1973 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible in Gray & Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@georges7340]

WOW!! This car could take "best in show" anytime, anywhere!! A beautiful example of the hedonism that existed in the American auto industry back in the 70's! I've seen this video before but just had to praise it this go round! Thanks Lou and George!😉

[@loucostabile]

Hi George S, Happy to receive a "WOW!!" from you. You're welcome, Lou

[@johngage1397]

I believe that little thing above the rear seat had 2 red fiber optic lights that would light up with each turn signal or brake . The non convertibles it was above the rear window . The " eye " to see approaching cars and dim high beams was in the grill in front of the radiator .

[@jpaley550]

Yep...The Guy didn't know what he was talking about...Odd, since he'd owned the car so long, supposedly...

[@tobiaslenz8094]

I have a Monitor housing for Sale anybody interested

[@loucostabile]

Hi John Gage, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@paulburt3112]

You are correct. The sensor was in the front fender above the bumper

[@og-greenmachine8623]

@@jpaley550 I have the 76 El Dog convertible, 10 years. & Never even noticed that thing. Happens...

[@steves4639]

ok, that is stunning. my jaw literally dropped. normally I don't like gray cause its the color of every toyota and CUV up here in the PNW, but it is beyond beautiful on this eldo. wow. the red just makes it pop

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve S, High praise for this "stunning car :-) Lou

[@davidkastin4240]

Am I the only one that got all choked up when he bought the car for a second time? I can relate to this. My father still regrets selling his 58 Fleetwood over 50 years ago. We both love Cadillacs

[@loucostabile]

Hi David Kastin, When you a car person, it's more than a car, it's freedom, expression, status, pride, and lots more :-) Lou

[@og-greenmachine8623]

Was a warning for me. I’d never see mine again.

[@BrianChappie]

I can't remember ever seeing a Cadillac in that color, but it really goes with the car. So elegant and metallic even! Just a couple of notes ... the Eldorado got front-wheel drive in 1967. I believe the thing in front of the radiator is not another radiator, it's the condenser for the air conditioner.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, Agreed the color goes with this car. Thank youfor sharing the "notes", Lou

[@AtlantaGymFan]

What a nifty convertible! I've seen a few gold and red ones, but never in grey - thanks!

[@loucostabile]

HI Brock White, Glad you enjoyed the color on this one :-) Me too, Lou

[@jammykuck869]

that is the best looking Eldorado I have ever seen, beatiful

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jammy Kuck, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy too, Lou

[@cardo1111]

Beautiful car and color combo. It aged very well, this color combo still looks sharp today on a high end German luxury car. The huge hood is actually 2 pieces welded in the center and hidden by trim molding. Love the exhaust rumble can listen to it all day long. Always a good overview and interview Lou 👍🏽

[@loucostabile]

Hi cardo, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for sharing that hood info. Appreciate the kind words on the interview, Lou

[@retroolschool]

Too many cars to day are grey, but this is a very rare color to see on an Eldo. Im thinking it was more common on a Fleetwood, having more of that "business only" look. Great find Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for the comment and the compliment, Lou

[@rma3_3_3]

My Mother had this but jet black body with red leather seats! Loved this caddy ♡♡♡

[@loucostabile]

Hi R. Albanese, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Mothers 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@rma3_3_3]

@@loucostabile Yes, will do. I think if had a choice to buy a Caddy I would buy the '67 Eldo hidden lights. It's gorgeously designed, chiselled body like no other car to this day & the interior has everything & anything! It's most definitely a beauty in my opinion-

[@vorsprungdurchtech]

What a beautiful 73, my favorite of all ElDorados.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John LoGiudice, Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) Lou

[@desertwindauh]

Beautiful color combination and great story. Thank you for posting.

[@loucostabile]

Hi, Thank you for viewing and leaving such a wonderful comment. I really appreciate it, Lou

[@evolutionsimplified]

George seems like a really great guy. Love his car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi DIYAtlas, Happy to read you enjoy George & love his car! :-) Lou

[@terjetytland884]

73 is a very good year for it. And the color combo is stunning. 😍

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the year and colors on this car :-)

[@eggbirdtherooster]

Amazing aircraft carrier.. Beast!

[@loucostabile]

Yes it is :-)

[@alexkautz5766]

A truly beautiful car and wonderful story! Thank you for sharing!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Alex, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@alexkautz5766]

@@loucostabile The pleasure was all mine! Sounds fabulous!

[@johndesousa7254]

what a magnificent automobile !! The Eldorado is my favorite caddy.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, High praise. Lou

[@MostlyBuicks]

That '73 is gorgeous! I have a 1996 Fleetwood with a very similar exterior color: Fawn Grey, sometimes called Marblehead Grey.

[@loucostabile]

Hi humbuckerpickups, Happy to read this car reminds you of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@rockubtzer]

They used fiber optic cable in these cadillacs.That thing on the back seat was actually fiber optic sensor there are two red dots that glow at night if the taillights are working and get brighter if the brake is applied. if a bulb is burned out the corresponding dot wont work. the fender turn indicator has three dots on each side that light, one is amber if the turn indicator is working, one white if the low beam headlights work, and one blue to show if the high beam works. they also used fiber optics to light a ring around the keyhole on the doors. when you got to the car at night you pushed the button to open the door this lit the interior of the car for 30 seconds to let you see if a person crouched behind the drivers waiting to mug you, and also lit the keyhole so you didn't scratch the paint trying to insert the key to unlock the doors. This system ofcourse let thieves see you left your fur on the back seat for him to steal too.

[@loucostabile]

Hi, Great comment, thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@dmcnamara9859]

rockubtzer: They can best described as 1 phase fiber-optic tubes....they transfer light from one point to another. There is no "sensing"as you describe....the indicators on the fenders and mount on the back horizontal roof structure are just plastic indicators. There is no LED or any electrical BS,etc. to make it happen. I should know....I have a 74 Coupe Deville...the tubes were damaged before I acquired the car....I simply got some good used ones at Pick N Pull for free from a FWD Deville....just modified the run to they would be long enough for the 74. Obviously if a bulb is weak or burned out.....there will be little/ no transfer of light to light the plastic indicators. Being....during daylight you can't see much (if any)indication from the front fender 1s....as the brightness of the sun/daylight is stronger than the "lit" indicators show. Very inexpensive gimmick in the day.

[@ldodom]

This car is a Baller! Such an elegant color combination. That is not an electronic eye in the rear seating area. That's what shows that your rear brake lights and turn signals are working - similar to the headlight/park light monitors on the front fenders.

[@loucostabile]

Hi LD ODOM, "This car is a Baller!" I think Bulls Player Michael Jordan is a "Baller" and he's great so I'm taking this as a compliment, cool! Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Lou

[@ldodom]

Oh it's definitely a compliment, Lou. A Baller is someone (or something) that rolls large. My father drove Eldo's so consequently I learned how to drive in these magnificent beasts. Great content and coverage, man! Your attention to detail, and your audience, just earned you a subscriber - you big Baller you! (c;

[@craighighmore4302]

I cannot believe these massive cars were front wheel drive, bizarre in fact. Beautiful colour combination as well. The car is almost as big as my house! Immaculate!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Craig, Big car for sure :-) Lou

[@Olizimm]

MASTERPIECE!!!

[@loucostabile]

Well said :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you find others on the Channel you like as well, Lou

[@reeltoreelrules]

Beautiful Car. When a Caddy was A Caddy

[@loucostabile]

When a Caddy was a Caddy, well said :-)

[@Mistertudball]

I have the same car in Harvest Yellow/white interior and have had it since 1988. That device on top of the back seats is not an automatic headlight dimmer, it's part of the fiber optic system that shows you if front or back light bulbs have burnt out. When the lights are on (or brake applied) the red lenses back there will glow; same with the three lenses on either side of the front fenders.

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Cool ride you have and thank you for sharing your knowledge on that device on the top of the back seats. Lou

[@jtmorgan225]

Yes, that is the lamp monitor for the tail lights. The sensor for the headlights would be behind the grille.

[@TheHelado36]

Thanks David you explained it better than anyone else ! Do yo think those lines on the hood were original?

[@life02ab]

Just a stunning car. The little unit above the back seat - at the base of the hard boot - is NOT the High Beam sensor - that's under the hood in the grill. That is the fiber optic indicator for the rear tail/ stop/ turn signal lights. The car has front fiber optic indicators as well, mounted on the front fender tops, so that as you drive, there is a blue dot/ yellow dot/ white dot that light up when the high beam - blue/ or low beam - white / or parking - turn signal bulbs are lit -so you could tell if one was burned out!!! These were on most Caddies of the era forward , as well as some Buick and Oldsmobile cars. This fiber optic system was one of the easiest ways to determine if the car had been crashed as rarely was this system repaired after a crash. Was trying to remember what year the 502 started being used - 1971? - which for at least that year and the next they were Pre smog dummy down. Could really MOVE!!!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing & sharing your knowledge :-)

[@TonyJ1179]

in My Life , The Older Cadillac's are The Best, I grew-Up with Cadillac & I Owned a 1972 Eldorado until the Electric Wiring under the Hood Shorted & Everything burnt & Melted around September 1990 & the Car Had about 94,000 miles ,,,Great Car !!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoyed your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@craighighmore4302]

What a wonderful story as well - brilliant!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Craig, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Lou

[@dennisduran8500]

7 dollars a gallon, 7 miles to the gallon . I still would love to own it . Beautiful!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dennis, This one is "smiles to the gallon" :-) Lou

[@geovanniinusa5973]

Ok Vettmarx-maybe it's not in the details about Cadillac/Oldsmobile history or every feature on it- maybe you missed how much the owner loves the car and its' beauty 43 years later.....even if the wood is genuine plastic! Awesome story and I really enjoyed seeing it! Thanks to both the owner and the photographer....:-)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Geovanni InUSA, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@zwild1160]

Beautiful car love the fact he drives it and is keeping it so nice. Makes me miss my 87 Brougham. Cadillac made such awesome big cars. The way they ride is so great and smooth. You almost float down the rode. Cadillac had the highest H.P. of all the GM large displacement power plants with 400 H.P. in 1970 with the 500 C.I. V8. There are some engine builders who take the 500 and make over 500 H.P. with them and use them in all kinds of cars including Cadillacs.

[@loucostabile]

I like when you drive them too :-)

[@johnhenrymcmahon6878]

Hey big bro Lou! This Caddy is another EPIC ride, man. God bless you and George there. Love to see these old American cars kept in this impeccable shape. That rumble is so fitting out back. :) JV Johnny

[@loucostabile]

Hey Big Bro John Henry, Happy to read you enjoy the condition of this Caddy :-) Blessings received, and God bless you too, Lou

[@stude2896]

A very stunning original car.

[@loucostabile]

You have good taste in cars.

[@cmdrdarwin3682]

I love the color combo & the pin stripes! I love the old Eldorados with the blade styling. I would have one, but the wife doesn’t share the enthusiasm😝

[@loucostabile]

Hi Cmdr Darwin, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Many of us are married to a wife like yours :-( This is why I created the Channel, for us to enjoy! Lou

[@og-greenmachine8623]

Dump her. I got kicked out the house, for not selling my 76 El Dog Convertible. Don’t regret it. NO OTHER ride like it, in the WORLD! 🌍

[@cmdrdarwin3682]

@@og-greenmachine8623 - 😝 I would never do that. We will find a car that fits both of our interests. Always put people before possessions, especially if you love them.

[@vincentvega8210]

@@og-greenmachine8623 you don't even have dump her just get the car and to Heck what she has to say,and I bet as time goes by she will learn to like the car even if she does t admit it

[@og-greenmachine8623]

@@vincentvega8210 Maybe it was me. I have to admit my part in it. she ended up just as lonely as I was... But If I would’ve put it in the backyard, instead of sitting it out front bragging? PS My droptop convertible Cadillac? is 15 feet away from me, in my garage -as I finish this sentence. & She picks up girls, 👉🏽 every time I drive her down the road😄 While, I have no idea where that woman is today... but I♥️you young’ins!🇺🇸

[@josephromano6825]

What a treat Lou! Great car! True luxury!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph Romano, Glad you enjoy this "treat" :-) Lou

[@peugteobike]

I have always been a fan of Cadillacs.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jerome, If you like Cadillacs type in "My Car Story With Lou Cadillac" and I hope you'll see many you'll enjoy, Lou

[@bigredc222]

The lights on the fender had a purpose, they monitored the turn signals, head lights, and high beams, if one of the bulbs blew out, the corresponding fender light wouldn't light, the thing between the back seat has lights to monitor the tail lights. This guy has a 57 T bird, 73 Eldo, there's a Viper parked out front, and he's wearing a Corvette jacket, I think he qualifies as a car guy. Thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi C Smith, Yes, based on your observation, George is in the "Car Guy Club" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@John-op5vi]

That my brother is the best ride along video I've seen had a seventy one. Peru looks a good place for a cyclist too.. especially on Sunday. Roll on Cadillac.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@hishamelfiki8111]

very beautiful and sharp looking. I like the color very much . Thanks lou for sharing this video with us.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hisham Elfiki, You're right, the colors work so well on this car. My pleasure sharing with you, Lou

[@califdad4]

a lady down the street got a new 73 Eldorado Convertible in red with a white top and white interior, it was just stunning. She told me that she had been driving convertibles since 1951. She had a 71 red Pontiac Grandville Convertible before this, but kept the Eldorado for many years. Used to see her driving down the road with sunglasses and a scarf on her head. The 71-73 eldorado Convertible is better looking that the coupe, the lines are just so much better and the unique rear end is why this 73 is my favorite

[@loucostabile]

Hi califdad4, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the lady down the streets 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@benjroof]

What a nice person.Thanks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ben, Happy to read you appreciate this Care Taker with his car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@08Unknown]

My dream car!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joes Gaming, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@ed9780]

Great video as always, thanks

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the encouragement, Lou

[@williamcolella1947]

George must have quite a collection of vintage cars; most impressed with his Pontiac convertibles previously featured on 'My Car Story!'

[@loucostabile]

A nice set of cars he enjoys, and best of all, he shares with us :-)

[@keithgreene7645]

I had one of these in 1988, in black, not this beautiful grey color. Everything else the same. My nickname for it was "The Hindenburg" as it was so large. It was such a treat to drive.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Keith Greene, Happy to read this car / video brings back memories of your 1988 in Black :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@thaprettyboi05]

That's a really nice color combo. I own the Pace Car model. Plan to fix it up and get it repainted in the next few years. I've only owned mine for a year.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Terrance, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@Melidontcare]

What a beauty! Thank you guys for sharing it.

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy.

[@thelayerstomysoul6170]

Love this! Great guy.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@andydanko7074]

Fantastic car, fantastic review, Lou!🚗

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andy, Happy to read you think this car & review are "fantastic" :-) Lou

[@fleetwin1]

I agree, that is a great color combination you don't see often...That is a beautiful car indeed

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kramden, Glad to share and glad you like this one :-)

[@halhenryg]

First year was 1967. The smal post on the top of the rear seet is a rear tail light monitor, when you step on the break it lights up to show you have break lights operating.

[@loucostabile]

Hi halhenryg, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@halhenryg]

@@loucostabile Yes Lou , I always enjoy your postings and I am an auto enthusiast. I just subscribed! Thanks again, Regards, Hal

[@MostlyBuicks]

The FWD Olds Toronado came out in 1966. The FWD Eldorado came out in 1967. The 1970 Eldorado had the highest HP rating of any Eldorado. A friend of the family's had a red with white interior 1972 Eldorado convertible. I am partial to the 1967 myself.

[@loucostabile]

The 67 is one I'm looking for and haven't found for the Channel......yet :-)

[@kevinz8930]

Beautiful. Love the body color

[@loucostabile]

NICE!

[@Usercantwelve]

It is a Battleship. I lOVE this Daddy Caddy.

[@loucostabile]

NICE !

[@richardromero2707]

That car is sweet

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard Romero, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@richardromero2707]

@@loucostabile thank you and have a blessed day

[@plev10]

What a magnificent beast! The exhaust sounds like a boat. 🤓

[@loucostabile]

Hi plev10, Happy to read you appreciate this "magnificent beast!" :-) Lou

[@og-greenmachine8623]

I got the 76’ burnt-orange Caddy-Vert❤️ Helluva ride🇺🇸

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@billbowers268]

Be very proud of this car . This is when a Cadillac was a Cadillac. The drive trans were actually Cadillac .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts and knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@theobserver1320]

what a great box. i love these land yachts. That was still real America.

[@loucostabile]

All aboard !!

[@paulm6481]

Amazing color combination. Bravo.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul M, Happy to read you enjoy the color combo of this car :-) Lou

[@romans828.]

Lou your videos are the best!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Bob Bob :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@lasuvidaboy]

Great color combo. To me the '73 Eldorado convertible looks shorter than the '75 thru '76 model. It's on the same wheelbase so it must be the plastic bumper inserts on the later cars. Beautiful car.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy the looks & color of this one lasuvidaboy :-) Lou

[@shawnbroyles8274]

Thats a beautiful Cadillac eldorado

[@loucostabile]

Hi Shawn, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@dlwatib]

@ 12:06 It doesn't have two radiators. The larger one in back is the radiator and the thinner one in front is the A/C condenser. I believe you'll find the same setup on all cars with A/C. If the radiator is somewhat larger than normal it might have been ordered with the trailer towing package, which is what GM called their heavy duty cooling option. I ordered it on my 1978 Olds Cutlass Supreme despite never intending to tow with the car. I simply didn't want any overheating problems.

[@loucostabile]

Hi dlwatib, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@maniacjack3700]

Beautiful condition!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Maniac Jack, Happy to read you appreciate the condition of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@jricardo05h1]

very beautiful car one day I will have one

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Solid plan to own one and I hope you find yours soon, Lou

[@jricardo05h1]

Thank you sir

[@vettmarx]

Th owner doesn't know what he's talking about. The first year of front wheel drive was 1967 model year; and the little "eye" over the middle of the back seat is the fiber optic tail light/brake light monitor, not headlight dimmer. There are similar fiber optic monitors on each of the inside of the front fenders. And the "wood" on the dashboard is genuine plastic. I had a similar 1974.

[@loucostabile]

Hi, Thanks for sharing your knowledge and clearing up some details. Lou

[@EbonyBunny1]

I like that, it's "genuine plastic", non of that artificial plastic on a Caddy. Caddy's had the real thing, genuine plastic. LOL

[@robertlee9395]

My 74 Coupe DeVille had the same fiber optics.

[@bonosimic532]

the wood is wood !

[@dlwatib]

It's genuine "rosewood vinyl" as mentioned in the brochure. www.oldcarbrochures.org/North%20America/Cadillac/1973_Cadillac/1973-Cadillac-Prestige-Brochure/slides/1973_Cadillac_Prestige-21.html

[@jmilloway]

I love that car. If he ever wants to sell, I'd love a chance to buy it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi jimmyv12, I'm not aware of this one being for sale. Glad you enjoy this car, Lou

[@jmilloway]

@@loucostabile Well, if they ever decide to do that I'm interested as 73 is my favorite year.

[@ollehaggman70]

Love it.

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@hurricane8597]

Incorrect, The "cat eyes" as they have become know located where today's 3rd mounted light are located are rear light and blinker fiberoptics. While driving, one could glance at the rearview mirror to see if both "cat eyes" were light and this would indicate that you have tail, brake, and blinker lights working. You also have them on the hood fenders to show High beams Low beams and blinker. The Hi/Lo sensor for the headlights is within the front grill. Also, front-wheel drive was a first for Toronado in 66' and Eldorado in 67'. Toronado used to be the test car for Eldorado.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hurricane, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@normanplummerjr5478]

Eldorado Gray and Red Super Clean⭐💰👑💯

[@loucostabile]

Hi Norman, Happy to read you enjoy this color combo, Lou

[@romans828.]

The 8.2 ltr Caddy engine was available 1970- 74.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@edb.3313]

THX Lou...great video as always and yes she is gorgeous.:)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ed B, Thank you and I appreciate the kind words, Lou

[@fenvideoproduction4318]

Cadillac Eldorado first front wheel drive was in 1967 .that is not electric eye in the back , that is a rear light indicator that setting on top off the rear set shows when the stop and turn signal is working.

[@loucostabile]

Hi, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@dave1956]

Eldo convertibles were really sought after, especially once the decision was announced in 1976 to discontinue them. I really like the shade of gray on this one. Unfortunately here in the Midwest they rusted away within 5-6 years. It sounds weird today as car bodies last much longer. It’s too bad that these cars didn’t last longer in everyday use.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, They were the hot item in 1976 with the scare of no more convertibles. Thanks for viewing and sharing. Lou

[@og-greenmachine8623]

I have the 76 Cadillac EL Dorado Convertible. -California Wouldn’t drive it every day. Special occasions, when I wear a suit.

[@tobiaslenz8094]

Its not the electronic Eye! It's the rear Lamp Monitor system. There are fiber glass cables from the rear lamps to the Housing so u can controle if rear lamp works. It was optional . The electronic Eye called guide Matic was placed behind the front Grill in These days

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Tobias Lenz for sharing your knowledge.

[@k3nblock66]

That's my friend, George.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@user-nm5yv6ij8w]

Electronic eye on the backseat? I don’t think so. That is the fiber optic indicator for the tail lights and turn signals in the rear. I can’t believe the guy didn’t know that since he owned the car for so long.

[@loucostabile]

Hi @user-nm5yv6ij8w, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@OctaneMonkey]

That really is a beautiful color combo!

[@loucostabile]

Agreed, so unique. Once I saw the car, I was having a tough time getting it out of my head because I wanted to share on the Channel and see what others thought. Thank you for commenting, Lou

[@DougChristie07]

I guess the owner of this 73 Eldo doesn’t drive it much because the device in the middle of the back seat isn’t for headlight beam adjustment. It is rear brake light indicator. Step on the brakes and the lights in the device shine red.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark, He drives it a "Little" :-)

[@georgeguegold4927]

Nice !!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@mederic999]

Oldsmobile Toronado FWD was introduced in 1966, Cadillac Eldorado FWD in 1967.

[@loucostabile]

Hi, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, it's appreciated, Lou

[@mederic999]

Thank you Lou for sharing those beautiful classics, cheers!

[@loucostabile]

It's my pleasure and thank you for viewing and commenting, Lou

[@a3h3f3]

He has Gold a real gold!!

[@loucostabile]

HI a3h3f3, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@ABrownVB63]

My uncle had this color combo in a 72 convertible w a black top

[@loucostabile]

Hi Al, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@ABrownVB63]

@@loucostabile will do. Also I have a 72 white on white in white convertible Eldo here in South Florida and a 69 Jeep Gladiator. Once the bothget some fine tuning, I'll post pics!

[@plumbingstuffinoregon2471]

Near where I go to school somebody has had a '73 Eldorado Convertible just sitting out on the street with the top down. It's a great car, red with white interior, but the interior has gotten completely ruined from the rain and snow we've been getting. I'd love to buy that car from whoever has it, but the problem is I've already got another Cadillac that I'm working on right now. So who knows, maybe I'll just have a collection of Cadillacs some day.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Random Stuff In Oregon, Thank you for 73 Eldo story, and hope you're behind the wheel of many wonderful Cadillacs soon :-) Lou

[@jamesnapier8382]

They'll never build them like that again for sure

[@loucostabile]

You're right. Good news! You're on the right KZbin Channel and you can see this one, and cars like it again and again :-)

[@johnnyoneenergy9212]

Hey George I love my car also I can relate . God bless

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@frequencyfluxfandango8504]

I can really imagine this huge car parked outside of my flat. ..Sweet.. but really, I can't imagine How I WOULD've managed to park it -Or drive it thru the tiny roads into this cramped little car park (-but it would still look awesome.) I don't think I've thought this one thru very well.) Another fine luxo-barge Lou. Especially if you have the room to park it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi JOHNNIE: LORD OF THE MungoidHen PEOPLE, Glad you thought this one is "sweet" :-) Yes, I'm sure you have to park carefully :-) Lou

[@peterhogan9537]

The olds torinado had front wheel drive starting in 1966.

[@dlwatib]

Yes, though it is spelled Toronado. The Eldorado followed in 1967 using the same transaxle, but with the Cadillac engine.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@dougfries7759]

That one nice Elderado 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Doug, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@andrewromano3105]

A. CHARIOT AMONG CARS A CLOUD OF A DRIVE

[@loucostabile]

You're right Andrew :-)

[@fredanddebramacdonald2445]

Wow! The Admiral of the fleet doesn’t have it this good, because this battleship Is much better at cruising and is much more luxurious. The stories regarding how cars acquire names are always interesting, as it is for this car. My Buick Electra got named Mabel after it’s little old lady first owner.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fred and Debra MacDonald, Glad to receive a "Wow!" from you :-) Lou

[@leroyjones1973]

I have one just like this same color like a twin I just don’t have convertible I live in Richmond va any help on how I can fix mines up

[@loucostabile]

Hi Leroy, Thank you for viewing and sharing you have one like this. I video them, so I'm not much help on fixing them. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@John-op5vi]

Nice man nice car The exhaust seems a little noisy. I'd get the heads touched up. Get some custom eyepoppers for when you lift the bonnettt.amd then have someone Blue Coral it....)

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read you appreciate this Caretaker and his car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@Karma_Von_Chameleous]

Reminds me of my allante a few years back

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Allante :-)

[@brentwalker2200]

Don't think the autronic eye is in the back, that would be the turn indicator and brake indicator. The autronic eye is behind the grill.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brent Walker, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@fifty9forty3]

I'm in the market for an early 70's Eldorado and wonder the availability of routine maintenance parts.

[@loucostabile]

Hope you're behind the wheel of the right 70 Eldo for you soon :-)

[@Padoinky]

Gorgeous

[@loucostabile]

Hi J PR, Glad to read you find this one "Gorgeous" :-) Lou

[@AndrewGraham07]

Classy Caddy with a splendidly flagrant carbon footprint raises two fingers to all who see it cruise by...

[@loucostabile]

You're the best :-) Thank you Andrew Graham for brightening my day with the comments you share. Lou

[@jerrycallender9927]

I preferred the 1973 over the 1971 and 1972 and my 1973 El Dorado was dark blue.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jerry, dark blue is a nice color :-) Lou

[@jerrycallender9927]

1967 was the first year for front wheel drive.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.