Cadillac Eldo '67, with disappearing headlights - FEATURE REPORT -

Tour and test drive of a 1967 Cadillac Eldorado. disappearing lights, styling origin, interior, engine, electric eye, trunk and interior. walk around and documentation of the interior and control features. Also a short descriptive explanation of the cars design and its role in capturing automobile styling trends in the 1960s. One of the best Cadillacs of all time.

[@AsphaltKobold]

What a fantastic car, a masterpiece! This year's Eldorado and the '68 were the most elegant cars ever built! 🤩

[@TrendsChannel]

This along with the 1961 Continental are among the most beautiful cars ever built. My mother had a 1968 Eldorado and my father drove Continentals throughout the 1960s and 70s. Thank you for this remarkable post.

[@erinfreize4717]

This and the Riviera are some of the best designs of the sixties. I also love its front drive cousin, the Tornado.

[@thefrontporch8594]

Those were so beautiful! I miss beautiful, breathtaking cars.

[@carthropology8318]

The best!

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Gray body color, & red interior ...super sweeetttt ...gorgeous

[@carthropology8318]

The restorers and I all appreciate your comments. Thanks!

[@markharkey3279]

This was my first favorite car. My Dads boss had one and left it our garage when they all went to Catalina island for a long weekend. I spent the entire weekend admiring everything about this car. I was mesmerized. I was hooked for life on cars, especially Cadillacs. Great video (watched it many times). Best review of my favorite car. Thank you!

[@carthropology8318]

Thanks for sharing!

[@barrykaiser7437]

I love the older models of Cadillacs..I had a 74 Coupe ..Canary yellow...LOVED IT

[@lancedukel3436]

One of GM's most beautiful designs. I have a 02 Eldorado that last year it was made. My 63 Cadillac has that electric eye feature.

[@carthropology8318]

Lance, thanks for watching! Congrats on you Caddy!

[@harrymarshall174]

Love to have a '67. Today we have the CTS Coupe. Crisp lines like the beautiful '67 Eldo.

[@kenney8656]

This is the most beautiful car ever produced in my opinion. Thank you for this video and information. Hopefully one day!

[@carthropology8318]

Thumbs up! Thanks for watching!

[@frequencyfluxfandango8504]

I think you're right.

[@kzstaytrue1983]

Just bought one a few months ago.. love it..

[@maddywendall2980]

Beautiful color combo. The '60's had the best car designs, and American cars at their pinnacle.

[@carthropology8318]

Maddy, Thanks for your input. It definitely was a high point in car styling and people knew how to have fun then too!

[@chuckselvage3157]

What a great looking car it's the automotive equivalent of a tailored suit.

[@morganjoe1]

Great video about a great car!

[@carthropology8318]

Thanks Joe!

[@flyonbyya]

Never been a car like it before or since Truly striking !!!!

[@rma3_3_3]

It captures a chisel beauty & sophistication & uniqueness that has never been reproduced to this very day in September 2021-

[@normanplummerjr5478]

So Fresh So Clean Silver Gray and Ready Red in side 1967 Cadillac Eldorado⭐💰👑

[@carthropology8318]

And SMOOOTH!

[@derrickjackson6737]

Real deal personal luxury of 67

[@rusencav]

The most nicest car ever.

[@cezar7740]

Cool video and awesome Cadillac! I’m jealous 🥰

[@plumbumq]

Stunning

[@chrisrodriquez2639]

One of the best designs for Cadillac ever. These great car designs are long gone as are the people who designed these cars. Bill Mitch was an artist and visionary and GM has never had anyone as good as him nor it seem will they ever. I think the 67 Eldorado and the 69 Mark 111, iconic cars have been two of the most beautiful cars ever!

[@Sedonalegendhelenfrye]

Very nice presentation and beautiful car! I owned a '69 for about 10 years, I can certainly relate to this gentleman's obvious love of this work of art on wheels.

[@carthropology8318]

Thanks for your observation! Only in retrospect do some of the design features really seem special.

[@dh2360]

Incredible design and function, a truly wonderful car to have been made. Hopefully, this car is driven so others can see this classic art piece on wheels.

[@carthropology8318]

It is a daily driver. And as you suggested, it is a real eye opener for many people who were not born when it was first on the road. Even people who were around in the 60's tell us they never saw one before. They were always unusual... being that they were among the most expensive cars at the time. It really does serve as a rolling art piece. One of the great things is to see the delight people feel when they see it on the road. Thanks for your comment!

[@panangianpanggabean]

my all time dream car

[@carthropology8318]

Panangian, Happy to share the dream. Thanks for watching!

[@janivarsrvaag5137]

it s a beatiful car and styling and a big v8 370 horsepower i like it tums upp

[@jamesparker6017]

Melbourne Beach Florida 🌴 Parents owned one. Beautiful timeless!

[@carthropology8318]

It sure is! Thanks for your comment!

[@bluelithium9808]

Beautiful car, front wheel drive before Americans knew what that was. They were built like tanks and if taken care of last forever

[@hmdwn]

67 Eldorado, my second car in 1975 loved the look

[@carthropology8318]

A pretty rare car... even then. The look was always unusual. Even today. A lot of people can't believe it. Thanks for sharing.

[@tribecop]

My grandson has his eye on one at the moment.

[@bertberlich943]

An very nice car👍

[@carthropology8318]

Thanks bert

[@haroldwilson1485]

Another beautiful caddy great design

[@carthropology8318]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@gloidl]

Great car - congratulations! It has all the most desireable options as well! Enjoy it! I have one as well and love it.

[@carthropology8318]

Hallo! Gloidl. I saw you in your videos... and your very nice and very large Cadillac! I had a friend whose father owned one of that year in the 70s. An iridescent gold and pristine white leather interior. It was as big as a football field inside. When we were in Tegernsee, We did two reports on cars in Germany: One is called the "Sportiest Micro car" and the other one is on the Gullwing Mercedes which we were able to film in Bavaria. If you're interested take a look... and don't forget to "subscribe" ... We appreciate support from enthusiast viewers!

[@theconciergerecommends3981]

Nice review... I'm a Lincoln and Thunderbird fan... but this Caddy is a a work of art!

[@carthropology8318]

Mike, Thanks for your comment! I used to drive a “square” bird. It remains one of the nicest driving cars I ever owned. The T-birds and Lincoln’s are beautiful cars and packed with great features too. Neither Cadillac nor the Ford brands can claim exclusive rights to greatness because they were all outstanding in their own ways.

[@stevenwolff6866]

The 63 Riviera 63 Avanti 61 Continental & the 67 Eldorado are my Mt Rushmore of car design

[@aaronesselman5190]

My dad had one when i was a little kid.. it was red with black top and interior. I think that its still the sexiest car every produced by GM. I have a 2011 CTS coupe. The CTS coupe used the styling cues from the 67 Eldorado. I want to find a 67 Eldo triple black to match my CTS. Thanks for the video.

[@carthropology8318]

I think I know of one for sale if you are interested.

[@barrykaiser7437]

I saw a 67 or 68 Eldorado..it was nice.Loved the tail fens..and the front. Hope you keep it for a long time.

[@carthropology8318]

Thanks Barry!

[@rollingtones1]

1:46 Bill Mitchell was fond of saying that cars should have creases like a fine pair of men's pants.

[@carthropology8318]

That fits perfectly with the philosophy he advised his team to follow... Design my cars like they were crafted by a tailor on Saville Row.

[@robertpace901]

Really like that red leather interior

[@carlosestremera5528]

Man this is really classy.

[@carthropology8318]

Not many around anymore. Still a great ride. Thanks for commenting!

[@richardbuick9029]

Great Eldorado 👍

[@carthropology8318]

the ELDO THANKS YOU!

[@WSNO]

I'd love one of these beauties

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Very excellent narrator 👍🗽

[@carthropology8318]

Hey Vincent, Thanks for all the positive reaction! When I bought the car, it was white with a pimped up leather interior. All the body panels were askew. But, I remembered how beautiful these eldos were when they came off the production line in the 1960s. So, long story - short, I bought it and restored it with some new cosmetic choices like paint color and new interior. Glad you approve!

[@mr.toobigformypants8145]

GM was in their prime in the sixties, the 67 Eldorados, the 66 tornados, the 66 rivieras were and are my favorites

[@carthropology8318]

I agree, GM design was at a peak. Thanks for your comment.

[@guglielmo64]

Fantastic automobile!

[@carthropology8318]

Thanks for watching!

[@richgallagher725]

A more distinct difference that made this and other models exclusively “personal luxury coupes” was the fact that it was never available as a four door sedan. Though the ‘70 didn’t have the retractable head lights, what made it even more exclusive was it had the biggest and most powerful, 500 cu in. engine, with 400hp & 550lbs of torque. Never before did a car’s cu. in. have a 5 in front of it, or that much torque, and never before did a non-performance (muscle car) have 400hp.

[@carthropology8318]

That is an excellent way to describe a quality of the “personal luxury “ car concept! Thanks for sharing!

[@rogersmith7396]

Actually in the 20s and 30s there were cars with much larger engines. See Jay Leno.

[@LP-ov8mp]

I parted out a 67 Eldo with factor bucket seats and center console . Very rare option.

[@carthropology8318]

One of the rarest!

[@bobpatterson5470]

Very good video and a beautiful car.

[@carthropology8318]

Thank you very much!

[@JoeSmith-ey2xp]

Beautiful.

[@carthropology8318]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ranazeshan5125]

What a car ❤

[@carthropology8318]

Hey Shani, Thanks for watching!

[@whigparty6180]

Love it.

[@blizzy6392]

The concept of the "Personal Car" was a daily-driver car that was designed around the driver, mainly...as opposed to a "family car" or "staff car". The concept came from the European model of the sporty, executive coupes (e.g., Maserati 3500 GT). The classic American examples of the period were the Ford Thunderbird (4-seaters, '58-onward), '62 Pontiac Grand Prix, '63 Buick Riviera, '66 Oldsmobile Toronado, '67 Cadillac Eldorado, '69 Pontiac Grand Prix, '70 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.

[@carthropology8318]

Blizzy, One other that comes to mind is the Chrysler Cordoba which became so well known partly due to the ad campaign that featured Ricardo Montalban as spokesman. As he so famously pointed out, the car came exclusively with "Corinthian Leather".... Wow! Thanks for your insight and additional clarity on the "Personal Luxury Car". Highly Appreciated!

[@blizzy6392]

@@carthropology8318 Yes. The '75 Cordoba was clearly Chrysler's answer to the 2nd-generation Chevy Monte Carlo (1973). I should have also included the Chrysler 300 'letter-series' performance cars (1955-65) which pre-dated even the 4-seater Ford Thunderbirds.

[@fortiesfifties5420]

Nice tour. Love the color, is it "Summit Grey Poly" ? Would like to repaint mine in this color (it's a 1968 color too).

[@carthropology8318]

Hey, Forties and fifties. Glad you like the color. Its an Infiniti metallic silver gray. Thanks for watching!

[@jamesh7571]

Well the Ride part could of been a bit better filmed, but man what a Beautiful car!! Good job bro 👍

[@SierraJohn]

On the dashboard, what's that big oval item with the chrome border under the speedometer (just above the gear shift indicator)? See 7:17.

[@carthropology8318]

Sharp eyes. That’s an after market back up sensor display. Not period correct.

[@boldone3517]

Sir, you had mentioned that the 67' Eldo had disc brakes, it did not. This is one area where Cadillac dropped the ball. It took over 367 feet from 70 to 0 to stop this beast, with four wheel drums. 1968 brought in front disc brakes standard. It might have been an option in 1967 but a large majority left the factory with all drums.

[@carthropology8318]

Correct, front disc brakes were optional for ($105.25) as were many features like: (A) Front Seat Warmer ($60.20) (B) Contoured Bucket Front Seats with Console (Leather Upholstery Required) ($184) (C) Rear Window Defogger ($27) (D) Cruise Control ($95) (E) Door Guards ($4.75) (F) Soft Ray Glass ($50.55) (H) Front Seat Headrests ($53) (I) Twilight Sentinel ($37) (J) Rear Center Seat Belt ($11) (K) Automatic Climate Control ($515.75) (L) License Frame (Single $6; Pair $12) (M) Automatic Door Locks ($47) (N) Power Rear Vent Windows ($63.15) (O) License Frame ($6 single; $12 pair) (P) Auxiliary Horn ($12) (Q) Tilt and Telescope Steering Wheel ($89.50) (R) Reclining Front Seat (Includes Headrests) ($84) (S) Remote Control Trunk Lock ($52) (U) Guide-Matic Power Headlamp Dimmer ($50) (W) White Sidewall Tires ($56.35) (Y) Six-Way Power Front Seat (Strato Bench Seat Only) ($83.15) (Y) Four-Way Power Left Bucket Seat ($53) (Z) Front Shoulder Straps ($32) (1) AM-FM Stereo Radio (Includes Two Front and Two Rear Speakers and Power Antenna) ($287.90) (2) AM-FM Radio (Includes Front and Rear Speakers and Power Antenna) ($188) (3) AM Radio (Includes Front and Rear Speakers and Power Antenna) ($162) (5) Stereo Tape System (Includes Two Front and Two Rear Speakers; Radio Required) ($133.80) Firemist Paint Finish ($132) Leather Upholstery ($157.90) Padded Vinyl Roof The car could be spec'd pretty much to match the customers personal taste (and pocket book!) Thanks for the input!

[@boldone3517]

@@carthropology8318 Thankyou sir for all of the option info on the 67 Eldo. Back then pretty much everything was an option. Today it is much easier but you have far less color and interior choices. Thankyou again, Lance

[@rogersmith7396]

@@carthropology8318 Sun roof became an option. I have a 70 Eldo.

[@rogersmith7396]

@@boldone3517 The price of the options then would make you cry.

[@keithlobert1140]

I'll give this great car 97 points. I had to take off three points for the non stock radio! I believe that would have been a Wonder Bar radio in there

[@carthropology8318]

You are a shrewd observer of cars and knowledgeable too. The car has been restored in a series of phases: paint, mechanical electrical and interior being priorities. The last.... will be the radio and all the speakers. Fortunately, that means it is the next thing to be done. Thanks for your high marks!

[@gabebasulto6338]

What up with that extra small right side mirror Take that thing off and fill those holes......

[@carthropology8318]

Just a useful safety precaution. Mirror is held on by suction. Comes off for shows. No holes to fill. Just safer ride when needed.

[@markjanfrancisco5156]

Could you still get parts for this Caddy if ever needed?

[@carthropology8318]

Yes Mark, This is a GM car and that means that parts are relatively easy to find. The front wheel drive system was shared with Oldsmobile for example. There are after market specialty suppliers who have NOS and rebuilt parts. Many of these suppliers are enthusiasts themselves and gladly share advice on rebuilding the car and solving issues their customers have. The design is exotic but the parts are not. That is the beauty of some of the American collector cars.

[@waelmahmoudsamy1921]

روعة 😮

[@johnsmallberries-px2mf]

I see one right now for 2 grand but not running I wonder if I should get it

[@thyslop1737]

Very, very nice, but I saw the 1970 EL DUE Coupe and I think I am more inclined towards that year

[@barnabyjones6995]

1970 is the first year for the 8.2 V8. It is the only year the 8.2 had 10.0 to 1 compression rated @ 400 gross horsepower.

[@rogersmith7396]

I consider it to be the best. Brakes, engine and looks. Front end was restyled, never liked hide away headlights. Silly perforations of the fenders were eliminated. Fake mag wheels gone. Ditched the old lady interior. Chrome trim on tail lights gone. Hood was different on a 67, no hidden wipers. The 70 Cads had an interesting side wiper control. The 67 had a real old engine. 429.

[@themergen1]

Mafia 6-body trunk

[@michaelares4240]

These were no longer Cadillacs in the truest sense

[@carthropology8318]

The sixties were a time when bean counters at GM sought to increase revenue by standardizing materials, processees and platforms across different brands. Many have argued that this creep of mass conformity throughout GM obscured the individuality of each car brand and eventually reduced the differences of the individual plates to mere labels slapped on the same drivetrains and underlying components. This resulted in an era of " malaise" Are you referring to this when you suggest this was not a Cadillac in the truest sense?

[@staffanarvehall8504]

That is my car.

[@ericq47]

What's with the passenger side mirror? Looks aftermarket. Didn't the car come with one?

[@carthropology8318]

I initially sought to add a right side mirror but discovered from experts that almost no right side mirrors were ever placed on the car. (I understand that only 6 exist) I did not want to schlock it up with an incorrect mirror so I throw this one on for daily driving and remove it at shows... Kinda like the looks myself!

[@kzstaytrue1983]

I have one, its so hard to find parts for.

[@rogersmith7396]

You can get them but the price is a gut buster.

[@michaelares4240]

The beginnings of the end

[@edwardyoung522]

The end of what?

[@maxredman1015]

Nice Video, it would be even better if you removed the script across the screen at the beginning.

[@carthropology8318]

Thanks! Hope you enjoyed the rest!

[@michaelares4240]

Electronic eye in 1958

[@christersjostrom7153]

same doors som toronado

[@phat-b6771]

The only thing that is the biggest disappointment of this car is that it’s front wheel drive.... what was Cadillac thinking this could have been the best muscle car in the world if it was rear wheel

[@carthropology8318]

The front wheel drive actually improved handling and made it respectably more stable that its rear wheel cousins. Many of these beauties were abandoned early and got crunched due to the Gas Crisis (Arab Oil Embargo) of the early 1970s. It was a lucky Eldorado that found ownership in the hands of a Demolition Derby driver. This was how these cars eaked out their short lives. Derby drivers appreciated their strength, front wheel drive format and handling... perfect for winning. Of course, the luckiest Eldorados were the ones who resided like retired stallions in their owners garages to be pampered and loved for decades, waiting for the day when a new generation of car enthusiasts would appreciate their beauty and engineering. This car is just such a lucky specimen.

[@phat-b6771]

@@carthropology8318 what I’m not understand is that why would front wheel drive be better for this car than rear wheel when they had cars like the 1970 challenger that was rear wheel drive and quicker than the this Eldorado, is there sometime I’m missing?

[@carthropology8318]

Phat-B, Good question. What you have to understand about the era, is that different cars emerged from different marketing plans, in the industry. While both the Challenger and the Eldorado were similar in that they had powerful engines and were fast cars, they were each appealing to two different kinds of buyers. The first "Muscle Car"is often attributed to the 1964 Pontiac GTO. The concept was to put a hugely powerful engine into a small, sporty car. The Challenger was a more advanced version of this same idea. It was marketed to the average buyer and meant to be an affordable but sporty choice. It was tailored to appeal to the youth market. Usually, the most outstanding attributes of a muscle car were sporty looks, powerful engine, sport tuned suspensions and gearing and simple basic amenities. It was meant to be quick, sporty and fun to drive. The Eldorado, (being a Cadillac) was the offspring of the most expensive and prestigious line of cars GM made. That meant it was expensive, luxurious, quiet, powerful loaded with options like power windows, self adjusting suspension, cruised control, automatic A/C power antenna, power seats, signal seeking radio.... And the list could go on for ages. Big engines were intrinsic to Cadillacs... if just to power all the fancy amenities loaded into the car. Cadillace were known for super smooth rides and for being capable of high speeds for long distances. They were not especially known for agile handling, or sports car acceleration. This Eldorado was developed with all that legacy behind it and it was marketed to appeal to a more sportswear oriented buyer who still wanted everything else Cadillac was known for. Therefore, It was engineered to be fast. It was given sportier looks, and endowed with the innovation of front wheel drive which actually improved its handling on slaloms, snow and rain. This was a nod to both a younger set of sports oriented buyers and to Cadillacs reputation of advancing luxury cars through innovative technology. So, in a nutshell, the Cadillac had a powerful engine and was a strong performance car, but, it was intended to appeal to a whole different kind of buyer than the muscle car market.

[@rogersmith7396]

Oldsmobile developed it and Cadillac saw it as a gimmick. It was mainly a THD 400 same as RWD.

[@caribman10]

"Disappearing headlights"....

[@carthropology8318]

Point taken.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

"Personal Luxury Coupe" lol. It's called marketing, and nothing else.

[@rogersmith7396]

It means you pay more.

[@elliottnkardashian833]

That's only his opinion that's not mine ⛵