I had one in high school...late seventies. Everyone laughed at it. Five years later when Springsteen's "Pink Cadillac" came out it was the coolest cart of the the time. Mine was a yellow coupe with an eight track player and home speakers on the rear seats.
The 59 is one of my most favorite Cadillacs. I've never been intimidated by the size of the car or its fins. Maybe because I took the time to find out how this and the entire GM divisions came to be put into production in 1959. However at the end of the day I am just a Car Crazy Cadillac fan till the day I die. Glad I checked this 📹 out!
The ultimate beauty. Most cars today look like tadpoles on wheels & are driven by over hyped up knuckelheads or stressed-out nervous Nellies fed on hormones pumped into chickens you get at your local grocery store.
As someone who was in a serious accident in a 1964 chevy without seatbelts, crawling out of the overturned car without a scratch, I've come to the conclusion that safety regulations are a bunch of money making scams by safety companies.
My parents had a '59 Cad. It was so big, they couldn't close the garage door; it had dimples on it from resting on the points of those fins. It was probably the gaudiest car GM ever made, but it was so comfortable. Our family of four could drive all the way from L.A. to Las Vegas on a summer day in comfort. And all our luggage fit in that huge trunk.
I think all those involved with designing, building, selling and owning these fine cars must have really known how special they were when they came out in '59. Cadillac has made many fine machines and this iconic version is super special. Love the amazing condition it is in and its wonderful to see it rolling out in the beautiful weather.
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1950’s/1960’s had some of the best car designs of the past, the futuristic design with the bold colors, lots of chrome, sleek interior with bold colors, and white wall tires, just beautiful everytime you see one it feels like your being taken back to those times
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Can you IMAGINE pulling up at CHURCH, in this CAR back when it was new in 1959, and your dad pulling under the canopy, your Mom getting out with a Mink Collar Suit and High Heels ??? My grandmother had a best friend who had one of these and she was sooo envious! LOL
Chris Allen My Dad was a welder and my mom was a housewife. They paid $4500 cash for our base model two door coupe. They kept it until 1972, when they traded it with 52K mikes for a four door mid size Buick. The Buick was a nice driving car. The Cadillac was distinguished mostly for its size and design. The Cadillac was garaged and kept immaculate by me and my Dad.
The 59 was always my favorite growing up. Now that I’m older it’s still top 5 but I think I may have to put it behind the slightly more muted style of the 61/62 bodies. Hard to say, those fins are just amazing.
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Watching the car back at slowly....said it all. This car was meant to be seen! Loved the car ride and the detail of your videos. I know I say that almost every time, but it's true. We really get a great idea of what the cars look like because you are so detailed in your camera work. I felt as if I was riding right along with you guys! Simply beautiful and so iconic as the way life used to be.
Another long-time fave. I used to work in the GM building, where a 1959 Eldorado Biarritz convertible was on permanent display in the lobby (top down). I visited it every day on my lunch hour. One day I took a measuring tape with me and noted the fins were 13" tall. 1959 and 1960 Plymouth (full size) fins were 12" tall. 1960 Chrysler & DeSoto fins were 13" also, but slanted and much thicker, so you didn't realize how big they really were. All great cars.
I was 13 years old in 1959. Back then a lot of oider people drove cadillacs. A lot of them felt that the 59 cadillac was such an embaressment. Also people that had one were constantly having the taillights stolen. It was the epitomy of the 50s. Note the 60 and 61 were more subdued. I love it thanks for the presentation
Hi Tony, Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You're welcome. Make sure you watch the commercials before the video in full (or at least the ones you can) as that's how I get paid so I can keep sharing with you, Lou
I remember my mother had a 59 red convertible like this but with solid red interior in 1965 and only paid 250.00 for it. Back then it was just a 6 year old used car and not the holy grail it is today. I also remember it was side swiped on 15th Street in Washington, DC and she never retrieved it from the towing yard. Even as a 10 year old I loved that car. To this day the 59 is still my dream car. What I wouldn't give to have one now.
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i saw that car with the same coulour at rétro mobile in porte de versaille (im french) and when i was little i thought that car looks alike christine even christine is a plymouth fury of 1958
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GM's '59's were a knee jerk reaction to Chrysler Corp's 1957's. This is why GM's '58's were a one year only redesign. The story goes the head of GM got a hold of Chrysler's new car brochure, threw it on the desk of his head designer and said, "Why don't you quit?"
Yes, not so sure the 59 had the largest fins, a matter of perspective I guess because the 57 58 and 59 Chrysler, Desoto, Dodge and Plymouths definitely preceded Gm in this department and they had some very large and wild fins also!
Another great car, and video, Lou! It baffles me how modern car makers don't realize how beautiful a red-red interior can be! And the two-tone with white is stunning!
Lou..you are the man...maybe your best video ever....any kid who grew up in the 50s-early 60's, has to swoon seeing this absolutely gorgeous example of his youth...makes the cars of today look so drab and dull....really appreciate your effort...and that is one lucky gentleman, and he must have some nice size bucks, to have paid for the magnificent restoration!
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daniel lack I can't relate to growing up in the 50's-60's in the slightest, but I agree, this car is absolutely amazing! I wish Cadillac kept making their cars like this!
Hi jim bob, If you type into RUclips search "My Car Story with Lou Cadillac" I think you'll see many Cadillacs in the time frame that are your favorites. Enjoy, Lou
1959 was THE best year for producing cars!! I found the love of my whole life... a '59 red Chevrolet Impala 2door "Coupe"... And I also ask "Why isn't it possible, that they could make some kind of a "Retro" of those fantastic dreamcars nowadays??
I think this is worthy meaning of life to have and drive , earn up money and buy that car, even girlfriends and wives are not so reliable as this car, this car never leave you and never trait you .(if some moron going to condemn and criticize for my opinion, I don't give a damn). If my life ain't going to be like that, don't call me to this world. P.S: ugly rusty bucket, with vegetable weak shit "engine" (about 1-2liters), some kind of Honda Civic, or Hyndai Accent, Saab, Opel Omega, Hyndai Solaris, Nissan Murano and Nissan Almera, life with buckets like that, doesn't look like good and happy
Thankyou Lou, I keep coming back to watch this video, it's just so special. Such a dream machine and the owner is so in love with his car. The car is lucky to have such a good owner and you too Lou, you love filming these treasured automobile's. Ron comes across as a genuine car enthusiast, you two have a great passion between you. God bless you Lou and all around you.
Hi Wide Awake, I'm glad this video is enjoyable to you :-) Ron and I sure enjoy his car and he's very generous to share it with me. We're having alot of fun :-) Thank you for sharing a wonderful comment, Lou
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I have a 1959 4-door cadillac deville, I finished the restoration this year after 4 years of work, the result is the same as in this video, only, I'm in Italy, I love American cars
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Hi Robert, Hope you're behind the wheel of the right one for you soon. Thought you'd enjoy this video too :-) Lou ruclips.net/video/f-sQyJNGFlU/видео.html
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I transferred to a new school in my senior year in 1967. In study hall a girl passed me a note asking if I knew how to drive. Yes. Would I teach her? What kind of car do you have? Her mother's '59 Coupe deVille. Oh, absolutely! :) Her mother was short and could barely see over the dash. Actually I was more of a driver for the girl who was really, shall we say, popular with the boys who spent my driving time through SE CO and NE NM with her BF du jour in the back seat. Loved driving that car.
thanks once again. I was always partial to GM styling themes from the '50's and '60's. All I can think of when I see this particular Cadillac with its red theme is My Cousin Vinny.
The late 40s and 50's Cadillacs were iconic, I would own one or more but as much as I love them, I don't wish to be a caretaker for old cars. That said I'm glad people like Jay Leno do what they do and I get to admire those iconic works of art for free. TheReaper!
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I had the honour to restore a 59 4 door -the owner bought it in Montana trailered to Ontario Canada and I worked on it for over a year . It seemed to be never ending ,length wise .When I was younger ,I thought it was vain to record my doing those things ,but that was a mistake in hindsight I guess. Great videos Lou. Thanx.
Beautiful car, the Elderado for years was the pinnacle of luxurious drop top driving. When you say Elderado this car if not the first is the second thing that pops in your mind if your into cars.
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I've wanted a '59 Cadillac exactly like this ever since I saw it in a car collectors book when I was a little kid, it's probably what started my obsession with '50's Cadillacs.
I had two of these, one in UK and one in California. Both red. I thought the fiberglass top cover only came with Eldorados? But no matter, it looks great. beautiful restoration.
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I'll bet that car is booked for several years in advance for weddings and parades! How the heck did he get it backed out of that garage into that narrow alley!
I'm proud owner of a 1968 Ford LTD, 2-door notchback, with hidden headlights. Nevertheless I prefer the more angular late 60s design, this Eldorado is such a beauty!! Greetings from Germany :)
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A few months ago I spiked a sudden interest in classic cars and now I absolutely love them. This car and a ‘57 Chevy are my two dream cars! I would love to just drive to my high school in one of these cars. Ah, I’m in love!
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In the early 60s there was a toy called a Playmobile. It was the dash of a car with a windshield. Seeing the dash in this Cadillac I would say it was the inspiration for that toy.
Hi flamboyantstudioscom, Thank you for viewing and sharing the story of the toy :-) Hope you see many more cars you'll enjoy on this RUclips Channel, Lou
I passed my driving test in one. Fins helped to locate the end of the car and the wheels. Learned to drive sighting along the fins to stay on track while backing out of a long, two-track gravel driveway. Passed driving test on the first try, including parallel parking! This one is fine, except the underside of the dash and steering wheel were eggshell, and the top half was black.
Beautiful automobile! However, at 4:00, you say that the car had been sitting outside for 26 years when you found it in 1982. Unless my math is faulty, that can't be right. In 1982, a 1959 car would have been 23 years old. Am I missing something here? 1956 was 26 years prior to 1982.
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I'm 20 years old and I remember the day my mother and I went to the vehicle toy section of Müller to buy my favourite American 1950s car: A pink 1959 Cadillac which I still have, though it's partially fallen apart from me playing with it a lot in my younger years (missing bullet shape tail lights, wipers and chrome part next to the boot broke off and loose sun visors and windscreen) Then came the 2017 Piston Riot meeting in the capital city where I and my parents encountered a *real* 1959 Cadillac, registered in the capital city despite the fact 1950s American cars are very rare in Europe.
Hi Florjan, Seeing 1950's cars in American is rare today too. Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Parents encountering a car like this :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
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The jury is still out on whether the '59 Cadillac or the '61 Chrysler Imperial had the biggest fins. That aside, Wow! What a car! Thanks for including this one, Lou.
@@loucostabile : LOL. We were having that debate over on my car club's website and it's kind of a subjective thing. If you grade by length, the '57-'58 Desoto has them all beat. That fin ran from the rear tip all the way down to the top of the front door! For height, yes, the '59 Caddy. For width, the '61 Imperial. Totally a subjective thing. One thing, though --- fins were COOL!
I almost bought a Coupe de ville in '84 I drove it and thought somebody was following me with those fins. Terrible blind spots because of the fins too. But a neat car and very big.
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the 1959 2 door convertable coupe series 62 in dakota red !!! the number 2 of the space age era cars ! nr 1 is a persian sand or a inverness green 1959 eldorado biarritz convertable coupe !
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Seeing it being backed out of that garage is a perfect simulacrum of the contents of a historical tomb (KV59?) being displayed to the public for the very first time. Behold- the personal chariot of a very powerful pharaoh.
Why couldn't Cadillac keep making their cars like this? Why? How could you get rid of those BEAUTIFUL tailfins!
Hi Nate Hawk, I like the way you think. I'd love to see some fins too, Lou
@@loucostabile Loveeeee fins and with this '59 Cadillac, they were the *ULTIMATE!* ....Gorgeous car & ride! : )
Fuel prices to power such a big car you need a big engine
In my opinion, I think the 1960 fins looked better.. the front end as well.. I like the 1961 Cadillac as well
I just saw something about that today. The truth is it obstructs your rear view and small kids would get injured
You can Imagine this 1959 Cadillac just laughing at all the other Garbage cars and trucks it sees going down the road. Man what Class!!
Good point :-)
True!!!
Chris Allen u can say that again.
It’s incredible how amazing Cadillacs were in this era. Pure artwork!!
Hi Josh, They were at the top of the car game at that time :-) Lou
I'm 17 and I love old cars. This channel is probably one of the best on RUclips, I just wish I'd found it earlier! :D
Hi Jacques Shaw, Thank you for viewing and sharing such a wonderful comment. Hope you enjoy all the cars :-) Lou
Omg I'm 14 and when I'm old enough to drive I want to have the same car in the video 😊
@@mish255 me too. I'm 17
JJ Shaw you should have discovered when you were swimming in your dads sac
@@mish255 Yeah, it's the car I plan on getting too.
I had one in high school...late seventies. Everyone laughed at it. Five years later when Springsteen's "Pink Cadillac" came out it was the coolest cart of the the time.
Mine was a yellow coupe with an eight track player and home speakers on the rear seats.
Hi Drew Freeman, Thank you for sharing your experience with this car and adding to the story, Lou
Drew Freeman .
Drew Freeman you had a yellow one? Ouch! Lol!
The 59 is one of my most favorite Cadillacs. I've never been intimidated by the size of the car or its fins. Maybe because I took the time to find out how this and the entire GM divisions came to be put into production in 1959. However at the end of the day I am just a Car Crazy Cadillac fan till the day I die. Glad I checked this 📹 out!
Glad to share this Winner for you :-)
Love the 59 Caddy....what a CLASSIC car!!!
Agreed, a classic. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
No problem Lou,...thank you!!!
The ultimate beauty. Most cars today look like tadpoles on wheels & are driven by over hyped up knuckelheads or stressed-out nervous Nellies fed on hormones pumped into chickens you get at your local grocery store.
As someone who was in a serious accident in a 1964 chevy without seatbelts, crawling out of the overturned car without a scratch, I've come to the conclusion that safety regulations are a bunch of money making scams by safety companies.
My parents had a '59 Cad. It was so big, they couldn't close the garage door; it had dimples on it from resting on the points of those fins. It was probably the gaudiest car GM ever made, but it was so comfortable. Our family of four could drive all the way from L.A. to Las Vegas on a summer day in comfort. And all our luggage fit in that huge trunk.
Hi DwightMS1, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Parents car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Wonderful ! They make people smile when they see it , no modern Caddy can do that ...
That is a great point. I wonder if years from now my son will look at current Caddies and smile, hmmm, not sure, Lou
My dream is to drive one or at least ride in one. Absolutely amazing.
Hi Aaron Alan McLean, Hoping you do get that opportunity :-) Thanks for sharing, Lou
Same here
Genuinely the most beautiful car in the world. Obsessed with the 59’ Cadillac Deville
Hi Mitchell, High praise :-) Lou
I think all those involved with designing, building, selling and owning these fine cars must have really known how special they were when they came out in '59. Cadillac has made many fine machines and this iconic version is super special. Love the amazing condition it is in and its wonderful to see it rolling out in the beautiful weather.
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1950’s/1960’s had some of the best car designs of the past, the futuristic design with the bold colors, lots of chrome, sleek interior with bold colors, and white wall tires, just beautiful everytime you see one it feels like your being taken back to those times
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There's nothing on wheels more fantastic than american cars from the 50s. NOTHING!!! I really LOOOOOOOOOOOVE them! Best regards from Brazil.
Hi Roberto, Good news! You're on the right Channel for those cars you "LOOOOOOOOOOOVE" :-) Lou
Can you IMAGINE pulling up at CHURCH, in this CAR back when it was new in 1959, and your dad pulling under the canopy, your Mom getting out with a Mink Collar Suit and High Heels ??? My grandmother had a best friend who had one of these and she was sooo envious! LOL
AMEN !
Chris Allen
My Dad was a welder and my mom was a housewife. They paid $4500 cash for our base model two door coupe. They kept it until 1972, when they traded it with 52K mikes for a four door mid size Buick. The Buick was a nice driving car. The Cadillac was distinguished mostly for its size and design. The Cadillac was garaged and kept immaculate by me and my Dad.
We had a lady who drove her red ‘59 to church and more people were interested in her car than the minister at the door. LOL
The 59 was always my favorite growing up. Now that I’m older it’s still top 5 but I think I may have to put it behind the slightly more muted style of the 61/62 bodies. Hard to say, those fins are just amazing.
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This was when Detroit made cars! It’s not just a car, it’s a work of art!
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A battleship. With that big steering wheel, I'm guessing no power steering. No seatbelts either, tops down, who needs a/c?
Thanks for showing this update video Lou. A really good restoration and the way the car just glides down the road is pure joy. ❤
Hi Derek, The ride added in is nice :-) You're welcome, Lou
Watching the car back at slowly....said it all. This car was meant to be seen! Loved the car ride and the detail of your videos. I know I say that almost every time, but it's true. We really get a great idea of what the cars look like because you are so detailed in your camera work. I felt as if I was riding right along with you guys! Simply beautiful and so iconic as the way life used to be.
Hi Brian, Happy to read you're enjoying the videos :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou
Holy Moly! How did I miss this! An awesome car and color!! Ron is awesome and a highly decorated CPD officer - who now writes books and lectures.
Hi Bob, Happy to read you enjoy this car & color :-) Lou
Another long-time fave. I used to work in the GM building, where a 1959 Eldorado Biarritz convertible was on permanent display in the lobby (top down). I visited it every day on my lunch hour. One day I took a measuring tape with me and noted the fins were 13" tall. 1959 and 1960 Plymouth (full size) fins were 12" tall. 1960 Chrysler & DeSoto fins were 13" also, but slanted and much thicker, so you didn't realize how big they really were. All great cars.
Hi Lee, Happy to read "Another long-time fave." :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing your story too, Lou
"I'm very fortunate that you're a good friend of mine too."
What a lovely thing to say to someone. ☺️❤️
:-)
Those old Cadillac's would just float. What a ride .THANKS. LOU.
Hi Robert, You're right :-) You're welcome, Lou
I was 13 years old in 1959. Back then a lot of oider people drove cadillacs. A lot of them felt that the 59 cadillac was such an embaressment. Also people that had one were constantly having the taillights stolen. It was the epitomy of the 50s. Note the 60 and 61 were more subdued. I love it thanks for the presentation
Hi Tony, Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You're welcome. Make sure you watch the commercials before the video in full (or at least the ones you can) as that's how I get paid so I can keep sharing with you, Lou
I remember my mother had a 59 red convertible like this but with solid red interior in 1965 and only paid 250.00 for it. Back then it was just a 6 year old used car and not the holy grail it is today. I also remember it was side swiped on 15th Street in Washington, DC and she never retrieved it from the towing yard. Even as a 10 year old I loved that car. To this day the 59 is still my dream car. What I wouldn't give to have one now.
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That cars so big it need the beeping reverse sound that trucks make.
You're right! Lou
No it doesn't it's such a work of art, you cannot, not notice it
Awesome '59 Caddy! I am adding that to my collection! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Byron Pink, You have excellent taste in cars :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy. Regarding sharing, you're welcome, Lou
i saw that car with the same coulour at rétro mobile in porte de versaille (im french) and when i was little i thought that car looks alike christine even christine is a plymouth fury of 1958
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This is my ultimate dream car! This guy is the man!!
Hi Retro_Zombie79, High praise for this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy, Lou
@@loucostabile Just subbed. Great work demonstrating this classic beauty!
One of the absolute best Cadillac ever made, Such a Beauty
High praise :-)
GM's '59's were a knee jerk reaction to Chrysler Corp's 1957's. This is why GM's '58's were a one year only redesign. The story goes the head of GM got a hold of Chrysler's new car brochure, threw it on the desk of his head designer and said, "Why don't you quit?"
Hi itsmegp46, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
itsmegp46
Shut up Meg.
Just kidding lol
Copying the forward look mopars.
Yes, not so sure the 59 had the largest fins, a matter of perspective I guess because the 57 58 and 59 Chrysler, Desoto, Dodge and Plymouths definitely preceded Gm in this department and they had some very large and wild fins also!
Another great car, and video, Lou! It baffles me how modern car makers don't realize how beautiful a red-red interior can be! And the two-tone with white is stunning!
Hi Paul Henderson, Thank you for the kind words on the video, and sharing details you wish we'd see today, Lou
Lou..you are the man...maybe your best video ever....any kid who grew up in the 50s-early 60's, has to swoon seeing this absolutely gorgeous example of his youth...makes the cars of today look so drab and dull....really appreciate your effort...and that is one lucky gentleman, and he must have some nice size bucks, to have paid for the magnificent restoration!
Hi Daniel Lack, Thank you for making my day with your wonderful comment :-) Ron's a heck of a guy and he shares his toys, enjoy this video too, Lou ruclips.net/video/f-sQyJNGFlU/видео.html
daniel lack I can't relate to growing up in the 50's-60's in the slightest, but I agree, this car is absolutely amazing! I wish Cadillac kept making their cars like this!
Late 50s to early 70s cadillacs are my favorite. Beautiful landyachts
Hi jim bob, If you type into RUclips search "My Car Story with Lou Cadillac" I think you'll see many Cadillacs in the time frame that are your favorites. Enjoy, Lou
So quiet! Fantastic car. I love the red and white interior.
Hi JAZZ MAN, Glad you enjoyed this one and love the interior :-) Lou
I was born in 63, and I can remember seeing these. Very cool 😎
Hi William, Happy to read this car brings back memories of seeing this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
1959 was THE best year for producing cars!!
I found the love of my whole life... a '59 red Chevrolet Impala 2door "Coupe"... And I also ask "Why isn't it possible, that they could make some kind of a "Retro" of those fantastic dreamcars nowadays??
Hi NCC1701, Happy to read you found your "love of your life" :-) Here is his Sister, Lou ruclips.net/video/vYhS_ICM768/видео.html
My favorite car of all time, this is the best I've seen, the owner must be so proud,
Winner :-)
My God, that color on that car, I can't.
8-0
I think this is worthy meaning of life to have and drive , earn up money and buy that car, even girlfriends and wives are not so reliable as this car, this car never leave you and never trait you .(if some moron going to condemn and criticize for my opinion, I don't give a damn). If my life ain't going to be like that, don't call me to this world. P.S: ugly rusty bucket, with vegetable weak shit "engine" (about 1-2liters), some kind of Honda Civic, or Hyndai Accent, Saab, Opel Omega, Hyndai Solaris, Nissan Murano and Nissan Almera, life with buckets like that, doesn't look like good and happy
Thankyou Lou, I keep coming back to watch this video, it's just so special. Such a dream machine and the owner is so in love with his car. The car is lucky to have such a good owner and you too Lou, you love filming these treasured automobile's. Ron comes across as a genuine car enthusiast, you two have a great passion between you. God bless you Lou and all around you.
Hi Wide Awake, I'm glad this video is enjoyable to you :-) Ron and I sure enjoy his car and he's very generous to share it with me. We're having alot of fun :-) Thank you for sharing a wonderful comment, Lou
:) "Like driving your living room" :)
That's correct :-)
Lou, that made me smile! I love the car!
Glad you love the car, me too. Now we're both smiling :-)
This was the first car I ever fell in love with. I was 6 at the time. Still my favourite at 23.
Hi Frankie Teardrop Goes to Hollywood, Happy to read you fell in love with this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
Jaw dropping... I mean, I'm watching this in disbelieve... What a beauty... Breath taking...
High praise :-)
The 1959 Cadillac is the best Cadillac is literally the best Cadillac ever made!!!
High praise :-)
Super looking car, thanks to Ron for sharing and to you Lou for filming and interviewing. Good times and a super piece of Americana.
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Just another example of the awesome American automotive designs that made the world gaze in amazement.
Hi steve20118, Happy to read you appreciate this "awesome design" :-) Lou
Its something that God would ride it's so elegant man the fins are unbelievable the color is beautiful it's so Cadillac!!!!
Hi Robert, Highest praise :-) Lou
I have a 1959 4-door cadillac deville, I finished the restoration this year after 4 years of work, the result is the same as in this video, only, I'm in Italy, I love American cars
Hi Gabri 4 wheels, Congratulations on all your time & effort to create a beautiful fun car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
We had a family friend who had a white one just like this. Many drives in the summer with top down. The ride was amazing. This one is just great!
Glad you like this one. Such good memories, thanks for sharing your story, Lou
I need one, a shame time has taken so many of these beautiful cars as well as the appreciation for style and quality of the 1900s
Hi Spiriteddust, Hope you're behind the wheel of the right one for you soon. Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
One of my top classics/antiques.
Happy to read you like this one :-)
The red fuzzy dice is a great touch Lou, keep cruisin 💯
:-)
Hi Robert, Hope you're behind the wheel of the right one for you soon. Thought you'd enjoy this video too :-) Lou ruclips.net/video/f-sQyJNGFlU/видео.html
The Cadillac of Cadillacs. Perfection.
High praise :-)
It has a Batmobile aura about it. So iconic ,so cool 😎
Hi Linda, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
I transferred to a new school in my senior year in 1967. In study hall a girl passed me a note asking if I knew how to drive. Yes. Would I teach her? What kind of car do you have? Her mother's '59 Coupe deVille. Oh, absolutely! :) Her mother was short and could barely see over the dash. Actually I was more of a driver for the girl who was really, shall we say, popular with the boys who spent my driving time through SE CO and NE NM with her BF du jour in the back seat. Loved driving that car.
Hi joemackey1950, That's an interesting story. Thank you for sharing, Lou
thanks once again. I was always partial to GM styling themes from the '50's and '60's. All I can think of when I see this particular Cadillac with its red theme is My Cousin Vinny.
I can see this car being driven in that movie :-)
The late 40s and 50's Cadillacs were iconic, I would own one or more but as much as I love them, I don't wish to be a caretaker for old cars. That said I'm glad people like Jay Leno do what they do and I get to admire those iconic works of art for free. TheReaper!
Hi joeblackakareaper, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
What a treat! Thanks Lou!
You're welcome Jeffrey :-)
I had the honour to restore a 59 4 door -the owner bought it in Montana trailered to Ontario Canada and I worked on it for over a year . It seemed to be never ending ,length wise .When I was younger ,I thought it was vain to record my doing those things ,but that was a mistake in hindsight I guess. Great videos Lou. Thanx.
Hi Tim Mullens, Thank you on the compliment on the videos, and hey, it's never too late to try videoing and sharing, Lou
Beautiful car, the Elderado for years was the pinnacle of luxurious drop top driving. When you say Elderado this car if not the first is the second thing that pops in your mind if your into cars.
Hi Doug, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
I've wanted a '59 Cadillac exactly like this ever since I saw it in a car collectors book when I was a little kid, it's probably what started my obsession with '50's Cadillacs.
Hi Ethan Davenport, You have great taste in cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
I'll never give up my love and respect for American cars ... never!
Nice :-)
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I LOVE THE 59 CADDY!!!! SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Hi John, My pleasure sharing this car with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
I had two of these, one in UK and one in California. Both red. I thought the fiberglass top cover only came with Eldorados? But no matter, it looks great. beautiful restoration.
Hi Bert, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
I'll bet that car is booked for several years in advance for weddings and parades! How the heck did he get it backed out of that garage into that narrow alley!
Practice, practice, practice :-) Lou
The car, the Finn's, the red color. How beautiful. Thanks for the ride.
Hi Mark Hoffman, Glad you enjoy this Daddy of All Caddy's :-) You're welcome, Lou
It's like a rolling piece of art
Hi jim bob, Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) Lou
Fabulous motor car and video. I keep thinking about how we would manage on our snaking country roads here in England 😀
Hi Christopher, High praise for this car & video :-) Lou
Love the video - even better than the shorter version. I do like the "drive-by" as you can see the car from different angles Just a beautiful car!
Hi MrGrandPrix FourSpeed, A Grand Daddy Caddy :-) Lou
I'm proud owner of a 1968 Ford LTD, 2-door notchback, with hidden headlights.
Nevertheless I prefer the more angular late 60s design, this Eldorado is such a beauty!!
Greetings from Germany :)
Hi Ich bin's, Happy to read you have a fun car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
One of the best BADASS American cars ever!
Nice :-)
The owner of this extraordinary vehicle is extraordinary himself. As down to earth a guy as Chicago itself.
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Piece of art 🎨 ✨️ 👌 💖 💕 💜 🎨 ✨️ 👌, the fins is always awesome 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Hi Jerry, Happy to read and see you enjoy this "piece of art" :-) Lou
That car is freaking awesome dude even gangsters don't have that car
Hi Khristopher, Happy to read "That car is freaking awesome dude" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
That is actually the most beautiful car I have ever seen
High praise for the design of this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you'll enjoy.
A few months ago I spiked a sudden interest in classic cars and now I absolutely love them. This car and a ‘57 Chevy are my two dream cars! I would love to just drive to my high school in one of these cars. Ah, I’m in love!
Hi Emily, You're on the right Channel for your interest in classic cars :-) Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
In the early 60s there was a toy called a Playmobile. It was the dash of a car with a windshield. Seeing the dash in this Cadillac I would say it was the inspiration for that toy.
Hi flamboyantstudioscom, Thank you for viewing and sharing the story of the toy :-) Hope you see many more cars you'll enjoy on this RUclips Channel, Lou
i remember in also came in pink, lavender, aqua, black, white
Hi MsBenlane, Thank you for viewing and sharing the colors you recall, Lou
Daaaammmmnn. Most beautiful car ever made in USA!!
High praise for the looks of this car :-)
Love that red !!!!!
Happy to read you enjoy the red :-)
Lou, red is my favorite color.
My dream car. In five years I’ll be hunting for one.❤
Hi Mike, Hope you're behind the wheel of your dream car soon, Lou
one of You Tube's most perfect cars ever... For sure!
High praise Beun007 :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
I passed my driving test in one. Fins helped to locate the end of the car and the wheels. Learned to drive sighting along the fins to stay on track while backing out of a long, two-track gravel driveway. Passed driving test on the first try, including parallel parking!
This one is fine, except the underside of the dash and steering wheel were eggshell, and the top half was black.
Hi Frank, Happy to read this video brings back memories of your driving test :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Lou Costabile
Alas, it’s been downhill since then, my glory days.
Beautiful automobile! However, at 4:00, you say that the car had been sitting outside for 26 years when you found it in 1982. Unless my math is faulty, that can't be right. In 1982, a 1959 car would have been 23 years old. Am I missing something here? 1956 was 26 years prior to 1982.
Hi Bill M, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, and you get an "A" in math class too. Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou
This car is a symbol of all high hopes humanity had in fifties.
Bright spark from a future, that never happened...
Hi ukranaut, Interesting perspective. Well said. Lou
Great video, i'm a big fan of Perry mason, constantly seeing these convertibles on the show, Great cars
Hi Dave The Man, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
i remember as a preteen, my job was polishing the chrome on my family's 59..there's a lot of chrome
Hi lathan area, That's a full time job :-) Lou
Ah ya! True piece of Americana.
Big, Bold, and Beautiful :-) God Bless the USA
It's to bad in Europe she would be a elephant in a porcelain case
I'm 20 years old and I remember the day my mother and I went to the vehicle toy section of Müller to buy my favourite American 1950s car: A pink 1959 Cadillac which I still have, though it's partially fallen apart from me playing with it a lot in my younger years (missing bullet shape tail lights, wipers and chrome part next to the boot broke off and loose sun visors and windscreen)
Then came the 2017 Piston Riot meeting in the capital city where I and my parents encountered a *real* 1959 Cadillac, registered in the capital city despite the fact 1950s American cars are very rare in Europe.
Hi Florjan, Seeing 1950's cars in American is rare today too. Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Parents encountering a car like this :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
that was great lou, but i'm dying to see the trunk!!!! someday.
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My God. One day, I hope I can get one exactly like this. Such a beauty
Hi Brahim Runo, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Hope you see many cars on this RUclips Channel you'll enjoy, and also hope you're behind the wheel of one like this soon. Here is another video you might enjoy, Lou ruclips.net/video/f-sQyJNGFlU/видео.html
The jury is still out on whether the '59 Cadillac or the '61 Chrysler Imperial had the biggest fins. That aside, Wow! What a car! Thanks for including this one, Lou.
Two Fin WInners for sure Jimbob :-) Happy to share and you're welcome, Lou
@@loucostabile : LOL. We were having that debate over on my car club's website and it's kind of a subjective thing. If you grade by length, the '57-'58 Desoto has them all beat. That fin ran from the rear tip all the way down to the top of the front door! For height, yes, the '59 Caddy. For width, the '61 Imperial. Totally a subjective thing. One thing, though --- fins were COOL!
Could watch your vids for hours Lou, Cadilla in those days were 100% class
Hi Jim, Make sure when you watch them & enjoy them with me, you watch the commercials so I can keep sharing the cars with you, Lou
I almost bought a Coupe de ville in '84 I drove it and thought somebody was following me with those fins. Terrible blind spots because of the fins too. But a neat car and very big.
Hi Brian, "I drove it and thought somebody was following me with those fins." NICE!
Now that is a Caddy! We need a 2020 version of this Lou!
Hi Ron, The Big Daddy Caddy! A 2020 version would be a FUN idea :-) Lou
IT'S FANTASTIC!
High praise.
Thanks for sharing this ride!
One day I must rent a car like this if possible.
Hi Auge, Happy to read you appreciate this car & ride :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of one like this soon. Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
the 1959 2 door convertable coupe series 62 in dakota red !!!
the number 2 of the space age era cars !
nr 1 is a persian sand or a inverness green 1959 eldorado biarritz convertable coupe !
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Seeing it being backed out of that garage is a perfect simulacrum of the contents of a historical tomb (KV59?) being displayed to the public for the very first time. Behold- the personal chariot of a very powerful pharaoh.
Hi John Poole, Happy to read you enjoy the unveiling from the garage :-) Lou