold 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
It was my street rod in high school. Never had a problem with 396 Chevelles or 383 Road Runners. Smoke the front tires.
Love a nice old Caddy........ and this one does not disappoint! I've seen many variations of floor mats, but never in white!! Just stunning .......thanks Lou for bringing this one to your channel!
Hi George S, Happy to read "Love a nice old Caddy" :-) You're welcome, Lou
Internet says the '67 Eldorado had a 429 C I D engine. 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!
Hi motorTranz, Thanks for viewing and sharing. You're welcome, Lou
Those leather buckets and console are absolutely gorgeous. Especially, in white
Hi Al Dente, Happy to read the details you enjoy, Lou
429 CI; rear window crease was a hotwire process. Great car, fun video, thanks to the both of you.
Hi Steve, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great car" :-) You're welcome, Lou
Some years the engine hood was one piece, some it was two piece welded at the center line. Some have wierd cutouts at the back of the hood which makes aligning body lines difficutl/impossible. The front fender inserts never fit well and were changed to turn lights in 68. And the troublesome hidden headlights were dumped. The 67 is a one off front end.
Car is in such good condition. Wonderful!
Hi Grand Ezio, Happy to read this one is "Wonderful!" :-) Lou
what a beautiful example of a 67 Cadillac and as I've said several times previously my late maternal grandfather had a 1968 Eldorado Seville in black with red trim Cadillac used that horn until the mid 1980s I remember from being a young child my late maternal grandmothers used 1981 Coupe Deville had that horn and a 427 CID V8 engine + a 4 speed TH200 4 R automatic transmission
Hi Courtney, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your maternal Grandfathers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
No 427 engine in 1981 Cadillacs! You must be confusing it with the TERRIBLE 4-6-8 Cylinder deactivation system!
Two horns were standard. three was optional.
The 67 Eldorado was the most beautiful Cadillac of all time. Imo it looked better without a vinyl top. It was one of three Bill Mitchell masterpieces. The other two were the 63 Riviera & the 63 Corvette split window coupe
Hi Steven, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou
A 1967 Cadillac had a 429 cubic inch, 340 horsepower engine. In 1968 they went to a 472 cubic inch 375 horsepower engine. I totally agree that this was the time that GM got it right.
Hi Dave, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Wow ! What a great car!!
Worth the wait for Mr. Rossi. It's gorgeous.
Hi Glen, Happy to read "What a great car!!" :-) Lou
That is a very rare interior code 000 B with the saddle door panels and white bucket seats, a very unique 1967 Eldorado.
Hi Andy, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou
they run sooo smooth ya cant tell they were running 😂... caddillacs attention to fine detail n luxury.... awesome ... analog/mechanical climate control👍🏻
Hi Martin, You're right, very smooth running. Lou
Hi Lou, That Cadillac is sweet, I like the bucket seats, unusual for Cadillacs of this era. Thanks for sharing this. 👍
Hi Terri, Happy to read you enjoy this "sweet" car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Looks great a fun cruise in a Caddy when they were a Caddy was a Caddy
Hi Larry, Happy to read you enjoy this cruise in this Caddy :-) Lou
Awesome! 😁
I love the old Caddys! I use to have a White 74'Eldorado😄👍
Thanks for sharing, Lou!
Hi Wesley, Happy to read this one is "Awesome!" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you. You're welcome, Lou
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Omg luv car when was a kid my dad had one a sixty eight the front lights popped up hidden he loved that car pluss had pop up hidden antenna he loved that car wonderful 😊 that cars for me is a terr jerker thxs very much
Hi Brian, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
In my opinion it was the most beautiful Caddy design of all time. As a kid I remember seeing an article in Popular Science and the title was something like "If I was a Millionaire I would buy a 1967 Cadillac Eldorado."
Hi Randy, High praise for the design of this Caddy :-) Lou
I would say second to the V 16 from the 20s/30s. They were Rolls Royce quality then.
WOW..! Beautiful. Lincoln lover myself but this is a Gorgeous Cadillac 🤩 I got a diecast model with my Lincoln's in same couler.
Thank You Lou 😉🇷🇺👍
Hi Richard, Happy to receive a "WOW!" from a Lincoln Lover :-) You're welcome, Lou
My favorite caddy.So sweet😊
Hi Norman, Happy to read this is your favorite Caddy :-) Lou
Since the first time I saw one.The next is a 1959 Eldorado Baritz.
Great car, and story! You always bring us the best stuff. Thanks Lou.
Hi Fred and Debra MacDonald, Happy to read you're enjoying the selection I'm sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
Cool car! Looks like a car you'd see outside the Playboy club in the 60s
The owner is definitely Chicago born too
Hi Chris, Happy to read you enjoy this "Cool car!" :-) Lou
Or in Goodfellas.
What a car!!!!
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Lovely car, Lou. Thanks for showing.
My pleasure sharing the cars with you Dick. You're welcome.
Riviera had the first in 66? Maybe 65. GM used Buick to launch new ideas. This is a great car! Love it.
Hi Jeffrey, Happy to read you "Love it" :-) Lou
Outstanding Caddy! Cool colors too.
High praise :-)
The 1967 Cadillac Eldorado had a 429 cid V8. The engine was enlarged to 472 cid for 1968.
Hi David, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou
472/500 was clean sheet design. 429 was a bored 390 from the 50s. The 429 guys tell me they get 18 mpg on the freeway.
Beautiful car. The bucket-seat option is really special. I also have a soft spot for old Cadillacs because my father worked for them in the 1970's. The whole feel of the dealership was classy, and the cars looked so nice lined out in front. I got a ride in one of these at that time and the smoothness is unreal. Like the car is sliding on grease. The 2-door "personal luxury car" was always my favorite type of car. It's gone forever.
Hi Joseph, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
The dealer in KC dated from 1919 and really layered on the customer service. They are gone now.
Never seen a Eldorado like it nice find.
Hi Tim C, Happy to read this one is new too you :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou
Beautiful. Car.
Hi Michael, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou
A real Beauty!
Hi Jacob, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
another beauty lou,thanks!
Thank you keeff :-)
Wow,what a car!! Rare interior too.Thanks,Lou!
Hi Keith, Happy to read "Wow, what a car!!" :-) You're welcome, Lou
Great looking Eldo ! Love the color ! Thanks for posting !
Hi Rudy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Beautiful car
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Beautiful car !
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
I watched a review of another 1967 Eldorado on another channel. The “crease” in the center of the rear window was apparently created at the factory with a “hot wire.” The horizontal “canister” just in front of the brake master cylinder was connected to the rear shocks. It was a “load-levelling feature.” Cadillacs in the late fifties used to have an “air ride suspension system” as an option. When you would leave in the morning, you would find your car sitting on the ground! Only when it was started would the “bellows” at each corner of the car inflate, and lift it to a normal riding height. A problematic feature which Cadillac would soon abandon!
Hi Fred, 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
Thanks!
Hi Scott, THANK YOU FOR THE SUPER THANKS! Appreciated, Lou
The car would look so much better without that vinyl roof. I don't know what designers were thinking of even offering it as an option.
Hi Vicious Poodle, Clearly not an option you would chose, Lou
Vinyl was extremely trendy back in that era!...It was just something rather "new and different" for the times. I agree with you, most of those vinyl tops looked sort of tacky!
@@curbozerboomer1773 You should see how good a 1969 Conitnental Mark III looks w/o a vinyl roof. Search CZcams for 'Burgundy Mark III'
If your going down a classic vehicle rabbit hole a '67 Eldorado is a fine choice _ What a fantastic design, and always a thumbs up. . . :>/
Hi Dr. Candor, Happy to read you enjoy this "fine choice" of a car :-) Lou
En verdad que ese color dorado le combina perfecto a este bellísimo Cadillac Eldorado 1967! Como siempre, me encanta las tomas que consigues de los vehículos, Lou. Esa parte trasera, el frente con un estilo en forma de buque, junto a esos elegantísimos faros escamoteables (que por cierto, se quedó haciendo un sexy guiño ya que el izquierdo no cerró, jaja) lo hacen ver precioso! Además, un interior muy cuidado y elegante. Sencillamente, otro espectacular modelo que traes al canal para deleite de tus espectadores. ¡Saludos cordiales!
Hi Jaime, Happy to read the details from the video you notice. My pleasure sharing with you, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou
Nice!!!!!!!!!!!
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Wow, this is a really nice Cadillac, but 1967, not 1966. It is powered by a 429 cu inch V8 good for 340 HP. The cost in 1967 was 6277.00$ it was a bit pricey but scored a healthy 17930 units sold. Great video , love those Caddy
Hi Andre, Happy to receive a "Wow" for this car :-) Lou
Personal luxury cars were popular 50 yrs ago. ElDorado,Tornado, Riviera, Grand Prix all had nice offerings. There's a retired Air Force Capt on you tube that buys & sells all years of these & just the lowest mileage cars that are almost better than new. Wish I could think of his name.
Hi Richard, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Nice 😀
Hi Michael, Happy to read "Nice" :-) Lou
you can never wear jeans when riding in this car! gorgeous brown and white interior. this gen eldo, plus the toro and riv, are cars that were custom right from the factory...nothing can be improved on these.
Hi Steve S, High praise :-) Lou
Saw one with a custom Italian leather interior, buckets and sunroof. Sold for $50,000. Sweet.
GM was "in the zone" during most of the 1960s...but Ford and Chrysler were in close pursuit!...So many unusual, dynamic designs showed up, and I was a young man then, and appreciating the choices available!
That car is gorgeous 😍
Westin hotel, AMC theatre ... that's Lombard, correct?
I spent 14 years living just a couple of blocks from there.
Hi kimosabbe50, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're right, we're in Lombard IL. Lou
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Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car MR CHONN
Interesting the door sill shows “BODY BY FLEETWOOD” and the tag under hood shows “BODY BY FISHER”.
Hi wmalden, Thank you for sharing what you notice, Lou
Aye another great car , you want to learn more about this car and the designer check out Rare classic cars on CZcams, he has a 1969 version of this car. You should have shown how the rear windows opens, it's unique. I have to say that this 67 is far nicer than the 69 one I seen ,I think the gold paint and white interior suits the car, great video.
Hi Elizabeth, Happy to read this one is "another great car" :-) Lou
He has a 67 too. He has everything.
"feel of a sports car" oh I fear my sides have split!
Thank you for viewing and sharing.
I think Road and Track said it handled pretty well. The suspension is stiff. It does'nt have the Cadillac ride. Rear leaf springs, front torsion bars.
It is a "sporty" looking vehicle, considering it's size...but really, forget about real sporty handling!..That is not what these beautiful cars are about!
I never realized that the Cadillac Eldorado was front wheel drive starting in 1967. I thought that it was much later. First was the Oldsmobile Toronado in 1966, and in 1967, Cadillac introduces their Eldorado with the front wheel drive configuration. Eventually Buick released the Riviera in front wheel drive as well. The engine sounded healthy, and the interior was immaculate! I like the way the body style and rear deck is laid out. Beautiful color as well. I'm curious to know what size engine that Cadillac has sitting under its hood. The vacuum container has a slight leak in it which is why the hideaway headlights didn't close evenly. My neighbor's 1966 Toronado had the same issue with his hideaway headlights. That Eldorado is one slick Cadillac indeed!
Hi Michael, Happy to read you learned something from this video :-) I'm learning all the time from the Caretakers and I find that to be so much fun. Glad to read you enjoy this "slick" car, Lou
The trans was the Olds design. Turbo hydramatic 425. It was built from turbo 400 parts. Cad let Olds get the bugs out before they took it. The original had some sort of complex two speed torque converter which I think functioned as a locker. GM dropped it after one year. Olds tested the trans by going full power from neutral to drive to neutral to reverse hundreds of times. They burnt out many tires sets doing so. GM put the trans in the 13000 GVW motor home and Recon used it too. You only see breakdowns in the motor homes never the cars. If it needs servicing you need to find a motorhome shop. It is well obsolete now.
Someone already verified my earlier guess...it is a 429ci engine, 340 hp...interesting, that Cadillac did not push for even more power...my dad's 67 Buick wildcat had a 430 ci engine, 360 hp. This was back when each GM division actually made their own engines! Pontiac was sort of considered to be the "hottest" line of GM...with the GTO being the iconic muscle car during that era...but eventually, Buick and Chevie offered their own "hot" setups...of course, by the early 1970s, the HP contests fell by the wayside!
No doubt the metal in the hood alone was sufficient to build all four doors of my Police car!
Hi Donald, NICE! :-) Lou
You can play ping pong on it. The trunk lid is big too.
@@rogersmith7396 a lot of these large cars sacrificed their lives for the Hyundais, Hondas, Fords, and Chevies that clutter up street corners nowadays.
Stylewise, '67 was not a great year for Cadillac, with the exception of this gorgeous model (although in '69, they didn't use the much nicer hideaway headlights).
Love all the Caddys in the background!
Hi Jay, Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
I am growing fonder of the older full sized Cads with the four verticle headlights. They were not bad. 2 doors.
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FYI, Cadillac used the 429 in the Eldorado in 1967
Hi Mark, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Hasta los 90 Cadillac era Cadillac hoy son grandes cucarachas estilo Chino
Hmmm, interesting. Never thought that. Thank you for viewing and sharing.
Beautiful car! Too bad it's green!😁👍
Hi Frank, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
It's called a 'Split' rear window, not a crack. And on the trunk, it is a 'Cadillac badge', not "this over here".
Hi Michael, 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
67 was the last year of the 429 engine
Hi Wally, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
1967 429 cu inch 68 had 472, 70 500 cu inch was introduced.
Hi Raymond, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou
You gotta wonder what the mpg was with that massive 500ci engine...or maybe it was "gpm"...gallons per mile"...lol.
Interesting Cadillac fact. Take one 500 c.i engine and put 472 c.i. heads on. Instant 12.5 to 1 compression. This Eldirado has the 429 c.i engine
Hi Daniel, 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
Not that simple. The 70 Eldo 500 was already over 10:1 compression. If you put 472 heads on it you get like 14 or 15 to one. You have to use a low compression 500 from 71 or later. Plus there were casting changes. The Cadillac Company has the details. Richard in SF did one too. Plus the cast rods are barely adequate. Those have to be replaced with any upgrade. The stock intake is very poor to clear the hood. It should be junked. You can't put headers on the engine in an Eldorado. The frame rails are in the way. None of the heads flow very well. I would like to turbo mine to say 500 HP, a mild build. Probably won't happen. Apparently FI does'nt help much. Later 500s had mechanical FI. Mine has been retrofitted with the Cadillac electronic ignition.
Probably the single best thing you could do would be to get a modern 5 or 6 speed trans. Leno converted a Toranado to RWD with over 1000 HP. It must haul ass.
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Great video Lou - thanks for posting. I've got a small question which some Cadillac experts may be able to help me with. The Door Plate says, "Body by Fleetwood" but the VIN Plate says, "Body by Fisher". I know that the latter was standard in GM motors, but this seems to be a contradictory. Does anyone have any ideas?
Hi Ray, Happy to read you enjoy the video. You're welcome on the posting. Hmmm, not sure, however I'm glad you noticed that. Hoping a Viewer with knowledge can share, Lou
Adam at Rare Cars states Fleetwood merged into Fisher and by this time the Fleetwood name did'nt mean anything. Cadillac did make a model called Fleetwood.
@@rogersmith7396 Cheers Roger, that's great, thanks for explaining this.
Did that have air ride also? Might be to early for that. Pretty car, could be a nice ride to the beach get hotel room with the wife eat some sea food. That's what it makes me think. LOL crazy I know, got to be about family right? GOD, Family, Church and Country isn't that what they say we need Lou? Missing, God, in today's picture. Maybe that's the biggest change coming, to improve the planets demeanor, societal wise. GOD Bless Brother
Hi Doug, Not sure about air ride. Hoping a Viewer can share knowledge. That sounds like a solid living focused strategy to me. Blessings received, and God bless you Brother. Lou
A gorgeous car. I always liked the 1st gen Eldorado and Toronado. After 1970 they got hideously ugly and big.
Hi Milford Civic, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Yep. 1st gen was in the 50s. Second gen was a rebadged calais or something early 60s. I think these are 3rd gen and the barge mobiles are 4th gen. I believe this was Cadillacs muscle car. Its quarter mile times are comparable to other muscle cars. The next gen was an old ladys parade float. Detest them. Put cow horns on the front.
The engine is a 429 c.i .
Thank you for sharing.
472 possible
Thank you for sharing.
engine 429 cui 340 hp
Thank you for viewing and sharing.
I have a 70 Eldo and grew up driving one when new. I judge it to be superior to the 67. Old 429 engine vs. new 500, 4 wheel drum brakes vs. discs, Lots of gimmicky gizmos on the 67, unattractive interior. As shown the hidden headlights were a problem and I don't think look good. Better wheel covers on the 70. The 67 may have the two speed torque converter on the Olds transmission which some say is better. Discontinued for 68. A guy was trying to tell me there are no bucket seats on Cadillac. They are very rare. Kind of wierd having a car this big with only two front seats. If he had the sun roof it would be like one of a thousand and very expensive. It has the level ride. Unpleasant color combinations, white top shoe brown interior, yuk. Mine is gold but a one year one model paint.
Hi Roger, Happy to read you have a cool car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Does this car have v8 engine
Yes
Ummm...did you see the video?
425 CUBIC INCH?
I thought 429. Maybe 425. Close enough.
425 was a later downsized version of the 500. They eventually got it down to 368 I believe. The worlds largest small block. Then I think they used Olds engines.
@@rogersmith7396 425 was found in the earlier Toronados.
Sounds like an awesome event there and thanks guys for this Eldo feature. Great style, looks best 100% stock just as is. Fantastic 👍
HI Bruce H., Good time for sure :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
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