Best Looking / Styled Vehicles: 1967 Buick Riviera & 1967 Cadillac Eldorado Walkaround

Learn more about two of General Motors' finest styling masterpieces, the 1967 Buick Riviera and 1967 Cadillac Eldorado.

[@remingtonwingmaster6929]

both beautiful designs but I'd take the Riviera hands down, just stunning

[@DavidHall-ge6nn]

Beautiful cars and an in-depth review. I appreciate the unhurried, lingering look we get as you explain an aspect of the car. It's like attending a classic car show with a private tour guide. Every time.

[@crumdoggy]

Love the exhaust note on the caddy.

[@graciemaemarie11jones16]

riviera is a work of art. never seen a more beautiful car

[@alastairward2774]

In that colour both cars look effortlessly cool and sinister. Even the slow way the Cadillac drops one pair of lights then the other is slightly threatening.

[@UberLummox]

Haha yup!

[@ZGryphon]

"You come to me on the day my daughter is to be married and you ask me to do murder for money."

[@dagr382]

1967-68 - GM Styling was at its absolute peak. Not a dud amongst all the models GM offered, and each make and its model ranges were quite distinct from one another.

[@rogersmith7396]

Well each division still had its own engines but many parts including frames were shared. Except for the 425 all the trans were the same. Olds and Cad had the 425.

[@AB-pl1ko]

Yes, 1967 was the final year were American automotive design was not that restricted by govt regs so what came out in the market then was centered around what the engineers and stylists could imagine & produce. Sadly, an era that won't be seen again. Thank you Adam for being the caretaker of these 2 beautiful cars. Between them, the Riviera would be my pick without hesitation.

[@UberLummox]

I'd havta to disagree only that the only bummer of the bunch was the homely front of the '67 Olds Delta 88 withe the parking lights placed inbetween the headlights. Not the case on the Delmont 88 or the 98. '66 wasn't too bad but by '68 they got better looking imo. And I wouldn't call '67-8 the "absolute peak for Cadillac 62 Series either. I guess it depends on what flavor of GM cars you like.

[@kayeninetwo3585]

"1967-68 - GM Styling was at its absolute peak." I agree. Although it would eventually became somewhat commonplace, the new generation of Corvette introduced in 1968 was a spectacular design. People who were alive in '68 (and cared about cars) remember the amount of excitement it created among the car buying public....even for people who couldn't afford a new Corvette. That styling became altered and somewhat boring for a lot of people by the mid to late 1970's, so many folks tend to forget how cool it was in 1968.

[@UberLummox]

@@kayeninetwo3585 There was a ridiculous amount of cool going on then!

[@missbehavin8673]

My dad had the 1968 El Dorado in a metallic blue. What a gorgeous car it was.

[@cardo1111]

Two beautiful cars, thanks for sharing them. I love the quarter panel body lines on both. The Eldo is stunning but I have to give it to the Riviera for its gentleman's muscle car styling and handling thanks to the rear wheel drive, full frame with coil springs. However you can't miss with either one, those glorious exhaust notes.

[@kroge007]

That Caddy gets my vote!!

[@tomweisser6203]

Love them both as far as style goes, in fact, I love the Toronado too. However, for me, I'll take the Riviera every time for the RWD and better ride, and I think it's just a smidge sexier.

[@paulm6481]

Get your eyes tested. Caddy is epic.

[@brianrott921]

@@paulm6481 both awesome cars but you are right,Caddy is cooler

[@adamlehr8820]

My dad had the '67 Ford Thunderbird Black with beige interior. This era was indeed the height of fashion such exciting top drawer designs.

[@dominickserignese8837]

The Engine in that Buick is perfectly balanced and running smooth as glass, perfectly still.

[@jaya.0069]

In the early 70's my next door neighbor had a 67 Eldorado, I loved the look of that car and still do to this day. Beautiful example here!

[@FaithfulServant316]

Love the styling of the 65 Riveria....classic!

[@ComeJesusChrist]

That white interior looks amazing! These cars are more desirable than any car currently on sale. How little cars developed in the last 40-60 years!

[@eartha911]

I agree with you on the styling. My two favorite as well. I would really love to see the Buick mag/road wheels on that Riviera.

[@MasterMalrubius]

My thought also. A set of wheels would look epic.

[@richdorak1547]

67 was one of the best years for beautiful GM designs! thank you for this great video.

[@garyrains5996]

Being a total car nut, I have always been the styling, comfort guy rather than sporty and loud. These days I have two of the late 90's Jaguar XJ8s just because they are so perfectly beautiful. At this late date, I cannot believe I have never owned a Riviera! It is hands down the most beautiful car of all time! Oh, well...I ain't dead yet. Thank you for this tribute.

[@lindahines9380]

that caddy is SHARP! The Buick too! red interior slamming!

[@Sedan57Chevy]

I consider myself a Cadillac guy, but I'd take the Riviera nine times out of ten. There was a time I largely dismissed this generation riv, but your early videos on this car made me realize how fantastic they are. Really changed my point of view. Since then, I've gotten to experience a few of these in person and they are truly magnificent. I would never turn down the Eldorado or deny it being handsome, but the Riviera absolutely has one of the best rear 3/4 profile of any car. The rear end, rear quarters, and roofline is beyond stunning. Used to not care for white interiors either, but this car also helped change my mind on that too, and overall I like the interior design of the Riviera more. The Cadillac is nice of course, but the Riviera is just really sleek.

[@chrisfriends7911]

So were you a fan before or after GM bought Cadillac?

[@rbcrain2469]

Both of these cars are beautiful. The Eldos interior really pops!

[@mrho4speed]

Love both of these cars and especially the red interior on the Eldorado = wow! I also like your 1970 454 Chevy Caprice hiding in the garage. Thank you for sharing these cars and your knowledge!

[@ComeJesusChrist]

Stunning cars, I love them both! So masculine, sophisticated and mean!

[@peterf4552]

I like the fact that the Cadillac 429 had the distributor in front of the engine. It's much easier to tune when the distributor is right there.

[@87PontiacGP]

1967 was my favorite styling year for GM, especially Buick. The '67 Riviera, and '67 Buick Wildcat are just about perfect to me, love those cars so much. Had a 1969 Buick LeSabre 400 with the high output 350 in 2005 just entering High School. I kick myself every day for getting rid of that one.. Miss that car.

[@allenrussell1947]

1967 Eldorado, black over red.... My dream car. I've been in love with that car since I was a kid (50+ years ago). Both are lovely!!!

[@christopherg9806]

I love the sound of the old starter motors. You could always tell the difference between Ford, GM and Chrysler by the sound of their starters.

[@robjaimes8830]

Remember the Chrysler “scream” at startup?

[@christopherg9806]

@@robjaimes8830 Oh, how could I forget? If I could have it as my ring tone, I would.

[@Gorilla_Jones]

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous pieces of art.

[@davidyardley797]

My dad’s beautiful white 66 Riviera was my all-time favorite car my family ever had. Never fargave him for trading it. Miss him so much now, wish he was here to show this to. Thank you!

[@d5352]

A '66 Riv GS was the first car I drove .......legally. Dad let my brother and I pick the replacement for his '61 Electra....we chose a red one fully optioned with the exception of A/C....(Bostonians didn't believe in such "luxuries" back then) and vinyl roof (blech). Only thing I missed out on was the 2 x4 carb set up....not available from the factory on early '66's....dealer promised to install after delivery....alas, never happened. Koni shocks, an Addco rear sway bar and wide ovals were my mods...along with the H/D suspension, faster steering and 3.42 rear end it made for a very "tossible" car.....despite it's 4400+ weight. Thanks Adam - for good times recalled.

[@conradjarrett9316]

Absolute works of art. I'm glad they have homes with you, as you will see they are preserved as they ought to be. Thanks for sharing!

[@warrenbrenner4972]

The red interior color of the Eldorado is awesome!!!

[@sableminer8133]

What I luv about this channel is the interesting details our astute narrator gives. The background on so many details is intensely satisfying! We car nuts have needed a channel like this for a long time. Will just say that I also appreciate the need for a dirty engine bay. It's just the normal state and who drives around with it open to view? A mechanic told me years ago that the grit buildup also beneficial for them. To a degree. Man that Riv's trunk is so shallow! It's crazy too how even back then a top line "halo car" could come with window cranks! But the interiors in these are crisp, very modern for the time considering . Also, the flat floors are so roomy looking. Luv the fact that flocking was done in console but where's the cup holders? *Ironic because it was actually LEGAL to drive with open containers of beer! One last thing, the seatbelts should've been made in plastic as I have suffered many times growing up from getting burned ( and we didn't even use them back then but they would get your butt or leg somehow! GM wrong for dat!

[@rovervitesse1985]

The buick is the quiter and more comfortable of the two. Buick is really underrated by so many

[@pcno2832]

13:43 I remember Consumer Reports commenting that a 1969 Buick with drum brake had tied a VW bug for the shortest braking distance they had ever recorded at the time, so maybe the aluminum fins were the reason for that. I'd never heard of them until now. One other interesting thing about this generation of Riviera was that it was the last use of GM's famous/infamous "X configuration" frame. The 3/4 frame in the Eldorado was another of GM's experiments that ended with the '81 Camaro. Neither was the ideal way to build a car, but both make the cars in which they were used more interesting.

[@seH2i]

Looking at that Eldorado I definitely see where the 1973 Monte Carlo design/styling got its cues~

[@UhOK327]

The absolute best content on KZbin. Thank you! Gorgeous Riv! And I agree…the ‘67 El Dorado is the most beautiful Cadillac ever. Love it!

[@jamesandrew5205]

Love the Riviera. 65 is my favorite model, but I would gladly own a 67.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Adam, I vote Buick. A land yacht needs and deserves RWD! I consider your Bonneville to be the best looking GM car in your collection that we have seen so far. 😁

[@djquinn11]

Cool rides. My grandfather was the production control manager at the Cadillac Clark St Assy Plant here in Detroit so I’m going to vote for the Caddy

[@hansgruber650]

67 was a great year across the board for styling.

[@mp412cutube]

I love both of those years!

[@randyfitz8310]

Adam you have the best collection of 1960s and ‘70s black slick-top luxury coupes!

[@wildcolonialman]

Fabulous, both, brilliant GM engineering.

[@darrenforest1492]

I just love this Channel. The "reach in start" is always on my list of unique features. Cheers from Australia

[@ronaldaromero]

my mom had a 67 riviera, I love those

[@elplata7224]

You keep opening my mind to these cars.

[@markwilliams5606]

Had a 69 Buick Riviera GS 430 V8. Excellent car. The 65 Wildcat 425. Beautiful.

[@blondie1169]

So beautiful. Much better than todays plastic, vinyl junk.

[@johnnyohness]

I love both of those cars. It's hard to believe I was only 17 when those cars were made, still in high school. It was so much easier to tell the difference between those great American cars as there wasn't a plethora of foreign jellybean models from all four corners of the world. I am assuming the tires on the Eldorado are vogues? I keep them on my mint 93 "mint" Towncar. In dark blue with blue leather, they sure make the colors pop. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@richmcintyre1178]

Wow!! My favorite is the Riveria and this one is spectacular. Thanks for this great video.

[@forestbowers5965]

Love the rolling drum speedometer in the Buick. My dad's Toronado had the same one. The whole dash looks very similar.

[@mikesamra9126]

I think you may have misspoke on the BTUs in the A6 AC units. They actually were as much as a central air unit in a home. One of their more popular successes was the design of the model A-6 compressor, which was used by General Motors for more than 25 years. The A-6 was Frigidaire's first axial designed compressor. This compressor used a cast-iron cylinder and heads with a steel case and "swash" plate. The A-6 designation related to its axial design and the fact that it was a 6-cylinder compressor unit. The interior of the compressor also had an oil pickup and sump system to lubricate the internal parts. The A-6 compressor will push out 27,000 BTUs at 2,000 rpm and as high as 42,000 BTUs at 4,000 rpm with a discharge rate of 240 p.s.i. That's enough cold air to cool a small house (most home window-mounted air conditioners are only rated from 5,000 to 12,000 BTUs). The compressor functions much in the same way an engine does but without the ignition and combustion strokes. An A-6 is rated at 1.5-inch bore with a 1.2-inch stroke and 207cc displacement. That's about 121/2 cubic inches. The A-6 is also highly adaptable. It can run in 6, 12 or 24-volt systems if you install the proper clutch coil. They are a pretty resilient unit too; they can turn consistently at 6,500 rpm all day without overheating, and you can turn them in either direction and they will function in the same way.

[@rogergoodman8665]

I knew they were powerful since I've owned several cars with them but I had no idea they were small house powerful!! One of my girlfriend's years ago would always comment to me "THAT'S ENOUGH" and that a certain part of her body was "cold enough"!! 🥶 😁

[@new2000car]

Yes Adam left off a zero when stating the btu’s but got the tonnage right. Actually a little low as you mentioned. 42000 btu’s will cool a medium or large house. Amazing power, which as you know is great in a car (not great to have oversized in a house) Any idea how many horsepower these took? 30? And with so much torque on these engines, is it possible that the car hardly used any more gas with AC on?

[@randallanderson6477]

I agree totally ...these designs were fantastic examples. I owned a 67 Riviera white/white. A good friend had the 67 Eldo Powder blue/dark blue. Bot designs were revolutionary at the time - in aerodynamics and in simplicity of line. They are still classic and eye catchers for today's auto enthusiasts.

[@jwh475ezc]

Gorgeous cars and yes a black '66 Toronado would fit in quite nicely with the other two.

[@saxongreen78]

The Riv is a stunner, but the El just does it for me.

[@ricksand6477]

Two of the very best from General Motors Design staff! Trying to pick between these classic beauties is like debating who was more beautiful in her day; Sophia Loren or Rita Hayworth . . . Thank you, Adam!

[@abelincoln3287]

I love the 67 Eldorado, absolutely beautiful!

[@stvitalkid7981]

I saw an Eldo like that (or maybe very close in year) this morning on Waverley Street on the south side of Winnipeg. Unfortunately, it was in the oncoming lane so my look was more of a glimpse as it passed. This just after having seen a Porsche 928 in the Superstore parking lot. I love it when owners of classics bring them out on the road in summer!

[@computerjantje]

Man both these cars are so incredible pretty. Thank you for the video.

[@markthompson5395]

Wow what a choice! I am a Riv fan, particularly the '65, but that Caddy......

[@toddbonin6926]

Adam, you are a wealth of knowledge … heck, looking at your collection, you’re wealthy in lots of ways!!! I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. When I was growing up, my parents friends and my relatives didn’t quite make it up to Buick or Cadillac. My only connections to Buick were (1) my brother-in-law’s mother had a 1969 Electra 225 4-door hardtop (brown with black vinyl roof). I never rode in it and only saw it on occasion. A neighbor had an identical model. (2) One if my mom’s friends had a jade green boat tail Riviera with a white vinyl roof. I thought it was the most hideous thing I’d seen since the ‘60-61 Plymouths. One morning in my youth I did find a hubcap from a ‘67 Riviera in our front yard (remember how hub caps used to pop off?). I put it against a tree in our front yard for a few days, but nobody claimed it, so, much to my mother’s chagrin, I hung it on my bedroom wall. I never became a Buick or Cadillac man. I appreciate both of these cars, but given the choice, I’d wait for a ‘69 Mark III or Grand Prix! Cheers!!! 😊

[@viciouspoodle5543]

My Dad, God rest him, had a 1967 Riviera, a light blue with a black vinyl top. As a kid, I adored the rolling speedometer. His next car was a 1971 Imperial LeBaron Coupe.

[@dominickserignese8837]

General Motors products of the sixties and early seventies have a very unique sound when you close the doors on them.I LOVE IT! Every car in your Fleet is absolutely beautiful!thank you for sharing them. The history behind each car is very interesting.

[@LBibeauB24]

I think the Toronado is my favorite out any of them 66-70. Followed closely by your Riviera, and that closely by your Eldorado. All beautiful. Currently saving for a Toronado. Want to get a 66 or a 68/69.

[@eddstarr2185]

These two cars represent a unique design discussion. One of my favorite car designers said, "as a rule, Americans don't like fastback roofline especially on full-sized cars". Ford designer John Reinhart used to say that if a big car offers two different coupe rooflines, formal and fastback; the formal will always lead in sales. Cadillac had more history with fastback rooflines than many other manufacturers and made sure to avoid that with the '67 Eldorado. That roof is so beautiful it graced the 1969 Coupe DeVille, still one of best looking Cadillac coupes.

[@brianbalyeat3577]

Oh Adam, once again, you do not disappoint. The finest commentary on the finest collector cars. Thank you so much

[@dougdrummond9341]

Two of my favorite cars

[@greglorison7827]

I love so much yours cars, its exactly this combo that i will get if i will have to choose. Especially with such interiors and in such great condition. Good taste, and lucky man you re !

[@brianbates4785]

Adam, I appeciate your analysis and appreciation of Detroit iron from the sixties and seventies, the era when my enthusiasm for all cars was growing exponentially. Your historical perspectives rekindle a time when I learned as much as could about cars, but was both too young and too poor to afford indulging my dreams yet. That said, I would love to see you extracting a bit more performance from these cars during your normally placid demonstration drives. I know most owners of these cars seldom pushed them very hard on a regular basis, but for an audience of car enthusiasts, we like the feelings, the sights and sounds, and the rush (or the chuckles) we get from testing the limits of our vehicles on occasion. Don't beat mercilessly on your cars, but let them show what they're capable of doing and how they fared against their contemporaries.

[@kmslegal7808]

Adam gave the Buick a reach around

[@stevealexR1]

As an Englishman I’ve always loved the gorgeous elegant and yet also brutish styling of mid to late Sixties and even early Seventies cars. I really can’t decide between these two although I also love the early Toronado. My favourite all time American car is a 1970 Dodge Challenger though!

[@michaelbrown5601]

The D-line of the Riviera with the corresponding racy backlight wins me over. Dash is simple, elegant. Could use more exhaust note at idle, like the Cadillac has. Love them both

[@davidzoller9617]

Great cars, thanks. Lovely interieur in the Buick The caddy for show, the buick for satisfaction.

[@georgestoner9541]

1967 Riviera is my favorite Riviera 😍

[@tombrown1898]

Adam, I agree with you on two points: the 1967 Eldorado is the best styled GM car, ever. And the more I study them, the '66-'67 Riviera is more elegantly styled that the '63-'65. The earlier series was stunning and revolutionary when it debuted, but now, the lines look a little blocky, especially the front fenders, with those massive parking light lenses. Even so, it is still an incredible design, Bill Mitchell at his best.

[@markchandler90]

The wheel covers on your Buick were also used on 1968-69 full size Chevrolet with 15” wheels.

[@borodinojoe1850]

Crazy….those are cars…good job.

[@weldonf4081]

Thanks for the video. I think that every Buick Riviera is a Classic, but this 1967 Buick Riviera is FAR more stylish and luxurious inside and out then the 1967 Cadillac Eldorado, and better built as well. Just look at the quality of the interior of the Riviera vs the Eldorado alone. I knew people who drove both and the Eldorado was always needing repairs where as the Riviera was very well built and reliable car.

[@gregharvie3896]

Hi from Australia . i have loved both these designs since I was a 10-year-old kid when they were made. I still have several different colored 1/43 scale die cast models of each that I bought back in Xmas 1967. As much as I like the Cadillac (and i own 2 x Fleetwood Broughams) , I reckon the Buick nails it here the graceful lines, the wheel arch openings are just that little bit more subtle. With the Biuck Riv' there is a degree of "slinky-ness" that's just not present in the Caddy Eldo' . I have driven 2 friends' cars, the Buick wins here in general drivability too. When I saw my mates one on a hoist, I was amazed at the short cost cut chassis under the Caddy', I mean really shocked at how ruthless the money guys were. So the Caddy' has a bit of "bling" here and there, but let down in the handling/drivability stakes, whereas the Buick just nails it everywhere. Shame that the Buick does not have the upper spec lavish door trimming on it, however it has the rarer bucket seats & console. Back in the late 1960's Dad changed his career, an American in Australia, he commenced working for a US government department in Sydney. Floating around as a "pool" car was a beautiful 1967 Olds' Delta 88 Custom with a powerful 425ci Starfire V8 in it , painted in black with a rich creamy-white bucket seat & console interior, what's more it was even RHD, as an official office car he had a 1966 Imperial, but it was stodgy, plus it creaked & groaned. The one-year newer Delta 88 4door was like a giant sports car, and to a kid of 10 it looked like it was the "brother" to the 1967 Riviera, with its designed

[@montyl5138]

I have a 1966 Buick Riviera and prefer it over the Cadillac as these were the two cars i was looking at. I went with the 1966 as it was the first year and carried over the well loved nailhead engine. There are more safety options in the 1967, but there are some differences with the grill, rocker panels, bumper filler color on the 1966. Great Video.

[@joshuagibson2520]

The 70s GM AC systems are insanely good. I've never needed to run one on high. Power steering was also great. Steer with your pinky.

[@rogersmith7396]

Rack and pinion blew away American parking lot steering. No one has looked back.

[@dalezegarelli5553]

2 great looking cars. Bucket seats rule over bench seat.

[@jameslawlor927]

I love these models

[@OliverWoodphotography]

Both of these cars are exquisite and full of character and personality. They remind me of a time when the US motor industry created very forward looking, well made, lean but tough cars for long road trips. European cars of this era seemed very tame and unglamorous in comparison to a lot of everyday US motors of the time.

[@tomoday4450]

Absolutely beautiful cars I’ll take that Riv 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@UberLummox]

Two of the best styled of the '60s sure, but comparing them to '30s-'50 is like comparing apples to donkey carts. Great video as always! Love the pic you showed of the optional Riviera door panels.

[@kayeninetwo3585]

Very beautiful. Finned drums aside, it's interesting that the '67 Riviera didn't have front discs when Thunderbird - a direct competitor - had them as standard equipment by 1965. Probably a real selling point for the Ford. I have a '65 Thunderbird that I'm refurbishing and I can attest to the stopping power of the brakes. I think my car is dimensionally smaller than your Riviera, but probably close to the same weight. I love the looks of the 2nd generation Riviera, and the 1970 version of that generation is probably my favorite, though I'm guessing some people don't like the Skylark-ish looking front end of the '70. I think that feature makes the car look unique among Riveras, and of course '70 was the only year of the high compression 455. I'm afraid, however, that I'm still one of those people who prefers the 1st generation Riviera styling to the 2nd generation (though just slightly.) Having said that, I think that the roof line of the 2nd generation Riviera is probably the prettiest roof line of ANY car of that era (or maybe any other era.) The '67 Eldorado, of course, is one of the prettiest cars of all time.

[@HypocriticYT]

I would love to have such an Eldorado!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@petestaint8312]

Fantastic video! Thanks for posting. 👍

[@jefft1122]

Very nice cars

[@TalismanPHX]

Love the Rivie. Just so elegant and understated.

[@dmansf49ers71]

Swap the caps with a set of Buick sport rally wheels and a clean set of raised white letter tires? PERFECT 👍😃💯

[@markythelarky6948]

When I was a kid, the junk yard was absolutely littered with these cars. I used to think to myself, "What a bunch of junk!" I wish I could go back in time and snatch one up now.

[@petermaz701]

They are just absolutely beautiful cars both of them, nothing like these vintage beauties. I’m sorry but the stuff that they make today just can’t compare.

[@Daniellopez-tx5xq]

Love the Eldorado and riviera hopefully you can one day own a tornado beautiful and elegant cars

[@TheArkDoc]

I love both of these, but my favorite GM design from the era is the 1968 Olds Toronado--which is automotive perfection. My favorite personal luxury car from this era is the 1964-1966 Thunderbird Convertible. Such a sexy time for American Cars.

[@MrMarkOlson]

I was told, at least for those Rivieras after 1967, the rear interior door latch was removed for safety reasons, so a rear passenger couldn't open the door when the vehicle was in motion. Perhaps safety was also the reasoning for the later Eldorados, as opposed to cost-cutting. Also, your Eldorado seat is VERY close to that of the Riviera's Deluxe interior option front seat. Great to compare these two cars! Thank you. 🙂

[@RareClassicCars]

I don’t think so. They kept the rear door handle on the passenger side long after that.

[@MrMarkOlson]

@@RareClassicCars I don't know about the Eldorado, but on the Riviera there were no rear door handles from '68 onward. 🙂

[@theJTolly]

I just love the rear end of the 3rd gen riviera

[@gooney0]

Great cars and great information.