Nice Car. My father bought one brand new at Smith-Lee Oldsmobile Cadillac in Orange, Texas. His was the bright red (it was a "Eldorado Only color" with a white top and white interior. It had the 8-6-4. We only had it 7 months and he found another car 81 Seville Diesel so my Great Aunt and Uncle bought the Eldorado. They traded in 1983 for something easier to drive (they were in their 80's) called a Cadillac Cimarron
Beautiful car! Our family had 3, a 79, 81 and 84. The resume on the cruise works when you’ve set the speed you want, brake and slow, then hit resume to get back to the set speed. When you switch it on off, you reset the speed lock. So, you have to start all over again. With respects to the English/Metric, it’s for the speedometer. It should change the ac unit too, to Celsius vs Fahrenheit.
Wow- love this perfect beauty!! I had at '80 Riv with a metallic red- but this is brighter- gorgeous car, keep this as your loaner car for out of state visitors, so I can fly out on vaca to check out your place! I have the wrong job -- You guys have all the fun! ! !
The 6.0 liter 8-6-4 made all of 140 horses for 1981 which ironically was the same as the Olds 307 V8. The difference was the 6 liter had 265 LBS FT of torque compared to 240 for the Olds engine so it had better off the line grunt.
I worked for a guy who owned one. Bobbed up and down like a boat as it was driven on a smooth freeway. Shocks were OK, not worn. How American luxury cars of that vintage were designed. He said he enjoyed driving it.
@@christianbugatticg That was a great price, if I had known about that car when it was available I would have bought it and had it shipped here to Dallas. If you find another one, I'll buy it. Subscribed to your channel.
I had an 83 Eldorado a while back and something it had that it looks like this had but I don't think was mentioned It looks like it has telescopic steering wheel too. I notice that there wasn't too many bumps that you noticed, is that because of the "air shock" levelers? MY trunk had a different type of closing mechanism you would gently push the trunk down until it clicked then it would "pull" the trunk to the closed position automatically even whent he car was off. Also with the trunk if you put heavy things in it you could hear the ride levelers raising. Mine had a feature that I haven't seen on any eldo's from 79-85 but when you would push the gear shifter into park it would unlock the doors, and when putting into drive, when the speed got to about 15 mph would auto lock the doors. It might've even been at a lesser speed for locking, because once at a car wash the driver drove toward the car was with the door partially open gave it gas then once the wheels "caught the groove" then got out, closed the door, and the doors locks auto locked (with the keys in the ignition and the car running). When the car came out the other end the doors were locked with the keys in the ignition and running, I had to contact someone to bring a duplicate set of keys to the wash so we could get into it.
Incredible, just beautiful. All that majestic care over 42 years and the Original owner allowed the dealer to stick their badging on the car? Even when I was a kid many decades ago, I never saw the reason behind having that, plus it doesn't enhance the looks of cars. It's too late for this car, but should've never been. I can't count the number of majestically kept & treasured old Caddys I've seen & most of those have Dealership Emblems. I don't get it 🤔 ? I bought a new CT5 V-Series & assure you my dealer didn't "stick" their badge on my trunk lid. My thoughts.. People didn't/don't care about that & that doesn't make sense?
Now it was best to disconnect this V864. Simple to do so. Otherwise a great big block Cadillac engine. Just downsized some from the 500-425-368. Last excellent engine from Cadillac. 4.9 was next as it was good also. 4.5 was ok. 4100 was junk.
There were TWO ...4100s in 1985 ...they finally got around 2 fixing the problem with an REINFORCED ENGINE BLOCK...the Vin number tells the story...Fe 62 ..on .. Smooth...quite...no antifreeze leaks
Beautiful- amazing paint - real presence
Thanks!
Very close to ANOTHER absolute DREAM which is an 80 Toronado. Love this car !!
Nice!
Nice Car. My father bought one brand new at Smith-Lee Oldsmobile Cadillac in Orange, Texas. His was the bright red (it was a "Eldorado Only color" with a white top and white interior. It had the 8-6-4. We only had it 7 months and he found another car 81 Seville Diesel so my Great Aunt and Uncle bought the Eldorado. They traded in 1983 for something easier to drive (they were in their 80's) called a Cadillac Cimarron
Nice!! I love these Eldos!!
Beautiful car! Our family had 3, a 79, 81 and 84. The resume on the cruise works when you’ve set the speed you want, brake and slow, then hit resume to get back to the set speed. When you switch it on off, you reset the speed lock. So, you have to start all over again. With respects to the English/Metric, it’s for the speedometer. It should change the ac unit too, to Celsius vs Fahrenheit.
Ahhhh thank you for that!!! Great cars!
Wow- love this perfect beauty!! I had at '80 Riv with a metallic red- but this is brighter- gorgeous car, keep this as your loaner car for out of state visitors, so I can fly out on vaca to check out your place! I have the wrong job -- You guys have all the fun! ! !
Nice!!
That is a beautiful vehicle.
Thank you!
The 6.0 liter 8-6-4 made all of 140 horses for 1981 which ironically was the same as the Olds 307 V8. The difference was the 6 liter had 265 LBS FT of torque compared to 240 for the Olds engine so it had better off the line grunt.
Torque does make a difference
It already sold. 21 grand. Now I would probably have gone that high on this one. Darnit.
Yeah gone and headed to Florida
I worked for a guy who owned one. Bobbed up and down like a boat as it was driven on a smooth freeway. Shocks were OK, not worn. How American luxury cars of that vintage were designed. He said he enjoyed driving it.
Nice!
It's called a Trumpet Horn. Cadillac option.
Thanks! I love it!
Trumpet horns came on older Caddy’s as well. I think they were standard on DeVille Eldo Fleetwoods.
@@edwardluth7740 I love that sound!
Oh no. Is this sold already!? That’s one that I’m after.
Yes it sold, I am sorry
🎉Dope!!!
Thanks!
that was my favorite year including the 864
Nice! Thanks!
No sunroof? Dang that brought the value down
You think?? I sold for almost 22k which I thought was a decent price.
@@christianbugatticg That was a great price, if I had known about that car when it was available I would have bought it and had it shipped here to Dallas. If you find another one, I'll buy it. Subscribed to your channel.
V864 runnin like a charm.
Indeed it is!!
I own an 85 ..I don't think the top is aluminum....I think it's BRUSHED STAINLESS STEEL......beautiful car
Yes, my misspeak. Thanks!
@@christianbugatticg .............................A Goodfella ...u r .....most don't amid when they r wrong.
@@stephenshea8168 Yes Sir!! All good!
I had an 83 Eldorado a while back and something it had that it looks like this had but I don't think was mentioned It looks like it has telescopic steering wheel too. I notice that there wasn't too many bumps that you noticed, is that because of the "air shock" levelers?
MY trunk had a different type of closing mechanism you would gently push the trunk down until it clicked then it would "pull" the trunk to the closed position automatically even whent he car was off. Also with the trunk if you put heavy things in it you could hear the ride levelers raising. Mine had a feature that I haven't seen on any eldo's from 79-85 but when you would push the gear shifter into park it would unlock the doors, and when putting into drive, when the speed got to about 15 mph would auto lock the doors. It might've even been at a lesser speed for locking, because once at a car wash the driver drove toward the car was with the door partially open gave it gas then once the wheels "caught the groove" then got out, closed the door, and the doors locks auto locked (with the keys in the ignition and the car running). When the car came out the other end the doors were locked with the keys in the ignition and running, I had to contact someone to bring a duplicate set of keys to the wash so we could get into it.
Hey! So yes it did have the air ride. I can't remember if it had telescopic! Great car and the new buyer loves it! Thanks!
Incredible, just beautiful. All that majestic care over 42 years and the Original owner allowed the dealer to stick their badging on the car? Even when I was a kid many decades ago, I never saw the reason behind having that, plus it doesn't enhance the looks of cars. It's too late for this car, but should've never been. I can't count the number of majestically kept & treasured old Caddys I've seen & most of those have Dealership Emblems. I don't get it 🤔 ? I bought a new CT5 V-Series & assure you my dealer didn't "stick" their badge on my trunk lid. My thoughts.. People didn't/don't care about that & that doesn't make sense?
Yeah, some people are ok and don't care and some do. Thanks!!
That switch for the metric/English could be for the speedometer.
That is possible! Thanks!
Beautiful but Aluminum roof? I thought they were stainless. Probably different year
They are stainless not aluminum.
Ok brushed stainless, my bad! lol
@@christianbugatticg bad?
lol
@@TheJohnebey Meant to say, My bad!!
My 85 is in just as good a shape...a biarritz WITH the MOONROOF.....PLUS....40 thousand miles
NICE!! I am prepping an 84 Biarritz Convertible with 15,000 miles.
Send it to me to El Paso Texas I want it
Sorry this one sold last year. You can call me and I can put you on my list if you like. 843 294 7777
I myself....have never seen an 81...6-8-4 ...WITH the computer ......
STILL CONCECTED
Cool!!
Hi this car still available
No I am sorry it was sold a while back. Sorry you missed it
Caddy is now LIVE on Bring a Trailer and up for bid! bringatrailer.com/listing/1981-cadillac-eldorado-3/
Bring A STROKE. $3500
@@zekerivers5189 You seem to not have a firm grasp on the classic car market. This sold today for $21,000
Christian there is an ass for every seat
Is this car still available?
No very sorry but it has sold. Thanks for checking!
@@christianbugatticg Someone got a gorgeous car.
@@charlesmcginness7214 thank you! Call me anytime and I can let you know what comes in. 843 294 7777
I'd much rather have the 368 V8-6-4 than today's engines with the AFM/DOD systems and their lifter and possibly catastrophic failures.
Yes!
@@JRobert111111 Oh ok...
Now it was best to disconnect this V864. Simple to do so. Otherwise a great big block Cadillac engine. Just downsized some from the 500-425-368. Last excellent engine from Cadillac. 4.9 was next as it was good also. 4.5 was ok. 4100 was junk.
Thanks! Most people say the same thing.
4.1 stories overblown. Good engine if well maintained
@@ephraimfink9010 very true!
There were TWO ...4100s in 1985 ...they finally got around 2 fixing the problem with an REINFORCED ENGINE BLOCK...the Vin number tells the story...Fe 62 ..on ..
Smooth...quite...no antifreeze leaks
Of course.....it can never b confused with a muscle car
For sale ?!!!? I’m looking for one!!
So sorry you missed this one. I may have others soon! bringatrailer.com/listing/1981-cadillac-eldorado-3/
I may consider selling my 85 eldorado ..?
@@stephenshea8168 do tell !!
4-6-8 one year only. Then it was down hill as far as engines.
It was one year only for passenger car use. However it was used on commercial cars from 1982 to 1984. Most people don’t know that.
Yeah, some of them had their issues
The roof cap is STAINLESS Steel.... not Aluminum. Nice car. Had an 80 Biarritz that was mint. Sold it 4 years ago. Wish I didn't
Yes, I misspeak once in a while! lol
Dat MtrFkr B , BAD
I am not sure I understand a foreign language.