1967 Cadillac Eldorado: It’s History and why you should buy one NOW!

Before setting off in the 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe, MotoMan runs across a beautifully restored 1967 Cadillac Eldorado - the first year of the front drive Bill Mitchell design - and tells the story of the car’s history as well as provides some bold predictions about its future value . . .
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[@MOTM1234]

JRE and Bill Burr brought me here

[@iKeenan2012]

I came here just to like your comment 😭

[@rdonnelly9895]

Same haha

[@JSUTI1995]

My parents had a '69 back in the day. This body style is one of the coolest Cadillac body styles ever made in my opinion.

[@terryrobertson111]

I like those Eldorados with the hideaway headlights

[@gangstagarf]

Usually i love 90s japanese cars.. but this car is amazingly beautiful and elegant. Love it.

[@MrSmartAlec]

Dad had a brand new '67 Chevy Caprice that needed some warranty work. He took it in to the Chevy/Caddy dealer and brought an Eldo home as a "loaner". It was a palace on wheels. What a gorgeous car. I'd never seen so many gadgets inside a car. I'm like, "dad, can we keep this one ?" It was the first car I'd seen with FM Stereo radio. I practically lived in that car until he had to take it back.

[@Funskier67]

I agree with other commenters, more exterior & interior shots, engine startup, and a ride in it would have made this much more interesting.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

A squandered opportunity.

[@jameshardin1100]

One of my all time favorites.

[@bighardtop]

The 67 Eldorado, in the right color, looks like a gemstone.

[@sunnystormy4973]

my favorite thing about classic cars is EVERYTHING!!!

[@cardo1111]

Beautiful cars, good advice 8 years ago to try and secure one. Finally getting the recognition they deserve.

[@dtna]

My uncle knew Harley Earl, the original GM Chief Designer who made Bill Mitchell, the 2nd Chief Designer of GM. Harley Earl had a coach shop in Pasadena, CA, where he customized cars for movie stars. Harley later sold his custom shop to Don Lee. Don Lee had the first Cadillac dealership on the west coast and, at one time, owned the mountain where the "Hollywood" sign is now.

[@digitalbrand5510]

Had a ‘67 Eldo, Red (no vinyl top) with perfect black leather, great car! A/C and hide-away headlights still working.

[@brandondabreo421]

I see you're here from the JRE. Join us.

[@jhaychylla]

That car is amazing....love it, man!

[@mr.toobigformypants8145]

I'm a Cadillac man. In my teens I was checking out the Caddy's instead of muscle cars and when the Eldorado came in '67 both came together. Sure they were big luxury barges but the Eldorado wasn't too much bigger than a Olds 442 and had power enough at any stoplight so to not be embarrassed, after all, your driving a Cadillac.

[@OliverWoodphotography]

The 67 68 eldo has to be one of the best Caddies ever.

[@-oiiio-3993]

The 1970 had the best engine.

[@dagr382]

I was just a kid when these came out, but I remember the tremendous prestige they had, just like an S-Class coupe would have today. A different world.

[@mjdart54]

Beautiful car, thanks for recognizing the Cadillac Eldorado and the man who kept this elegant car alive.

[@solemandd67]

My '67 Eldo. Marina Blue with Dalmatian cloth and black vinyl interior. If I buy another, It will have the bucket seat option. Iconic design.

[@davebarron5939]

Magnificent. This and the 66 Toronado, personal luxury car perfection.

[@user-bv8wr3vw4x]

1:12 It might not be the prettiest in your opinion, but it had a 8.2L V8, producing 400 HP. 😎

[@StellarBlue1]

In my very humble opinion, the 1967 Cadillac Eldorado is the most beautiful (American) car ever made. The first time I laid eyes on one was in November 1966 at the Casa de Cadillac showroom in Encino, California. I was 16 years old, and I never forgot the experience. I am, and always will be a Cadillac person, and proud to be one!

[@sgairsoft9696]

Jesus, its stunning!!!

[@Billyboy4209]

a neighbor had the same car,bought it brand-new never did anything to it except add oil and plugs and literally rocked it till the wheels fall off thing drove till 2003 when he died. in the 80s it was beautiful but it's las ten years it was rough and only a 4cyc when he died. His son lives there now and it's still there

[@newerafrican]

Good for you, George, to keep this type of car alive! Stunning lines and presence. I don't think the Eldo was ever better after this model.

[@darrengriffith1206]

Great car... nicely done resto!!!

[@edwardhalpin7503]

Gorgeous automobile. This and the Toronado( '71 thru '78) were the beat

[@boldone3517]

The 1957-58 Eldorado Brougham had a cost of $13,074 dollars. GM lost well over a $1,000 on everyone of them, and they only made 3 a day. It was GMs response to Fords 1956-57 Continental Mark 2 project. Keep up the good work.

[@TheHomeExpert5]

I love the styling of this car, right down to the wheel style which seems to fit the car perfectly. Love to buy one.

[@DonaldHSmith]

I have one for sale. Have owned it for over 25 years. Needs some TLC to really make it nice. Have done a lot of mechanical work on it-motor rebuilt, seats recovered air condition rebuilt etc.

[@TheHomeExpert5]

@@DonaldHSmith are you in the u.s.? If so, How much you want for the car?

[@genegeneish]

My dad was a connected guy in philly. He drove the lincolns or caddys. One of his "business partners" drove a 68 eldo. I loved that car. Im on my second etc. I love the tradition in the model , and this year its going into storage as a sunday driver.

[@papocam3853]

My "grandpa" had 1 brand new. My pop had a great laugh when he saw snow tires in the BACK! !! It was a beautiful car. My dad had a new BUICK RIVIERA. Great light to light runs.

[@dougz2855]

My first car after high school was a 1969 Eldorado. It was red with white top. I should of kept it. Great cruise machine with sporty look for a large car.

[@sergh8605]

Recently, I'm just in love with this cars! Thank you, for the great content!

[@iDONTdoFacebook]

Excellent job George! Great restoration of a perfect example of classic ‘60s autoAmericana!

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

All we saw was the outside, not under the hood, not the interior, not underneath, not in the trunk. For all we know, he did some bodywork on it and called it a day.

[@peterhodges6684]

Love that body ! Great lines. If it wasn't front wheel drive I would have one.

[@pokeytrucker5296]

Such a beautiful machine!

[@toakasi6425]

What a beauty 1960s 💛😎

[@lazarus611]

Great series on often overlooked cars from the past, great job !I look forward to new videos in this series in the near future.

[@Klinkerklunk]

You can see where the 1973-77 GM Coronado design was inspired possibly. Simply ahead of it's time. It's hard to believe that in less than 10 years you went from the rounded bulbous "classic" "antique" car to a more or less modern design.

[@robertortiz8540]

I was 7 years old in 1967 this car looks nice.

[@danielkelly1210]

Absolutely Stunning !!

[@panangianpanggabean]

my all time dream car

[@chrismechanic6164]

After you took the time to describe the exhaust modifications and it would have been nice if you had included an actual start up so we can hear the sound.

[@fortiesfifties5420]

The color is wonderful. I own one made in 1968.

[@terrancelackey7651]

ditto

[@adamcampbell8794]

Beautiful Eldorado Thank you for sharing

[@ryansrides9714]

Gorgeous Cadillac!!! Thank you

[@JSDesignHK]

In 1957, a Rolls-Royce was priced “$9,000” you say. In fact, the most affordable Silver Cloud saloon at the time was $12,755 in 1957 and $13,355 by the next year.

[@indalecioalcaraz7263]

GREAT PRO VIDEO MOTO - MAN

[@wilkesjournal]

Very cool car with lots of curb appeal. I don't think many of these are going to be bringing 100K any time soon. They're all over craigslist for less than 10 grand. Not junkers but nice low mileage originals. A truly under-appreciated car. It's too bad GM didn't figure out how to make them convertibles until 1971.

[@NYKgjl10]

The 67 El Dorado..My personal favorite from the El Dorado car tree.

[@jessiejames2155]

Reminds me of a car in a popular game...it's so beautiful.

[@jameseaton9746]

Love this Eldorado.

[@TenOrbital]

Would have liked to see more of the car, including the interior. A static quarter-profile seems to waste the potential of, you know, video.

[@mrw23]

Holy crap!! What a pretty car!

[@GreenLifeSource]

Beautiful car, wish you had fired it up.

[@MotoManTV]

GreenLifeSource ME TOO!!!!!!

[@_conrad]

great video, as always

[@CHUUMPASS]

talk about road presence ! these have more of them than any rolls royce/bentley or any other super fancy european ultra luxo cars in my humble opinion. greetings from germany.

[@MotoManTV]

Voll und ganz zustimmen! Sie haben nicht gesehen, in einem Kommentar, während - willkommen zurück.

[@HesseJamez]

Ich der Empfehlung geben von google translator zu Benutzung abraten. You'd better not use google translator if a German speaks English. It tells glibberish only.

[@DaveGringo]

The other big difference between Caddy's and a Rolls Royce is reliability. The Rolls Royce is a maintenance nightmare and the Caddy's are very reliable and easy to work on...

[@dterm8526]

Respect you're opinion but give a Rolls a ride one day and get back to me

[@HoodsCZ]

Eldorado is personal luxury car. It's coupe and european rival is RR Corniche. Personal luxury cars were more advanced than european ultra-luxury cars in those days.

[@boonswithbenedictions8468]

lovely color and car amazing !!!

[@Lockemeister]

When I was a kid, mechanics steered away from the Corvair and the Eldorado. they did not like the Corvair and they did not want to get involved with the front wheel drive Eldorado. So I wonder where does a person find someone to work on these cars if the car needs some major work?

[@terrycox8279]

I worked on them many a day.not that complicated. Just remember to have a Cadillac dealer service manual handy. Very valuable. This and the Olds toronado are scary to alot of people, but no reason why......

[@mcc11505]

Thanks for sharing Caddy Eldo here. Elvis & Frank S had one. I think I saw pix of this car in "Collectible Automobile," I forget what month.

[@murraymules8934]

great car - looks like he did a great job. Wonder if he put disc brakes on the front ??

[@davidsmall1128]

When I was a teenager I seen one in town! Gorgeous!,, I miss the sixties::: the last year of real style and beauty...the nineteen 30’s & the sixties rule! None bar! ⭐️💫💥✨

[@bernardstyles7608]

Amazing job on a Amazing vehicle

[@billtaylor4224]

I love the 67 thru 70 models. 70 was the first year for the 500 inch plant. Plus the 70 had 400 horse. 500 inches in all eldorados until they were down sized for 1978. Plus the horse was down sized big time too from 71 on. 500 was also the standard motor for full size Caddy's for 75 and 76. Biggest V8 from GM for all time. Came close with the 8.1 for pickups and big vans in 2001 but it was 494 cubes.

[@blakebias9515]

all that power going to thew front wheels wonder if there were ever torque steer

[@nickhain5412]

Not 494cu but 496cu. I had an '06 Avalanche with the 8.1, great motor.

[@billtaylor4224]

+Nick Hain I had a 01 4X4 8.1. Allison trans. Got better mileage than my 95 H/D 4X4 454. Better, but still miserable. 454 =8mpg in town the 8.1 got 9.

[@nickhain5412]

+Bill Taylor I wished GM would have fitted the Allison tranny in the Avalanche 2500 (had the 4L85e). As it was, great towing machine but mpg was about 6mpg with 11,000lbs :(

[@billtaylor4224]

+Nick Hain Wow! 6mpg. There must have been a whirlpool in the gas tank when you floored it. Sure hope you didn't have that when gas was around $4/gal.

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Just a beautiful car/design ...great color ...one you would like in your collection of iconic automobiles 🚘 🎰🖼🎣🧸🗣

[@stevenwolff6866]

The 67 Eldorado is the most beautiful Cadillac ever made imo

[@halhenryg]

Yes, I agree less of him and more detail on the Eldorado. I beleave the 1967-1969 are by far the best looking Eldorado's. My secound pick is the first year cousin ,1966 Toronado again wonderfull lines, but crappy breakes, they had isuues with fade.

[@ToyKingWonder]

I don't know what is worse, the comment that it would take $100k to bring an Eldo up to show quality, or that they are going to be worth $200k. Geez. They made way too many of them to bring in that money, and there just isn't the kind of interest you get in say, a Ferrari or mint Hemi Cuda.. ALL the mechanical parts are available at your local NAPA store, not expensive stuff at all, much of it shared by other GM models.. There are Cadillac specialists all over the country. Sure it is a big body, but paint, vinyl, etc, are the same as other cars.

[@phoghat]

1967s going for < $20K on eBay

[@dmcnamara9859]

ToyKingWonder: The thing is after attrition (like most being crushed from rot/neglect)....the (extant) are becoming valuable. I have a 1974 Coupe Deville (I use as a regular daily driver)..........my Insurance Company has already paid the ridiculous sums to have it repaired (2 incidents it's already been involved in). Check out the blue book values of these cars from that era.......it's now or never to get a rebuild-able/good original....as the prices keep going up and up. Even a decent condition: Maverick,Duster,Pinto,Gremlin,etc.....blue-book continues to climb.

[@wildcolonialman]

Fabulous.

[@carloscardova4221]

why is he not showing much of the car all the work that went on this car and he's not showing it.

[@baburvlogs9291]

right

[@interestinglyinterested7972]

I had a '69. Best car I've ever had. Ever.

[@ladistar]

Interestingly Interested lucky man, you must have felt like a king driving that thing. This car puts luxury vehicles today to shame.

[@SwankeyMonkey]

My Dad has two 68 Eldorados.

[@dales.189]

I had a friend who owned a gold 1969 Eldorado with tan leather, and a tan vinyl top. It was stunning, and had a nice ride.

[@ronin6158]

Ive always been a FLM guy, but gotta give it up... thats a hot piece of metal.

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Big front/small tail ...lovely 😍

[@davidsmall1128]

The very best of sixties caddies

[@teredude]

I loved my 68.

[@Ram-re5em]

It is just so cool.

[@TheMacValk]

Very nice car

[@scottratliff2190]

That is a beautiful car my favorite Eldorado until the late 90s this caddy has style and then some

[@sibbreeuwsma5277]

Awesome Eldorado !

[@metalsmyth6945]

what a beautiful car, please show more of it

[@realazduffman]

My favorite Caddy

[@Cityoftrees1911]

Now that's a cool car.

[@dterm8526]

It is a beautiful car

[@SaiKumar-wd4hj]

very excellent car 👌👌

[@stevelynch98]

George did a great job on the car

[@petenjdgoexploring]

Yup, its beautiful. They looked custom straight from the factory IMO. MOTO, If George has any spare time, tell him he can come shiny up my 67 :)

[@Nightbird.]

+MotoManTV - Aww come on..not even ONE interior shot? That's like telling me I'm handsome but then not asking for my number!

[@chaoszen1]

Big old boat of a car. I would rather have a 1965 Buick Riviera for 1/3 the price. The Riviera beats any Caddie hands down. I had a 1957 Coupe Deville that I bought from a neighbor for $400 in 1972. It was the the gold edition and had a little over 53,000 miles on it. And all the options which all worked. The back seat had never even been sat in. They bought a brand new Caddie to replace it and sold it to me for $400. I loved that car. It was a beast. And built like a tank. It was a wonder to drive on the freeway. Gas mileage was not great. It had the biggest V-8 that was offered. I can't remember what size it was. But it was huge. I will never forget that car. I used to wash it every other day and detail it. And was very particular in making it shine. It was emerald green and the body and paint were perfect. Best car I ever owned. Never broke down. They don't make them like that anymore.

[@lucky4724]

Hoodoo Man dam it sounds sweet, you couldn't even get a set of tires today for $400, engine might have been a 454. Caddy lover for life! !!!

[@chaoszen1]

I have to admit that I like Caddies. I have owned a few. I also had a 1962. It was a Sedan Deville. Great car. And it also never broke down. Caddies just keep on running. Back in the day they were very reliable bulletproof cars. Now not so much. The newer Caddies are just a bunch of crap.

[@lucky4724]

Hoodoo Man I understand, seems like everything was made much better back in the day. Cars, clothes, appliances, etc., now pay more get less !!!!

[@williammalikford1887]

If I'm not mistaken the guy said that this line was started in 1953 but in my research I found that El Dorado model with Cadillac started in 1916 I stand to be corrected

[@user-rh8hc9gy7d]

The Oldsmobil Toronado can to be inner that beauty.

[@bluesharp59]

Nice car and video, Thumbs Up liked for you also.

[@peterwilliamson8721]

Tornado was another memorable FWD beast in 67

[@MotoManTV]

Wonderful car . . .

[@robertcushman7002]

these cars were so beautiful! the 1968 was the best to me. I have a1989 Eldorado biarritz, fabulous caddy, still dosen't have the 69 style 😎 😀 👌 👍 cheers 🍹🍹🍹🏳️‍🌈

[@Explorersea]

Drewel! awesome

[@michaelschneider-]

+1. .. Man O man .. that's one good-looking '67 Caddy Eldorado. . The families '70 Sedan De Vile I took my driver's license with had 472 Cubic Inches - IIRC the '67 Eldorado came through with a 500 CID V8 w/3sp automatic ??

[@Eric-pl2zo]

Eldorado 😍❣️

[@30minutesLess]

When I was thumbing from Montgomery I had my guitar on my back When a stranger stopped beside me in an antique Cadillac He was dressed like 1950 Half drunk and hollow eyed He said it's a long walk to Nashville Would you like a ride? Son

[@paulcheek5711]

I would take that over 3 new Cadillacs

[@realazduffman]

Sharpest Eldo ever

[@tonebetevinil]

😍 cadillac ❤

[@buckolsen6470]

Classiest car from any American manufacturer in the 1960's, right up there with the 63 Vette. They look much better with blackwall tires, as any car does.

[@homesqueeze1692]

god I love 8th and (early) 9th gen caddys. I've wanted one since I was about 7-8 yrs old. One Day....