Sinister Caddy | Slammed '67 Cadillac Does Burnouts & Slides

[@b58hustler71]

I love when someone just leaves the original body lines and look of the car and just does upgrades mechanically. This shows respect for the design from that era. You can take a brand new car and chop it up to make it they way you want it but it's not the same car. By leaving the beautiful original body, it really elevates the Caddy. It looks like silk on wheels.💙

[@levrone0075]

The work with the front and back chrome sections is incredible! I've always been fascinated with the subtle detail

[@storyteller1749]

This is probably my favorite episode to date. I LOVE old Caddies!! Especially 60's to about 72,73. Now...is this one a DeVille a Calais....? I'm guessing Deville. But with the modifications its a little hard to be sure. Its awesome that they didn't use any bondo. Everything filled with welds. The entire body straightened with hammer and block. That is some serious craftsmanship! So freakin impressive. The use of the exterior trim on the interior...very creative idea. Love it! Great great episode.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks again!! I appreciate you watching what we do. This is a wonderful build and done right!

[@whoisthis4130]

The 67 is my favorite caddie hands down.

[@mikea.7370]

I personally like hearing the dollar amounts. Really sends home the immense time and dedication put into one of these cars. I love that blue, what color

[@AutotopiaLA]

Mike A. Seems like a lot of people feel the same so I’ll continue to keep that in the breakdown of these builds. I appreciate the feedback.

[@mikea.7370]

AutotopiaLA right on man

[@sidefx996]

Oh my God, the paint and bodywork!

[@AutotopiaLA]

sidefx996 I know. It’s so clean and sharp. Love the color combo!!

[@marcelomacedo5512]

I am from Brazil and I love your channel because we don´t have this type of cars here. I do like hearing the dollar amounts spent on these builds so we can picture how hard is to build such pieces of art. Thanks a lot for you videos!! Peace

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you! Sometimes we put dollar amounts but a lot of owners and builders get uncomfortable talking about it

[@derrick_v]

Love what you're doing! Don't worry about ppl complaining about $$ amount.

[@AutotopiaLA]

derrick v thanks Derrick I appreciate the feedback and the support. It really makes a difference.

[@blackbolt3685]

It's a sweet ride regardless,some of the same ppl who talk about $$ amounts are the same ppl who would spend thousands on one shoes/clothes article (I definitely do not get that),so,it is what it is,just depends on what you be into,and,what you willing to do to make it happen 🤷🏿‍♂

[@rodcognito002]

Killer build. Screw guys crying about 150G caddie. On the cheap paint been 40G.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Rod 000 another guy that understands the world of one off customs!!

[@thomascomber3241]

A new escalade is $125k I'd much rather have this!

[@jimg7630]

That level of craftsmanship is unreal. Badass build

[@ragejonson9995]

Old American classic. I love it.

[@ajm6456]

Man this would be killer with the a 1967 Lincoln continental w/ suicide doors. another killer video!

[@jameswhite8453]

AJ M , great idea

[@AutotopiaLA]

AJ M that would be really cool. Love the old suicide door Lincoln’s man!

[@zatiticherry3421]

@@jameswhite8453 1000!!

[@e.o9470]

you don’t get tired of watching this piece of art!

[@nickzigrang2664]

I love it. Not every all out project needs massive power, enough can be said in the looks & details

[@TOBYH]

I HAVE SEEN BLUE CARS WITH RED INTERIORS AND THOUGHT WHY? BUT I MUST ADMIT, I LOVE THIS ONE! SO GLAD TO SEE NEW CARS IN BLUE ON THE STREETS INSTEAD OF WHITE/SILVER/GRAY/BLK. BEAUTIFUL JOB, ALWAYS ONE OF MY FAVORITE YRS, MY DAD HAD A '69 COUPE DEVILLE, METALLIC BLUE.

[@nojnoj3069]

Priceless beauty. outstanding thought-out workmanship. Truly special.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed 👊

[@AndrewPhillipsqualityassurance]

i really appreciate the information that I gather when watching your videos. I think you should continue to push the envelope when it comes to video content and quality. I like hearing how much this stuff can run you. (costs on builds) Why? because in a way, It gives us regular guys a source of reference, so when we talk/think to about what needs to be done to our own vehicles, we can be prepared for what it MIGHT cost. Sean, No one else on the internet shares that kind of information with their viewers....and THAT alone, is what makes your videos and content more interesting. I like that the vibe always seems laid-back, casual, and on point. Hopefully someday, one of my rides will be in one of your videos. Until then, continue to keep it real. Later man. Peace

[@AutotopiaLA]

Andrew Phillips hell yes! Thanks for the compliment and input and I’ll continue to detail these cars including dollars spent. I’m one of the regular guys too bro. Looking forward to building something with one of my “expensive” builders soon!! I really appreciate your support and feedback. Truly!

[@AndrewPhillipsqualityassurance]

that's why i always say, "ballpark estimate" because there's a huge range from 10,000 to 1,000,000. I believe that it LENDS to the appreciation factor.

[@turbo6598]

Nice!!!!!! this is what Superman drives on Sundays

[@AutotopiaLA]

Turbo 6 lol!!

[@jameswhite8453]

That was a real treat. "Badass" was the word I kept thinking of but it doesn't characterize how awesome the car truly is. Priceless is priceless. With that said screw the $$$ amounts. Most people can't even begin to relate with what it is all about. Down with the doubters, haters and sour pusses. Keep doing what you do so well. Thanks for sharing!!!!!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

James White thank you James!! I’ll continue to detail what is involved in the custom build process including dollar amounts from here forward.

[@ZOZOE4159]

Now that's one bad ass grandaddy caddy

[@chrislewis9324]

One of the greatest car bodies in the world!!!

[@nawashidub1724]

One of the best cars and best vids from Autotopia...

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you! 👊

[@RyanBassForLife]

Love it!!!

[@roberticolari7447]

My first impression that it was a 65 caddy but your explanation of the build cleared that up

[@LOVE2Flute]

Damn! What's there not to love? Perfect hanger "Sinister". Serious "Badass" car!

[@SJ-cy3hp]

Just wow! Still regret selling my 68‘ back in the 80’s 😖

[@dwyanewilborn9879]

Love it , very detailed indeed. The color is remarkably beautiful. Thanks for sharing guys

[@vincentcook5089]

Shawn, the last few cars have been bonkers COOL! The lines on this car are incredible - looks like a drawing brought to real life. And that COLOR! Just superb.

[@runslaTe]

yes...throw out the dollar amounts as it puts a realistic over view on what it takes to get this level

[@AutotopiaLA]

theo raptis I will. All I needed was a little feedback and it seems like it’s a consistent opinion to keep the dollar amounts associated with these builds in the content. Done!

[@ZoneTelevision]

theo raptis totally agree

[@rackemwells]

I’ve watched this a few times. One of my dream cars is a 66 coupe Deville. Low and slow, not too much emphasis on shine with no major mods to the body or interior.

[@allnx0x0]

Thanks for showing that amazing cadillac!

[@craighighmore4302]

WOW! I love this car Shawn. You don’t show enough of these “big” cars. How good is the paint, the red interior & the wheels? Love love love! Great video!

[@rajcam80]

Wow!!! Such a beautiful Caddy!

[@jamiemartin1793]

That's the most badass Caddy i've ever seen

[@CarlosPoncephoto]

66 was my favorite, now I think I’m a fan of the 67

[@AutotopiaLA]

This one made me a fan too

[@StuartOliver83]

I love that car,it's one of my favourites so far mate cheers👍🏻🇬🇧

[@AutotopiaLA]

I love it too. Very cool build and that paint is amazing

[@toddadams8420]

Blue with red guts is a nice look

[@AutotopiaLA]

Great color combo for sure

[@cameronvanlandingham9721]

I like hearing the dollar amount. Easy to jump extreme $$ real fast with a full build. Your channel should have at least 100k subscribers. There are to many car people not to be subscribed. I love the channel keep it up

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you! I’m looking forward to a million subs…currently 277K and pushing daily!

[@cameronvanlandingham9721]

My bad I was drinking I meant a million wtf lol

[@AutotopiaLA]

@@cameronvanlandingham9721 😂😂😂🍻🍻

[@scotts6596]

Would love to scars with see a restomod on a 63-69 Buick Riviera. My dad ( Miss him so much..) had a 63 and a 72 Riviera. One of the best designed cars in an era when a Human sketched and designed cars with other designers and visionaries.

[@letlive8014]

I concur with the majority in asking for the cost breakdown. I really appreciated the explanation of the otherwise 'stock' looking bumper. A very subtle change, but one can assume it took a ton of work to make sure it so smooth. To the neophyte like myself, I'll bet the 'show quality chrome plating' cost a bundle as well. One suggestion, could you do a more detailed evaluation of the car? It would cover the assumed upgrades to make it handle at today''s expectations. Chassis, brakes, engine refinements all would be included. Thanks for considering this lengthy comment!

[@jaycustom21]

Love this car. I actually just saw it on TV last week on Bitchin' Rides. I used to have an 85 Buick Regal almost this exact color, with a white pinstripe and white vinyl top. 350 rocket engine, straight pipe exhaust and little 15' chrome wheels. Yea, it was a while ago when 15"s were in style lol

[@AutotopiaLA]

So cool! Sounds like a cool car you had.

[@prettybird8942]

Wow ! everything about this vehicle is Bad Ass !

[@AutotopiaLA]

Pretty Bird yess!!

[@christophermarechal5017]

Great build Rick and another informative episode Shawn, well done bro!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Christopher Marechal thanks Chris! Such a beautiful car and didn’t expect the smoke show that Rick gave us at all!!

[@omarmartinez7277]

So clean.. Now that is a cruiser.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yeah, this thing is pure gangster cruise mode

[@Robert8455]

I love that color and that beautiful Cadillac. I know the lowered look is all the range but it looks like it rides like a buck board now cause ya'll were kind of bouncing in your seats. I had a 67 Fleetwood when I was a 16 year old my dad bought me for about $600. I think it had a 472 CID motor, power vent window front and back and would pass everything but a gas station. Seeing this Sinister brought back good memories.

[@AutotopiaLA]

It’s a bumpy ride for sure but it’s more of a look. A style. I love the look but wouldn’t want to drive it too far on SoCal roads 😬

[@ToughGarage]

What a beautiful car. Great use of contrasting colours. Nice subtle mods.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Tough Garage agreed. Tastefully done and still fairly over the top with colors and materials used.

[@nickcooper4265]

So... this guy basically outsourced everything. Cool car non the less .

[@AutotopiaLA]

Nick Cooper him and his partner handle the mechanical, his wife did the design and paint and body and interior was outsourced. That was my understanding.

[@nickcooper4265]

AutotopiaLA thanks for the reply. Awesome channel 👍. Keep it going !

[@levrone0075]

How does the ride with airbags feel compared to the stock suspension setup? would be interested to know as i am planning a conversion myself but just don't quite know what to expect

[@hurricanesam1]

I need a car with that blue. Beautiful

[@AutotopiaLA]

Hurricane Sam such a great color and with the red interior! Beautiful.

[@fios4me]

Love the interior but I think a black exterior would have been a better match. All in all though a great job.

[@jeremywilson4326]

Building a car like that,, dollar amount don't matter. Thanks man .

[@frankrivvi5553]

Stunning!!!

[@mrpicky1868]

when cadilacs got it right. very balanced design from factory perfected to the point what it could be

[@AutotopiaLA]

That’s the truth

[@johnbehneman1546]

I LOVE IT !!!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Me too! Such a cool cruiser 👊

[@Chong1975]

Love the color on the caddy!

[@AutotopiaLA]

J.F Cote me too. With the red interior...sick!

[@Chong1975]

Shawn, just to let you know, the link you provide (www.autotopiala.com) does not work. It says the website cannot provide a secure connection. We have to remove the "S" from https for it to work. www.autotopiala.com

[@Chong1975]

I went there to see if I could get an Autotopia cap like the one you're wearing. Saw there are none for sale... Will it be coming some time? Thanks!

[@avantgard16]

Thx to you Shawnnnn what a bad boy car great show like always

[@AutotopiaLA]

Avant gard thank you! So many more to show.

[@Jeffdaggs69]

Nice! Me being a cadi guy for life and building my own from the ground up I can really appreciate that car. Love the color and detail. Shawn was that a sema build?

[@AutotopiaLA]

Jeff Daggs yep. Then it did the full show circuit including Good Guys Del Mar, Grand National Roadster Show, etc. Do you still have the Caddy you built?

[@Jeffdaggs69]

AutotopiaLA Yes still a work in progress. Just did the motor it’s a 472 bigblock .30 over,10.5-1 compression,Milled heads,MTS cam,ARP rods,mains,head bolts, Street demon carb,port&polished heads,manifold,headers,Dual exhaust, High lift MTS valve springs,HEI distributer,MSD heat hi output ignition module,Eldelbrock high rise manifold,high flow mechanical fuel pump,ARP engine bolt kit,MTS aluminum valve covers,Lokar trans kickdown,Engine driven air compressor,Fully built transmission,Airbagged beast now working on interior then paint. It’s on my instagram and KZbin.

[@cannednolan8194]

1000 hours P&B, looks great, love the metal work looks stock but, if your not told what is done you couldn’t guess.

[@AutotopiaLA]

It’s a beautiful ride without question. Pure cool

[@blinkytran]

another great episode like always

[@AutotopiaLA]

blinky tran thanks Blinky!! I appreciate it dude.

[@joliecide]

This DeVille is sick. I want one.

[@lsvip1820]

Awesome car shawn. Absolutely love everything about it. 12 k shawn that’s great news. Keep up the amazing work

[@AutotopiaLA]

Ross Lynn thanks Ross and thanks for being there from the beginning with me/us on the channel and the growth. Loving it!!

[@mikewhistler8979]

Love this channel! It's 🔥

[@carlosgomez-sc1fm]

That’s a cold caddy 🥶🥶

[@ganjd1148]

Boom! Another awesome video...

[@AutotopiaLA]

Gan JD thanks!! And a lot more to come I promise.

[@jaydlytning]

Amazing bodywork!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed. Really clean build overall

[@kingdavid2753]

Love this video!

[@strix2035]

Outstanding 👍

[@Random-rt5ec]

One of the nicest looking cars I have ever seen. Would have been nice if you could put it up on a lift and show us all the craftsmanship underneath.

[@krazykangaroo43]

Killer kruiser 👍 what amazing body work a polished bug catcher just sticking out the bonnet an inch would finish it off imo

[@AutotopiaLA]

This is such a clean build and yeah, paint & body are flawless

[@samodio586]

Another thought. I wonder if it’s possible to take a 4 door and make the front doors a little longer and turn it in to a 2 door?

[@AutotopiaLA]

I’m sure it is but lots of work but totally doable

[@my4cars528]

So Sweet! For some reason I wanted it to be diesel?!?!? So cool

[@AutotopiaLA]

That would be pretty crazy.

[@55555711]

beautiful car

[@adelaidesky5039]

I'm interested in the dollar amounts, keep letting us know, I understand these cars cost a fortune to build when you pay pro's at the top of the game to build them, Keep the cool vids coming mate and I'll do my best to spread the word to friends about your channel

[@AutotopiaLA]

AdeladeSky's 2018 awesome! With so much freak out about dollar amounts I felt compelled to just talk details in this episode. But I’ll get back at it and I promise I have so much more cool car content coming. So many amazing customs in Southern California!

[@kirkhd]

I like the car and the video ! More detail about the build would be nice. What kind of air ride and any modifications to the frame. I have a 1968 Caddy Convertible so I would like a lot more details. I like to see the prices also and it could be broken down between parts and labor cost or parts and labor hours. How much were all the parts for the air ride ? How much were all the parts for the stereo and where are the speakers located ? For people who want to do some of their own work on their car a parts list would be nice. Any issues making the wheels and tires fit? On the paint how many coats of color and how many of clear ?

[@AutotopiaLA]

Great questions and I’m sorry we didn’t get more of the details. This was pretty early into our shooting and still hadn’t figured out our format. Now we go crazy on details

[@thaddeusbrown8783]

Sean i love this channel.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you! We’ve been having fun with it for a little over 3 years now

[@brunoflmg]

Sick Daddyllac!!!

[@efogg3]

If it says Sinister I click it. \m/ Sick ride.

[@normanfelton2907]

Badass Cadillac

[@jarrodhollie8244]

I need that car in my life

[@AutotopiaLA]

Jarrod Hollie lol!! It is a badass

[@brendanbedini5595]

Badd ass ride man! love it!

[@motosXorpio]

Third Street Saints (Saints Row for non-gamers) color. This Caddy is impressively drool-worthy.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Such a sick color combo

[@ВикторКряжевских-ш6ю]

большое спасибо мужики за такие лютые тачки

[@TheVitusGarageAutoblog]

Bad ass Caddy!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Nick Vitus hell yes!!

[@pshort8086]

Sick ride! 🔥

[@AutotopiaLA]

So clean and pure cool

[@kimbarling4213]

Sapphire Swagger !!!

[@gaquanwhite1040]

I want a Sinister Caddy now❤️

[@CyberDocUSA]

Still binge watching... :-) the boys are tossing back a few and fogging the room so why not? Peace.

[@jb2oldies69]

Nice ride love the blue

[@AutotopiaLA]

james burke me too. With the red interior...🔥

[@chuckg4229]

Another great video, that thing is total bad ass! Some people just don't get the amount of time and attention to detail it takes to end up with a finished product like this. Those are the ones who question the money aspect. It can be never ended on a one off custom. The only thing I'd have to change is that red interior. Red interior just looks cheap or cheesy to me. Just my personal opinion...And I'd like to see a posi rear end in it, even if it's an "airplane gear".

[@AutotopiaLA]

Chuck Grace funny about the red interior. Some love it and some don’t. I’m nuts about the color combo but I love red interiors. Sexy to me. I’m with you on posi especially when leaving stripes vs stripe 👊

[@user-df5hr9uy4w]

Cool content! I just subscribed to your channel brother! My dad had a 68 Cad Coupe de Ville same body style but it had a 472 cu. in. motor, I love that body style. Sinister is fabulously done!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks for the sub!! I love this car. The color. The name. Just a cool build.

[@joshDilley1]

Sharp lines!.. #clean #yolo

[@garlitzhyperformancegarage8818]

My Pap had a 68 4 door hard top Coupe DeVille, when my sister was 4 years old she was in it pretending to drive, pulled it outa gear, it drifted down through the yard and slammed into my Pap's 65 c10 pickup and thankfully my sister was unscaved, my mom was just walking out the door as it was happening and started chasing her on foot! My sister still remembers lol!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Wow!! That’s a heavy car. Hate to see what it did to the C10 😬 But good thing your sis was ok

[@garlitzhyperformancegarage8818]

@@AutotopiaLA hell that happened back in 1976, the DeVille's grill was busted out and it drove the 8 foot bed 2wd c10 into the corner of the porch of the house my parents currently live in, my grand parents are gone and that's my dad's home place! It didn't hurt the vehicles very much at all but the Caddy did drift about 100 feet before impact

[@vfgjasminebaker]

It’s a dream car if you like blue!

[@hurricanesam1]

12000 subscribers Shawn I can’t believe it

[@AutotopiaLA]

Hurricane Sam I know Sam! I’m really happy and proud of the growth of our channel. Little by little bro!

[@kenstubbert5483]

Keep them coming brother

[@rostcha]

Danke!

[@ericwatler23]

Why is there 8 thumbs down this LAC is sweet

[@AutotopiaLA]

Gotta be haters...always! Didn’t get enough love from mommy or daddy 😂

[@littledragon7ca]

awesome !!

[@larryburnett2184]

Respect beautiful blue.

[@gracefulgoon3190]

I'm hopefully picking up a 66 Cadillac deville on sunday and this video has me really excited about it. I obviously won't achieve what you guys did but this video really hit the spot thanks for the content and all the hard work and pissed off wives that it took to build this Cadillac 👌

[@AutotopiaLA]

Hope you get it. I didn’t do any of this car though. This was all done by my friend Rick that was in the video with me. Can’t take any credit for this car other than shooting and editing it. Good luck on the 66!