1966 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special Brougham: Luxury in an Oversized Package

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Жыл бұрын

Learn more about the 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special Brougham and its 429 cubic inch V8!

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@sleeplessstu
@sleeplessstu Жыл бұрын
Probably one of the best Cadillacs ever built. When I was a lad, my father and I would hop in the ‘66 and go up into the mountains of Montana. I will never forget the look on people’s faces when my dad pulled our Cadillac up next to their jeeps and International Harvesters 😂. All he did was make sure we didn’t get high centered on the rocks. He was an amazing driver in an amazing car 😉… back before “4 wheeling” was a thing 😁
@73caddydaddy93
@73caddydaddy93 9 ай бұрын
I've probably taken my Caddys over the years on some of those same roads you went on, it's a great way to explore the Backcountry!
@winthropthurlow3020
@winthropthurlow3020 Жыл бұрын
GM design was at the top of its game in '65 and '66 - for both interiors and exteriors. Just stunning.
@WhittyPics
@WhittyPics Жыл бұрын
Government emission and safety mandates in the 70s did't help them
@mariateresaventresca7096
@mariateresaventresca7096 Жыл бұрын
@@WhittyPics too bad rear bumper got slammed. and unusual that tilt/telescopic wasn't ordered
@davehue9517
@davehue9517 2 ай бұрын
Just looking at this Fleetwood takes me back to grandma's garage where she had the very same model and color interior, but the exterior was light blue... I used to sit and imagine I could drive it.... I wish I had that car today
@christopherkraft1327
@christopherkraft1327 Жыл бұрын
Hey Adam, this 66 Cadillac is the Pinnacle of quality & luxury, yes, back then Cadillac truly was "The Standard Of The World"!! 👍👍🙂
@gerardmills1389
@gerardmills1389 Жыл бұрын
The more formal sedan had nice brocade and ĺeather. ..the Fleetwoods evaded me.....Did have a 69 Brougham
@luislaplume8261
@luislaplume8261 Ай бұрын
Nowadays Cadillacs looks like a big toy car. 😂
@anthonyhunt701
@anthonyhunt701 Ай бұрын
Fleetwood 60 Special.. 1966❤
@glennrussell3252
@glennrussell3252 Жыл бұрын
This guy is an encyclopedia of classic cars facts and history!
@petermartinijr.1012
@petermartinijr.1012 Жыл бұрын
My favorite Cadillac in my lifetime. I prefer the 1965 better, but I was born in ‘66. My father owned a livery service, so we had a 1966 hearse & limo. When I was a kid, I liked to play in the passenger side footwell because the dash was curved on the passenger side. The things you remember as a kid.
@mammothscott1455
@mammothscott1455 Жыл бұрын
Agreed, much prefer the integration of the’65 cornering lights.
@jonell1425
@jonell1425 Жыл бұрын
I agree wholeheartedly. '65 and '66 Caddies are the most tasteful and beautiful, inside and out, ever built.
@bravelux7609
@bravelux7609 Жыл бұрын
@@jonell1425 agreed. times ten. such a strong line. not one distracting detail anywhere.
@petermartinijr.1012
@petermartinijr.1012 Жыл бұрын
@@mammothscott1455 yea I much prefer the cornering lights on the 1965, but I love both styles. In 1967, you see Caddy, well GM in general, really started cost cutting.
@h8troodoh
@h8troodoh Жыл бұрын
​@petermartinijr.1012 agreed.. by the early 70s, it was more than evident that the bean counters finally got their foot in the door. Downhill from there imo.
@tombrown1898
@tombrown1898 Жыл бұрын
An uncle of mine had a 1965 Sixty Special in dark blue. So much like the featured car. He traded it on a 1969 Fleetwood. Just not the same!
@Plhmel561
@Plhmel561 2 ай бұрын
That is one of the most beautiful cars ever produced.
@kcindc5539
@kcindc5539 Жыл бұрын
Such presence….
@michaelatkins9780
@michaelatkins9780 Жыл бұрын
That presence, may well be a "Grimm"
@chuckpeterson3262
@chuckpeterson3262 Жыл бұрын
Now that is a beautiful interior.
@jeffsmith846
@jeffsmith846 Жыл бұрын
I owned a 66 sedan de Ville four door hardtop. It had a beautifully built expensive looking interior. Also had factory bucket seats with a narrow console. I sold it to a friend at work and he went to replace the burned out tail lamp and yes you are right. He had to remove the bumper. Lol
@standbyjeff
@standbyjeff Жыл бұрын
Hi Adam. The fold down trays also came in the 1967 Fleetwood Brougham. In 68 they were replaced with 'Map Pockets'
@brucebardell3792
@brucebardell3792 Жыл бұрын
Yes, the 1967 Fleetwood Brougham had the fold-down trays but I don't remember them being illuminated as they appear to be on the 1966.
@jrnymn14
@jrnymn14 Жыл бұрын
@@brucebardell3792 my Dad had a 67 with the trays illuminated, maybe it was a special option, i don`t know, but it was the coolest thing ever
@Onlythetruth88
@Onlythetruth88 11 ай бұрын
@@jrnymn14it was standard with both the 1966-67 fleetwood brougham fold down trays.
@MrTPF1
@MrTPF1 Жыл бұрын
My Dad had a '66 Sedan deVille (not a Fleetwood Special), but it was very luxurious and the ride was second to none. In my Dad's words, "that 429 4bbl didn't go past a gas station" though!
@avioncamper
@avioncamper Жыл бұрын
1966 was the first year for GM FM Stereo radio too. Nice car.
@phillipbouchard4197
@phillipbouchard4197 Жыл бұрын
Adam, your knowledge of these Cadillacs is most impressive. I can remember my father had a customer who had a 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood similar to your feature car except his was in Charcoal Gray. He and his wife used to buy new Cadillacs every couple of years. They were the Pratt family of Pratt & Whitney Aircraft engine fame. My Uncle Marc was also a big Cadillac guy with his last one being a beautiful maroon red 1996 Brougham D'Elegance which I got to ride in when he and my Aunt visited in the 1990's. The doors sounded like a vault door closing and what a smooth ride !
@DavidPysnik
@DavidPysnik Жыл бұрын
Those final rear-wheel drive Cadillacs of the 90s were truly great riding cars. They were plush, soft, and really quiet without being too lumbering or floaty. If it was a 1996, though, it would not be a Brougham D’Elegance, but rather the highest trim would have been a Fleetwood Brougham.
@JSmith-ml1bk
@JSmith-ml1bk 10 ай бұрын
My family had this car. It was beautiful
@jayschuon8330
@jayschuon8330 Жыл бұрын
Learned to drive in a 64 coupe d ville. Then we also had a black 66 coupe d ville and later a 65 convertible. Such wonderful , beautiful cars. Funny, I thought of them as old when I was 16 in 1980. Truly a classic!!
@jackwild1111
@jackwild1111 Жыл бұрын
My dad bought a used one in 1970... Smelled of cigars. Grey w/black vinyl top, black luxurious cloth interior. Most lux car I've ever been in. We did a summer vacation in 71 - Carolina, Jersey Boardwalk, NYC, Niagra Falls, Canada, then the ferry across the Great Lakes back to Minnesota... What a cruiser ! 😊
@commandertopgun
@commandertopgun 11 ай бұрын
GOD BLESS AMERICA & GM IN THE 1960S/1970S--THANK YOU VERY MUCH rARE Classic Cars
@watthaile2053
@watthaile2053 Ай бұрын
62-66 Fleetwoods are my favorite of all Cadillacs.
@FizzzleDizzzle
@FizzzleDizzzle 25 күн бұрын
I have a triple black 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham and my roof needs to replace. I am glad you informed me of this common problem because I was thinking I did something wrong!
@michaelafsa4591
@michaelafsa4591 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful example of a 66 Fleetwood and I prefer the cloth interior, in the summer it's much cooler and warmer in the winter as well. Years ago I had a 65 Coupe De Ville same color and similar car.
@DanEBoyd
@DanEBoyd Жыл бұрын
1967 and '68 are my favorite of the stacked headlight Cadillacs. I love the rake to their front end, and their more pronounced sculpturing along their side panels. The '65 and '66 are more somber and stately in their exterior styling/stamping. I don't want to try to say which one is more elegant.
@carlc5748
@carlc5748 Жыл бұрын
Yes, the '67 and '68s are my favorite, as well, styling wise. My dad bought a 1965 Sedan De Ville, after being rear-ended by a drunk driver while in his 1962 econoline panel van. He said " I am going to drive a much heavier car," so he opted for the used Cadillac. I was with him when he bought from a private owner. I gawked at all of the power operated gizmos that it had!
@jaysverrisson1536
@jaysverrisson1536 10 ай бұрын
The '65 & '66 hardtop Coupe De Villes and Sedan de Villes have somewhat sportier roofline profiles, which I prefer, and a bit less of the "Driving Miss Daisy" vibe than this formal Fleetwood has. I also have a soft spot for the '60 and '62 "George Jetson" styling!
@LoneStar2005
@LoneStar2005 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video 😎👍 0:06-0:36 perfect scene of a 1960's Lincoln Continental and Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special together
@MillerMeteor74
@MillerMeteor74 Жыл бұрын
The general appearance of the rear exterior of this car reminds me of that of the 1967-68 Imperials, even though in the Imperials the tail lights were not in the fins. Also on a side note Imperial during this time period had real wood inside, as in this car. Back in the day my parents had a `67 Imperial Sedan, which was the base model. They drove it for 9 years. I love the body style of Mopars of that time period. Anyway, that's an amazing example of a 1966 Fleetwood Sixty Special.
@kayeninetwo3585
@kayeninetwo3585 Жыл бұрын
Wow, that car is really clean. I remember these well when I was a kid. There may not have been many of this specific model made, but big mid-sixties Cadillacs were everywhere back then. The nurse at my high school in the mid-seventies had one - a '65 or '66 model - and she felt self conscious about driving such a luxurious car for daily transportation. She explained that she and her husband always bought and drove used Cadillacs because they were so well cared for. Back then that was true.
@M8Stealth
@M8Stealth Жыл бұрын
One of these black beauties in hearse version is what i want for my funeral.
@DanEBoyd
@DanEBoyd Жыл бұрын
@@alanhumphrey4198 A compromise could be reached with some gold striping, a floor-mounted gearshift kit, and some tasteful aftermarket wheels, and some other touches. One of none, baby!
@user-eg3cj8lm6n
@user-eg3cj8lm6n Жыл бұрын
I had this same car in the '70's as a daily driver. An amazing car that always turned heads. If you drive it easy I got 10-13 mpg, not bad considering todays big SUV's and big pick-up trucks don't do much better. The tail lights were very cool. They were clear but when you stepped on the brake they glowed red. I had the AM/FM stereo, tilt & telescope wheel, power door locks were vacuum operated. I believe these came with automatic level control, but most were converted to standard shock absorbers when the auto level failed and needed replacement. A super smooth riding, quiet, luxurious, well made car that we will never see again, too bad. I'm glad I got to enjoy one, wish I still had it.
@johnwalter9696
@johnwalter9696 2 ай бұрын
My first car was a 66 Coupe de Ville white with the black vinyl top with a beige cloth interior. Loved that car!
@gerardmills1389
@gerardmills1389 Жыл бұрын
Another footnote Adam...parking lights did not glow with headlights on until 1968. However ....if you had twilight sentinel.....all you had to do on 65-67 models.....was pull the light control out one detent to parking lights on.....than slide the sentinel lever/wheel up until lights engaged.....now the parking and headlights glowed together....I was called out on this by a few dealers......that were on their toes and noticed. Mine were 2 66s. Smiles to ya!❤
@roberthoffhines5419
@roberthoffhines5419 Жыл бұрын
Ohhhhh we had one in light blue metallic, but THAT interior!!. Traded it for a '72 Brougham when I was 7. Dad said it was a "California car with a soft cam", I don't know what that inferred, but he never really liked this one. We loved the writing desks in back! The best year for Cadillac rear ends, even better than '60.
@pcno2832
@pcno2832 Жыл бұрын
The writing desks look cool, but I'd hate to think of what they'd do in a crash.
@MarinCipollina
@MarinCipollina Жыл бұрын
@@pcno2832 Are you in crashes a lot? Just curious, not the sort of thing I would typically consider.
@roberthoffhines5419
@roberthoffhines5419 Жыл бұрын
@@pcno2832 All I remember is how the little hasp got weak by 1971. Every time we'd hit a good bump or a quick turn, one or both would flop down and bounce! Still remember that sound...
@danielulz1640
@danielulz1640 Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite Cadillacs.
@jimmypontious550
@jimmypontious550 Жыл бұрын
Majestic. Also the front side marker lights should be in the top ten. This car has class.
@mikecee3058
@mikecee3058 Жыл бұрын
Out of all the features I miss on newer vehicles, wing windows are at the top of my list.
@kevbrown1867
@kevbrown1867 Жыл бұрын
What a masterpiece shocking the decline after the 1970s of the Cadillac . The quality and workmanship of the interior is on par with Rolls Royce
@brucebeamon5460
@brucebeamon5460 10 ай бұрын
Just plain BEAUTIFUL 🤩
@Johnny_RB
@Johnny_RB Жыл бұрын
First thing I thought of seeing this car was a funeral. I remember back in the day funeral homes used Cadillacs much like this one in black.
@michaelmullard4292
@michaelmullard4292 Жыл бұрын
My uncle had one. Absolutely love the 1966 because of my experience with riding in that car. Such a clean design and the ride was stellar. While the rest of my family were driving Olds, he had to beat everyone else by buying a ‘66 Brougham. I wish I owned that car now!
@johnmcdermott8523
@johnmcdermott8523 Жыл бұрын
I had a '67 FSSB in college. That 429 was awesome, rear passenger area was unbelievable.
@marko7843
@marko7843 Жыл бұрын
Hmmm... A college dude with a backseat the size of the Sixty Special's. I'll bet YOU were popular!
@SergioVh-kr5vz
@SergioVh-kr5vz Жыл бұрын
One correction. The 1967 Fleetwood Brougham also had the "picnic tables". They were available only on the Brougham model, not on the Sixty Special.
@RareClassicCars
@RareClassicCars Жыл бұрын
I don’t believe they were wood though.
@chuckpeterson3262
@chuckpeterson3262 Жыл бұрын
Don't bother correcting him. He always has a way out. 67 does indeed have the picnic trays also. Whether they are wood or not was not the point.
@chuckpeterson3262
@chuckpeterson3262 Жыл бұрын
​@@RareClassicCars Or, you could just say "I stand corrected." It's really not that hard.
@pcno2832
@pcno2832 Жыл бұрын
This has to be one of the most elegant owner-driven Cadillacs ever. It's a big improvement from the over-chromed cars of the late 1950s, with their kitchen-like decor, and it outclasses most subsequent models as well. If you ever run into one, a feature on the early 1977 Fleetwoods, which still had footrests, would be an interesting, but somewhat pathetic story. The Fleetwood lost its stretched wheelbase that year and despite some attempts to imply that it had the same room as the 1976 (which it didn't), customers were not fooled. They complained that the footrests just made the car cramped and the footrests were removed halfway through the model year.
@DavidPysnik
@DavidPysnik Жыл бұрын
I’ve run into that supposed fact many times that the 1977 downsize had the same interior room as 1976 models but, from personal experience, it’s hogwash. Granted, they’ll compare the 77s not to the 76 Fleetwoods, but rather to the 76 Devilles, which had a shorter wheelbase. The 76 Fleetwoods, though, are hands-down far roomier than their downsized replacements, except for trunk volume.
@jeffreydavis9783
@jeffreydavis9783 Жыл бұрын
Interesting. I knew the footrests were no longer featured on the post-77 Fleetwoods but I never knew why - I just figured GM started de-contenting vehicles once confident their new design was a sales success.
@jayjaynella4539
@jayjaynella4539 Жыл бұрын
Not being a Caddy fan, but that is the most gorgeous Caddy I have ever seen. Just so much love that blue color interior. Lots of space in the back. The folding back instrument panel swooping into the doors reminds me of my WH Statesman here in Australia. Would love to have seen the engine. Here in Vicdanistan, our V line trains are now incorporating Caddy style fold down trays on the backs of the seats. Great for reading books or having a Mars bar. Truly one beautiful car there.
@Johnnycdrums
@Johnnycdrums Жыл бұрын
Very nice, elegant way to roll.
@jamesmontan9189
@jamesmontan9189 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful vehicle, great time period for cadillac. I think I've seen this car at the Oldsmobile museum in Lansing
@allisons3663
@allisons3663 Жыл бұрын
I've always loved Cadillacs, but there is nothing in the current lineup (other than the Escalade) that evokes the magic and mystique of classic Cadillac luxury.
@rogersmith7396
@rogersmith7396 Жыл бұрын
Nice car. Cadillac at its peak.
@FranksModelWorks
@FranksModelWorks Жыл бұрын
I love classic black cars with blue interiors…especially your Caprice, Adam.
@kevinz8930
@kevinz8930 Жыл бұрын
I had a 1970 Fleetwood I bought used. Was the first car I bought as a young adult. Loved it.
@steventoby3768
@steventoby3768 Жыл бұрын
I am old enough to remember full size sedans with the long, straight lines in the early 60's, but somehow never noticed this one. It is a superb demonstration of mastery of the design art, although, it's possible to say that something with a 130+ inch wheelbase doesn't really need styling that makes it look even longer. The video was really helpful in calling our attention to the interior features and the powered vent windows front and rear. A lot to like in this car. I suppose they are so rare now I'm never likely to see one on the road. Too bad.
@ericheld4382
@ericheld4382 Жыл бұрын
All General Motors cars in 1965 where just stellar the 1965/66 Fleetwood Brougham's where the pinnacle of Cadillac luxury, followed by Imperial and Rolls Royce.
@markbehr88
@markbehr88 Жыл бұрын
Very nice car. I had a 67 Coupe DeVille convertible years ago.
@MarinCipollina
@MarinCipollina Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this one, Adam ! The 1966 and 1965 Cadillacs shared that super sheer look, bereft of any body side character lines. It appeared to somewhat ape the Lincolns of that era. Cadillac must have agreed, because after two short years, they returned to chiseled angles and character lines. The 1967 and 1968 look much more similar to the 1963 and 1964 versions than the 1965/1966 models. Still a handsome car. This is a great example, thanks for the highlight video !
@ALightInTheForest
@ALightInTheForest Жыл бұрын
The interior is truly spectacular.
@Ascotman
@Ascotman Жыл бұрын
Interesting fact on the 1966 Cadillacs. There were no screws on the outside of the combination taillight backup light lens. In order to change the bulbs, the rear bumper had to be pulled! I know, I had to change bulbs on these back in the day. I also want to add that these 1965 to 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood Broughams were the epitome of luxury, comfort, smooth, quiet, elegant motorcars. Outstanding road power and comfort, the combination of which will never be duplicated again.
@roberthooven8665
@roberthooven8665 8 ай бұрын
Yes...what a pain with those lights. And those old bulbs didn't last long . And yes, my padded roof rusted badly.
@gregt8638
@gregt8638 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for another fantastic video! I really enjoyed this one! Too bad you didn't get a chance to sit in the backseat. They were the most comfortable ever put in a car. BTW: the '67 Fleetwood Brougham also had the fold down picnic tables in back seat. But unfortunately in '67 all wood was removed from the interior of Cadillacs. I think it was a safety thing they thought that year. '68 brought some real Rosewood panels back, but they did away with the fold-down tables and replaced them with long side-to-side assist straps and large storage pockets below.
@emilyadams3228
@emilyadams3228 Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite cars of all time is the 1965-66 Cadillac/Superior High-Top Ambulance. (Okay, two cars.) If I ever get one of those, she'll be in my will. 65-6's are slabs of greatness on wheels.
@keithstudly6071
@keithstudly6071 Жыл бұрын
I notice the brushed chrome safety belt buckles which were the same as on my Father's 1967 Buick LeSaber Custom. The bumpers are free of bolt heads. I had a friend who I helped work on one of these and it seemed that every time I needed a wrench it needed to be one size larger than I guessed. I was impressed heavily built that Fleetwood was.
@ArtCooler1
@ArtCooler1 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful car. As a kid, my neighbor had one of these parked in his garage. Whenever he had the door up, I used to gaze at the car through my bedroom window, admiring its sleek lines and those iconic taillights. Growing up I always had more of a thing for full size cars vs. muscle cars. '65 and '66 were definitely peak styling years for GM. I am fortunate to have owned one of them for a short time, years ago.
@jeffwebb2966
@jeffwebb2966 Жыл бұрын
I had as 65. Was a beautiful car and very cool interior
@richroggio
@richroggio Жыл бұрын
this car is amazing, Adam. I'm surprised no right side mirror.
@oscargeorge1
@oscargeorge1 Жыл бұрын
What an absolutely beautiful Cadillac! Thank you Adam
@V8freaks
@V8freaks Жыл бұрын
This channel gets better and better - high quality content, ty Adam!
@motoxdudeNV-UT
@motoxdudeNV-UT Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing as always!
@johnwood5150
@johnwood5150 Жыл бұрын
perfection
@gene978
@gene978 3 ай бұрын
Always loved to see the 66 Fleetwood 60 Special Back Seat and the real wood appliqués that adorned this beauty. I had the ‘73 Fleetwood and I know it’s not Adams Favorite year inside and how they were rushed down the assembly line but I have to say the car had real class especially exterior extended chrome Grill with flying goddess. 2 toned with Light cream roof and Metallic brown body.
@timw.6910
@timw.6910 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning!!
@blautens
@blautens Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful car. I am very grateful to have your commentary and expertise available as we tour this car.
@MrPoppyDuck
@MrPoppyDuck Жыл бұрын
The very definition of elegant! Great video!
@ksquine
@ksquine Жыл бұрын
Love that upholstery. Sadly, this generation was the beginning of the fall of Cadillac. 1950's luxury,...air con, power options, and big engines were now available in a Ford or Chevy. The taste-makers were switching to Mercedes for exclusivity. Cadillac wasn't offering anything exclusive other than sheet metal.
@cj-fh4nx
@cj-fh4nx 7 ай бұрын
The 1950s options were in the Ford and Chevys in 1950s at least since 1955. The fall of Cadillac came when Mercedes finally got options from the 1950s and had bigger engines themselves (V12s) and since Cadillacs where just Chevy, Buicks with different styling those brands fell too.
@randybourdon2791
@randybourdon2791 Жыл бұрын
I can’t imagine trying to park this behemoth! It is nice though.
@kevinz8930
@kevinz8930 Жыл бұрын
This 66 is awesome. Would love it in my collection. Pinknic trays & foot rests great for road trips. Real wood. 4 power vent windows. Cool.
@stevevogelman3360
@stevevogelman3360 Жыл бұрын
What a gem, really nice. Thanks Adam.
@36index
@36index Жыл бұрын
Very beautiful...my great uncle had two in his funeral home fleet in the 1970's
@johnfloore9799
@johnfloore9799 Жыл бұрын
IMHO this very model (66 FW Sixty Special) was the absolute peak of the traditional postwar Cadillac.
@jamesfox2579
@jamesfox2579 5 ай бұрын
Beauuutiful Car!💕
@Sedan57Chevy
@Sedan57Chevy Жыл бұрын
Cadillac made a lot of gorgeous automobiles, but these stacked headlight models are my top pick. I love how clean the 65-66 are, and of course I also really love the big swoops of the 67-68. I think on the 66, the rear is possibly the most striking view of the car. It's so clean yet with nice little details, while looking quite sturdy but not too overdone. The interior of this car is just so appealing to me. I also think the deep dish wheel covers are pretty cool looking. Thanks for showcasing one of these stacked light Cadillacs, Adam! This really was a great example from the era of terrific Cadillac design both inside and out. Also,maybe it's just me, but I definitely see a little fuselage imperial in the side profile....
@brianhdueck3372
@brianhdueck3372 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful car! The wrap around dash almost looks like cues were taken from the gorgeous 64 Thunderbird. A very nice example of the times when cars created a presence wherever they showed up.
@Jason-xb3jh
@Jason-xb3jh 11 ай бұрын
What a beautiful automobile! 👍✨
@MELLIEbevhills
@MELLIEbevhills Жыл бұрын
The 1965 and1966 Fleetwood Broughams were the best ever. Prior to GM's dumbing down of the instrument cluster, crappy vinyl wood. Thanks for this, Adam.
@johnmcdermott8523
@johnmcdermott8523 Жыл бұрын
The 65 FB's were Cadillac's answer to 61 Continental and 64 Imperial, i.m.o.
@cellpat2686
@cellpat2686 Жыл бұрын
Very pretty cars, right before their groundbreaking 1967 Eldorado. The 65 had that beautiful brushed front grille. These were stately looking cars and their "standard of the world" period had began to slowly end.
@viciouspoodle5543
@viciouspoodle5543 Жыл бұрын
Real wood in the interior and a heated seat option!
@viciouspoodle5543
@viciouspoodle5543 Жыл бұрын
BTW, the DeVilles had a fabulous thick chrome molding over the doors extending the entire belt line. Curiously, the Fleetwood models (including the Eldorado) didn't have this chrome which is curious as usually the Fleetwood's had more bling. If I ever buy my dream 1966 Eldorado Convertible I would add this chrome to it! I already tracked down the right side. Of course I have no garage this car would fit in.
@gko7307
@gko7307 Жыл бұрын
My Fav Caddy ever! ❤❤❤❤
@jetsons101
@jetsons101 Жыл бұрын
With a car that big it's lucky the price of gas was about 31 cents, that would be about $2.80 today 2023. Great car, a living room on wheels. Thanks to Adam for posting.....
@TwoDollarGararge
@TwoDollarGararge Жыл бұрын
Where is it $2.80 lol
@wurly164
@wurly164 Жыл бұрын
I had a 65 and I miss it. The 66 was a plainer model than the 65. The 65 had much larger cornering lights, taller horizontal grill on the back bumper, the parking lights were in the lower bumper and the trim around the headlights was chrome
@desertmodern7638
@desertmodern7638 Жыл бұрын
One of my all time favorite Cadillacs. Peerless styling. Wonderful segment.
@4WHEELBIKER
@4WHEELBIKER Жыл бұрын
Yes, one of the last of the really well built Caddies.
@larryfeeks6620
@larryfeeks6620 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful car! Thanks for posting!
@czechmate6916
@czechmate6916 Жыл бұрын
Best body styling ever the interior is amazing
@stevenlangdon-griffiths293
@stevenlangdon-griffiths293 Жыл бұрын
A quality video about a quality car.
@loveisall5520
@loveisall5520 Жыл бұрын
One of my aunts had the '66 Sixty Special. I think that was still the best overall dash design for them, just so functional. This was a super-comfortable car and I rode in it so many times as a sixth and seventh grader.
@M-iw3fl
@M-iw3fl Ай бұрын
Great video. Awesome car. The 1967 version of this car also had the fold down trays in the rear. A two year feature for both 66 and 67.
@georgeszaslavsky
@georgeszaslavsky 11 ай бұрын
Gorgeous car inside out , thanks for sharing👍
@michaelbarrett1783
@michaelbarrett1783 10 ай бұрын
Another styling masterpiece from the 1960's.. Beautiful car inside and out... Interior colors just stunning . Real rosewood trimmed door panels for that ultra luxurious effect... Had a 1966 Eldorado Conv. In black leather withe the same dior panels; so lovely!...
@Flies2FLL
@Flies2FLL Жыл бұрын
I went to Publix in Wilton Manors, Florida [Fort Lauderdale] and there was a perfect but lowered two door Coupe de Ville in gold from 1966. I should have taken a picture; I walked all around it, the car was immaculate! And no stupid vinyl roof, it was a hard top. But it had obviously been lowered at least two inches. The thing was, it LOOKED RIGHT. Not stock, but RIGHT. Insanely cool!
@MarinCipollina
@MarinCipollina Жыл бұрын
In 1970 my neighbor had a 1966 Fleetwood Eldorado convertible.. Very cool car back in the day. Also immaculate, but only 4 years old at the time.
@Flies2FLL
@Flies2FLL Жыл бұрын
@@MarinCipollina This was today; It was amazing!
@armandodimarzio1136
@armandodimarzio1136 Жыл бұрын
Wow , what a car ! Today the Cadillacs , are just a common car
@joegy9944
@joegy9944 11 ай бұрын
Such a beauty! I had a 66 Fleetwood white, black top and gorgeous white leather interior! I also later had a 66 DeVille convertible red with black top and black leather. Both gorgeous automobiles. Had a 67 sedan DeVille hardtop. Amazing how cheap and crappy they changed from 66 to 67! Love your channel Adam.
@tedlawrence4189
@tedlawrence4189 Жыл бұрын
You have so many great vehicles! I own a nice unrestored '67 Calais coupe. While it has power windows,it does not have,either leather or air cond. It is Gold in color and has 48,000 true miles. An affordable Caddy back then as it was the base model. Interesting thing is the family that I purchased it from,back in 1972,were multi-billionaires! No rolls royce etc. The other 2 vehicles that they owned were: 1971 Maverick coupe & 1965 amc Marlin 327!
@luislaplume8261
@luislaplume8261 Ай бұрын
My late father bought a 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood 4 door hardtop from it original owner circa 1970. It was the most luxuirious car on our block. Except for the 1964 Fiat which he bought new, every American car he bought was from its original owner. His first car was a 1950 Pontiac Chieftain a 2 door hardtop which he had for several years that he bought in 1956.
@donk499
@donk499 Жыл бұрын
what a beautiful car
@geraldsnyder6482
@geraldsnyder6482 Жыл бұрын
Please be sure your tray tables are stowed and your seat in the full upright position prior to landing.
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