1st Year Eldo - 1953 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible in Blue & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@loucostabile]

Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou

[@robertcarter9056]

Look like the car the counrty singer hank williams sr died in

[@rspraefke1721]

Funny you say that because that’s what exactly I was researching for a future article. Researching what this big American boat on four wheels looked like before it sadly became a hearse for Hank Sr.

[@razvancalin6453]

You struck gold this time, Lou. Steve's collection would make any museum curator proud.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Raz, "You struck gold this time," You're right, and looking forward to sharing with you. Stay tuned! Lou

[@jeffreyharrington3982]

A real beauty Lou!1949-1953 Cadillacs from that era were some of the best looking models that were ever built!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeffrey, High praise on the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@citibear57]

A true 1950's beauty. The chrome is impressive! Everything is impressive, actually. I am glad that the owner takes it out for a drive and doesn't keep it out of sight. Lou, your son picked a great one for My Car Story 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, Happy to read "A true 1950's beauty" :-) Glad to read you enjoyed Joey's pick, Lou

[@dave1956]

This man has the most amazing collection. I am happy that someone has the means to preserve our automotive heritage.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share this collection with you :-)

[@ronofficial5958]

Lou, always remind viewers to hit "like" because your cars catch our attention and then we forget to hit the button for you. I just did!

[@loucostabile]

Ron, Thanks for Subscribing to the Channel! Welcome. Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

What a great Cadillac! The bar was set pretty high for the successor Eldos with this one, and Mr. Plunkett's shows us exactly why. Thanks for traveling internationally to bring us this one, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read you enjoy this Cadillac :-) You're welcome. Stay tuned, many more from Steve's collection to share, Lou

[@thomasdeveno5646]

Wow stunning vehicle 1 of only 532 built in 53

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@garylewis3641]

Beautiful car Lou, thank you for sharing. I’m 😊sure that car is valuable today!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@JeffKing310]

Beautiful Cadillac - love the colour. Gotta love the Canadian cars. I did not realize that 1953 was the first year for the Eldo. Thanks Lou for letting us see this classic.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and I didn't know 53 was the 1st year either until Steve shared that with me. You're welcome, Lou

[@ultraviolettp3446]

Holy Cadillac, Batman! What a beautiful - stunning - pristine Cadillac! Lou just hit a homerun at a stadium in NY and the ball finally landed in Atlanta! This is magnificent in color and detailing. Did you notice the quality of construction of the cover for the folding top? Such over engineering and craftsmanship. This is one of the most remarkable cars you have ever captured, Lou! Thanks for sharing!

[@loucostabile]

Hi ultraviolet tp, "This is one of the most remarkable cars you have ever captured," High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@kevin7151]

Right car for the right man. You can see that Steve really enjoys this fine and splendid automobile. Thanks for bringing this video forward Lou. Lastly, the bumpers on this Eldorado probably weigh more than most entire modern cars!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin, "Right car for the right man" I agree. "the bumpers on this Eldorado probably weigh more than most entire modern cars!" I agree, You're welcome, Lou

[@jd4harley]

I enjoyed that Lou beautiful car never realized it had the two-step latches to put the top down and then to cover it with the metal or plastic boot car❤

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) Lou

[@cjdesign5700]

Steve's Eldorado is a true specimen of automotive design. Lou, Your Son choose a gem...Thanks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi CJ Design, "true specimen of automotive design" High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@acatal2919]

That is a true Cadillac Eldorado beauty, I love the paint color and its style with curvature!

[@loucostabile]

Hi ACatal2, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@Gershwin48]

What a beauty. In 1969 I was a sailor in Florida and stopped by a used car lot to look at one just like this one - same color even. $400 price tag. I passed on it because I thought the cost of gas would bankrupt me. Bought a 1962 red MGA MKII without first and reverse gear - $900. Today, that MGA is in Dayton and I know the owners. Still, can’t forget my brush with the Caddy. This example is incredible. Thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi M A, Would that be interesting if this was the car you passed on? Lou

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome.

[@danam0228]

What a great 1st year for a car. Extremely impressive

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "Extremely impressive" :-)

[@bgjobass]

Most beautiful Cadillac I’ve ever seen, Lou. ❤ thanks for sharing this amazing beauty!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, High praise. You're welcome, Lou

[@johncornell3665]

Miles of paint and chrome. Very nice Eldo. And neat its the first year. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

"Miles of paint and chrome" ...just the way we like it :-) You're welcome John!

[@edwinlieberman-vj6uv]

Hello Lou, This Caddy has Style, Beauty, Comfort and she rides like a Cloud. This car is BIG, but I Love the Strong Presence. And I noticed how quiet the motor is when the motor started. This is another exciting presentation of a Fabulous Era of Automobiles. 😊

[@loucostabile]

Hello Edwin, Happy to read you enjoy this car and the presentation too, Lou

[@unclerudy9797]

First Cadillac I ever worked on as a Cadillac Tech in 1983... It was Navy Blue with a Brown Convertible top and Brown Leather. I had to change the drivers side window regulator.... Thanks for posting Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rudy, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the 1st Cadillac you worked on :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@larryharry7221]

Absolutely stunning Lou. ❤

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Happy to read "Absolutely stunning" :-)

[@michaelburley9479]

This cars engine was introduced in 1949 and was the first V-8 utilizing a slipper piston design which lowered the deck height, thus reducing engine weight. This was a revolutionary development, which is widely copied to this day. The 1953 version was rated at 210 hp. The identical 1954 engine was rated at 230 hp., so the '53 was intentionally underrated. The power windows and seat were hydraulically operated. That year, GM's Hydramatic factory burned, forcing Cadillac to use Buick's Dynaflow transmission during part of the production year. I once owned a '53 Fleetwood 60 Special so equipped. It was no hot rod, but was the quietest car I've ever owned.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Happy to read you had a fun 53 Fleetwood :-) Lou

[@iswc27]

Hi, Lou! This was definitely a must-see episode, because I know just how rare and special this Cadillac is. This was the first Eldorado, as you mentioned, and the name, in Spanish, means "the gilded one", and at that nearly $8K price ($7,750 to be precise), it most certainly was, with just about all that Cadillac had to offer in 1953. The Eldorados that followed, through 1966, were closer in style to lesser Cadillacs and far less expensive, but the Eldo got its own style once again when it became a personal FWD coupe in 1967. The last year for the Eldo was 2002. (Too bad Cadillac didn't hold out for another year, then it would have made it to 50.) BTW, there were two other very special and exclusive convertibles released by GM in 1953, the Buick Skylark and the Oldsmobile Fiesta, and they were styled along similar lines with the dipped beltlines and panoramic windshields. Another highlight was the first edition of America's first sports car, the Corvette. Just out of curiosity, is this the first video you've shot in Canada? Many thanks to you and Steve for spotlighting this ultimate Standard of the World for us and taking us along for the ride. ILL CYA later!

[@loucostabile]

Hi iswc27, Happy to read "This was definitely a must-see episode" :-) Yes 1st International visit, and stay tuned, there is much more to come. You're welcome, Lou

[@MisterMasterShafter1]

She's a beauty!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@Laszlo-b8k]

53 ElDorado also came with a wraparound windshield

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@TheDejael]

Fantastic Cadillac! First year for the wraparound windshield for Cadillac, like the 1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta. Both models debuted at the New York Waldorf-Astoria GM Motorama for 1953, which also debuted the first 1953 Chevy Corvette. There was also a one-off 1953 Cadillac El Dorado convertible with a supercharger and pipes coming out of the hood on the sides, also the same color, Azure Sky Blue. a color first to debut on the 1952 Cadillac Series 62 convertible, of which country-western singer Hank Williams owned one, and died in it, now in the Hank Williams Museum in Montgomery, Alabama.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "Fantastic Cadillac!" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@zachwheeler9846]

Boy, I sure got excited when I saw the thumb nail! I've been waiting for you Lou, to review a 53 Eldorado for along long time! Glad you finally got an opportunity to review one of these magnificent and notable vehicle. The 53 Eldorado is my 10 list of favorite cars all time, as well as my 2nd favorite Cadillac ever besides the 59! It also holds a special place for me as when I was a kid, I had red hot wheel model of these and it was my favorite car to play with as a kid, and my most prized possession! I currently own another 1/64th model that's in the same color as this one. The color on this car is gorgeous, my 2nd favorite color for these, #1 being red. The most interesting part of the video is when Steve demonstrated how the top works, I never knew it operated the way it did. I definitely learned more about this car from this video! Thank you Lou showing this amazing car to us, and thank you as well Steve for allowing Lou to film and broadcast it to the world! Great video Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Zach, Happy to read this one is "Top 2" for you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@TheDejael]

Gorgeous classic Cadillac, designed by Harley Earl.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@loveisall5520]

When I see this first year Eldorado I think of President Eisenhower riding in one in a parade, waving to the crowds. Never could do that nowadays!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing what you think of :-)

[@larryborkstrom3580]

What a beautiful ride love the ram air interior talk about a lot of details about the car accidents just everyone just stands out just beautiful

[@loucostabile]

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

[@motorTranz]

Absolutely beautiful Cadillac 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi motorTranz, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@ronofficial5958]

The trunk echoes. 😂 Hellooooooo, hellooooo....

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@waynetaylor8082]

Was this year Eldorado one third of the GM TRIFECTA? Which I think also included the Buick Skylark and the Oldsmobile Fiesta. ALL were literally "hand assembled," and in very limited qty. Regardless, this car is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Wayne, Happy to read "ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!" :-) Lou

[@stewsim]

Wowza what a Car…!!!

[@loucostabile]

NICE!

[@davidbush5323]

Absolutely beautiful

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@fredkelbert1913]

Welcome to Canada, Lou! What a spectacular car in “showroom” condition! Pretty amazing that it has an “unused” spare tire as well. Fleetwoods can be considered “banker’s cars.” But this car proves that even bankers like a measure of sportiness!

[@loucostabile]

Fun time is Canada Fred. Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Stay tuned, there is much more from Steve's collection.

[@quincee3376]

Thanks for this. What a beautiful car.

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome. Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@watthaile2053]

Thanks for sharing this great car.

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome.

[@patkane761]

I'm glad he got that beautiful Caddy stopped in time. OMG what a car!!! I didn't know that 53 was the first year Elldorado but I do now. I've commented on a lot of convertibles here Lou so you should know by know that I LOVE DROP TOPS 💚😎✌️ Thanks for this stunning representation of what a car should be 👍👍 Keep'em coming Lou 😎

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pat, Happy to read "OMG what a car!!!" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@johnbryan5608]

What a beautiful automobile! Wow! Safe travels fellas!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@myoldi7128]

This is a beauty

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@michaeltipton5500]

This is truly a one in a million car.

[@loucostabile]

NICE!

[@MELLIEbevhills]

Ground breaking car. Motorama! Thanks Lou!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate this "Ground breaking car" :-) You're welcome MELLIEbevhills!!!!

[@billymcmanus9642]

Wow what a beautiful car. Cadillac eldorado was always my favorite of the Cadillac lineup Cadillac eldorado birratz edition is my most favorite

[@loucostabile]

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

[@sadiedavenport]

This car is dreamy. Thank you for sharing

[@loucostabile]

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

[@sadiedavenport]

@loucostabile subscribed and looking forward to more ❤️

[@toddp5026]

This car looks fantastic with the ragtop up, and the whole design of the car has a slight sag appearance in front of the rear quarter. It says “don’t mess with it”. Even in baby blue it looks tough. What a beaut.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@edwardallan197]

Good lord..... its, its... SO BIG. Bigger than some of my old apartments! 😮lovely......

[@loucostabile]

NICE!

[@sallyb3]

Beautiful, We had a 53 Olds same color with the electronic eye

[@loucostabile]

Hi jarry b, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of your 53 Olds. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@edwinlieberman-vj6uv]

Lou, I was 5 years old when the baby came out, I remember the hood ornament was called the Flying Lady. Edwin Martin 😊

[@loucostabile]

Edwin, Thank you for sharing the name of the hood ornament.

[@leroycaudill96]

Absolutely beautiful Cadillac My Dad may have help build this car he worked for Cadillac around this time in Michigan. God Bless.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Leroy, Wouldn't that be something if your Dad worked on this one . Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Blessings received. God bless you too, Lou

[@T.h.e__T.r.u.t.h]

What a dream machine and the paint job is outstanding (granted I'm a no.1 Richard Petty fan) yet I can't recall the last time 17mins flew by so fast YOU DA MAN LOU and thank you to your son for all the editing this channel is top notch and I'm glad I found it years ago! P.s how was the suspension ride on that dream boat?

[@loucostabile]

Hi opposite of the truth, Happy to read you enjoy this "dream machine" :-) Ride was great. Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@T.h.e__T.r.u.t.h]

@loucostabile I lost my old phone and all my accounts were hacked yet best believe I subscribed to your channel with bell on the moment I made a new profile the thing I love about your channel is we never truly know what sweet ride will be showcased next

[@scottbrady7499]

historic. mammoth luxury.

[@loucostabile]

I agree.

[@petemedina8446]

That's one beautiful car I'm definitely a massive front bumper and it seems to run very well I also like the color

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pete, Happy to read "That's one beautiful car" :-) Lou

[@billmagorian490]

Lou this has to be one of the best if not the best car story you have done. You really strived to cover all the unique features of this car. The hide away top and your video covering its operation was fantastic. The way the seat moves forward for better access to the back seat was a unique option for a car this year, The handle to open the doors was also way ahead of its time. One question. Did this car not have power seats? That was not mentioned in the Story. If not that would seem unusual on a Cadillac let alone an Eldorado.

[@loucostabile]

Bill, High praise on this story. I don't recall if this car had power seats other than the seat moving forward when you pull the front seat forward to get in the back, Lou

[@TripReviews]

Nice to see you in my backyard showing a classic Caddy. A real beauty! Every time I hear the name Eldorado I think of a certain Jimmy Buffet song, Earls dead, Cadillac for sale.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Trip Reviews, Fun time in Canada :-) Happy to share this classic Caddy. Stay tuned, more to come from Steve's collection, Lou

[@alejandroeguren4187]

I own a large CADILLAC collection amounting up to 75 models from the late '30s through the late '50s. However, they are all miniatures in 1:18, 1:24 and 1:43 scales.

[@loucostabile]

Mini Cadillacs are FUN :-)

[@bighank796]

Another " Baby lou beauty" . 😮

[@loucostabile]

NICE!

[@СергійШамін]

Скільки хрому! Дивовижнє авто! Розмір! Колір! Дах! Дякую!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Сергій, Happy to read you enjoy this "Amazing" car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@SeaTravelr123]

Wow...Lou!! What a gem that is... So beautiful... Im not a 50's person per se, but I can always appreciate styling and beauty. We just had this conversation about colors the other day, as my brother just bought a new car.. White with Grey interior.... (BORING). That interior had about 4-5 different colors and textures in it. The steering wheel was MASSIVE.. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@loucostabile]

Hi SeaTravelr123, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this "gem" :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@brianmcconnell7126]

Very nicely done restoration. These are very special cars that sell for around $150G since they are unique compared to the Series 62. I have a 1953 Series 62 convertible in the lighter “pastoral” blue with a dark blue interior. I was glad you went into depth with your review since it is difficult to note all of the minor and major differences with my lesser Caddy!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, Happy to read you enjoy this restoration :-) Thank you for sharing your knowledge. My pleasure going into depth with this review, Lou

[@jeffreymartin6369]

GM came out with The Olds Fiesta! The Buick Century and that Eldorado in 53! All soft tops high horse power cars and a few collectors have all 3! For a Cadillac guy this is as good as it gets! Great video! 🎉

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeffrey, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge.

[@lemonjack358]

For me, the 1953s are the most iconic Cadillacs of all time. Eldorado, Series 62 Convertible, Coupè de Ville and Fleetwood

[@loucostabile]

Hi Axton8, Happy to read you think the 1953s are the most iconic Cadillacs of all time :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@lemonjack358]

@@loucostabile Done. You can drop by and film my Fleetwood sometime 😉

[@markwagner4909]

Beautiful

[@loucostabile]

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

[@Keithlawson-d3r]

very similar to the car that Hank Williams owned and died in in 1953. It is located in Montgomery Alabama at the Hank Williams museum on display. Cool car!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@MarkSwitzer-h1n]

I haven't seen a '53 Cadillac on the road since the early seventies !

[@loucostabile]

First one I've seen, so happy to video and share with you.

[@Irishfan]

That is one impressive car! I am a Ford Motor Company fan, and my preference in the luxury car market would be Lincoln. However, this car is proof that in the 50s, Cadillac was a step up from the Lincoln. My wife's grandfather was an El Dorado guy. According to her, he bought only the Eldorado, and I think he traded them in often, if not every year, then every other year. The only improvement I could suggest for this car would be to get rid of the continental kit and fuzzy dice.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel, Happy to read "That is one impressive car!" :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@steveplunkett6753]

Ha ha. You’re right about the dice . I was scolded at Amelia Concours too. Lol

[@Johnnyk999]

Beautiful Eldorado there, with a very elegant looking interior. Significantly superior (IMO) to even the '56 models. Another unique feature of this car is the fact that it has *two* full size spare tires! Although it's doubtful that it came that way as new, since the continental kitted rear end was after-market, as mentioned.

[@loucostabile]

Hi UCan CallMeRay, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing what you notice too, Lou

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Very nice 😊

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read "Very nice" :-)

[@darrininverarity4297]

RM restoration has been around for over 35 years and have a good name.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@garyfaught3769]

Looks very similar to the one Hank Williams passed away in on Jan. 1, 1953.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@Future-Classic-Cars]

Sick vid.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you :-)

[@HypocriticYT]

Wish I had a 53 Caddy today

[@loucostabile]

Hope you're behind the wheel of the right one for you soon.

[@warrenbates2949]

Beautiful ❤️.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@brucefraser3961]

Just wondering where that El Dorado originated. A fellow I knew in Vancouver in the mid ‘50s had one, same colour. I rode in it often, and thought it an amazing vehicle.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce, Hmmm, not sure where it originated. A google search might help solve that. Happy to read this car brings back memories of your fellow you knew in Vancouver who had a car like this you rode in :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@RubOneOutRosie]

That's massive

[@loucostabile]

Yes it is :-)

[@bigmountain7561]

Hi Lou, my favorite year Eldorado besides the Bicentennial Edition. Hi Steve what is the first year of the Biarritz? Also could you order A/C in this configuration. Also love the Continental Kit. Great Video Thank You 🙏

[@loucostabile]

Hi Big Mountain, Happy to read this is a favorite of yours :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@billmagorian490]

Lou I tried to find the super thanks and was unable to do so. I then went to your About and found a paetreon option and chose that for five dollars a month. When I got to the submit part I hit it but it wouldn't work.

[@loucostabile]

Bill, Thank you for wanting to support the Channel. I appreciate that. Hmmm, wonder why those options are not working? Lou

[@bibliobill2530]

President Eisenhower and First Lady Mamie road in a white 1953 Eldorado convertible for their first Inaugural parade in January 1953.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@kenster865]

No doubt that top was a nice bit of engr'ng for its day. However the soft-top in my 2020 Miata can be put up or down by one person in 6-8 seconds. Granted, the Miata's top is much smaller but still... Just sayin'!! Regardless, this Caddy is in amazing condition... I love it!!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing the ease of your top down speed, and happy to read "I love it!!" :-)

[@danflisser5171]

A Caddilac with a Continental kit .... I'm sure Caddy had another name for it. What was it?

[@loucostabile]

....big spare tire thingy off the back end of the car?

[@HypocriticYT]

Had a 53 coupe and a parts car. The front bumper is very heavy

[@loucostabile]

Hi A, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your parts car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@sprague49]

Putting down the top certainly wasn't woman's work back in the day, LOL. Within a couple of years, Ford had figured out how to automate the hide-a-way top function with the push of a button using lots of servo motors. The technology was developed for a proposed convertible version of the 1956-1957 Lincoln Continental. When sales didn't measure up, the convertible was shelved and the complicated tech was used on the 1957-1959 Ford Skyliner and the 1961-1968 Lincoln convertibles.

[@loucostabile]

Hi sprague49, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@terrym5023]

This one absofreakinkoutly 🔵 blue me away 😅

[@loucostabile]

NICE!

[@user-tw6gm3rt5b-f4r]

how much hp and torque have that cadillac

[@loucostabile]

Hmmm, not sure. Hoping a Viewer can share, or I bet if you Google search "How much horse power does a 1953 Cadillac with a 331 CI V8 have?" you can find the answer.

[@kirbywaite1586]

I've never understood why Cadillac chose to offer the first Eldorado on a body that was on its last run. This 1953 body was already 3 years old and set to discontinue. The entire Cadillac line had been redesigned for 1954. I find it very odd.

[@loucostabile]

Hmmm, that's interesting. Could be they felt comfortable knowing that the design was solid, however I have no idea.

[@nudaveritas6322]

Comin´from Outer Space in a Blue Suit.......................

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@godsowndrunk1118]

Trunk sleeps a family of four.....

[@terrym5023]

And the family dog and cat also😅

[@loucostabile]

....lot's of room.

[@loucostabile]

...that's a lot.

[@godsowndrunk1118]

@@loucostabile Not quite the average family with 2.5 kids....

[@license2kilttheplaidlad640]

They certainly didn't have French stitching along the dash thats for sure or the or the ghetto pump extender kit.

[@loucostabile]

Hi license2kilt theplaidlad, thanks for sharing, Lou

[@hd4100]

How much would this car be worth at auction today?

[@loucostabile]

No idea.

[@gevowavemagnet]

That front bumper probably weighs more than a Prius.

[@loucostabile]

I think you're right.

[@peter455sd]

Awesome,now compare this car with the storyed Bentley Continental of the same year with not even power steering. The British "luxury" car...

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "Awesome" :-) Hmmm, so comparison videos. Sounds like a fun idea. Stay tuned.

[@andymiller9915]

Hank Williams died in Beckley West Virginia in one of them

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@atikovi1]

No a/c? I don't think convertibles got that until 1956.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@benderbendingrofriguez3300]

Cadillac and Dinosaurs.

[@loucostabile]

.....when I think of them.....both are big :-)

[@benderbendingrofriguez3300]

@@loucostabile prehistoric beasts.

[@juanasanelli6831]

Tu sabes LOU yo tuve un 49 Es muy parecido Ay Mi Cadillac!!! Termino comido por las arañas ! y yo les tengo repeluz !! mira paso asi yo compre ese Caddy de un ex compañero de armas que lo habia traido de USA ya usado Con los años su motor se arruino y yo se lo compre ,Consegui un motor lo reconstruí y se lo puse :UNA MARAVILLA! Pero los gastos del Cadillac y mi ya frágil situación del matrimonio cuya mi señora no lo queria NI VER .termino el Cadillac en un terreno abajo de unos arboles..y mi matrimonio en el juez . Paso como un mes parado a hi Cuando fui a buscarlo. Era tomado de una colonia de 2 millones de tarántulas ! UFFF QUE ASCO , El dueño del terreno quería que sacara el auto de alli ,Pero era para MI imposible... Entonces llamo un señor que compraba esos autos ... Vino con un camion de remolque lo engancho lo levanto y salio regando arañas por toda la calle !! Jamas me pago mi Cadillac....Y jamas he vuelto a tener a tener otro CADILLAC Por eso saludo a este afortunado señor que lo conserva.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Juan, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@tonydagostino6158]

Just a random observation but consider how much that car looks like Harley Earl's "Y Job" personal design exercise at GM kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoOVn42Gnt1qmbs

[@loucostabile]

Looks similar. Thanks for sharing.

[@tonydagostino6158]

@@loucostabile Especially from the doors back and the "hidden top"

[@barronridge5613]

Too much trouble to put the top down.

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for sharing.

[@watthaile2053]

Hahaha .... Really now.???

[@terrym5023]

You can't just push a button to make a top go down way way way way way way way way way too much trouble for you huh?

[@onemoremisfit]

Maybe that's why they didn't sell a lot of them. People wanted to raise/lower the top with one button from the driver's seat. When they looked at it and saw they'd have to ask everybody to get out of the car, climb in the back and do a little work they said nah, not for $8000, I'll pass. Then the buyers who said I can handle that top and bought one came to the first stop sign and said Holy Toledo, you gotta throw out the anchor to stop this bomb! Then they circled right back to the dealer to ask about that power brake option, lol.

[@barronridge5613]

@@terrym5023 I don't feel like getting out of the drivers seat, jumping in the back, releasing clips, jacking up the cover, putting the top down from the back seat and placing the cover back. My 68 Galaxie was two clips and push a button from the front seat...

[@kennethreed2186]

Don't like The Continental kit😊

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kenneth, Clearly this one is not for you :-( Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy :-) Lou

[@ollienilson1644]

A very very beauty lovely car Lou. Impress at vireweels, Times when they build real cars. Tanx Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ollie, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou