1967 Cadillac Eldorado: A Bucket Seat Beauty (in Grecian White)!

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Rare Classic Cars & Automotive History

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@dj33036
@dj33036 Ай бұрын
When I was a teenager I was at the Santa Monica airport and was admiring a Lear Jet parked on the tarmac when a turquoise '67 Eldorado pulled up next to the Lear and out stepped Frank Sinatra. He boarded the plane and I watched as the plane took off. It was surreal and felt like I was watching a made for TV commercial.
@michaelwhite2823
@michaelwhite2823 Ай бұрын
@@dj33036 totally cool memory
@davidkastin4240
@davidkastin4240 Ай бұрын
He did it his way 😁
@billolsen4360
@billolsen4360 Ай бұрын
He didn't say, "Come fly with me?"
@fleetwoodpup8328
@fleetwoodpup8328 Ай бұрын
Blue was FS' favorite car color👍
@jeffreyconstance6435
@jeffreyconstance6435 Ай бұрын
They were the automobiles of the original rat pack. Supposedly they would joke about getting a new one when the ash tray would fill up. Of course considering the size of the ash trays in Caddy’s of that era that wouldn’t have been that often unless you seriously chain smoked. Cool car, cool people, cool story. Thanks..!
@dave1956
@dave1956 Ай бұрын
One of the most beautiful vehicles ever built!
@jeffreyconstance6435
@jeffreyconstance6435 Ай бұрын
@@dave1956 Agree 100%. The 67-68 Eldorado and the 68-69 Riviera and the Tornados of this era are the pinnacle of GM styling… Honorable mentions are the same three from 1979 to 1985…!
@sergioleone3583
@sergioleone3583 Ай бұрын
No question. I love these as much as some of the European classics of the 50s and 60s.
@jerelwright1665
@jerelwright1665 Ай бұрын
Yes, it's artwork meets engineering
@Flies2FLL
@Flies2FLL Ай бұрын
These are the best looking Eldorados....
@keepamerica2astrong280
@keepamerica2astrong280 Ай бұрын
Especially the hidden head lights
@somebodyspapa5005
@somebodyspapa5005 Ай бұрын
When I was a teenager, I made up my mind that my dream car of all time is the 1959 Cadillac Eldorado convertible. Those enormous rear fins. It’s absolutely gorgeous with the top down.
@mrluckyuncle
@mrluckyuncle Ай бұрын
When I was a little boy, at about the time the ‘67 was released, there was a Hot Wheel of it - and that was the favorite of my collection.
@danteardenz2670
@danteardenz2670 Ай бұрын
One of the Sweet 16 , which added the Sugar Caddie later , a hot rid version. My Eldorado was gold , with a black too, and unfortunately stolen un a burglary of my home , along with my collection . I was Cadillac since a small child.
@lordmaul3
@lordmaul3 Ай бұрын
I got vintage 1/25 scale model kits of the 1967 and 1970 Eldorado by Jo-Han in my model car collection. They either came as a model kit or a dealer promo back in the day. I seen the Jo-Han 1967 Cadillac Eldorado scale model kit on eBay priced as high as $400. That's how rare this kit is now. Even the box art is pricey.
@MarkNOTW
@MarkNOTW Ай бұрын
I came here to say the same thing. In the mid 70s I had a dark green 67 El Dorado hot wheels car. One of my favorites.
@marcomoreno8188
@marcomoreno8188 Ай бұрын
I remember it, it was brown 🍒🤎
@MNBluestater
@MNBluestater Ай бұрын
Almost 60 years later and the car looks modern.
@eyerollthereforeiam1709
@eyerollthereforeiam1709 Ай бұрын
I'm not sure about 'modern', but it's definitely cool.
@ryanj116
@ryanj116 Ай бұрын
@@eyerollthereforeiam1709 is looking modern even a compliment nowadays? this car is mid century modern for sure.
@WinkelManBearPig
@WinkelManBearPig Ай бұрын
13 years and MN is still Blue
@cabaneencac5168
@cabaneencac5168 Ай бұрын
It's the grandmother of Cadillac's Art & Science design language.
@piggy310
@piggy310 Ай бұрын
Is that where this dork is from?​@@WinkelManBearPig
@MarkWG
@MarkWG Ай бұрын
Though the 1967 Eldorado was one of the most beautiful designs ever to come from any car marque, I never understood why people don't prefer the 1968 model better! The 1968 model had all the important revisions: Properly-placed parking lamps where they belonged all along in place of those painted fender filler end caps. The all-new, improved 472 cubic inch V8. The longer hood with concealed wipers. The beautiful square Cadillac side view mirrors. That neat-looking rear side marker lamp Cadillac logo. Overall, the '68 was worth waiting for. Not to mention the power package that included full dual exhausts.
@Primus54
@Primus54 Ай бұрын
I agree with you if you are wanting the superior edition. I think collectors put greater value on the ‘67 simply because it was the first year of a new design with front wheel drive.
@bobwilson758
@bobwilson758 Ай бұрын
Totally agree !
@timblaes7028
@timblaes7028 Ай бұрын
I prefer the 1968 also.
@TomSnyder-gx5ru
@TomSnyder-gx5ru Ай бұрын
I agree, those end caps on the '67 always had an "unfinished" look about them - like an afterthought. Another reason I prefer the '68 is because that was the first year (by law?) the parking lights lit up with the headlamps at night. My favorite part of this generation Eldorado are those "blade" taillights - imo, the most "innovative" taillights ever put on a vehicle.
@michaeldowd9274
@michaeldowd9274 Ай бұрын
@@Primus54 I much preferred the '67. I had a light blue model with a dark blue bench seat in front. The front torsion bar / single leaf rear suspension was a bit stiffer and the handling was more to my liking over the later four coil spring models. Plenty of power in the 429 engine so the larger engine wasn't needed. Mine had factory air shocks in the rear and the factory supplied vacuum operated pressure pump was absolute junk in the Florida climate. This car had NO fabric top...I would not have purchased a cloth top. ugh I REALLY liked this car...why did I sell it?
@danielberning1240
@danielberning1240 Ай бұрын
Adam, the red light in the door at the pull is for safety and visibility when the door was open. This allowed vehicles coming up from behind to be able to see it better. Think of it as a safety light.
@bernieschiff5919
@bernieschiff5919 Ай бұрын
My 97 Riviera has the same detail on the rear of the doors, a wraparound curved red panel that illuminates when the door is opened, a nice feature.
@andy41417
@andy41417 Ай бұрын
Correct explanation. Some had illumination as a courtesy to know what you were stepping into at night.
@weirdshibainu
@weirdshibainu Ай бұрын
Correct. Volvo had them in the 50s
@P.Galore
@P.Galore Ай бұрын
The 1967 Eldorado is among the most beautiful automobiles ever produced. LOVE the buckets. Cadillac should build the concept Elmiraj - equally stunning.
@solemandd67
@solemandd67 Ай бұрын
Agreed! 💯
@Cadillac61
@Cadillac61 Ай бұрын
Stunning just stunning. Man I miss the days when Cadillac was king of the hill!!
@chuckselvage3157
@chuckselvage3157 Ай бұрын
One of GMs best designs.
@sergioleone3583
@sergioleone3583 Ай бұрын
For me, one of America's all time greatest automotive designs. Just gorgeous.
@HelpingHand-ic4wt
@HelpingHand-ic4wt Ай бұрын
we would stop and gaze at the spotlit '67 Eldorado at the local Cadillac showroom at night. The taillights were a complete mystery until we started seeing them on the roadway.
@Sedan57Chevy
@Sedan57Chevy Ай бұрын
White is not exactly my favorite color for a car exterior, but this thing is just stunning. I love the big full width grill and hidden lights on the white car- it just creates an impressive contrast that truly highlights the front end. I honestly believe 67-68 was the high water mark of Cadillac styling and engineering.
@TalismanPHX
@TalismanPHX Ай бұрын
Absolutely stunning Cadillac 😮
@desertmodern7638
@desertmodern7638 Ай бұрын
The '67 back end is my favorite with the one-year-only taillights and flow-through air vents, and the '68 front end is my favorite with both the concealed headlamps and new concealed wipers. Stunning cars.
@rjbiker66
@rjbiker66 Ай бұрын
The lack of fake wood makes the interior door trims look quite modern. White trim with black dash and carpets looks good.
@Dan-tf1zq
@Dan-tf1zq Ай бұрын
For me, the '67 & 68 were the most beautiful of all the front wheel drive Eldorados. Those razor sharp fenders just can't be surpassed.
@cadillacguy1890
@cadillacguy1890 Ай бұрын
You need to buy this one Adam. You’ll have salt and pepper ‘67 Eldorados.
@petefrenzel7296
@petefrenzel7296 Ай бұрын
Truly a STUNNING car! Love it!
@mikebesoyan3242
@mikebesoyan3242 Ай бұрын
I own a rare special ordered 1967 Cadillac Convertible with bucket seats, console, and a 4-Speed Manual transmission. My mom special ordered it for my dads birthday
@garymckee63
@garymckee63 Ай бұрын
I bought a 73 Buick Century that was ordered with manual steering and brakes. Your vehicle sounds like a one-off rare.
@josephgaviota
@josephgaviota Ай бұрын
Four-speed MANUAL trans? WOW. I'm driving an '06 Acura TL w/six-speed ... and I know _that's_ rare, but just WOW, a Cad with a manual has to be _REALLY_ rare !
@CDKDC
@CDKDC Ай бұрын
Love that front floor mat.
@lanemcreynolds9894
@lanemcreynolds9894 Ай бұрын
Absolutely fabulous car!
@kroge007
@kroge007 Ай бұрын
Absolutely one of the most beautiful cars. One of my favorites. My doctor back in 67 had one of these.
@davidweimer8880
@davidweimer8880 Ай бұрын
So did mine. Are you from Lewistown ?
@73_f100
@73_f100 Ай бұрын
That front single floor mat with the wreath and crest - wow, luxury. Wide, flat, feels great under foot. Beautiful.
@007fredh
@007fredh Ай бұрын
One other thing you got with the bucket seats was a lockable compartment in the center console .
@darwinfalk7875
@darwinfalk7875 Ай бұрын
You are correct. The factory antenna was controlled by the radio knob. It appears this car has an aftermarket radio and so that likely caused the need to add a non-factory antenna switch. The PRNDL needle was white; you are correct there also. My '67 has buckets, headrests, and even shoulder harnesses, but no vinyl roof. Truly a rare one.
@officehelp
@officehelp Ай бұрын
still miss my '70 Eldorado. Thanks for sharing.
@geneschweiss4872
@geneschweiss4872 Ай бұрын
Beautiful 😍 I like the location of the AC compressor and the double belt for efficiency and low vibration .
@OLDS98
@OLDS98 Ай бұрын
Thank you Adam. Quality. Style. Elegance. Grace. Eldorado by Cadillac. They really focused on the details on the exterior and interior. When you shared the interior ,I thought Pontiac Grand Prix. The interiors did get better with time. The last Eldorado was influenced by this car as well. I did notice the new Cadillac have got back to making interiors and exteriors like this again and Cadillac focused. The bucket seats did return in 1984 and became standard in 1986.
@rodwallace6237
@rodwallace6237 Ай бұрын
1976 was the final year for the Eldorado convertible, and there was a surge of desire among buyers to get one of the “Last Convertibles,” as Cadillac eagerly touted them. Exactly 14,000 were made, largely because when GM took inventory of the remaining convertible-top mechanisms, it discovered 15,000 in various warehouses and decided to retain 1000 for parts inventory.
@markdc1145
@markdc1145 Ай бұрын
The '67 Eldo is still peak Cadillac, peak GM and peak Detroit. It just doesn't get any better than this! I'm going to go out on a limb and say that they planned the '68 fender mounted turn signals right from the start since the shape of the metal plugs used in '67 already suggest these lamps (which also fit much better than the plugs). Lighting regulations were changing in the late '60s like the addition of side marker lights. Other '68 models, such as the Lincoln Continental, also had these lamps which the '67s didn't have.
@LongIslandMopars
@LongIslandMopars Ай бұрын
Good point about the parking lights
@jamesparker6017
@jamesparker6017 Ай бұрын
Coral Gables 🌴🇺🇸 I remember seeing my first in late 1966 at Hyannis port while serving in the Air Force on Cape Cod. Beautiful. 🏄
@jamesrecknor6752
@jamesrecknor6752 Ай бұрын
Always a enjoyable talk about enjoyable cars
@TomSnyder-gx5ru
@TomSnyder-gx5ru Ай бұрын
Bucket seats were very rare on these, but I think they should've gone with a full-length console and a floor shifter.
@van_trippin5260
@van_trippin5260 Ай бұрын
and these aint bucket seats
@machpodfan
@machpodfan Ай бұрын
Beautiful car, and love the odd cheaping out with the manual rear windowlets!
@Fletcher-Boy
@Fletcher-Boy Ай бұрын
This is the definition of a Land Barge and I love it!
@plap.
@plap. Ай бұрын
The door lights are for visibility for other cars when the door is open. That's why they are red, for warning. That way someone doesn't rip your door off when on the side of the road or even a parking stall. Many cars and trucks have them, even now.
@jeffreyconstance6435
@jeffreyconstance6435 Ай бұрын
@@plap. that’s why most cars (luxury cars) used a reflector along with a white light bulb for a puddle lamp. Usually in the lower half of the door where it was useful. Not sure where Cadillac going with this weakly lit red light mounted at the rear of a grab handle mounted high on the door. A reflector would have been a better choice and a white light would have been better choice for a puddle lamp that was way too high to be effective . Maybe if had cone on with the headlights it would have illuminated the power window and lock controls in a red cockpit style lighting. As for puddle lamp/ door open warning, it sort of missed the target.
@plap.
@plap. Ай бұрын
@jeffreyconstance6435 I don't know, if it was open on the side of the road and the car coming up from behind you aims for the red light they would hit the door dead nuts up the middle of it. lol, it would be spot on target.
@michaelcrumlett187
@michaelcrumlett187 Ай бұрын
I built an engine for a 1967 Eldorado about 30 years ago. I liked just about everything about the car, except for the corners of the rear bumper. The car had been backed into its stall in the shop, and being a large car, not much space was left between the back bumper and my work bench. I remember banging my shins on that bumper once; the pain was bad enough that I thought I had broken my leg. Otherwise, great car, superb styling, and great to drive.
@christianbugatticg
@christianbugatticg 7 күн бұрын
Great job! Love the 67 Eldorado!
@peterhanson3391
@peterhanson3391 Ай бұрын
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. What more can you say.
@timferguson1593
@timferguson1593 Ай бұрын
That Grecian white on that car is a perfect match. Stunning!
@Sam62254
@Sam62254 Ай бұрын
Although the console ends at the seat fronts, I love the absolutely flat front seat floor. Really adds to the feeling of roominess.
@jaysverrisson1536
@jaysverrisson1536 Ай бұрын
Front bucket seats improve the rear seat passenger experience in 2-door cars by opening up the cabin space visually and making it seem a little less cramped. But then again, how often did passengers really ride in the back seats of these things? It surely had less leg room in back than a Coupe de Ville, so it would not have been as comfortable for back seat passengers on any kind of an extended road trip. Despite its size, it really seems more like a 2-passenger car, which may also be why power rear windows weren't standard the first year.
@AlexanderWaylon
@AlexanderWaylon Ай бұрын
This interior (outside of the dash) bears an incredible resemblance to 66 Riviera deluxe interior door panel (to a point) and the 68 Riviera bucket seat stitching… white looks good on that car. I love how, at limits, the needle would fall just short of overlapping the fuel and temp gages. That rear passenger door handle made it all the way thru the 1979 redesign, they for whatever reason ended it before the 1980 released. I would love to have a 67 or 68 Eldorado. No particular preferences as far as equipment.
@h.r.puffnstuff8705
@h.r.puffnstuff8705 Ай бұрын
Simply gorgeous in triple white. I always loved the 67 Eldorado and 66 Tornado. We started dealing in lightly used Caddy’s, Lincoln’s,and Mercs around 1970. I used to pester dad about ElDorados and Tornados. Coupe DeVilles were our bread and butter at the time. “Because ElDorados drive like azz. Coupe De Villes drive beautifully”. Mind you pops was a Cord guy and owned several.
@lorieandpatrickdavies7483
@lorieandpatrickdavies7483 Ай бұрын
I don't think I've ever seen that gen of Eldorado with bucket seats, nor in white. Very interesting car, and absolutely gorgeous to look at. I can't decide whether I prefer the 1967 or the 1968. A mix of both, I suppose. I like the added turn signals on the 1968, but dislike the added rear marker lamps. The 1967 is the purest design, likely as close as possible to what the designer(s) had in mind. I prefer your 1967 (black over red leather) to this white one, Adam. I wish there was a modern car out there that would have the visual impact this Eldorado has. What a terrific front end!
@BrianLarson1326
@BrianLarson1326 Ай бұрын
I love those low bucket seats, and the rear door latch. I teased my brother in law endlessly with that.
@johncaballero8013
@johncaballero8013 Ай бұрын
Gorgeous well sculptured classic luxury automobile. I do remember these when I was a little boy.
@douglasrizzo9210
@douglasrizzo9210 Ай бұрын
Wonderful job, as always! This car is also equipped with both Guide-Matic headlight dimming, and Twilight Sentinel Auto Lamp control, as well as a tilt/telescope wheel. The Antenna switch is aftermarket, and looks like a 1970 Buick unit. It appears, that it was installed as this car has a non-stock stereo system with knobs that are non-stock as well. The antenna circuit is not plumbed through the aftermarket radio/knobs, hence the additional switch. The floor mats are also not original, but a nice touch.
@muckraker610
@muckraker610 Ай бұрын
The first generation front-wheel drive Cadillac Eldorado was a beautiful car, that I learned to appreciate at a very young age. My grandparents had a '66 Coupe DeVille with bucket seats, which they traded in on a '67 Eldorado bench seat model. Their '66 bucket seat car actually had a heated driver's seat. I don't know if that option was available in '67, as I believe it may have been a one year only affair.
@frothe42
@frothe42 Ай бұрын
Actually, heated seats were optional for 1967 and possibly 1968.
@ragtopdeluxezl1
@ragtopdeluxezl1 Ай бұрын
67-68 I have always wanted a blue with black top and coal bin interior. Dad had Cadillacs but with a family a 4 door model. Lucky you having one! I thought the antenna mast went up when turning on the radio nice description!
@Supercruze
@Supercruze Ай бұрын
My father owned two 67 Eldos,, one in gold and one he repainted in pearl white with green interior. It also had the bucket seats. This was his daily driver among the many cars he owned right up to his death about 6 years ago at age 89. He loved these cars. Beautiful design and features way ahead of their time. Thanks for sharing.
@LongIslandMopars
@LongIslandMopars Ай бұрын
Wow. God bless him.
@johnlandacre767
@johnlandacre767 Ай бұрын
The father of a friend of mine drove one of these, but might have been a ‘68. They also had a Toronado for awhile. He was in the medical field, and probably made lots of $$$. I was impressed back then.
@OathTaker3
@OathTaker3 Ай бұрын
I'm not a big fan of most GM cars styling but this generation Cadillac El Dorado & Toronados are sharp & handsome. I appreciate your videos, they're well done & you cover things that no one else does. 👍
@davebarron5939
@davebarron5939 Ай бұрын
One of the most magnificent cars ever built. Can you imagine it with a V12? Wow!
@ferrochinabisleri1587
@ferrochinabisleri1587 Ай бұрын
Yes, the issue with those "plugs" is noticeable, even more with this body color, but I do prefer this early body style. It looks kind of weird having all that flat floor in front and having two bucket seats with a console in between. Magnificent car!
@johncaballero8013
@johncaballero8013 Ай бұрын
Gorgeous well sculptured classic luxury automobile! Love this body style.
@gettcouped
@gettcouped Ай бұрын
What a beautiful car!
@lordmaul3
@lordmaul3 Ай бұрын
The 1967 Cadillac Eldorado one of my favorites next to the 1968-1970. I even have vintage 1/25 scale Jo-Han model kits of the 1967 and 1970 Eldorado in my model car collection. I seen an unbuilt Jo-Han 1967 Cadillac Eldorado scale model kit on eBay priced as high as $400. That's how rare this kit is now.
@MarkWG
@MarkWG Ай бұрын
I collect them also!
@lordmaul3
@lordmaul3 Ай бұрын
@@MarkWG I also have some other 1/25 scale Cadillac Eldorado promos by Jo-Han including built kit of a 1971-72 Cadillac Eldorado.
@MarkWG
@MarkWG Ай бұрын
@lordmaul3 yes, I have those as well! I have a 1968, a rare, wisteria metallic 1969, a 1970, and several 1975 and 1976 models. I've been collecting promos ever since I was 5 years old. Now I'm 64 years old. I still play with little cars of all scales and makes. 😁
@ArKay-nj2nh
@ArKay-nj2nh Ай бұрын
Almost 50 years ago I was looking at late '60's Cadillac's and went with a 1970 Imperial LeBaron HT, just over five years old and I liked the darker black, accents of silver and woodgrain and less chrome in the interior. It was part of a plan for a 'last hoorah' , party time, before showing up at Boot Camp. It was Black, Vinyl top, slightly smaller rear window, slight (spare tire) bump on the trunk lid and molded as part of the lid painted in one piece, no trim. Looked nice with the 'custom', back then it was, paint job. Pin stripped and airbrushed, then some pin stripping taken off, fine steelly blue and purple metal flakes, clear. Already done . - it was subtler than it sounds, but quite the change from a '70 Dart ( which by the way makes a great drifting car in the '70's, I've heard .)
@mikeyveloster7615
@mikeyveloster7615 3 күн бұрын
This was one of my dream cars that I always wanted to own, the styling is amazing and I could only imagine what they would be worth had GM gone forward with the V-12 engine that would have perfectly fit the hood of the Eldorado
@digitalkov
@digitalkov Ай бұрын
omg! it's beautiful
@61rampy65
@61rampy65 Ай бұрын
I think the 2 vertical shocks on the rear axle were for normal up and down damping, while the forward facing shocks were there to control rear axle hop under hard braking. Fox-body Mustangs after 1984 have a similar setup, but it is there to control hop on acceleration.
@timm9631
@timm9631 Ай бұрын
Oh my gosh, you live right around the corner from my old house. I used to admire your old Eldos all the time! I can't believe I randomly stumbled across your video!!! Beautiful car, thanks for sharing!
@billfeld5883
@billfeld5883 Ай бұрын
They are a challenge to service!!! Always love burning one tire a long way!!! And this can do it, thank you Joey!!!! 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
@mikemintun1587
@mikemintun1587 Ай бұрын
I love the detail that your reviews contain. Thank you for you knowledge and added effort at making these so informative.
@tipsterbl
@tipsterbl Ай бұрын
When I was a kid my dad had a black on black Eldo and a white Corvette. GM flagships!
@C-130-Hercules
@C-130-Hercules Ай бұрын
My mom had this car when I was a kid. It was like driving the living room around. We used to play on the floor in the backseat. What a great car that was. Until the transmission went. Then it was a really heavy car to push.
@madmike2624
@madmike2624 Ай бұрын
Drop dead gorgeous!!!!~ Just drips class!!!!~
@roberteshaw9520
@roberteshaw9520 Ай бұрын
G.M stylists were artists in sheet metal back then. The 472 is a strong, well designed engine.I agree, a bald hard top doesn't have the rust possibilities later on that vinyl roof sometimes would experience.
@markbrinton6815
@markbrinton6815 Ай бұрын
I love that series of cars
@tonypalermo5796
@tonypalermo5796 28 күн бұрын
Pure class back in the day.
@votingcitizen
@votingcitizen Ай бұрын
Ahoy, quoth Ahab - "Even though white is often associated with things, that are pleasant and pure, there is a peculiar emptiness about the color white. It is the emptiness of the white that is more disturbing, than even the bloodiness of red."! Of course different leg lengths can be accommodated by 60/40 split bench seats as well, but not as sporty. Love that flat floor with the crest in the carpet. Interesting door hinge covers/treatment.
@62Madison
@62Madison Ай бұрын
Beautiful design with an unstated interior, I also like the “Dalmatian Cloth” also used in 1967. My ‘68 Toronado had buckets, console and gear selector.
@robertdeal9553
@robertdeal9553 Ай бұрын
68, Was my first car model I built in grade school. it has 3 front bucket seats, which I thought was so cool.
@nairbudy6403
@nairbudy6403 Ай бұрын
Love the neat facts like rear window going into c-pillar instead of down. Wish u would show that action…
@jameslandi4688
@jameslandi4688 Ай бұрын
I picked up a '67 in '72 during the Opec oil embargo... terrifically durable machine... had to inflate the radial tires to Cadillac spec 24 psi front 21 rear... took the harness out of that torsion bar suspension. I was told, when I purchased it, that mine was an early build, as it had the Eldorado block script below the mid body crease. I was able to rebuild the vacuum actuated air ride pump a couple of times... Cadillac had a service kit. Of course, the odometer stopped working after 100k miles, but I owned the '67 through 1985. Had to replace one of those single front wheel bearings... extraordinarily expensive, and I believe it was a one year only set up; I gave the car away when the vacuum door locks would occasionally lock me in the car... the extreme vacuum was impossible to overcome on the door lock button, so I had to crawl out of the window! Overall, a wonderful car, that truly gave you the impression of being pulled from the front... it was extraordinary in snow
@turdferguson4124
@turdferguson4124 Ай бұрын
What a gorgeous design.
@townhall05446
@townhall05446 Ай бұрын
Some cars of the 60's were so good looking they seem like 'dream cars' or 'show cars', this being one of them and the '64 Riviera being another.
@Rom3_29
@Rom3_29 Ай бұрын
8:50 - you could sleep on the front floor nicely. 1960s cars were the golden age of vehicle design from inside out.
@frankp777
@frankp777 Ай бұрын
Dad owned one. What a car!
@beemer1111
@beemer1111 Ай бұрын
I also had a black one , I believe it was a 68. I had no idea at the time, how great a car it was, and how it would remain one of the most beautiful American cars of all time.
@The_R-n-I_Guy
@The_R-n-I_Guy Ай бұрын
Absolutely love this car in white. White is the best color for cars. It shows everything. If a car looks good in white, then it will look good any color.
@JethroBodineWhooWee69
@JethroBodineWhooWee69 Ай бұрын
I always love how GM finished the inside of the headlamps with chrome trim, Lincoln didn’t bother or think it was necessary behind the hidden headlamps…I guess thats why Cadillac is “the standard of the world”.
@piggy310
@piggy310 Ай бұрын
Dude they're not the standard of anything right now..
@JethroBodineWhooWee69
@JethroBodineWhooWee69 Ай бұрын
@ General Motors is selling more electric vehicles (EVs) than ever before, and is currently the second-largest seller of EVs in the United States. Cadillac will have two more EVs to offer customers by the end of the year-the Optiq and Escalade IQ. The Cadillac Vistiq joins the lineup next year. Id say they’re doing pretty well.
@piggy310
@piggy310 Ай бұрын
Yeah and they lose a ton of money on each one, what's your point?
@JethroBodineWhooWee69
@JethroBodineWhooWee69 Ай бұрын
@@piggy310 General Motors is using a variety of strategies to get people to buy electric vehicles setting a new standard. GM CFO Paul Jacobson told investors there should be a $2 billion to $4 billion profit improvement from EVs next year. Barra told investors that EV portfolio will reach positive variable profit - meaning the revenue GM earns from selling the vehicle exceeds the direct cost of producing it.
@piggy310
@piggy310 Ай бұрын
Lol... Toyota sells Camrys than GM sells total electrical vehicles. Want to do Elon next ?
@charlesdalton985
@charlesdalton985 Ай бұрын
Excellent as always, thank you. Regarding the term “catwalk”. I’ve always heard that associated with, for example, cars from the 30s. It references the flat area between the fenders and the hood side. Picturing that, it does resemble a narrow walkway or “catwalk”.
@DSP1968
@DSP1968 Ай бұрын
One of my favorite Cadillacs (this from a FoMoCo guy). IIRC, buckets were only available in leather. And note the odd placement of the cigarette lighter at the rear of console, for the rear passengers. I think the light at the rear of the door panel was for safety to warn oncoming cars a door was open (especially at night). And it always mystified me why the rear side windows were manual on the '67 Eldorado, when they were standard on the de Ville and Fleetwood cars.
@Johnnycdrums
@Johnnycdrums Ай бұрын
I like the manual rear windows. Think of the weight savings and simplicity.
@wildbuslife
@wildbuslife Ай бұрын
The front of this, El Dorado, one of my favorite, all-time vehicles, there’s a striking resemblance to the concept sketch I watched on one of your videos yesterday, where you asked viewers to guess which car it represented.
@johnjacobjingleheimerschmi3857
@johnjacobjingleheimerschmi3857 Ай бұрын
One Sharp Cadillac. Adam, you need a white '68 to go with your black '67.
@gm12551
@gm12551 Ай бұрын
This is a beautiful car
@madmike2624
@madmike2624 Ай бұрын
Finely tailored suit, great description!!~~
@rodwallace6237
@rodwallace6237 Ай бұрын
. . .that never goes out of style.
@calrateriro4005
@calrateriro4005 Ай бұрын
Ooohhhhh, these old Caddies are my fav. They float like a marshmallow and drive like a tank on old woods roads. 🤣Trust me I’ve been there with a ‘71.
@BobSakamoto
@BobSakamoto Ай бұрын
I always thought these cars had great styling, and when I had the chance to buy a 1970 from a Cadillac dealer mechanic, I jumped at the chance. A wonderful car I wish I still had. Somehow the Eldorado was full of 1 year-only features. In 1970, the engine was 500 ci and 400 hp. It surprised many "performance" cars when I owned it in the late 80s, though only once it got rolling.
@jimlubinski4731
@jimlubinski4731 Ай бұрын
Absolutely magnificent car! Actually, I like the vinyl roof on these and I love the Grecian White. Bucket seats were just to look cool, I guess, although the individual adjustment for the driver and passenger is great.
@t.b.g.504
@t.b.g.504 Ай бұрын
Superb flat floor!
@DaveonGrave
@DaveonGrave Ай бұрын
The light on the door panel were for safety, if you or your passenger were getting out of the car at night, an oncoming car would be able to see you better.
@SupergurlKara
@SupergurlKara Ай бұрын
As a kid, I built a 1/25th scale model of the '67 Eldorado. I think it was a Jo-Han kit. Later we had a '75 Eldo convertible, red with white leather and white top and the 500 cubic inch engine, and an in-dash factory 8-track tape player on which I'd listen to Frank Zappa.
@user-pgchargerse71
@user-pgchargerse71 Ай бұрын
At least the rear windows went down. On my 1976 Continental MK IV they were fixed.
@SuperBooboo02
@SuperBooboo02 Ай бұрын
beautiful eldo, wish they made like this now...
@rager1969
@rager1969 Ай бұрын
Cool car.
@paulcheek5711
@paulcheek5711 Ай бұрын
more beautiful than anything today
@bigheadfred
@bigheadfred Ай бұрын
I've seen some 1967 Cadillac Eldorados with turn signals/parking lights in the fender tips like the '68 models in addition to lamps in the front bumper; you can tell that those cars are '67 models because of the exposed windshield wipers and lack of rear side marker lights. I guess GM gave up close to the end of the '67 model year trying to align the metal fender tips properly.
@michaelvo966
@michaelvo966 Ай бұрын
Beautiful car American ever built... WISH THEY CAN BEING BACK THIS QUALITY TODAY...
@Ricky-o7c
@Ricky-o7c Ай бұрын
Love all your posts!!! except the recent Riviera post...brought back some not so great memories of the one I used to own..owned it brand new and it was a pretty enough car..but not one that was very dependable ...lot of issues...a 1981 "slate firemist" Riv..with leather... anyway, keep up the excellent work...but that one was a bummer...
@rightlanehog3151
@rightlanehog3151 Ай бұрын
Adam, I prefer the earlier RWD Eldorado. 🤩
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