1930 Cadillac series 353, truly an amazing car

[@JohnCBurzynski]

Do ya ELO, gimme the Chord...I mean Cord

[@What.its.like.]

Hahaha nice bingo you got it I never seen nothing like this car from this era

[@ernielaw]

As in Cord 812

[@bobdillaber1195]

That car was designed and built to last forever, never to be thrown away, just eventually retired gracefully.

[@What.its.like.]

Totally agree we live in such a disposable appliance era I wish I lived when these cars became just old cars. I would’ve bought all of them.

[@chuckselvage3157]

U have to appreciate the craftsmanship that went into these cars. Outstanding.

[@jefffixesit60]

A lovely old giant, definitely wins both "Would You Rather" segments. I believe the interior cloth is velvet. Thanks for sharing, Happy Trails! 😁

[@61rampy65]

I was thinking velour, but velvet is certainly possible. Maybe velour wasn't even invented yet?

[@What.its.like.]

It felt like nice velour but maybe velvet

[@Donald_Shaw]

Absolutely beautiful Cadillac. Jay, thanks so much for showing us around this wonderful car.

[@What.its.like.]

You bet glad you dig this episode I really liked the interior of this car

[@charlesdalton985]

What an absolutely stunning automobile! Like I wrote during the premier - this is like a rolling palace fit for a king or queen. WYR: Cadillac and Packard (although it was tough not to pick the Caddy again). Sorry about the outtakes, you had me laughing, but it also points out the extra amount of work you put into this. Thank you as always ~ Chuck

[@What.its.like.]

I wanted to add those. I think I might end it like that showing a couple bloopers. I do say damn it a lot it’s my favorite swearword. lol but I tried to redirect myself to say yes Great choices =) you guys only see the finish product. You don’t see everything that goes into getting to that point you should see how many takes there is a lot of the stuff is piece together like the specs I will try to do one run through of both car, specs, and engine specs but sometimes it’s not like that.

[@JohnCBurzynski]

I will go with the Cord. Could the song be Do Ya by ELO?

[@charlesdalton985]

@@JohnCBurzynski I believe you are correct, good ear!!

[@What.its.like.]

Make a new thread it won’t let me pin this one

[@geebs76]

I love this car! That interior is nicer than any place I have ever lived. I love cars with bud vases. When my dad was young in the 20's it was his job to keep flowers in the bud vases in his family's Chevy. I would choose the Cadillac in both scenarios.

[@What.its.like.]

Sweet choices I love this car as well

[@lanedexter6303]

Love those great old cars! Looking at the front made me think: you might consider a segment on Pilot Ray steerable driving lights.

[@seven_hundred-seven_hundred]

Very nice. Thank you.

[@What.its.like.]

This car was amazing

[@JefferyHall-ct2tr]

Hi Jay! There is a reason that it was called the classic car era. These cars are CLASSIC in every way. Quality, Smoothness, Comfort, and for the time Power, too. So glad you got to experience this one. Gives a perspective of how competitive the luxury car market was, even during the depression. The WYR's. . .Gotta pick the Caddy for #1, as you mentioned it is SO nice! #2 Going to go CORD here, LOVE the profile of the L-29!

[@What.its.like.]

L29 cord is definitely a great choice i’m really hoping to cover one this year. =)

[@TheMuskokaman]

That caddy is so gangster, I love it! 1930 Caddy 1930 Caddy

[@webstella]

Stunning.

[@BrewBlaster]

Interesting wiper set-up.

[@bparksiii6171]

Glad you caught that one before it was sold, it probably went home with a CLC member, maybe you might see it again in Gettysburg this summer. Lovely Cadillac, well done interior , and laid out dash and has that beautiful chrome radiator guard, also featured on the same year Chevrolet car and available for the trucks, that's the best feature of both models First pick 1030 Pierce Arrow model A, second 1930 Cord L-29. See a nice cream color coupe in the background, can't tell if it is a DeSoto or Chrysler.

[@What.its.like.]

They had a two-door LaSalle that was in the same paint scheme. I missed that one. Awesome choices

[@ronmailloux8655]

craftsmanship beyond compare.

[@siddrajput1029]

The wipers are interesting. I would like to see them in action.

[@andrewhowarth4578]

I think the material you're looking for in the seats and door panels is "velour". Spectacular video of one of the finest models of the Classic Car era! Andy

[@What.its.like.]

I wasn’t sure if velour was around back then it might have been velvet

[@andrewhowarth4578]

@@What.its.like.I believe velour was produced as a lower cost alternative to velvet (which has longer pile and is slower to make because of the complexity and jamming of the required looms) and was used in both clothing and upholstery. It was made out of cotton before the modern polyester versions came out in the last half of the twentieth century. I know I've seen it in some vintage cars. There were lots of other fancy but cheap fabrics, like sateen, satinet, and velveteen, but they weren't rugged enough to use in a car. I'm kind of a textile industry nerd because my family owned textile mills up until WW2, so I always have an interest in which fabrics were used in which applications. Now just don't get me started on millponds, dams, and turbines! Andy

[@tigre7739]

An incredible work of automotive art! I do like the look of the Lincoln in the first, but would most likely pick this one, and definitely this in the second.,😎

[@What.its.like.]

Sweet choices. I did not want to pass up the opportunity to do this car cause God only knows when I’ll see another one.

[@hcombs0104]

For WYR, I'll go with Cadillac both times. That front end was beautiful. Actually the whole car is, right down to all the wood. I'd love to see those windshield wipers in action... I've never seen that before.

[@rdmineer1]

Back in the 1960s my grandmother had an easy chair that was upholstered in similar red velvet, but it was not on the floors and walls and ceiling like this. This is a limousine, the passenger had real money. Imagine you're the chauffeur and have to constantly maintain this entire vehicle to new perfection regardless of the weather, or what unemployed protesters threw at it.

[@manuelicos08]

Greetings to the vintage cars lovers, from Allende NL México GID BLESS AMÉRICA AND ALL LATÍN AMÉRICA

[@manuelicos08]

SORRY FOR THE MISTAKE IT WAS GOD; NOT GID

[@aaronwilliams6989]

Just fabulous!

[@What.its.like.]

Totally agree

[@61rampy65]

No wonder Al Capone liked riding in one of these! Those thick frames around the windows gave lots of room for bullet-proof glass. Absolutely a beautiful car. I was thinking velour for the upholstery, but another commenter suggested velvet, which I hadn't thought of.

[@61rampy65]

I posted a bit early. That back seat looks *way* more comfortable than a couch! And the foot/leg room! And the trunk is so cool with the fitted luggage. The answer to WYR is YES!!!, I'll take them all.

[@What.its.like.]

Hahaha YES =) I loved this car

[@michaelporter9354]

Most Gangsters liked Lincolns or Hudsons because they didn't have window post in lot of there cars. Better mobility for their Tommy Guns.

[@draggonsgate]

J! I've never seen you gush before! So, just to be sure, you kinda like this car a little, right? 🙂 They say the color can make the car, and the classic silver/black w/ red interior certainly does with this. Beautiful! And that interior! I asked about original interiors before... I don't think this is THE original, but the texture you describe is like mohair, which would've been the material of choice back then. Drop.Dead.Gorgeous. Thanx! WYR: 1) There you go again, making me choose between Lincoln and Caddy... for this, ONLY for the color combo, Caddy. 2) Caddy, hands down!

[@What.its.like.]

This car was drop dead gorgeous I try and be neutral got to do a lot of cool stuff this month there is a 32 Lincoln Murphy body coming not sure when that car was awesome as well Great choices

[@VintageCarHistory]

Gorgeous car!!!!

[@What.its.like.]

I concur

[@scooterdover2771]

Great video and what a car! I'd go with it in both scenarios.

[@What.its.like.]

This car was epic =)

[@jeffreykurth2703]

Nice car. The Lincoln then Cord.

[@What.its.like.]

Sweet choices =)

[@ernielaw]

I don't always look at cars from the 30s but my picks would be the Pierce Arrow and Cord. I especially like the 1933 Pierce Arrow Silver Arrow of which only 5 were made. I also take a strong liking to the 1937 Cord 812.

[@1936Studebaker]

I've never seen a whipper set up like that! I love those running board storage units, it's given me an idea for a project I'm working on. Could the door trim material be "Swede"? Having a rear seat arm rest is something special for a 1930 model in any car.

[@What.its.like.]

The consensus of the community is, it might’ve been velvet I’ve seen windshield wipers like that but it’s very uncommon and it’s usually only on 20s and 30s vehicles

[@ROXSTARCorvette4371]

Awesome looking car.

[@What.its.like.]

Totally agree

[@bobblowhard8823]

I see some oil drips under the car, goddamn it!

[@MonsterHobbiesModelCarGarage]

450 videos? Well done!

[@What.its.like.]

I can’t believe it’s been that many taking a step back. It’s insane when you think about it.

[@joeseeking3572]

Very pretty car - 1929-33 (depending on make) was the epitome of the full square rigged style that many still feel is the design statement of Classic. Full crown sweeping clamshell fenders, sidemounts and a detachable trunk with fitted luggage! Hood louvers - or even better, doors, but you had to get a 16 in 30 for that. Huge headlamps on a tie bar, and, except for a slightly tilted windshield (more to reduce glare than anything else) not a hint of aerodynamics yet. Skirted fenders came with the 32 Graham, all else followed. Not sure about those seats; pattern is correct and well fitted, but the color feels a little too bordello to be original. Red leather on open cars, yes, but I think this would have been considered garish here. Those rugs on the other hand were not original but were commonplace - assuming as a level of one upsmanship, but I don't have definitive commentary on whether this was popular when new or came about after several years of use (to conceal wear). WYR 1) Pierce-Arrow A - that was the flagship and had 35+ more hp than the Cadillac. It was a more expensive car and in 1930 still carried more prestige - or at least spoke to old money. 2) The Cord if I had a good mechanic and acess to fwd parts: beautiful but flawed.

[@billst.1044]

You said there is not much against it. You could say waxing it must be a pain. Other than that, it is a beauty.

[@61rampy65]

If you can afford that car (both then and now) you can afford to pay someone to do that for you! I could barely afford the wax.

[@soulmates2424]

The car belongs to my husband and I and we are way too cheap to pay someone else to do it 😂

[@gene978]

Is that Interior Material Velvet? Thank You for bringing us this Beauty! Thank you for the Detail Videos

[@What.its.like.]

It might be velvet it was awesome =) happy you still dig the channel

[@johnboydTx]

Packard and Pierce Arrow 🤔 All are fantastic cars 👏👏👏😉.. My only complaint was the turn signals 😢 AutoZone specials 🤷😔.. Vintage housings and 3-D printer lenses?? Spend 300 dollars on a car like that 🤷👍 .. Every thing else was quality 👏👏👏👏 Great Episode Happy Motoring ✌️🤠

[@What.its.like.]

=) great choices

[@DSP1968]

What a beauty! I'm not surprised it was sold relatively quickly. And I'll take the Lincoln and the Packard.

[@ColtonRMagby]

WYR 1: All of them. WYR 2: All of them. I'm surprised you didn't address the Batmobile in the room.

[@What.its.like.]

Haha it’s been there I’m not a huge comic book guy I did get into the flash series as well as legends of tomorrow, but the TV series I’ve never read a comic book

[@ColtonRMagby]

@@What.its.like. There's another replica of the Tim Burton Batmobile that a guy built with a turboshaft engine driving a 4-speed automatic transmission that had been modified to be manual shift only, but it burns around 16 gallons of jet fuel per hour while cruising.

[@keithstudly6071]

Speaking of brightwork, lots of nice chrome on this but I do believe the window cranks looked like nickel plate. Not quite as shiny.

[@adamv242]

The Auburn and the Packard. I've always been an underdog kind of guy. That '30 Caddy is gorgeous, though...

[@What.its.like.]

Cool choices

[@birddog3130]

AT 21:47 they all look alike ...

[@What.its.like.]

Eh more distinguishable then today’s cars

[@billolsen4360]

Was your thumbnail from an advertisement? If so, it sure didn't due the car justice! I'll bet that the upholstery is velvet looks very comfortable. Chrysler when crazy with velvet-like seating in the 80's on their 5th Avenues, New Yorker & Imperial as did home furniture manufacturers. Reckon that someone at your young age hasn't seen much velvet on anything! WYR: 1. Pierce 2. Caddy

[@terribelbliss9646]

I’ll take them all. 👍

[@danielcheatham3400]

I wonder why they just didn't wire the light on top of the fenders to be turn signals?. the cheap plastic one in the bumper look tacky I agree, one of the nicest cars you've shown!! WYR Cadillac wins both

[@danielulz1640]

That exact same thought crossed my mind!

[@TedBeyr]

What is the wild looking black vehicle next to this gorgeous Caddy? (on the driver’s side)

[@What.its.like.]

The freakin Batmobile lol maybe next time lol

[@Troy_nov1965]

I miss big ol cushiony bench seats. New car seats are like sitting on plywood.

[@What.its.like.]

Totally agree

[@BlaiseMiller-bk7dk]

I believe this was the Abraham Lincoln hote in Pottstown a car for weddings? I know they used to use a gray and black one with a red interior. Also I’m gonna have to go with the pierce arrow, and then the Franklin or Packard

[@What.its.like.]

I’m not sure where this car is from

[@ShutterBiscuit]

Gorgeous car. I've always loved Cadillacs and I own one presently. Just a question. If the car is sold on consignment, do you have to get permission from the owner? Always wondered and I thought I'd ask.

[@What.its.like.]

Yes always get permission to get in every single car. I don’t get in a vehicle or shoot a vehicle without permission.

[@johnpinckney4979]

Both are tough. #1 Pierce Arrow or Auburn. #2 Packard or Cord.

[@uwusmolbean]

Ginormous 😊

[@The1cdccop]

They were great cars. I've owned many Cadillacs. All shit after 1962.

[@joryadamson7854]

Did I notice the Batmobile next to it?

[@What.its.like.]

Hahaha yes

[@retrobilly1719]

Cadillac all the way

[@What.its.like.]

Sweet choice

[@aaronwilliams6989]

All the above.

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome =)

[@rdmineer1]

In The City - Eagles

[@What.its.like.]

Great guess JohnCBurzynski just got it Do Ya by ELO

[@dalesarff5746]

Is this car the Madame X or is that a different Cadillac?

[@What.its.like.]

Not sure

[@stevelee5724]

Bloopers were funny J

[@What.its.like.]

I thought you’d like that

[@JamesAllmond]

That is a car to be driven in, not driven, that is for the help... 30 Piece Arrow (in a whole different class) 30 Cord

[@What.its.like.]

Totally agree but now that we live in the world where a lot of people don’t get driven around it would be a really cool car to drive

[@luisvelasco316]

WYR: Cadillac, Cord. You should look for the earlier version of "Do Ya" by The Move, ELO's predecessor band; it has a very raw and edgy tone which rocks even harder than this one.

[@What.its.like.]

I will definitely listen to that. Thank you so much for that.

[@Frank-sf1wh]

I think the upholstery in that car is gorgeous! I would still rather have a Packard.

[@rdmineer1]

Bakelite, two-piece distributor cap. Chrome air filter cap.

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome =)

[@bobdillaber1195]

Try to park that beast in your today's garage. Lol

[@What.its.like.]

Yeah, that might be an issue =)

[@61rampy65]

The Caddy is actually about a foot shorter than a 69 Imperial. It may not fit *under* some garage doors, tho.

[@andreamills5852]

Cadi-Franklin .

[@What.its.like.]

Sweet choices =)

[@middleclassretiree]

Elo do ya want my love is the song and that’s a beautiful Cadillac I’ll take it and the Packard for the WYR

[@What.its.like.]

Yeah buddy that’s the song and band JohnCBurzynski just beat you for title great choices

[@49commander]

Keep in mind that premium cars of this era were very rarely driven by their owners!!!

[@What.its.like.]

Very true

[@markchandler1130]

Pierce Arrow Franklin

[@What.its.like.]

Sweet choices

[@timothysotelo3868]

WYR. Although might not be the best car. I have to go with the Auburn great great grand parents hav3 Ekhart buggy and carriage dealer ship which later sold Auburn cars pre EL Cord days

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome choices I hope to do I hope to cover it Auburn this year for sure

[@stephenlawson2546]

I am shocked. This is the first time I have heard of a cadillac having a more comfortable seat in the front. Jay I will not question your assessment. I have to laugh because assessment starts with ass.

[@What.its.like.]

Yeah, that was a bit weird in that car. The front seat was definitely better than the backseat. There’s definitely a lot more room in the backseat but the front seat it wasn’t cramped. It wasn’t like 32 Packard and the car was wide for a 1930 model.

[@bobdillaber1195]

That car was designed and built to last forever, never to be thrown away, just eventually retired gracefully.