The 1967-70 Cadillac Eldorado Was a Design Masterpiece - Learn about its Design Development

[@troyp9485]

Fascinating! Would love to see more discussion about other models. This is history that doesn’t get shared much.

[@solemandd67]

I found my '67 in Hemmings back in '02. Just a per chance glance in the classifieds. It was Marina Blue Poly w/ Dalmatian cloth and vinyl Strato-Bench seat. A December '66 production model sold new to a VP of Texas Instruments from Sewell Village Cadillac, Dallas TX. The seller's best friend bought it when the original owner could no longer drive. The original owner installed dual exhausts. Although I really wanted Sable Black Firemist with the bucket seat and console option, when I saw how clean it was, and that everything worked, I was smitten. Just under 87k on the odo and under $4,000.00. I had my mothers '79 Pottery Gold Firemist Seville to park next to it and a '98 Volvo S70 for work. It didn't have Twilight Sentinel, but it had AM-FM Stereo w/working pwr antenna and the front disc brake option. I'd never been interviewed by a seller before, but I understood why and answered the man's questions. We sat in his enclosed back porch drinking Cokes. Why that car? What cars had I previously owned? What Cars did I currently own besides my Volvo? I knew Motor Trends "Eldorado Switches From Push To Pull" review by heart. Collectible Automobile tidbits too. Design approval; May '64. Engineering proposals; V-12, self starting. Weak point; brakes. I told him of my mother's '69 GP which cemented my love of personal luxury cars. I remember the twinkle in his eye and his first smile. Then he said, "When you come next Saturday to pick it up, I'll give you an accordion folder with all of its papers, both sets of keys, the custom car cover and a tank of R-12." He was frail and it almost made me cry. He called me a few times to check on it. We'd talk and forget the time. During our last conversation he said his daughter was moving him into her home. We lost contact after that. I moved and had to sell my Eldo. I had space for two cars so one had to go. I made sure it went to a good home too. Thank you Adam for posting this outstanding retrospective look at such a magnificent machine and one of the iconic men behind it, Mr. Wayne Kady 👏🏾

[@adamsneidelmann8976]

I own a 67. Beautiful, great styling, powerful, plan ahead on stopping 😂, love that car.

[@rogersmith7396]

My 70 stops OK. Convert yours to discs.

[@rjkoeller4444]

I understand exactly what you're saying , I had both a 67 and a 68 the disk brakes on the 68 makes the car stop much better .

[@michaelnault5905]

The distinctive styling of those cars can be instantly recognized from any distance or angle. An amazing achievement, and timeless design.

[@christopherkraft1327]

These Cadillac Eldorado's are so elegant & stunning!!! I especially like the hidden headlights!!! Thanks Adam for sharing this fascinating story!!! 👍👍

[@solemandd67]

I'm a huge hidden headlights fan too and miss that exciting design and engineering feature, yet am thankful I grew up to see them when new as a boy and have been blessed to own several in adulthood. Currently there are kits available to make the feature fully electric instead of vacuum dependent in many classic cars. It was ingenious that Cadillac engineers made the headlamp covers retract under the units instead of retracting above them.

[@chriscadillac8448]

I'm a sucker for concealed headlamps, too. It's ironic, the "67-68 Eldorados were the only regular production Cadillacs to have them... they were far more likely seen on Lincoln-Mercury jobs and occasionally, on Chryslers.

[@lindaeasley5606]

@@solemandd67 They added a touch of cool The reasoning behind banning them was lame

[@howarddavis1307]

Another great video Adam the 1967 too 1970 eldorado was and still is one off the most beautiful cars too ever come out off Cadillac my uncle owned a 1970 eldorado back in 1970 it was turquoise with full white vinyl top and white interior with the flying lady hood ornament.I can still remember him telling me if I didn’t stop writing on the dust on his car he write on my butt 😆 onwned it several years and had paisley mod top added along with the diamond back window which was a popular customizing they did too those cars back then I remember that well it was rare too see an eldorado that wasn’t dressed up with wide white tires and the rabbit ear antenna mounted on the small side vent window.and the chrome grill cover .I owned a 1972 eldorado back in the 1990,s I bought it from a coworker didn’t care for it much it was running and driving car had too repair exhaust manifold leak .my wife hated and did like too be seen in it said was too big and long I sold it after a few months and the ride was strange it was floaty but kind off clunky .I guess due too it being front wheel drive .i owned several Lincoln mark iv back then and the ride was totally different it was just hard too beat the fords on ride back in the 1970 full-size cars .thanks again Adam for keeping the great cars off the 1960,s and 1970 alive which get overshadowed by the muscle cars .👍✌🏿

[@paulpeterson4311]

The 67 Eldo is one of the most beautiful cars EVER built. Great video!!!

[@8dogsbarking]

Just wow! The stories he could tell gives me chills. I couldn’t imagine being part of a design team for something as iconic as the El Dorado. Great interview!

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Just...B0W.......W0W!

[@bmac1205]

Great that you're interviewing these people!👍

[@jamesharris2615]

That is one damn gorgeous automobile.

[@garrettbenson7743]

Wow! Huge name in the design world. Literally the guy who set the standard! And 1965 is my favorite caddy of all time. Owned several. Have a 40k original mile original paint and interior turquoise on turquoise Calais.

[@2packs4sure]

As a car crazy kid 7 year old kid I remember seeing my 1st Eldorado that said 8 Litres on it.. I had heard about the 500 cube Eldorado and there it was !! I was riding with my mom in her 62' Falcon Deluxe Tudor at the time.. I remember the exact location.. lol

[@jeffrobodine8579]

8.2 LITRE

[@2packs4sure]

@@jeffrobodine8579 Damn I'm gettin old,,,,, that's a mistake I never would have made 20 years ago.......

[@70sleftover]

What a contrast - Falcon vs. Eldorado.

[@2packs4sure]

@@70sleftover Yeah,, we didn't get fancy about anything.... lol

[@groovy1937]

What a great conversation! I love hearing this history first hand!

[@aaronrogers7692]

Superb! I miss Automobile Magazine and Robert Cumberford's design analysis. You are bringing it to life in video form. Thank you, Adam!

[@RareClassicCars]

Wow. Thank you!

[@paulchappell]

Loved that interview, and the artwork ! Thank you, thank you.

[@jetsons101]

1965 Riveria and 1967 Eldorado, two of GM's best looking cars. Overall GM had some of the best looking cars from 62 to 72. The back glass looks a bit like a 1962 Savoy and 1962 Dart. Thanks to Adam and Wayne for this fine watch...

[@DanEBoyd]

I personally would add the '71-'72 Grand Prix, and probably the '68-'69 Skylark, (perhaps a more 'acquired' taste) to your list. I love all of the '68-'72 A bodies, but that Skylark is the only one which approaches the other three in my eyes.

[@jetsons101]

@@DanEBoyd That's why I put in "Overall GM had some of the best looking cars from 62 to 72" to catch them all.

[@sergioleone3583]

100% agree with you on the 65 Riviera and 67 Eldorado! 100,000%!!!!!

[@jetsons101]

@@sergioleone3583 Funny how the 64 & 64 Riveria went from headlights in the grill to hidden on the 65 and Eldorado started with hidden and went to lights in the grill.....

[@judgegixxer]

This was a pleasant surprise!. The designers and engineers from that era are like rock stars to me. The cars are as iconic as the music was. A music equivalent of this would be an interview with Jimmy Page on how he came up with his guitar licks or certian sounds/tones/moods. Thanks Adam great video.

[@smoothoperator7023]

Or Jimi breaking down his psychadelic interpretation of the Star Spangled Banner💥🇺🇸🫡💥

[@Oldgunguy62]

Excellent discussion Wayne is a talented guy.

[@Primus54]

Really enjoying these chats with the men who created many of the cars you own, Adam. Sadly so much of our contemporary designs are mandated to be function over form for fuel economy and safety standards. During my growing up days, if you were interested at all in cars, at a distance you could recognize not only the make and model, but also the year and trim level. Not so today. Thanks! 👍👍👍

[@diogocatalano9557]

Since the 80s car designs sucks in my opinion.

[@ronforeman2556]

The 1965 Cadillac was simply the most gorgeous iteration of the Standard of the World ever designed. The distinctive Eldorado, introduced in 1967, deserved to be its own mark.

[@MarinCipollina]

It was that.. You're not suggesting it should have been an entire GM division, are you?. The 1965 looked kind of plain externally.. I preferred the 1964 and the 1967 over the '65 & '66..

[@kevinmaiberger3349]

Very interesting. Cadillac at its best. Thank you, Wayne. Thank you, Adam.

[@tiduffield]

Good grief, what an amazing interview. Insider with insider, and all of the respect and empathy due... paid... with a gentle tweak here and there. Astonishing - historically significant - stuff Adam and Wayne. :)

[@RareClassicCars]

Thank you!

[@chuckselvage3157]

One of the best looking cars to come from Detroit.

[@huntermalone3482]

Wayne is true gentleman - very talented and enjoyable to hear a conversation between you both. Thanks Adam!

[@steveoh9838]

Another spectacular interview that adds to the historical archives of this generation of american automobiles..bravo Adam!

[@joesinkovits6591]

What a treat this interview is! Thanks, Adam!

[@klwthe3rd]

I would love to talk to him about the downsized E & K body styles of the Seville and Eldorado from 1986-1991.

[@RareClassicCars]

We will get there

[@RareClassicCars]

Wayne was the chief designer for that one too.

[@sergioleone3583]

@@RareClassicCars Looking forward to those to come!!!!

[@klwthe3rd]

@@RareClassicCars I know most hated them but the slightly restyled 1988 model(which I owned) was very elegant.

[@maniacjack3700]

Perfect interview!

[@fourdoorglory5945]

Great interview with Wayne. Looking forward to his walk around.

[@paralyzes]

Awesome presentation!

[@errorsofmodernism9715]

1967 Eldorado was beautiful from every angle. The mid 60's was the high point for design at GM. It was all downhill after that as GM design fell off a cliff when the large battering ram bumpers were introduced and every GM product looked like it was designed by Checker Taxi.

[@troyp9485]

Unfortunately there wasn’t much GM could do except put battering ram bumpers on everything as it was government mandate.

[@jamesengland7461]

I disagree. Corvette had the absolute best-styled crash bumpers on the planet, hands down. That continues to this day.

[@MarinCipollina]

@@jamesengland7461 Firebird and Camaro did a reasonable job with those bumper mandates as well.

[@MarinCipollina]

I think we can all agree that the mid to late 1960s was the high water mark for General Motors.. Bloat set in during the 1970s.

[@matrox]

GM had some beautiful cars in the early-mid 70s too before being forced to downsize over night to meet Govt mandates on fuel economy after the fake gas crises. GM had cool 50s classics too.

[@eldo59]

Awesome interview! Love to hear from the designers that witnessed the development of these epic classics.

[@hattree]

I love when you get these guys

[@Samuelfish2k]

Love it when you do Cadillac videos👍🏽

[@SD-ol9os]

Great interview! Thank you!

[@arnepianocanada]

So true! First designs often the best, created of-a-piece prior to tack-on changes being applied. A fine discussion, with cherry on top the gentle razzing between you design and finance people.

[@deanstevenson6527]

I love it when the craft sledges the financial side. The GM Matrix. Love the Eldorado, and thanks for interviewing such a great designer.

[@wilsixone]

Awesome. Thanks so much for the opportunity to visit with Mr. Kady. All the Cadillac models/years I like MOST are the ones he had his hand in the design!

[@jefferysmith3930]

That 76 Regal was a beautiful car. My dad brought home a red on red Regal coupe with chrome Rally wheels ...and t-tops...as a demo.! I was 7 years old at the time and that still stands out as one of the most striking cars I’ve ever seen. Fascinating talk. Thanks for the video, Adam.

[@bradhoward9055]

Wow, what a fabulous interview! Absolutely fascinating to hear the inner workings of the design teams working under Mr. Bill Mitchel. The designs he was able to put into production are the best ever in my opinion. Thank you very much for this!

[@robertdragoff6909]

I.E. the Chevy Camaro….

[@sooverit5529]

Wayne is so right on the special "tuxedo" look of hidden headlamps on the 67, and that the first year is usually the best year design-wise.

[@archndesign]

Yes but if you really look at detailing and proportions between the ‘67 and ‘68, I contend the ‘68 is the best. The ‘67 had funny little rectangular vents on tge inside of rear fins closer to the base of the roof line. I think they were flow through exit points. Gone after ‘67. Best rear “blade” tail lamp design ‘68. The big one that I’ve looked at since I was 7 in 1968 was the front turn indicator/running lamps fitting into the forward edge cap of the ‘67! That seam was already there in ‘67! I never could understand why they made the place for those lamps and not use it until ‘68. They make for a very handsome book ending to the massive egg crate grill & hidden headlights.

[@danielulz1640]

@@archndesign I agree. I never liked the fender tip filler panels on the 67. To me, they looked cheap, like they were covering up something missing, like the blanking plate on a radio delete car.

[@tyler4093]

The best Eldorado generation

[@rogersmith7396]

Easily.

[@scottleyva8656]

Great discussion and history of one of the most beautiful cars ever.

[@Rush-gu3ij]

Thanks Adam. Your interviews with former auto executives add a lot of insight to the history of the industry.

[@RareClassicCars]

Thank you!

[@rosewhite---]

gorgeous! from when detroit employed stylists!

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Thank you Adam, this interview is priceless.Getting to listen to the person who was responsible for such a beautiful car is such a treat. I love this video. Great!

[@rbyledbal]

What a great interview. I just love this kind of stuff. Thank you for all of the work that you do Adam.

[@michaelbrown5601]

Wow. I am amazed at your dedication to automotive history, and the brilliant people involved. Well done, again.

[@patrickflohe7427]

I agree. -And without these videos & interviews I think so many things would be forgotten, so yes, I’m grateful.

[@PeteLenz]

Pure gold Adam! Several of those designs would look fantastic if built today!

[@OnkelPHMagee]

Adam, this one was truly rich. I believe that you and WK are particularly good at drawing out one another-same passion but different backgrounds and knowledge bases.

[@halhenryg]

Adam, Thanks for this! 67-70 Eldorado was and is one of the best-looking personal designs vehicles made. I have always lusted of this era of Cadillac's; my favorite is the 69 Eldorado it has more refinements and just is outstanding.

[@Sedan57Chevy]

When GM and Cadillac were on the top of their game, they were the top of the world. Mr Kady was a part of the amazing talent that helped create the golden era of GM design. I have immense respect and appreciation for many of the cars he helped bring to fruition.

[@aaron.hudacky]

Adam, this video is great. Thank you for making it. I've known who Wayne Kady is since I was a teenager in the mid 1990s, and I always admired his work, specifically his 60s and 70s Cadillac designs.

[@markdc1145]

Such an iconic American car and thank you for the great interview with Wayne Kady. 👏 This is what makes your channel the best! 👏

[@jcdevotee]

WOW! Wayne Kady! What an honor and treat to hear from him.... Automotive legend

[@stevebyrne4235]

Thanks, another great review and guest; hope there are more of this nature in the pipeline.

[@jimzone8153]

Great interview. That generation of Eldorado is my favorite.

[@charlesvaughan6063]

Thanks to Wayne for sharing his stories and fantastic artwork!

[@GeelongVic7140]

An outstanding interview with a GM styling Icon. Thank you to both of you. Cheers.

[@archndesign]

A personal account of a triple black ‘68: I grew up in Pasadena, Ca. One block over, in a large home lived the Ed Parker family. Parker was a well known karate expert who owned karate studios around LA, etc. in high school I would see Ed Parker Jr. drive to school sometimes with his younger sister Yvonne, in the triple black Eldorado that was his fathers car. (This was 1976-1979) Elvis was personal friends with Parker Sr. And my understanding is that he gifted the car to E.P. Sr., as Elvis was known to do so many times. By then the car was about 10 years old and not tip top condition. I always wanted that car! One difference about this car was that in looking the car over in the school parking lot I saw a script somewhere (maybe toward the rear of the front fenders-?) that read “Fleetwood”. Much later I saw another online. Apparently Cadillac used two coach builders for the eldorado at this time. It seems most are Fisher bodies but there were some done by Fleetwood! There are a couple small details that the Fleetwood versions have I believe. One detail is a small lidded storage compartment on the passenger door panel or arm rest-? I can’t recall exactly. It appears small enough to just hold a pair if glasses, pens or lip stick. Actually it was the late ‘60’s…perhaps it was to hold a tube or three of mascara for that Dusty Springfield Smokey eye look that was the rage!!!

[@patrickflohe7427]

I never knew about Fleetwood doing some of these, either. I’d love to hear Adam talk about this.

[@bwsescal]

Impossible to overstate the Awesomness of this KZbin video series!! I have Loved Cadillacs since I was about 4 years old in 1964!

[@sergioleone3583]

Definitely one of the most beautiful cars ever. I can see how it influenced the "Art & Design" look. I had an XLR for a while, and I'd look at the a taillights and rear end sometimes and fantasize it was a 67 Eldorado. I'm a huge fan of vintage Italian sports cars, and I'd rate the 67 Eldorado up there with some of the best of the Italian designs from the 50s and 60s.

[@angrycatowner]

great to see Wayne Kady speak about the design from a first hand perspective!

[@cezar7740]

Sweet, another awesome video with the Chief designer going over the making of the Eldorado 🤩

[@CraigMarshall_HDvideo4K]

I find these stories truly fascinating. I'm nearly 70 and grew up in a small industrial city in regional Australia. A friend's father subscribed to National Geographic magazine which in the l1960s, advertised stunning pictures of huge American cars, the likes of which we would never be seen on our streets. At that time, Australian roads were dominated by small British and locally produced cars but I do clearly remember going on a family holiday to Sydney where I saw a 1965 Buick Riviera. I thought it has come from Outer Space. It was one of the most beautiful things I had ever seen so I'm pleased that even today, that car still looks as timeless as it did in 1965.

[@CalTxDude]

This was such a treat! I have been a long time admirer of Mr. Kady! I could probably sit and talk car design and industry stories with him all day! Thanks for asking so many of the questions that I have been curious about for years!!

[@corottolt1]

I just love these discussions with the people that were actually involved in the process.

[@V8_screw_electric_cars]

I love the tailights no pedestrian safety nonsense here just styling. Really cool to hear the designer himself, I've seen some of his drawings at Dean's Garage.

[@DSP1968]

Anoyher great interview -- thank you, Adam. I really enjoyed hearing about the design of the '67 Eldorado and related activities. Hopefully there is a part two with Wayne Kady.

[@jeffreysproul9110]

Wow Adam you continue to top yourself on this site. Great interview with Wayne Kady and the 67 Eldorado is one of the most timeless and classiest cars of all times up there the the 56 Continental Mark II albeit that the Eldorado was more successful and GM gave it a chance unlike Ford axing the Mark II before it had a chance to succeed.

[@ChrisACiufo]

Thanks, Adam. That was great. A neighbor has a brand new 67 Eldo in purple-straight from the factory. I was fascinated with that car. I note that the dash in your video used similar switchgear to my 72 Coupe de Ville in white leather.

[@larrygall5831]

It's great seeing Adam the "bean-counter" have such a respect for the designers and engineers as he does. It gives such a great perspective. I love this channel.

[@wattheheck6010]

Terrific interview! What a gifted artist and storyteller you are, Mr Kady. Thank you for sharing your contributions with us.

[@Forge17]

I love these ❤️ I hope we can see a Buick riviera one as well!

[@sergioleone3583]

I love the first and second generation Rivieras, as well as the boattails. If I had my choice, I'd take a 65 Riviera, in white. Beautiful cars, and would love to have one of these types of videos on the Rivieras!

[@Forge17]

@@sergioleone3583 the 65 is beautiful, personally I’d love a 68 Riviera GS but all generations are pretty amazing

[@sergioleone3583]

@@Forge17 If someone gave me a 68 GS I wouldn't kick it out of the garage for drinking large amounts of gas! :-)

[@gregdelagrange8573]

Great video! I've always loved the 67 to 70 Eldorado. It's always great when you can meet and talk with the original designers. Keep up the good work.

[@archndesign]

I have always loved this design-the best Cadillac ever produced. Sad that the mgt. really ruined the look by deleting the hidden headlights for ‘69! The interior, especially when optioned in leather, was luxurious by standards of the day but looking at the interior now it feels rather low budget with plastic side panels, etc. I think ‘68 was the best of those years because of the new, more powerful, reliable 472 and hidden headlights! As a designer I would like to see a console between true front bucket/lounge chairs so easy access and not distracting from the flat floor, which no doubt was a sales/marketing point of interest. Real rosewood veneer dash and door panels would be awesome as well.

[@troyp9485]

The 63 and 64 Fleetwood 60 Special had real wood veneers. It was gorgeous!

[@patrickflohe7427]

It wasn’t just management that ruined the headlights….Remember, that it was the government who had to start meddling in the design.

[@hurricane8597]

It is so important to talk with these guys while you still can about the back story/behind-the-scenes of the cars back then. For example, the long nose on the Eldorado I love was intended to accommodate a V-12. It is little things like that I find fascinating. I applauded you for taking the time to interview the fellas as soon their memories will be lost forever.

[@mammothscott1455]

At the head of my all time favorite cars list! Always wished to have had one, though I was only in seventh grade at the time.

[@shcbac]

Outstanding video. Thank you for bringing us one of the "Titans" of automobile design during a unique period of U.S. auto history.

[@HoosierDaddy_]

One of the all time greats! Man these are good looking. When I was a teenager, I used to visit my aunt in Vegas all the time. She had a 1975 Eldorado convertible. I felt cooler than ice driving that thing around Nevada!

[@OscarGarcia-sk8px]

The 1967 Eldorado is my favorite. The ideal car would be a 1967 with the 1970 engine.

[@MarinCipollina]

The car really should have had four wheel disc brakes

[@OscarGarcia-sk8px]

@@MarinCipollina Yes but given the state of the American auto industry it was normal. The second generation did have 4 wheel disc brakes.

[@MarinCipollina]

@@OscarGarcia-sk8px Actually it was two generations after the first one. It got 4 wheel disc brakes standard with the 1979 redesign. Better late than never, I suppose.

[@OscarGarcia-sk8px]

@@MarinCipollina My 1978 Eldorado had 4 wheel disc brakes.

[@MarinCipollina]

@@OscarGarcia-sk8px They were optional that year. They became standard in 1979, which is really my point. I think they should have been standard in 1967.

[@kayeninetwo3585]

These auto industry people Adam is interviewing are national treasures. I'm surprised that they're still in such good shape. It's like they were garage kept and never driven in the snow or rain! Fantastic video! What's amazing to me is that late 60's Eldorado's can be surprisingly affordable, given their iconic status. The 1967 models may be high priced nowadays, but I still see '68-'70 cars in presentable, solid and reliable condition in the mid to even low teens.

[@DannyKoKo]

What a great guest! Thanks

[@SMH24.7]

OMG...! He worked at a Shell Station at 3rd and Western in LA back in the mid-1950's (8:10). It's still a Shell Station there at the northeast corner..! My goodness, my goodness. Thank you so much for sharing all the details, Mr. Kady. It's truly a joy to listen to you.

[@jeffwhaley2233]

What a treat! '77 Regal has always been a favorite of the period.❤👍

[@davebarron5939]

Magnificent! One of my favorites of all time. My family had a 66 Toro. Damn, sure wish GM had gone with that V12, what a lineage it mite have spawned. Personal luxury cars, cant beat em. Great stuff, and thanks to Mr. Kady.

[@meathead585]

Greatly interesting interview. My opinion. 67 Eldo and 65-66 four doors remain best Caddy designs ever. And yes, original year designs, regardless of manufacturer almost always the best. LOL. I've always thought of Ford as messing things up the most after a great original idea.

[@undertakerfire7810]

I thought I was the crazy one for loving these years of Eldo, I think they are so unappreciated and an amazing classic!:)...

[@bradmichael1373]

Wow, what an interesting conversation. As many have commented before me, the designers from this era are treasures. I’m so glad they are being interviewed for history. I could listen to this all day. TALENT! Thanks Adam. I feel like I’m amongst friends here. Always thought I was a little crazy with my love of cars. Glad I’m not alone.

[@bigstuff52]

great interview and thanks for putting in the definitions ..Never heard it called sail panel..

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Adam, this is one of your best videos. The conversation with Wayne Katy is priceless. Thank you for this.

[@rogergoodman8665]

I've said it before, but I'll say it again, You have the best Classic Car channel on You Tube period! No other channel I've watched can even come close to your car collection, your knowledge or presentation. Plus, you know "Living Legends" from G.M. and can get them to tell their stories and make videos with you. Super Cool. I learned alot in this video and almost feel like a G.M. insider! I tremendously enjoy every video you make and someday (likely soon) you will surpass 100,000 subscribers on your way to a million. Your channel is that good Adam.

[@RareClassicCars]

Thx Roger!

[@tjmddm]

THANK YOU - these videos are so great please keep doing them. The content is perfect. The history, videos, drives and design discussion all so great … and now interviews!. These videos are due to hit millions of views over time. Thank you!

[@joe6096]

Some of my favorite all-time GM cars are the '67-68 Eldorados. If I were assembling a classic car collection I would absolutely have one in triple black, with all the options. These were among the first cars to ever offer heated seats IIRC. Some serious luxury back in the late 1960s when even air conditioning was still optional on probably half of the cars in America.

[@rogersmith7396]

I would say you could get more luxury in other Cadillacs and Lincolns. The Eldos were sport models. Never heard of heated seats in American cars and I own old Saabs which do have heated seats.

[@joe6096]

@@rogersmith7396 Well you have Saabs, we’re talking Cadillacs. The ‘67 Eldorado offered a heated drivers seat. Look it up, or better yet hopefully Adam will reply. Yes the Eldorados were sporty as far as being low slung sexy coupes but they offered every luxury option available at the time, and certainly far more than your Saab.

[@rogersmith7396]

@@joe6096 You wanted a reply.

[@LlyleHunter]

@Joe. Well Joe I guess we now know why GM lost so much market share in the 1980s through the 1990s. Roger Smith knew nothing about GM’s products yet became the CEO and now he tells SAAB stories.

[@skinnerhound2660]

@@LlyleHunter LMAO!

[@greggc8088]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing Adam.

[@howebrad4601]

This is absolutely fantastic. Shocked to see your videos had a surprise interview with Wayne. I absolutely love this history and background info that you just cant get anywhere else. It's like our own inside peek into the automotive process that many of us love so much.

[@RareClassicCars]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@archndesign]

One more point…okay, two: I heard that in very early conceptual development that this design sprang from the Buick design studios and ended up being picked up by Cadillac! Originally might have been a riviera concept-? Second point you touched upon the length of the hood; some input from deloren regarding deusenburg influence during the 60’s- long hood, short boot=elegant and movement even still. The length of the hood was the longest in GM history and because of the length requirement it had to be two pieces of steel. Could not be just one. Hence the need for the chrome strip down the center of the hood to disguise the seam. I Also understand that the “Deusenburg” reference applied to the hood length and the V12 concept the design team was considering having the hood hinged down the center with side access, from both sides(gull wing style). I do not know the truth quotient ie: what I’ve said…may have been later suppositions as often occurs with designs of all kinds later on in their successful lives!

[@OLDS98]

Thank you again Adam! It was interesting to see and hear Mr. Wayne Kady. I have seen his name over the years and in books and in other places. I like the Oldsmobiles inside info too. I see the 1979-1985 Eldorado in some of the drawings too. They were visionary thinkers. Car design is indeed an art form. I liked the style compared to the cars today. They are more appliances now compared to back when there was style and substance. I would like to hear his Buick stories.

[@patrickflohe7427]

Love these videos! I love the opportunity to hear guys like Wayne Kady & Bob Lutz!

[@johnpezzullo9644]

WOW What a Great History of this Beautiful Cadillac Eldorado Adam and the Incredible Interview with Wayne. Man you are connected. !!! Good for you. !!!! Thanks...