1980 Cadillac Eldorado Olds 350 FI RARE California Car Triple Black For Sale by Specialty Motor Cars

[@trevordantzler5781]

Someone loved this car more than air.

[@markshoenus2591]

My uncle bought a new 81' El Dorado Biarritz when Cadillac first came out with digital dash. That car spent more time in the dealers shop than on the road, because of computer related problems....but it sure was a beautiful car.

[@worldwidecourierservicellc6201]

I think Cadillac really doesn't understand what they did for American luxury . I adore Cadillacs

[@bobgarnetwinemiller2999]

@Nick J is

[@michaellovely6601]

Same here. Anytime I see a black Cadillac I start playing "Two Black Cadillacs" by Carrie Underwood in my head.

[@TheLalajason]

I just bought a 97 Eldorado off of my uncle and it has just under 41000 on her. And I only paid 2 grand!

[@worldwidecourierservicellc6201]

@@TheLalajason Tell you Uncle Thanks for keeping her in a low mileage range....post a picture of the beauty

[@Bartels92]

@@TheLalajason replace your water pump! You will be glad you did

[@paulcondie2520]

That car was the cats meow in the 80s!! Beautiful

[@jamesh7571]

It's amazing how many videos I go back and watch again, cuz im in that late night Cadillac mood, still impressive !

[@klwthe3rd]

Jesus Anthony! This Cadillac is stunning. I didn't even know this powertrain option was available. I knew Cadillac offered the better engines for 1979 & 1980 but this is just super rare. Not many people find the cars you do on this channel.

[@specialtymotorcars]

Thank you!!!

[@maxkorfendagus9336]

@@specialtymotorcars I wonder if the Olds 350 was used because of emissions standards. That happened with several GM cars.

[@carnoustie1953]

Just bought an 88 Brougham, white w/red interior, but my grandma and my dad both had Eldorados in this body style when I was growing up. Wish I'd have seen this when it was for sale!

[@aaronlopez3585]

As a senior in high school this was my dream car. Some of my friends thought it was an "old man's car", but I didn't care. But with only Jack in the box money I had to settle for a second hand 1967/ 770 Rambler Coupe.😭 Great video.

[@perfectfan2006]

much better choice

[@boskey10]

I had a 84 Eldorado in high school, had the 289 in it though with the brown volour interior. This was back in 2004, great memories with that car.

[@joeford860]

I got laughed at for buying a 64 Fury when I was 17 everyone else mommy and daddy bought them Trans Am's camero's and Jeep's but had to work for mine.

[@perfectfan2006]

@@joeford860 same people who laughed would love to get your old car now i bet lol

[@hawkeyepierce7035]

Wow, what a beauty! There's just something elegant about these GM cars from the late 70s to early 80s!

[@ravisriram6746]

The best-looking Eldorado since the '68. The '77 was nice as well.

[@alanspagnolia9474]

I sure do remember this car (came out the year I graduated high school - 1980) TOO STUNNING FOR WORDS !!!

[@andrewcolsen]

alan spagnolia This style Eldorado came out in 1979.

[@alanspagnolia9474]

@@andrewcolsen Correction noted. I forgot about that !!

[@richardmorris7063]

i love these, had an 83 a few yrs back. front wheel drive pulled right through n. e. winter's.

[@TVHouseHistorian]

My 1980 Biarritz had the Olds engine in it. It was a nice running engine that didn't need nearly the amount of maintenance the HT-4100 required. I absolutely love the seatbelt chime in these cars. It's an audible signal that lets you know you're driving something special.

[@AlexanderCrump]

Very nice. One of the few Cadillacs of that era with a decent powertrain.

[@unclerudy9797]

Whoah ! Heard about them but never actually seen one. I used to do the Diesel to Gas conversions on these in the 80s. GREAT car !

[@joeyv2008]

Omg! I owned a triple white one back in the day but this one is unbelievable!! What a beautiful car. I know this is six months old vid I’m watching but still love every sec of your videos, your the luckiest guy alive Anthony

[@specialtymotorcars]

Thanks for the support!!

[@oreotcat]

Those are my favorite Eldorado's, beautiful cars! 1980 was the last year GM used the Olds 350, sadly. The diesel 350 was actually not a converted gas engine, it was designed to be a diesel engine. It has a beefier block, but same displacement.

[@miketdarnell]

High nickel content steel

[@73seoul]

Great find! I thought the Olds 350 was avail only in ‘79. Since it was Cali only for ‘80- surely there aren’t many left 👏🏾 Awesome

[@eliasdimos2814]

I have owned the same model 10 years ago and drove the 1976 Eldorado a year before. Loved both of them.

[@sirot5561]

Immediately made me think of the film “CASINO” 🍾🎰🎲💵

[@timw8228]

Damn what a way to off an Eldorado. They should have used a Lincoln Continental.

[@trevordantzler5781]

The Cady in the movie didn't look this good.

[@elmowilson298]

Yes , I remember from that 95 movie, even in the big bang scene

[@CRAPO2011]

I could tell it was amateur night

[@snooziegaming]

they made me think of GTA San Andreas

[@robertortiz8540]

I had a 1982 Cadillac Eldorado 2 door in Royal Blue hard top in white brings back memories.

[@joetaylor2394]

Identical platform as the Oldsmobile Toronado from the same year except the Toronado didn’t have fuel injection. Cadillac borrowed engines from Oldsmobile due to a UAW strike in late 1979, build quality suffered and Japanese makes began to gain momentum. This gem is a real find, nice for a driver

[@davidnezamis2901]

The Old 350 was available in 1979 and 1980! My dad had a white with white interior 80 Eldorado! Bought Brand New from Gilmore Cadillac Kalamazoo Michigan! David

[@daviddixon1981]

I'm sure you are correct ,but they were not fuel injected

[@דןנדיןקופיקו]

Beautiful car design and elegant simple perfection

[@gordoncontreras3665]

I can't wait for the 1991 De elegance! My dream car I only drive 800 miles per yr now so my 2011 mustang GT/CS sits in the garage so it's time to get a Caddy!

[@Cheezwizzz]

$5,995?! That car would sell for twice that here!! I think I may have to become an agent!! Always had a soft spot for Eldo’s, owned a 75 with the 500, paid a lot more than this and it was a dog, got completely ripped off, but it was a Cadillac and I loved it! Keep’em coming Anto!

[@bml33]

They actually did offer fuel injection for non-California models - it was a 6.0L engine. The 5.7L was just for California. And the same engine was also available on the Seville.

[@therealchris5894]

The 5.7 was standard everywhere

[@andymantoronto]

When I was a kid we had a 81 exactly like that one. Of course the 6 8 4 didn't work so it ran on 8 cylinders constantly and it sucked gas but it was a really nice car. By the time I turned 16 it was old so I got to drive it all the time.

[@pantelistountas6287]

Such a marvellous and luxurious automobile ! I saw this one in a great shape yesterday evening, driven by the famous Greek attorney and politician Failos Karnidiotis here in Athens (Greece).

[@earlsingleton466]

That's nice can't beat the black on black!

[@jasperdilincoln2341]

Beautiful car, my cousins father owned a red one back then when he would come to pick her up it had white leather interior. My Aunt had divorced him by the time I came around and had remarried, but I wanted to call him Uncle as well just to sit in his Caddy..lol

[@jayc1160]

Nice luxury sedan . and BTW lol he said ice cold air like 4-5 times but that's great for a old car to still work like its still new .

[@specialtymotorcars]

1980 with cold R-12 is something to be proud of LOL

[@demostheodorakakis6328]

Great car My Dad owned an 80 Sedan de Ville with a 403 Olds engine.

[@jayson657]

Demos Theodorakakis Did he put the Olds 403 in himself? I thought only the 368 or the junky olds diesel 350 were available in 1980.

[@elmowilson298]

I goona miss this classic luxury Cadillac coupe

[@elmowilson298]

@Nick J So am I. Disappeared and discontinued

[@gordoncontreras3665]

I owned an 81 firemist gold! Sunroof edition this is stunning! I'm looking! For one!

[@guillermoleon3450]

Congratulations, you have the best preserved classics on the net

[@doug9066]

This is a beautiful Cadillac Eldorado especially in black.

[@bradnewberry8004]

Very nice, I had an 85 El Dorado it was a gold key, this one is in great shape, very low miles, we make someone an very good car! Thanks for videoing it

[@stevecamozzi3671]

Hey Anthony. Man that triple black 1980 Cadillac is off the hook. So nice to see such a nice old caddy so well looked after. Keep em comin dude.

[@specialtymotorcars]

Thanks for the LOVE

[@richardcawalla1148]

Had a 79 Biarritz . Same engine . Real alloy wheels , stainless steel roof cap . White with red and white interior . Made this one look like a plain Jane .

[@vmax-cv1ml]

I had this car in champagne gold. Beige leather seat.. when I was 24yrs old. greatest car ever.

[@dextervandemark7082]

Oh Anthony what a beautiful exhibition of an Eldorado thank you so much for sharing

[@dham629]

A true "Born to Mack" llac! Very sharp and straight body.

[@LynxStarAuto]

Lol Too $hort reference. It made the album cover!

[@dham629]

@@LynxStarAuto yessir! I knew only OG's and Pi's would catch the reference lol. Salute!

[@lamontmcdaniels322]

Lol classic dope fiend beat and freaky teals

[@jettrink7510]

comfort, high class comfort... drives like a dream

[@paulsonjeff]

I had an 80 Olds Toronado XSC with the rocket 350. Fantastic car

[@LulaRoberts]

I bet that it was a beautiful car and expensive as well.

[@paulsonjeff]

@@LulaRoberts expensive to replace the front drive units! Not much power loss on a front drive system!

[@LynxStarAuto]

Beautiful car, in the right color combo. For those of you curious about the powertrain: this vehicle does indeed have an Olds Rocket 350. This was the standard engine in 79. With the 6.0, and diesel as options. What makes this car unique is that in 1980 for Federal Emissions, GM discontinued the 350 Olds, and the standard engine became the 6.0, with diesel as an option. However, California emissions vehicles continued to use the 350 until 82 iirc; when the V8-6-4 😖 was introduced.

[@klwthe3rd]

Very well stated. You know your Cadillac specifications. I miss the days of "California emissions vehicles versus the 49 Federal" 🤗

[@LynxStarAuto]

Kenneth Cali emissions is still a thing. Now the more popularly applied label is LEV, ULEV (Ultra/low emissions vehicle). If you see a label under hood with such designation, or a vehicle touting such nomenclature, it is a California emissions spec vehicle.

[@googleusergp]

The 368 VIN code "9" DFI engine (aka 4-6-8) started in the 1981 model year. It continued in commercial car use (albeit it pretty limited numbers) through 1984. Also in use on certain commercial car models was the 1980 version of the 4 barrel 368, aka the VIN code "6" engine. It was non-computer command control. This engine was also used through 1984.

[@drippinglass]

The V8-6-4 came out in 1981.

[@1983jblack]

@@drippinglass Yep, the 4100 came out in '82 and was a giant paperweight. The V8-6-4 from '81 was a good engine provided you disconnected the computer and ran it as a V8.

[@dm7622]

Beautiful Cadillac

[@ericmartin894]

some of them Cadillacs came with the optional 368 big block V8 Cadillac engine.but that's very rare. I see there's a nice dual exhaust system tucked underneath.

[@LynxStarAuto]

Yes. 368 better known as the 6.0 became standard equipment for 1980 on Federal Emission cars.

[@rayburton4867]

Beautiful car! I had a 1980 brown eldorado. It definitely looked beautiful. Unfortunately it was a Michigan car and rust devoured the frame.

[@richardbrown1234]

79’ and 80’ has the 350 Olds. The only two years I would want. Same with Buick Riviera and of course Toronado

[@darrellsmith8197]

Most people don't know that when that body style came out in 1979, it came with the 350 Olds motor standard, that was the only year, when 1980 came,they used the same engine the new body style of the 1980Seville the 4100 engine, the 350 Olds engine was meant for a RWD car, , but they were still able to use it on a FWD vehicle,.

[@califdad4]

The 79-80 was the best Cadillacs to get, the engine didn't get good again till 1988. A lot of the diesels were changed to a dropped in Olds 350. My parents were going to do that to their 81 Riviera diesel, but it ran and ran, Mom finnally replaced it with a Cadillac Seville SLS in 2000

[@dannyhubert5722]

I remember my sister Donna had the same kind of car but hers was baby blue what a car

[@lancedukel3436]

I had one of these. Same year same motor. Mine was the Briritz with the moon roof. Nice car but gutless really. I now drive a 2002 Cadillac Eldorado ETC. Thiat one is fast for such a large car. This example is gorgeous especially in triple black. Really all Eldorados are very nice cars.

[@miketdarnell]

Good freeway torque not power anywhere else in the power band

[@samkay3419]

Red wheel centers was a thing with Fleetwood back in the 1930's. Cadillac kept using it on Fleetwoods and Eldorados in the modern era.

[@cababy1296]

Even though this is a very clean example by 1980 cat lacks was just a former shadow of what it used to represent! Still kicking myself for getting rid of my 1960 triple white Eldorado Biarritz convertible 😢

[@specialtymotorcars]

Brother, I would kick you as well!

[@LarryLane07]

I had the Olds version of this car and I really liked it

[@rushrock4965]

This is an absolutely gorgeous example of this style of Eldo. The FI 350 makes it that much better. I try and steer away from the 4.1L motor. I had one once and it wasn;t bad but the valves ticked. Also very underpowered. This one however, is freakin beautiful. I wish it was mine!!

[@realtalkoldschool4351]

American Beauty ! and I Appreciate you being a strait up Honest man At this point in my life I decided to reward my self with a collection of Cars I been waiting for !

[@wesleyshelton1986]

beautiful car bro especially the black interior looks so comfortable

[@eddie054]

Made in the Linden. New Jersey plant. Worked there then installing lower IP valances.

[@specialtymotorcars]

Thank you for doing such a great installation on this one!

[@drippinglass]

Kool!

[@darlenemstrommer7687]

Beautiful picture and awsome car

[@shadetree10000]

This car is awesome 😎

[@nickknight3163]

I watch y'all all the time. Your taste for cars is just like mine. You got good taste my man. I'm gonna be looking for a 95 Fleetwood in a year. I know where to look..

[@007rooks]

5.7 was standard in the 79 and a few 80's.

[@nathanas64]

This car is stunning!!

[@Dog-Lover36]

My grandma Shirley used to have this 1981 black Cadillac El Dorado car with that nameplate Biarritz, computer trip dashboard, which was the first on-board microprocessor, on-board diagnostics. Digital Fuel Injection with Miles Per Gallon, orange LCD air conditioner with Economy, clock radio with cassette player, which contained Rewind and Fast Forward. Her step husband had an identical twin model without that nameplate Biarritz. The air conditioner and stereo inside Grandma’s car contained lots more features than Grandpa’s. His car contained Stop/Eject label and Grandma’s car contained Eject label only. Lots of Cadillac cars they bought contained Air Cushion Restraint System (air bag), which became introduced during the late 70’s.

[@beastlydookie81]

Beautiful car

[@acca5512]

I wish Cadillac would go back to this style. Id buy this over an Escalade any day

[@nickargi]

Beautiful paint on this eldorado however unfortunate it is not a Biarritz...I always loved the stainless roof on the Biarritz models

[@specialtymotorcars]

I do too! Love a Biarritz!

[@davidjohn6070]

Very classy design!

[@robertfinch6220]

VERY VERY GREAT CADILAC BECAUSE I USED TO OWN ONE, IT WAS WHITE ON THE OUTSIDE BLACK VINYL TOP AND BLACK LEATHER INTERIOR CLEAN 😃👍🏽💯💯🔥🔥❤️❤️

[@gomerpyle1886]

Cadillac had the 0lds 350 in 1979 first year best year.They did also have the olds 350 in 1980 I think they wanted to use up the 79 power plants.Most of them in 1980 had the 368 with throttle body fuel injection.

[@rschlosserii]

Stunning!!!

[@KingCobra1968]

Anthony, it is a jewel of a car.

[@cojack424]

Simply.....BEAUTIFUL,!!!!!........

[@joe6096]

What a great find! One of the few Eldorados of the ‘79-85 generation where 105,000 is “nothing” on the engine! As someone who’s Grandfather owned an ‘85 with the 4100, I can tell you it feels almost weird to say an Eldorado with 100,000 miles still has lots of miles left with just routine maintenance!! God how I wish they’d have let anyone order them with this engine..... or at least a 307. The choices the rest of America got under the hood of Eldorados after the original gas 368 in ‘79 was between a boat anchor, a paper weight, or a brick!

[@caclark7600]

You.are full of crap I still have a1979 with a factory 350 olds engine & it was not a.calif car it belong to my dad it has less than 100k

[@caclark7600]

It has fuel.ing

[@joe6096]

Hey douche bag, before you reply like a complete asswipe read what I said. God I can’t stand assholes who go off like complete imbeciles without reading everything and comprehending.

[@mexicanspec]

Joe, where the El Dorado is concerned, I don't think you can group them saying '79 - '85. It would have to be '79 - '81 and then '82 - '85. Cadillac screwed up big time with the 4.1L engine and those are the ones that earned the reputation of being unreliable.

[@007rooks]

Had I seen this then, I'd given you 7,000! Geez! That mother can fly!

[@gabriel.954]

Holy $h!t, is that THE Rampage Trio Cadillac??!!

[@specialtymotorcars]

Exactly what I said!

[@emeryrushmo]

The Smog Emissions Game looks like it's TECHNOLOGICAL in today's engine cover world!

[@wordsmith52]

I remember seeing the occasional Cadillac Seville "Humpback" in England in the 80s, and it really stood out from most of the other junk on the roads at that time. Loved them! I've seen programmes on US TV where this particular model of Cadillac were ridiculed as being ugly or stupid. Is this a commonly held view in USA or are there car fans who still like them?

[@specialtymotorcars]

Today they are still loved. There are plenty of critics toward the Bustle Back Seville as I call it. But they are Classic Cadillac, no matter what!

[@wordsmith52]

@@specialtymotorcars Yep, agree - "bustle back" is the more correct term... I think the designer intended to emulate the rear ends of certain 1940s / 50s Rolls Royce models, and he succeeded very well, by adding that certain grace and panache.

[@CRAPO2011]

Only gripe is I rather the digital cluster in these, so 80s love it

[@timw8228]

Probably the cruise control module is toasted. You can probably find one on eBay. Nice car. "Best of all it's a Cadillac"

[@Деймонсарэтт]

Шедевр! Раньше лучше тачки были!

[@lindseyyah1]

nice... would love to have it

[@donjuanseville3039]

1979 n 1980 is the best years for this Cadillac Eldorado. 79 350 Oldsmobile 5.7 V8. 80 368 V8 Cadillac 6.0 V8.

[@bernardstyles7608]

The 6.0 was a damn good motor, had a 1980 with that motor.

[@stanleypro9932]

How much power does the FI Rocket 350 make? I really like 80s Eldorados but I've heard they are under-powered...

[@donjuanseville3039]

@@stanleypro9932 AROUND 150 THRU 170....

[@stanleypro9932]

@@donjuanseville3039 not much for a 5.7L and it's a heavy car

[@Bartels92]

Any American car between 1975 and 1984 lacked horsepower. If Cadillac didn’t switch to their new engines in 1981 and 1982, the 79-85 El Dorado and Coupe DeVilles would have gone down in history as some of the best Caddys ever made. These cars have so much class

[@Beun007]

I remember this car from Pim My Ride! The owner was called Big Ron!

[@katinawhitley9340]

This car is a true beauty 😘💕

[@edwardluth7740]

1979 had the 350 also. And the 368 big block was the engine to have in 80-81.

[@georgemattar1182]

Beautiful. In 81, the total POS 4.1 debuted. Total junk engine. 80 is the best of the 79 to 85 Eldos. I worked on these cars new.

[@avette01]

Owned a 81 Eldorado Baritz. Beautiful car, stainless top but engine problems constantly. 4.1 engine

[@1983jblack]

I'd take the Olds 350 EFI personally but everyone has their preferences

[@cjmarsh504]

Oh my gosh. Something about that black on black

[@normanplummerjr5478]

1980 Eldorado Triple Black So Fresh So Clean ⭐💰👑💯

[@lorenzogentry5654]

It is pretty hope to see some more like that for sale

[@derrickjackson6737]

Almost had me 1 in 1994 1985 Eldorado Birrtaz stainless steel top. Blue in/ out sunroof sweet

[@joseduranjr3152]

My dream car!! I love it

[@michaelreilly1310esq]

This car made my heart skip a beat when it came out in 1979

[@CrunchyToona]

such a beautiful car

[@barnabyjones6995]

I have seen a very few '79 & '80 Eldorado, Riviera, and Toronados with special order 6.6 L 403 CID Oldsmobile V-8's in them.

[@googleusergp]

1979 was the last year for the L80 Olds 403 VIN "K" engine, it was not available in 1980. You also could not get the 403 engine in a 1979 "E" body Olds, or any '79 E body for that matter. For the 1979 Toronado, it was only the 350 gas or diesel for 1979, 1980 had the 350 Olds gas, the 350 diesel and the 307 Olds V8. Starting in 1981, the only V8 would have been the 307 Olds.

[@mrgonzalez947]

I NEED A NEW PHONE I DROOLED ALL OVER THIS ONE N BROKE IT .WOW!

[@livewire4438]

Very nice I would definitely drive it.

[@trevordantzler5781]

no way 1980's paint held up so well

[@specialtymotorcars]

Like I said in the clip, it was repainted some years ago