The Chrysler Cordoba Was The Poster Child For The Personal Luxury Coupes of the Malaise Era

Chapters:
0:00 start
0:04 Night driving
0:17 Intro - animals, weather
2:56 Intro to the car
3:47 1970 Newport
4:33 About the name
5:35 Quick take on 2nd Generation Cordoba - J-Body
5:57 In depth on 1st Generation Cordoba
9:31 Ricardo Montelban and Corinthian Leather
12:31 in-depth on 2nd Generation
17:47 Exterior
23:44 Trunk
25:53 Hood release and engine
34:44 Interior
42:20 Driving
47:56 Interstate Drive
More than just about any other car, the Chrysler Cordoba personified the Personal Luxury Coupe Market - while there were countless cars that lified for he class, and many of them better than the Cordoba, none incorporated all of the good and all of the bad the way this Chrysler did - yes, it was roomy, luxurious, fairly well made, mostly V8 powered, and nice to look at - but it was also kind of cheesy and decadent at the same time. Yes, a banker might have driven one to work, but hanging a playboy air freshener inside wouldn't have seemed too out of place. This is one of the reasons I love the Cordoba - it's intensely pretentious yet also unpretentious at the same time - something that isn't easy to pull off.
This review covers the first and second generation Cordobas, and the featured vehicle is a 1981 model, powered by a 225 Slant Six. It has 42K miles, is very well preserved, and is for sale at Autohaus of Naples, on the web at www.AutohausNaples.com, or by phone at [phone]. The review and test drive are from Bill of Curious Cars.
Review of the 1981 J-Body Chrysler Imperial mentioned in this video:
• The 1981 Imperial by C...

[@georgimihalkov4781]

Damn, the mythical Cordoba! You can't say that Bill doesn't deliver on his promises...well except for the short videos promise, but nobody is perfect.

[@LynxStarAuto]

🤣

[@gulfstream7235]

Bill's full of shit when it comes to the length of his videos....

[@gulfstream7235]

Well...most of the time.

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Wondering if 360 or 400 V8... then he opens the hood...

[@teds7379]

"30 minutes MAX." Then, at the end of it all, it's the same length as the one he said it wouldn't be the same length as.

[@spencersmith4326]

I'm 24 and I had a great aunt Ida who had a 1977 chrysler Cordoba. White with blue interior garage kept its whole life & she bought it brand new in 1977 and had it delivered to her house. All time favorite car that's been in our family.

[@tmhtoo6563]

You're hilarious! I am a high school teacher in the City of Detroit who presents to the classes like you present these cars to your viewers: Random segues, keen observations, facts buttressed by opinions, and all wrapped up at the end with a neat bow! One of the best car channels - thanks for the chuckle-fests!

[@LexxAKonn]

Bill: I'm going to keep this video short and not fifty minutes like the last one. This video: 49:55 Thank God I'm not a gambler.

[@aaronwilliams6989]

LOL!

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

16:19 it's ok Bill lol

[@e.f.clarke2041]

It gets me every time. I think it’s the very fact that he says the video will be short causes it to be longer.

[@timeisup9400]

haha

[@BryanX64]

He was true to his word it wasn't 50 minutes it was only 49:55

[@egold2071]

Ah good ol' Bill, the greatest showman and entertainer in all of KZbin! He was secretly holding back the Cordoba for his 100k subs celebration. Cheers! 🍾🥂🥃

[@jasonmoskowitz246]

Gonna hop on this comment early 🍺🍺 see ya at 200k

[@egold2071]

@Just Mingled Just a hunch. He hit 100k with that big Elantra video... next thing you know, we FINALLY see the Cordoba. Heck, he was talking up the Cordoba before Corona hit!

[@V8_screw_electric_cars]

Bill should be host of the american top gear, he'd lift it from the oblivion.

[@MisterMikeTexas]

🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍹 🍹 🍹 🍹

[@peterwilks1673]

@@MisterMikeTexas Hey! Is that the Corona virus whiskey?

[@jimgrim2536]

The OJ reference was AWESOME. " On the way to the knife store"

[@LynxStarAuto]

Bruh! 🤣🤣😂😂

[@johnparker234]

☠☠☠

[@themoviedealers]

Ross Cutlery. Still in downtown LA but moved a bit down the street.

[@studedude56]

Perfect!

[@mikesawtell9184]

Can't believe I am spending 50 minutes on a beautiful SoCal Saturday afternoon watching a car review on a 1981 Chrysler Cordoba. Not sure if that says more about Bill's excellent comedic talents or where my life is at during this pandemic. Let's go with Bill is a car review comedic legend! I was actually excited he was finally doing the Cordoba. Wow. Great job Bill! #slantsix

[@StonemanRocks]

I resemble that remark! Ha!

[@lobsterwhisperer7932]

I'm really enjoying these long-form videos, ramble on as much as you desire.

[@denisestrauser9620]

We had two '77 1st gen Cordobas in the family. Beautiful cars that were great highway cruisers. They were quick for their time as well with the 400 4 barrel engine. Underrated cars in my opinion.

[@JasonFlorida]

I prefer the longer videos! Bill is one of the few that makes it fun to learn old car history. Thanks a bunch Bill!

[@allenwayne2033]

I had an 82 Doba that looked very similar to this one, though mine was loaded, and of course had the "rich Corinthian" leather! I loved that car! I drove it to 195K miles. The 318 was still running strong when I parted it out! I still have one of the seats, which I converted into a desk chair! Fond memories!

[@markallen2984]

Turning your car's seat into a desk chair is cool: like automotive taxidermy.

[@allenwayne2033]

@@markallen2984 Ha! Thanks! Never thought of it that way, but I enjoy sitting on it everyday. It's very comfortable and still holding up well after 39 years from new!

[@andywest6751]

@@allenwayne2033 what happened to your cordoba?

[@allenwayne2033]

@@andywest6751 It was still running well, but was getting quirky to drive, and I figured I should replace it since I had a new wife that might end up having to drive it. I replaced it with an 88 Cougar which I hated. It was not as solid or refined as my old beloved Cordoba.

[@andywest6751]

@@allenwayne2033 maybe one day you will find the cordoba again :)!

[@karld3789]

Bill always puts me in a better mood than when I started watching the video!

[@MrShanester77]

What a boss of a car, 40'years old and doing 85 down the highway! Great video Bill, love the humor and commentary.

[@ryanclark9415]

Good work Bill! These old survivors need to have their stories told. You do an engaging, off script version of telling the history of these forgotten vehicled. Thank you for that! 👏👏 keep them coming! 💪

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

...and like he said 46:51 lol

[@Trance88]

I freakin' love this car. I've always had a soft spot for 80's Chryslers.

[@chrishockney5672]

"30 minutes tops, tops" Bill you are a legend, best wishes from Sheffield, England . Keep em coming the longer the better .

[@doug6191]

So much content lately. Thanks!

[@curiouscars9282]

I'm on it. Jamming.

[@777jones]

Covid is really yielding a bumper crop of these old cars for Bill!

[@TurboMan942]

2023 comment: I remember when Bill's videos used to be only 50 minutes long. Love the Cordoba!

[@iandyck3069]

Yes the Cordoba, at last! As always I hung on to every word and watched till the last minute. Eating comfort food, drinking beer, watching Bill talk about the Cordoba, Mark V, birds, goats, bbqs, and more. Life doesn’t get any better than this. Brilliant! Now just waiting for a review on an M body Fifth Avenue with that 5.2. Lol 😂

[@jackboyd53]

Oh hell yes!!!! Bill we want a mid eighties rear wheel Fifth Ave. I had a '84 with a bazillion miles on it and I LOVED that car.

[@pauli6043]

"Ricardo Montalban pitched the Corinthian leather" Shows a photo of Ricardo sitting in a Cordoba with grey velour interior

[@georgemartin1436]

"Luuke what they've done to my carrrrrr"

[@billgee02]

a Cordoba slant6 - cloth interior - wind up windows ... was this a prize on "The Price Is Right" ?

[@sachemrock]

😂

[@chuckhaugan4970]

Yeah, where their prices were escalated 40% above market value. My aunt was on the Wheel of Fortune, back when it was a daytime filler show, before the soaps began in the late morning. All the stuff she won was found at Macy's or JC Penney for 50% less!!! And she had to pay income tax on the value the game show placed on the item!!! LOL!! She use to joke it was the most expensive free stuff on the planet.

[@michaelwhite2823]

It was the gag gift behind curtain no. 3 on Lets Make a Deal.

[@chrisobrien560]

Good one!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheSpritz0]

@@chuckhaugan4970 How much stuff did she actually win??

[@hurricane2649]

Love the "so-called" long video's. Don't change a thing. I look forward to the weather and animal reports.

[@georgemartin1436]

I looked at a few comments before watching...and laughed already. If you have not watched it, Bill previously reviewed a Maserati that he was TRYING TO SELL...and just TRASHES it...his honesty is most refreshing...

[@josefserf5469]

I am addicted to your videos! I am amazed at your ability to make even mundane items seem interesting by relating their history. I was, like you, just a kid when a lot of these cars came out and never looked twice at them at the time, but your description and presentation of them make them seem appealing to me. Thanks to you, I now understand why they were built and why people bought them. When you are young you want fast and sexy looking cars to pick up fast and sexy girls, later you want sensible and reliable sedans to commute back and forth to work and move the family around, but at a certain point in life you want soft comfortable luxury two door coupes to take you to the country club or cigar store. P.S. Whatever your are paid to make theses videos is not enough. I cannot imagine most of these cars could be sold at a decent price without your salesmanship. Keep up the good work!

[@joebeastyg5686]

My grandmother had one of these back in the early 90's. I remember it being a boat - I hated it! I was embarrassed to be seen in or around that car. I'd LOVE to have that same car today :)

[@StonemanRocks]

You know thats true for myself included! The only car I still would never want again ,and , I swear I would roll it right off a cliff,is my corvair! I hated that damned thing then and i hate it now lol!

[@gsten2116]

In general I despise "social media" and blame it for many of our social crises today. However, Bill and KZbin were made for each other. There is no way I would otherwise sit for an hour long lesson on the Chrysler Cordoba. I loved every minute. Thank you Bill and keep up the good work.

[@31847448]

He promised it was going to fief and quick. LOL

[@StonemanRocks]

@gsten2116 i agree100%! But this is what social media was made for along with the education social media provides! Its the reason Im a certified you tube mechanic!

[@Mr1966canuck]

Ironically a friend's dad in high school had one of these with the slant 6 and it actually was peppier than I expected. Had an 8 track tape player complete with a Barry Manilow tape. Also here in Canada we got the super 6 as standard which had a 2bl and a mighty 110Hp.

[@randolfo1265]

Slant six engines are amazing and tough. I would love to have that car today. Sadly they are mostly rusted and gone here in Canada. Not chipper about that.

[@31847448]

Barry Manilow …oh Mandy ! LOL

[@31847448]

Super slant six is way to go

[@StonemanRocks]

Thats great but i would chuck the barry manilow 8 track out the window !

[@martinliehs2513]

Thanks for uploading the long awaited Cordoba video. Your hilarious description on the origins of the "rich Corinthian leather" prompted me to look up Ricardo Montalban, after which, my KZbin feed was inundated with retro Cordoba ads. Fun fact, Sr Montalban got the Corboda pitchman job after doing some live theatre in the Detroit area at the time when Chrysler was getting ready to launch the car in the mid-70s. He claims that it was his iconic portrayal of the elegant Spaniard in the ads that really launched his TV and movie career into high gear. Anyway, it is nice to remember the innocent days when marketing was limited to cars and other consumer goods, as opposed to the current age where hucksterism is used to hype climate catastrophe and mass injections.

[@brianholmes6626]

I love this car, my dad had one for a time during my childhood and I'll never forget it, I can still smell the smell of the red leather seats and the smell of rubber when he would open up the 318c.i. v8 on rare occasions.

[@Sedan57Chevy]

No let down, Bill! You did an excellent job showcasing this amazing automobile. Definitely worth the wait! I think I may actually like this second gen Córdoba more than the original.

[@control_the_pet_population]

I think the 2nd gen is a better looking car, at least it's aged more gracefully. That said, there was a certain gaudy 70s malaise charm in the 1st gen that is lacking here.

[@control_the_pet_population]

@Just Mingled I definitely think the 1st gen had that late 70s charm... but it's a car that looks good from certain angles and awkward from other angles.. But I do agree that the original with the round headlights was much better then the 1st gen refresh

[@ericlbell6500]

I like Bill ,he's comical & funny as he ramble on about all sorts of things 🤣. Get back to cordba I think the 1st generation was more classic to me...✌🏽

[@allenwayne2033]

I had a 76 Charger SE Daytona (a rebadged Cordoba) and an 82 Cordoba. The 82 was much better! The 76 was junk at 73k miles, I drove the 82 Cordoba to 195k miles and the engine and tranny were still going strong but components were breaking down (turn signal stalk, ignition switch, wipers, etc), which made it a bit tedious to drive. Plus, my new wife needed a car so I parted it out and bought an 88 Cougar. Hated that Cougar, it was thin, lightweight, and nowhere nearly as solid as the 82 Cordoba!

[@jblfd4600]

Coming home from work and seeing Mr. Bill posted another video is the highlight of my day! Keep them coming my good man, we appreciate them!!

[@kevinlowercase]

THE CORDOBA IS HERE I'M LITERALLY IN SHOCK

[@curiouscars9282]

It was only a matter of time.

[@mikeholmes1313]

Very interesting, and admitatly not what I expected as I was thinking it would be the 1st gen, as I had no clue there was even a 2nd gen! I was also excited to see the slant 6 in there. Never knew these survived to the 80s. The last of the RWD Chryslers really did hang on to the far reaches of the past as long as they could and then WHAM Front wheel drive Mitsubishi motors for everyone! Thanks Bill!

[@neilgibbons2532]

I think the Laser was a Mitsubishi

[@666cemetaryslut]

@@neilgibbons2532 The later ones were. The first ones were K cars.

[@martinliehs2513]

The legendary (for its durability) "leaning tower of power" slant six continued in Chrysler cars like the Dodge Diplomat until 1984 and light trucks until at least 1987. Production continued until 1991 for marine and industrial applications.

[@rodman50]

I have to say, I owned a 1980 Cordoba and loved that car. It never broke down the whole time I had it. Mine was the metallic brown with the brown landau top with opera lights.

[@guygaines1120]

I had one as well Just like the one in the video Loved it !!

[@jerryrobbins7256]

hmm, Atlanta 85 or 86

[@stvlu733]

I remember many very long rides from the back seat of this car when I was a kid around 8 or so like going to Canada from Massachusetts. The plastic new car smell always made me want to throw up. The car was metallic brown with tan interior. It had the slant 6. My dad had this car for ten years with hundreds of miles pulling 16' boats and long trips to Vermont, Maine, and New Hampshire. This car was also my first car handed down and it was a POS by that time. I Had many great times going to fun places like concerts, party's and amusement parks with friends, video camera fun on the road, and breaking down a lot. It was put though a lot of abuse like floods from hurricanes. My older brother stole it from me and forged my signature on the title. A year later I saw it in the junkyard that I went to frequently in the crushing lineup waiting to be crushed with 2 other cars on top. I could tell t was mine from the interior I actually waited around awhile to see it get crushed. I saw my childhood and teen years in that car that car disappear instantly with the last crunch. It was depressing to watch but hey. I had replaced the Cordoba with a 1968 red Pontiac Firebird. I was around 18.

[@dennislavoie5869]

Congratulations on 100k subs, Bill.

[@curiouscars9282]

Thanks!

[@e.f.clarke2041]

As last! The long awaited 1981 Chrysler Cordoba review!

[@razorridgeback4516]

Mopar stands for miscellaneous odd parts arranged ridiculously. Love you Bill thanks for getting the Cordova up

[@toefield251]

NIce, I'll have to remember that one. Ford stands for fucken old rebuild dodge.

[@randolfo1265]

Ford stands for Fookin' old recycled Dodge, and also Found on Road Dead

[@puncht37]

My Old Pig Ain`t Running

[@nathanlewis5682]

I was about to mention the acronym for Pontiac, but I don't want to start another race riot.

[@michaelwhite2823]

Poor Old Neopolitan Thinks Its A Cadillac.

[@genebigs1749]

I agree, it's a good looking car. I remember when the '75s came out, and thought they were nicer looking than the Monte Carlos. Great job as usual Bill!

[@gordocarbo]

I could knock back some cold ones with this guy. Grandfather bought a 78? Cordoba new, white/white reeeeal corrinthian leather! Drove from the airport in Tx to his alfalfa ranch in Alamagordo NM. Car rode SO nice, ice cold R12 AC never forget it. Back when people travelled cross country during the summer seeing the states. Miss those times.

[@johnvalerian8440]

What an absolute stunner! Would you just look at that beautiful car? Just look at it.

[@kensunden6428]

Bill, I've seen every one of your videos, and I think my biggest laugh ever, was the ash tray incident with your reaction! I dont care that the car sucks, you made the video fun as usual with birds and OJ references and people with hats and all that good stuff. Thanks for the videos!

[@BEGGARWOOD1]

That and when the Mercedes Switch fell off !

[@eaunan]

The Chrysler Imperial was a favorite car rental of mine... I travelled often, most every week back then, and I always booked the Imperial or New Yorker vehicles as they were so excellent... my fav years were '89 through '93... such magnificent vehicles... it was always a good week with one, disappointing when not available for the week... This was an excellent automobile in every way...

[@randolfo1265]

Bill sort of promises a shorter video 'than that 50 minute thing the other day' - 'Thirty minutes tops' he says. Trolls us with a 49 minute and 55 second movie here.. . . . And we are the winner! Thanks Bill, from a Chipper Canadian.

[@dtoman21]

This was everything we all expect. All the great characteristics of a Bill car review were fully present and accounted for. 😃😃😃

[@christopherconard2831]

Cordoba. This video has been teasing me longer than my highschool girlfriend.

[@per-hakansvahn8044]

Bill ”The definitive encyclopedia of cars” . Thank you for another 50 minutes of pure entertainment.

[@Scott924m]

It does exist !!! . I just about fricken died laughing when that ashtray shot out of the dashboard like a rouge north Korean missile .

[@robk9685]

Not as bad as when the cigarette lighter popped out and burned a hole in the backseat.

[@johna.4334]

"OJ...on the way to the knife store" Classic!

[@matthewbaquero]

Oh my goodness. I can't wait to hear what this man has to say about this car. FINE CORINTHIAN LEATHER

[@Hattonbank]

It was just good PR. Corinyjian was nothing more than a standard automotive grade leather.

[@MrJayrock620]

As both a Canadian and an infant that rode in one almost identical to this one, I can confirm that I was quite chipper in the backseat/package tray of these cars. Although it was much more fun to sit in the middle of the bench seat and play with the radio

[@miked8023]

My dad was a loyal Chrysler buyer and purchased a new 1976 Cordoba. It was dark green with a sunroof and a green leather interior. It looked sharp, but it was leaking oil on the driveway the night he brought it home. He immediately took it back the next morning and demanded his money back. They agreed to return it. He then bought a two door Buick LeSabre and stayed with Buick for several years. He never bought another Chrysler again.

[@schnerrydog]

Another great one! Much prefer the prior generation with the round headlights, my uncle had one and it always reminded me of an American Jaguar-style coupe. But this one is cool in its own way! Thanks again Bill. Always a pleasure!

[@harryrez]

They’re highly underrated. I’ve got an 83 in midnight blue and I love it!

[@randolfo1265]

OJ in a Hertz commercial jumping over counters to get to this car, on the way to the knife store. Bill is a seriously underrated improviser/comedy writer!

[@user-kw5ze5ky5q]

We all want the long ass videos Bill. It’s your ranting and rambling that helps us get through the day in these times of intergalactic insanity. Your one of the few voices of reason that I can listen to. I used to watch your videos on cars I was only interested in, now I watch every single one, even those awful German cars I dread fixing at work. Good thing we don’t see that many of them. It would make my day to see a 2 hour video from you. So keep rambling and ranting as much as you please. We need it.

[@MrDanielmarlowe]

I like the first gen. I can’t wait until you find one of those that’s a 1977 like I used to have. It had a 400 and mine was Taxi Yellow.

[@markcollins457]

All said, Chrysler did the best job with the bumpers at that time.

[@LynxStarAuto]

Such a ridiculous mandate, which ruined the styling of so many cars.

[@Springbok314]

Love the reference to Mr. Montalban. One of the true old school gentlemen of Hollywood. KHAAAAAN!

[@NowPleaseReadThis]

What I love about You Tube is that you are free to suck and still have your videos out there. I'm so glad that memory chips are so cheap that you could post an 8hr video of paint drying on a park bench and barring societal collapse that same video will still be there in 50 or 200 years. As far as this video goes, I clicked out well into some initial weather report.

[@edevanko160]

Stunning Car and as always another great review by BILL !!!!!!

[@JohnJohnson-dv1ds]

Not expecting much from this one…but one of Bill’s best ever!

[@pjpredhomme7699]

You are a legend somehow getting Bob Guicione into a Cordoba retrospective .I grew up in Windsor in the 70s and all the kids I went to school with dads worked @ Chrysler and had a Cordoba - you are right they were all variations of brown/gold

[@danielj1063]

We stuck a low mileage, RV cammed 360 into an 81 Cordoba with all the toys uo top. Tossed the 904 for a 727 with shift kit and sure grip 373's (I think). Made for quick little sleeper, surprised a lot of hot stuff out there during mid 90's. A secondary vehicle, a couoke people drove the car until one rainy night, a buddy spun it into a ditch. Raided the running gear, moved on ... Great show, BTW

[@michaelbuzzee1964]

I lost it when he pulled out the ashtray!!🤣🤣🤣

[@michaelstein8366]

I lost it with the OJ knife store joke!

[@nolarobert]

It's a Christmas miracle... Santa brought us the Cordoba!!! Bill is going to retire to Thule, Greenland. The Slant 6 Cordoba took 18.9 seconds to get to 60 but on the positive side, it got 20 MPG combined which was decent for that era.

[@curiouscars9282]

Thule sounds nice

[@thegrandhoovalation]

Hey Bill, regardless of what others may say, I enjoy your ramblings, the shitty humid heat and birds. You remind me of myself with the hyperbole. Your longer videos are most enjoyable. Keep doing your thing.

[@mikecook4025]

You Crack me up Buddy, Great video keep up the great job and never change a thing.

[@hottubz1965]

49:44 That wheeze is everything! lolol

[@The1cdccop]

Whoever purchased it probably knew about the abysmal "lean burn" ignition system on the MOPAR V8 engines at the time and opted for the slant six.

[@joe08867]

I was thinking the same thing. That lean burn crap caused so many issues.

[@timmcm9538]

@@joe08867 Lean burn=Starved for fuel=no power plus other issues Tons of bad engineering at that time across all the domestics.

[@truckfreak8634]

Little tid bit, but big props for sticking with the per car Descriptions and even adding a Chapter list for the videos Bill! I love reading the descriptions, and they're very articulate in summarizing the car! Keep up the great work and congratulations on 100k!

[@HypocriticYT]

Gaawd I’m having withdrawals without a new video from Bill!!!!!!

[@LakeNipissing]

49:44 . . . Bill didn't even have to say anything... that sound was enough!

[@jblfd4600]

I was thinking the exact thing! Perfect way to end the video!

[@jsciarri]

The sound of many cigarettes passing through those lungs. Like the guy from Pawn Stars.

[@LakeNipissing]

@@jsciarri Ah. I thought it was him breaking into laughter because the poor Slant 6 was essentially redlining to hold 82 MPH.

[@jsciarri]

@@LakeNipissing I'm sure it was. But everytime I hear Bill laugh I instantly think of Rick from Pawn Stars.

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[@BFord-ho3pq]

I don't love this car, but I love Bill. Hell, I'd listen to him describe the inside of a stinky barn for 50 minutes. He is a KZbin treasure!

[@JoesGoldenGarage]

Damn Bill that all car cruises the highway pretty good! Must make a little torque! Love it! Thanks for finally getting it to us!

[@BillofRights1951]

I had a 62 Valiant Signet Coupe with the 225 and 'three on the tree' manual shift that was my used car purchase for college in 1969. Fire engine red and dorky as hell but I LOVED the car and kept it showroom. The 225 was one of the best engines Chrysler made. Very punchy and good milage and zero mechanical issues. I'm surprised they offered it in this model and had no idea they offered it for so many years but it makes sense. It was reliable.

[@williamf.buckleyjr3227]

I'm 53 years old and have never, ever heard anyone call it a "Doba". Like, ever.

[@johnlandacre767]

Bill, you’re hilarious! The more you say you’re going to hold the video down to a respectable time, the longer it goes! This car with the slant 6 must have been a real dog as far as acceleration. My ‘74 Dodge Dart with same engine was slow as molasses. This is a handsome design, IMO. Sleek, beautiful tail lights, beautiful grille. Clean styling. Nice job.

[@seanmaher1242]

Keep the videos long- we can never have enough of a good thing!

[@bikingD]

Herb on WKRP always mentioned his Cordoba. Was the perfect car for him.

[@schnerrydog]

Pretty sure his was a second gen also! (I own the WKRP box set, so I'll check later!)

[@bikingD]

@@schnerrydog I also own the box set and they mention the car many times but I believe only show it once but is a 2nd gen like this one. Such a good show enjoy!!!!

[@jackboyd53]

Thanks for this one Bill. I had a '83 that I bought when it was seven years old. Nice car but I really LOVED my '84 Fifth Ave. Please do one!

[@2006gtobob]

I had a 1975 Cordoba. Given to me indirectly by my grandmother, with the 400 Lean Burn set up and a smog exemption. My grandmother bought the car new and lived out in the middle nowhere Iowa where leaded gas was still the norm, so no catalytic converter was ever installed, straight from the factory. It was great. Rode like a marshmallow. She was so proud of it. She was 55-56 and it was the first brand new car she had ever bought. Great memories of her and showing up at our house with Grandpa in the passenger seat, not allowed to drive it. Suddenly, Grandma was the super cool, hip mature woman. She passed it down when she bought a 1986 Buick Park Avenue Electra. She loved that car too, but her Cordoba was special to her and it was important to her for it to be maintained, it barely had 50,000 miles when she passed in 1993.

[@lornperkins4270]

Lol that ashtray was like SEE YA LATER BILL

[@jimlubinski4731]

This is a great video! The commentary is always entertaining and I love this Cordoba. Part of Chrysler's sales problems at that time was their dealer network. I actually went to purchase the sister car to this (Dodge Mirada) in 1980, and the dealer wouldn't even let me test drive it. He thought I was too young and just wanted a joyride. Said I could test drive an Aspen. Well, I wasn't in the market for the Aspen, so I ended up crossing the street and buying a Silver Anniversary Thunderbird (please hold the disparaging comments) that I absolutely loved. I actually have another one now. Anyway, I also really appreciate the crank windows in the Cordoba. I've had quite a few collectible cars and the biggest issue I have had is failing power windows. For me, manual windows would be a sales feature!

[@Jack51000]

Hey have been watching you since the start and I was glued aha great job keep it up!

[@ronmccullock1407]

Second! Good evening Bill from Ron in Manchester in England. Our weather is going to be hot over the next few days, I rather it was cool. Sorry your weather is crap Bill, glad the birds and animals are leaving you alone. What a fantastic car today!

[@DFHarr]

This guy is a comic magician! I have NEGATIVE interest in an effing '81 Cordoba, yet i listened to the entire video with full engagement just to hear Bill's comedic monologue. From OJ to hats to an infant on the package tray to a wayward ashtray to pistols in the glovebox . . . He's a riot! Double thumbs up!

[@martinowings3597]

our parents 85 Accord had about 85 horsepower and it was actually pretty fun. It only weighed about 2400 pounds though 😀 I always kind of liked the Marauder. Such a cool name!

[@94Cobra123]

I would say that my dad would have been cheap enough to buy a stripped down Cordoba because he was a Mopar guy....but of course he bought the Dodge Aspen coupe with the Slant 6 instead because cheap. And of course the Aspen was stripped down. AM Radio, no air conditioning, roll-up windows, etc. The only option may have been the intermittent wipers. Two cars ago he still had a Corolla with roll-up windows. Keep up the good work Bill. Videos are always informative and fun. Please continue to keep them short like this one.

[@edwardedmundson4356]

My Mother had one almost identical to this. Great driving car. Incidentally, I think you would like Santa Fe, New Mexico. Elevation 7200ft above sea level, very dry, never gets extremely hot, and just beautiful city.

[@josron6088]

I had a 76 Dodge pickup with a Slant six, double barrel carburetor. Good mileage and decent performance and the engine was Rock Solid.

[@michaeldickens7493]

That car is gorgeous

[@serwinzzalot9989]

The evening cruising shots with the lights on the dash take me back to the old days

[@peteryamaha6426]

Hi Bill. Love your commentary, history of the era and complete description of the car. One thing though. i really wouldn't concern myself with the birds as I doubt that they would mistake you for Tippi Hedren.

[@LearnAboutFlow]

Between the birds and OJ, it's a dangerous world living the Cordoba lifestyle.

[@manuelaranda2643]

Bill my friend, you are a rare man! I’ve been watching this famous driveway of beautiful and sometimes novelty vehicles for over 3 or 4 years, when your bosses wife, the lovely and also funny in her own right, Maryanne, I believe her name is, would also review vehicles. As a matter of fact, she reviewed and test drove the w126 Mercedes Benz I bought from Autohause of Naples and had shipped to California. Me and Peter unfortunately exchanged a few unpleasant words about something trivial, an issue we would eventually work out in the end, so I have some experience in your circle.. I saw a few of your reviews and loved your style from the beginning and YOU were the reason I would purchase my first car, sight unseen and from another state! Intertwined in some of that rambling you give a a sense of sincerity. Believe it or not, I hear a lot of me in you, as I just turned 50 and I feel the same way you do on several fronts, it’s funny. So I’m familiar With every deep breath you take, I’m reminded of my own tenancy to do the same, to regroup my thoughts. I too am a rare animal like yourself who prefers cold and snowy over tropical and warm any day. I feel for ya. I lived in Philadelphia for 8 years so I’m familiar with the wet and uncomfortable humidity element. I just wanted to tell you to keep doing what you’re doing, you’re a mega wealth of information on the vehicles you review, that you earn the right to talk about the weather,animals, birds, Peter, Dalton and whiskey Corona hangovers for 10 minutes before you “dive into” the actual review.. absolutely.. Life’s too short, go to that cool place you so desire! In the meantime if Peter ever permits you to have an assistant, a camera guy, I’m your man! Keep it moving buddy

[@fluffybizzle3585]

My wife and I had an 1983 Cordoba with the 318 as our first car... We both used to enjoy the cruise... We miss it, nice to see one like this again

[@onlyweknow2]

Thanks for the weather report... Bless your heart.

[@cargogh]

Mom got a new '80, burgundy with burgundy Corinthian VINYL interior. Same wheel covers, same roll ups, but did have the C pillar windows which I never considered "opera" since they were fairly large. (Dad's '79 LWB Prospector D100, which I still have, had the 225 but her car had the 318.). Hers didn't have the rear defroster, but I thought it was great to have large handle for the hood instead of feeling around on every other car for that little T. The ride was good. Has a torsion bar front suspension. The interior upper trim on the doors surrounding the lock stem always cracked. Somehow the tires were under inflated one evening when I borrowed it and I could watch the gas gauge fall cruising along at 90. I drove it some whenever whatever POS I bought wasn't running, but I was 17 then. I thought it was a beautiful body and still looks good. Lincolns and Rivieras didn't incorporate their bumpers like the Cordoba. Thunderbird did, but it was so ugly.