1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible in Black & Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@alexkautz5766]

What an absolutely beautiful example of Eldorado elegance! Thank you for another wonderful look into the past!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Alex, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@alexkautz5766]

@@loucostabile Honestly, your video log of these amazing people, companies, and extraordinary cars is an absolute pleasure!

[@wildcolonialman]

Magnificent American engineering. Same engine size, Bugatti Chiron, Veyron, 8.2. At least.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Simon, High praise for the engineering of this car :-) Lou

[@rocksteele6926]

A good friend Resto-Modded his 1976 Eldorado Convertible with a 1970 Spec 500 Engine. Wow what a difference in performance that made. We surprise many cars on the highway with that Sleeper.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rock, Sounds like a great car your Friend has :-) Lou

[@frankybarra6067]

absolutely Beautiful. Perfect color. If I had the money today, I'd buy this car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Frank, 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

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Oh I love it! And it brings back the memories, too: When these came out, a business owner in my area had 2 of them ("his & hers"). The rumor was he also purchased an undisclosed # of them for future use/investment. As kids we always tried to sneak in his warehouse to see if any were there. We never got caught but we never saw any other Caddies, either. The legend continues...

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Glad to read "I love it!" Great story about the Business Owner, and thank you for sharing, Lou

[@clarkgriswold5903]

My favorite Cadillac of all time hands down but in silver!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Clark Griswold, Happy to read this is your favorite Cadillac :-) Lou

[@stefanpersson240]

Beautiful car! I have a -76 convertible myself and it drives great. It is someting special with the open-air feeling and this drive train gives you a smooth, quiet and seamless acceleration (quiter than I had guessed).

[@loucostabile]

Hi Stefan Persson, Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Sounds like you have a great car too, Lou

[@dougfries7759]

What is the gas mileage like on something like this?

[@og-greenmachine8623]

Mine is the orange one❤️

[@milfordcivic6755]

This was back when if you owned Cadillac or Lincoln, it meant you "made it". Now, vehicles have no soul, no style. Just big, boxy tank like SUV's and pickup trucks. Driving is no longer pleasurable, it's a war everyday out there on the roads.

[@20alphabet]

True that.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ima fan, You're right, driving a 1976 Eldorado meant you're doing well financially, Lou

[@rocksteele6926]

I was just saying the 'War Everyday" on the Roads to some friends yesterday. Cars now have rock hard seats, low profile tires so you feel every bump on the road. When did being comfortable go out of style.

[@gmoney1061]

The Cadillac brand always did it for me! My uncle had a ‘76 Fleetwood that took up half of our driveway! This Eldorado is sweet!! 😎👍🏾🥳

[@loucostabile]

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

[@tippey2011]

What a awesome Eldo rag top Lou! That is one beautiful huge unit! My gosh I bet it rides like a dream too! I remember those cars I graduated high school the year this was made. One you never hardly see Lou! Thanks for sharing!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve Flad, Glad you enjoy this "awesome" Eldo :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@mobeasley8577]

My favorite Cadillac. A close second would be the '68 ELDORADO Coupe.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mo Beasley, Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) Lou

[@davidjoe3368]

Massive American luxury! The end of an ERA! I was a 5 year old kid in 1976, and had no idea, that these Cadillac's would be the biggest and last of this size, that would ever be made!

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. 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

[@AtlantaGymFan]

Thanks so much for posting this - a fellow employee at a firm we were employed at had one and the ride was great!

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Brock White :-) Glad to read this is a car you're familiar with, Lou

[@gojoe2833]

Hi Lou...this was back in the days when a Cadillac had a Cadillac engine!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi gojoe283, Just the way we like it :-) Lou

[@edb.3313]

Elegance, plain and simple. Thanks Lou!!

[@loucostabile]

Well said :-) You're welcome Ed B.

[@ralphl7643]

Several times in my beat-up '74 Fleetwood, I'd restart the engine at a stoplight because I couldn't hear or feel it running (a bit different when cold). Miss that car more than any I've owned since.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ralph L, Sounds....or doesn't sound :-) like a great car :-) Lou

[@georgeshadrick640]

My friend's dad had one red one what the white vinyl top smooth cruising everybody likes it you have a good day Lou thanks for your service

[@loucostabile]

Sounds like your Friends Dad knows how to drive in style George :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@gregorytrane7828]

That Cadillac looks solid and clean. A beautiful example.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gregory Trane, Happy to read you appreciate 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

[@steves9905]

stunning. while I was a previous owner of a convertible with a black interior and therefore would not recommend it, the triple black on this car makes a powerful statement and dominates the room...recommend you wait for the sun to go down before retracting the top...evening top-down rides are the best anyway. gorgeous car

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@MrCarguy2]

I truly see myself driving this every day Mind you, I'm 18 Awesome machine Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi It's Ders Mane, You have great taste in cars :-) Lou

[@BrianChappie]

I've never seen an Eldorado in black. I guess you would call this one triple-black, since the interior and convertible top is also black. The paint job looks incredible! I always liked the styling of '70's Eldorados and the '59 of course with the crazy tail fins. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian Chappie, Glad to share this classy "Black Beauty" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@ImTheDaveman]

She's beautiful! I'm loving the red pinstriping accenting the black - oh - and the mat black finish on the hubcaps.., to die for! The wood accents in the door panels are the icing on the proverbial cake. Alas, I could never ever own a convertible. I've known too many people where thugs ripped through the canvas and stole em for joy destructive rides. But lord some of em are gorgeous to behold - this caddy being one of em.

[@loucostabile]

Hi ImTheDaveman, Glad you enjoy the looks of this Caddy :-) Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Very clean and straight example. Great video as always Lou! Thank you!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff King, Glad you enjoy this one :-) Thank you for the kind words, and you're welcome, Lou

[@sinbad2969]

I always wanted one of these I've had every model except this have a pristine 69 convertible right now keep up the good work Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Cedric Logwood, Glad you sent this one, and sounds like you have some great cars. Thank you for the encouragement, Lou

[@clarkgriswold5903]

My favorite year for the Eldorado but not in black, I can't imagine sitting in that in the hot California sun baking at a stop light, WOWIE!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this one is a favorite Eldorado for you :-)

[@TVHouseHistorian]

The guy going over the car with Lou is wrong. 1976 was not the final year for this body style (for the convertible, yes). Nonetheless, this body style continued on until 1978, and then was downsized for 1979 until it saw another downsize in 1986, until it was shamefully and woefully "Europeanized" in 1992 at which point it ceased to be truly "Cadillac" (IMHO). Still another wonderful video, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scott G, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Appreciate the kind words on the video :-) Lou

[@peterterry398]

My favorite !!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this is a favorite of yours :-)

[@terribelbliss9646]

Hi Lou, those big turn signal lights are usually called cornering lights, they light the corner of the car per your directional signal. It is a very useful option but not many companies offer them. That said this would be a great car to tool around the countryside. Thanks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Terri Bel Bliss, Thank you for the tip on the cornering lights. Agreed this big Caddy would be a great tourer :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@V.G.F.]

Beautiful Eldorado!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@rudy52350]

Thanks again Lou .

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome rudy52350

[@markdrukenbrod9475]

Great car, Lou, Thanks. My Dad had a firemist blue and white one of these when I was in high school-- it was my job to keep it clean. A wash and wax took the better part of a day. I have no idea how you could keep a black one nice without hiring some folks!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark Drukenbrod, Dad clearly was driving in style in a car like this! Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@STEVE33437]

It's a shame that Cadillac lost it's way! It used to be special, no longer so!

[@STEVE33437]

The last one I've owned was a 2014 ATS @@klasseact6663

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve W, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. 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

[@rocksteele6926]

@@klasseact6663 What is Cadillac's new Convertible? I will test drive it.

[@rocksteele6926]

@@klasseact6663 I know, it was a statement of how far Cadillac has dropped since this car. Mercedes and BMW have Convertibles, but not Cadillac anymore.

[@richardbuick9029]

Nice video Lou. Great Cadillac!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Buick Rider :-)

[@crezrox]

any videos on that beautiful El Camino in the background?

[@loucostabile]

Here you go, enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3zChGlrbZetrKM

[@estpst]

a nice big comfortable boat

[@loucostabile]

All aboard ! :-)

[@richardwelch2036]

The Hydro Boost that was used in those years was also used on the Continental and several other large Ford product. The Hydro Boost was developed buy Oldsmobile for their diesel powered cars.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard Welch, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@willsco76]

Though it is a 500 cubic inch V8. It only produces 190 horsepower. A optional Bendix electric fuel injection added, it raised the horsepower to 215 horsepower. Torque was rated at 210 ft. lbs. w/o injection and 38 ft. lbs. with injection.

[@loucostabile]

Hi William Scott, You might be right, I'm not sure. Maybe a Viewer with knowledge car share, Lou

[@johnbeer5242]

nice is there a video of how the front wheel drive set up works and how it looks underneath🤔

[@loucostabile]

Hi John Beer, Glad you think this video is "nice" :-) We (as you can see) did not put this one up on the rack to take a look around, Lou

[@stefanpersson240]

Longitudinal engine with a TH425 transmission mounted on the left side and connected to the engine with a chain. Then in front a standard differential with drive axles to the front wheels. Disc brakes with hand brake working on the rear calipers.

[@petemedina8446]

Beautiful car it's beast though I always liked the big hub caps on this car

[@loucostabile]

Beauty & the Beast all rolled up into one lovely car :-)

[@alwayslatesorry5202]

My fav in 1973 to 76. 74 had those little verticle scoops down back end side. Thats the only part I dont like on these cars.. This is Awesome !!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi forresthillbusstop, Happy to read this is a favorite for you :-) 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

[@garykerkstra1067]

At 2:08 the correct name for the part is cornering lamp

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Gary Kerkstra for sharing the correct words. Everybody helps. nice, Lou

[@rusty3831]

What a most stunning classic automobile! While it’s an excellent ‘70s Cadillac example, I would say that it’s styling is timeless. Too bad GM/Cadillac doesn’t design, create, and manufacture a handful beautiful luxury cars today. I mean, I get it & I know why, but what a stunning example that could be designed for today’s lifestyle. Lou...how do you not keep from buying all these wonderful cars for your own personal collection? LOL!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rusty, Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Hoping your Prophetic and I'm able to buy some like this soon, Lou P.S. Kid in college and another going in a few years, however I'll keep doing videos and hopefully someday soon I'll be behind the wheel of a could fun cars.

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome Lou《☆》I bet She'll smoke the front tires no problem ☻

[@loucostabile]

I think you're right :-)

[@bk14nyc]

Did I just hear him ask if this 1976 Cadillac Eldorado was Front Wheel Drive? 9:50 lol

[@loucostabile]

You heard correctly

[@lincolnmarkivguy9899]

And YES IT IS.

[@garbage854]

AWESOME :) :)

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this car :-) :-)

[@garbage854]

Yes :) :) @@loucostabile

[@steveaustin1265]

Nice Video

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Steve.

[@jackwild1111]

Sweet !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jay Wilder, Glad you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@20alphabet]

Not the highest time for Cadillac, but you didn't see many convertibles in the 1970s. Anything in the early 1970s and before were the better years, in my humble opinion.

[@loucostabile]

Hi 20alphabet, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts, Lou

[@leewisowaty4216]

My mom had an all white one . new

[@loucostabile]

Hi Lee, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Moms car :-) 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

[@dave1956]

Back in the day these were “the” car to have. Now it looks so huge. I realize that you couldn’t sell a car like this today, but GM sure handed the vehicle market to the imports by building poor quality vehicles that were out of touch with the car buyer’s needs and desires. 1976 vehicles weren’t bad, but in the next 5 years they really changed the direction, the wrong way.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@a11lestudia]

It float

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing & sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy.

[@craiggrunwald6238]

Hi

[@loucostabile]

Hi

[@miket2607]

Fwd??

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike T, I don't see a "hump" in the interior so I'd guess yes, front wheel drive. Lou

[@TrainLordJC]

Another nice Cadillac Lou. I look forward to posting my friend Derek's fully restored 1928 Cadillac Roadster when it is finished hopefully not too much longer. In the meantime I just came back from his magnificent property where he has an amazing collection of vintage motorbikes and classic vintage cars including this gorgeous 1925 Crossley which was an absolute delight to take for a tour around his area in a beautiful part of Queensland Australia. I hope you will view it and let me know what you think. This beautifully restored automobile is a one off and deserves more recognition. You and your like minded viewers can watch it on my KZbin Channel Train Lord. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ-Qk2x6hqZ_i9U

[@loucostabile]

Hi Train Lord, Sounds like your Friend has a great collection of cars :-) Haven't been to Australia, sounds fun. Lou

[@TrainLordJC]

@@loucostabile did you watch the video of the 1925 CROSSLEY? If so what is your comment please?

[@thefreebird49]

When Japanese start enter the market very cheap , they target American cars and look what happened now . What a shame

[@loucostabile]

Hi thefreebird49, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. 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