When I was a teenager I was at the Santa Monica airport and was admiring a Lear Jet parked on the tarmac when a turquoise '67 Eldorado pulled up next to the Lear and out stepped Frank Sinatra. He boarded the plane and I watched as the plane took off. It was surreal and felt like I was watching a made for TV commercial.
They were the automobiles of the original rat pack. Supposedly they would joke about getting a new one when the ash tray would fill up. Of course considering the size of the ash trays in Caddy’s of that era that wouldn’t have been that often unless you seriously chain smoked. Cool car, cool people, cool story. Thanks..!
@@dave1956 Agree 100%. The 67-68 Eldorado and the 68-69 Riviera and the Tornados of this era are the pinnacle of GM styling… Honorable mentions are the same three from 1979 to 1985…!
When I was a teenager, I made up my mind that my dream car of all time is the 1959 Cadillac Eldorado convertible. Those enormous rear fins. It’s absolutely gorgeous with the top down.
One of the Sweet 16 , which added the Sugar Caddie later , a hot rid version. My Eldorado was gold , with a black too, and unfortunately stolen un a burglary of my home , along with my collection . I was Cadillac since a small child.
I got vintage 1/25 scale model kits of the 1967 and 1970 Eldorado by Jo-Han in my model car collection. They either came as a model kit or a dealer promo back in the day. I seen the Jo-Han 1967 Cadillac Eldorado scale model kit on eBay priced as high as $400. That's how rare this kit is now. Even the box art is pricey.
Adam, the red light in the door at the pull is for safety and visibility when the door was open. This allowed vehicles coming up from behind to be able to see it better. Think of it as a safety light.
Though the 1967 Eldorado was one of the most beautiful designs ever to come from any car marque, I never understood why people don't prefer the 1968 model better! The 1968 model had all the important revisions: Properly-placed parking lamps where they belonged all along in place of those painted fender filler end caps. The all-new, improved 472 cubic inch V8. The longer hood with concealed wipers. The beautiful square Cadillac side view mirrors. That neat-looking rear side marker lamp Cadillac logo. Overall, the '68 was worth waiting for. Not to mention the power package that included full dual exhausts.
I agree with you if you are wanting the superior edition. I think collectors put greater value on the ‘67 simply because it was the first year of a new design with front wheel drive.
I agree, those end caps on the '67 always had an "unfinished" look about them - like an afterthought. Another reason I prefer the '68 is because that was the first year (by law?) the parking lights lit up with the headlamps at night. My favorite part of this generation Eldorado are those "blade" taillights - imo, the most "innovative" taillights ever put on a vehicle.
@@Primus54 I much preferred the '67. I had a light blue model with a dark blue bench seat in front. The front torsion bar / single leaf rear suspension was a bit stiffer and the handling was more to my liking over the later four coil spring models. Plenty of power in the 429 engine so the larger engine wasn't needed. Mine had factory air shocks in the rear and the factory supplied vacuum operated pressure pump was absolute junk in the Florida climate. This car had NO fabric top...I would not have purchased a cloth top. ugh I REALLY liked this car...why did I sell it?
The 1967 Eldorado is among the most beautiful automobiles ever produced. LOVE the buckets. Cadillac should build the concept Elmiraj - equally stunning.
White is not exactly my favorite color for a car exterior, but this thing is just stunning. I love the big full width grill and hidden lights on the white car- it just creates an impressive contrast that truly highlights the front end. I honestly believe 67-68 was the high water mark of Cadillac styling and engineering.
The '67 back end is my favorite with the one-year-only taillights and flow-through air vents, and the '68 front end is my favorite with both the concealed headlamps and new concealed wipers. Stunning cars.
we would stop and gaze at the spotlit '67 Eldorado at the local Cadillac showroom at night. The taillights were a complete mystery until we started seeing them on the roadway.
I own a rare special ordered 1967 Cadillac Convertible with bucket seats, console, and a 4-Speed Manual transmission. My mom special ordered it for my dads birthday
Four-speed MANUAL trans? WOW. I'm driving an '06 Acura TL w/six-speed ... and I know _that's_ rare, but just WOW, a Cad with a manual has to be _REALLY_ rare !
Thank you Adam. Quality. Style. Elegance. Grace. Eldorado by Cadillac. They really focused on the details on the exterior and interior. When you shared the interior ,I thought Pontiac Grand Prix. The interiors did get better with time. The last Eldorado was influenced by this car as well. I did notice the new Cadillac have got back to making interiors and exteriors like this again and Cadillac focused. The bucket seats did return in 1984 and became standard in 1986.
1976 was the final year for the Eldorado convertible, and there was a surge of desire among buyers to get one of the “Last Convertibles,” as Cadillac eagerly touted them. Exactly 14,000 were made, largely because when GM took inventory of the remaining convertible-top mechanisms, it discovered 15,000 in various warehouses and decided to retain 1000 for parts inventory.
You are correct. The factory antenna was controlled by the radio knob. It appears this car has an aftermarket radio and so that likely caused the need to add a non-factory antenna switch. The PRNDL needle was white; you are correct there also. My '67 has buckets, headrests, and even shoulder harnesses, but no vinyl roof. Truly a rare one.
The '67 Eldo is still peak Cadillac, peak GM and peak Detroit. It just doesn't get any better than this! I'm going to go out on a limb and say that they planned the '68 fender mounted turn signals right from the start since the shape of the metal plugs used in '67 already suggest these lamps (which also fit much better than the plugs). Lighting regulations were changing in the late '60s like the addition of side marker lights. Other '68 models, such as the Lincoln Continental, also had these lamps which the '67s didn't have.
The door lights are for visibility for other cars when the door is open. That's why they are red, for warning. That way someone doesn't rip your door off when on the side of the road or even a parking stall. Many cars and trucks have them, even now.
@@plap. that’s why most cars (luxury cars) used a reflector along with a white light bulb for a puddle lamp. Usually in the lower half of the door where it was useful. Not sure where Cadillac going with this weakly lit red light mounted at the rear of a grab handle mounted high on the door. A reflector would have been a better choice and a white light would have been better choice for a puddle lamp that was way too high to be effective . Maybe if had cone on with the headlights it would have illuminated the power window and lock controls in a red cockpit style lighting. As for puddle lamp/ door open warning, it sort of missed the target.
@jeffreyconstance6435 I don't know, if it was open on the side of the road and the car coming up from behind you aims for the red light they would hit the door dead nuts up the middle of it. lol, it would be spot on target.
The first generation front-wheel drive Cadillac Eldorado was a beautiful car, that I learned to appreciate at a very young age. My grandparents had a '66 Coupe DeVille with bucket seats, which they traded in on a '67 Eldorado bench seat model. Their '66 bucket seat car actually had a heated driver's seat. I don't know if that option was available in '67, as I believe it may have been a one year only affair.
Front bucket seats improve the rear seat passenger experience in 2-door cars by opening up the cabin space visually and making it seem a little less cramped. But then again, how often did passengers really ride in the back seats of these things? It surely had less leg room in back than a Coupe de Ville, so it would not have been as comfortable for back seat passengers on any kind of an extended road trip. Despite its size, it really seems more like a 2-passenger car, which may also be why power rear windows weren't standard the first year.
Yes, the issue with those "plugs" is noticeable, even more with this body color, but I do prefer this early body style. It looks kind of weird having all that flat floor in front and having two bucket seats with a console in between. Magnificent car!
This interior (outside of the dash) bears an incredible resemblance to 66 Riviera deluxe interior door panel (to a point) and the 68 Riviera bucket seat stitching… white looks good on that car. I love how, at limits, the needle would fall just short of overlapping the fuel and temp gages. That rear passenger door handle made it all the way thru the 1979 redesign, they for whatever reason ended it before the 1980 released. I would love to have a 67 or 68 Eldorado. No particular preferences as far as equipment.
I built an engine for a 1967 Eldorado about 30 years ago. I liked just about everything about the car, except for the corners of the rear bumper. The car had been backed into its stall in the shop, and being a large car, not much space was left between the back bumper and my work bench. I remember banging my shins on that bumper once; the pain was bad enough that I thought I had broken my leg. Otherwise, great car, superb styling, and great to drive.
Wonderful job, as always! This car is also equipped with both Guide-Matic headlight dimming, and Twilight Sentinel Auto Lamp control, as well as a tilt/telescope wheel. The Antenna switch is aftermarket, and looks like a 1970 Buick unit. It appears, that it was installed as this car has a non-stock stereo system with knobs that are non-stock as well. The antenna circuit is not plumbed through the aftermarket radio/knobs, hence the additional switch. The floor mats are also not original, but a nice touch.
I don't think I've ever seen that gen of Eldorado with bucket seats, nor in white. Very interesting car, and absolutely gorgeous to look at. I can't decide whether I prefer the 1967 or the 1968. A mix of both, I suppose. I like the added turn signals on the 1968, but dislike the added rear marker lamps. The 1967 is the purest design, likely as close as possible to what the designer(s) had in mind. I prefer your 1967 (black over red leather) to this white one, Adam. I wish there was a modern car out there that would have the visual impact this Eldorado has. What a terrific front end!
I think the 2 vertical shocks on the rear axle were for normal up and down damping, while the forward facing shocks were there to control rear axle hop under hard braking. Fox-body Mustangs after 1984 have a similar setup, but it is there to control hop on acceleration.
My father owned two 67 Eldos,, one in gold and one he repainted in pearl white with green interior. It also had the bucket seats. This was his daily driver among the many cars he owned right up to his death about 6 years ago at age 89. He loved these cars. Beautiful design and features way ahead of their time. Thanks for sharing.
One of my favorite Cadillacs (this from a FoMoCo guy). IIRC, buckets were only available in leather. And note the odd placement of the cigarette lighter at the rear of console, for the rear passengers. I think the light at the rear of the door panel was for safety to warn oncoming cars a door was open (especially at night). And it always mystified me why the rear side windows were manual on the '67 Eldorado, when they were standard on the de Ville and Fleetwood cars.
Oh my gosh, you live right around the corner from my old house. I used to admire your old Eldos all the time! I can't believe I randomly stumbled across your video!!! Beautiful car, thanks for sharing!
G.M stylists were artists in sheet metal back then. The 472 is a strong, well designed engine.I agree, a bald hard top doesn't have the rust possibilities later on that vinyl roof sometimes would experience.
The 1967 Cadillac Eldorado one of my favorites next to the 1968-1970. I even have vintage 1/25 scale Jo-Han model kits of the 1967 and 1970 Eldorado in my model car collection. I seen an unbuilt Jo-Han 1967 Cadillac Eldorado scale model kit on eBay priced as high as $400. That's how rare this kit is now.
@lordmaul3 yes, I have those as well! I have a 1968, a rare, wisteria metallic 1969, a 1970, and several 1975 and 1976 models. I've been collecting promos ever since I was 5 years old. Now I'm 64 years old. I still play with little cars of all scales and makes. 😁
67-68 I have always wanted a blue with black top and coal bin interior. Dad had Cadillacs but with a family a 4 door model. Lucky you having one! I thought the antenna mast went up when turning on the radio nice description!
I'm not a big fan of most GM cars styling but this generation Cadillac El Dorado & Toronados are sharp & handsome. I appreciate your videos, they're well done & you cover things that no one else does. 👍
I always love how GM finished the inside of the headlamps with chrome trim, Lincoln didn’t bother or think it was necessary behind the hidden headlamps…I guess thats why Cadillac is “the standard of the world”.
@ General Motors is selling more electric vehicles (EVs) than ever before, and is currently the second-largest seller of EVs in the United States. Cadillac will have two more EVs to offer customers by the end of the year-the Optiq and Escalade IQ. The Cadillac Vistiq joins the lineup next year. Id say they’re doing pretty well.
@@piggy310 General Motors is using a variety of strategies to get people to buy electric vehicles setting a new standard. GM CFO Paul Jacobson told investors there should be a $2 billion to $4 billion profit improvement from EVs next year. Barra told investors that EV portfolio will reach positive variable profit - meaning the revenue GM earns from selling the vehicle exceeds the direct cost of producing it.
Simply gorgeous in triple white. I always loved the 67 Eldorado and 66 Tornado. We started dealing in lightly used Caddy’s, Lincoln’s,and Mercs around 1970. I used to pester dad about ElDorados and Tornados. Coupe DeVilles were our bread and butter at the time. “Because ElDorados drive like azz. Coupe De Villes drive beautifully”. Mind you pops was a Cord guy and owned several.
The light on the door panel were for safety, if you or your passenger were getting out of the car at night, an oncoming car would be able to see you better.
I also had a black one , I believe it was a 68. I had no idea at the time, how great a car it was, and how it would remain one of the most beautiful American cars of all time.
Ahoy, quoth Ahab - "Even though white is often associated with things, that are pleasant and pure, there is a peculiar emptiness about the color white. It is the emptiness of the white that is more disturbing, than even the bloodiness of red."! Of course different leg lengths can be accommodated by 60/40 split bench seats as well, but not as sporty. Love that flat floor with the crest in the carpet. Interesting door hinge covers/treatment.
Beautiful design with an unstated interior, I also like the “Dalmatian Cloth” also used in 1967. My ‘68 Toronado had buckets, console and gear selector.
I picked up a '67 in '72 during the Opec oil embargo... terrifically durable machine... had to inflate the radial tires to Cadillac spec 24 psi front 21 rear... took the harness out of that torsion bar suspension. I was told, when I purchased it, that mine was an early build, as it had the Eldorado block script below the mid body crease. I was able to rebuild the vacuum actuated air ride pump a couple of times... Cadillac had a service kit. Of course, the odometer stopped working after 100k miles, but I owned the '67 through 1985. Had to replace one of those single front wheel bearings... extraordinarily expensive, and I believe it was a one year only set up; I gave the car away when the vacuum door locks would occasionally lock me in the car... the extreme vacuum was impossible to overcome on the door lock button, so I had to crawl out of the window! Overall, a wonderful car, that truly gave you the impression of being pulled from the front... it was extraordinary in snow
Excellent as always, thank you. Regarding the term “catwalk”. I’ve always heard that associated with, for example, cars from the 30s. It references the flat area between the fenders and the hood side. Picturing that, it does resemble a narrow walkway or “catwalk”.
I always thought these cars had great styling, and when I had the chance to buy a 1970 from a Cadillac dealer mechanic, I jumped at the chance. A wonderful car I wish I still had. Somehow the Eldorado was full of 1 year-only features. In 1970, the engine was 500 ci and 400 hp. It surprised many "performance" cars when I owned it in the late 80s, though only once it got rolling.
This was one of my dream cars that I always wanted to own, the styling is amazing and I could only imagine what they would be worth had GM gone forward with the V-12 engine that would have perfectly fit the hood of the Eldorado
The father of a friend of mine drove one of these, but might have been a ‘68. They also had a Toronado for awhile. He was in the medical field, and probably made lots of $$$. I was impressed back then.
I've seen some 1967 Cadillac Eldorados with turn signals/parking lights in the fender tips like the '68 models in addition to lamps in the front bumper; you can tell that those cars are '67 models because of the exposed windshield wipers and lack of rear side marker lights. I guess GM gave up close to the end of the '67 model year trying to align the metal fender tips properly.
Almost 50 years ago I was looking at late '60's Cadillac's and went with a 1970 Imperial LeBaron HT, just over five years old and I liked the darker black, accents of silver and woodgrain and less chrome in the interior. It was part of a plan for a 'last hoorah' , party time, before showing up at Boot Camp. It was Black, Vinyl top, slightly smaller rear window, slight (spare tire) bump on the trunk lid and molded as part of the lid painted in one piece, no trim. Looked nice with the 'custom', back then it was, paint job. Pin stripped and airbrushed, then some pin stripping taken off, fine steelly blue and purple metal flakes, clear. Already done . - it was subtler than it sounds, but quite the change from a '70 Dart ( which by the way makes a great drifting car in the '70's, I've heard .)
As a kid, I built a 1/25th scale model of the '67 Eldorado. I think it was a Jo-Han kit. Later we had a '75 Eldo convertible, red with white leather and white top and the 500 cubic inch engine, and an in-dash factory 8-track tape player on which I'd listen to Frank Zappa.
My mom had this car when I was a kid. It was like driving the living room around. We used to play on the floor in the backseat. What a great car that was. Until the transmission went. Then it was a really heavy car to push.
The front of this, El Dorado, one of my favorite, all-time vehicles, there’s a striking resemblance to the concept sketch I watched on one of your videos yesterday, where you asked viewers to guess which car it represented.
Absolutely love this car in white. White is the best color for cars. It shows everything. If a car looks good in white, then it will look good any color.
The red interior door light was there as a safety feature. Presumably, when the door was open, traffic approaching from the rear would see the light and know there was a giant door in their path. I think the Toronado Deluxe had one mounted lower on the door card, though the standard model may have used a reflector.
Absolutely magnificent car! Actually, I like the vinyl roof on these and I love the Grecian White. Bucket seats were just to look cool, I guess, although the individual adjustment for the driver and passenger is great.
When I was a teenager I was at the Santa Monica airport and was admiring a Lear Jet parked on the tarmac when a turquoise '67 Eldorado pulled up next to the Lear and out stepped Frank Sinatra. He boarded the plane and I watched as the plane took off. It was surreal and felt like I was watching a made for TV commercial.
@@dj33036 totally cool memory
He did it his way 😁
He didn't say, "Come fly with me?"
Blue was FS' favorite car color👍
They were the automobiles of the original rat pack. Supposedly they would joke about getting a new one when the ash tray would fill up. Of course considering the size of the ash trays in Caddy’s of that era that wouldn’t have been that often unless you seriously chain smoked. Cool car, cool people, cool story. Thanks..!
One of the most beautiful vehicles ever built!
@@dave1956 Agree 100%. The 67-68 Eldorado and the 68-69 Riviera and the Tornados of this era are the pinnacle of GM styling… Honorable mentions are the same three from 1979 to 1985…!
No question. I love these as much as some of the European classics of the 50s and 60s.
Yes, it's artwork meets engineering
These are the best looking Eldorados....
Especially the hidden head lights
When I was a teenager, I made up my mind that my dream car of all time is the 1959 Cadillac Eldorado convertible.
Those enormous rear fins. It’s absolutely gorgeous with the top down.
When I was a little boy, at about the time the ‘67 was released, there was a Hot Wheel of it - and that was the favorite of my collection.
One of the Sweet 16 , which added the Sugar Caddie later , a hot rid version.
My Eldorado was gold , with a black too, and unfortunately stolen un a burglary of my home , along with my collection .
I was Cadillac since a small child.
I got vintage 1/25 scale model kits of the 1967 and 1970 Eldorado by Jo-Han in my model car collection. They either came as a model kit or a dealer promo back in the day. I seen the Jo-Han 1967 Cadillac Eldorado scale model kit on eBay priced as high as $400. That's how rare this kit is now. Even the box art is pricey.
I came here to say the same thing. In the mid 70s I had a dark green 67 El Dorado hot wheels car. One of my favorites.
I remember it, it was brown 🍒🤎
Adam, the red light in the door at the pull is for safety and visibility when the door was open. This allowed vehicles coming up from behind to be able to see it better. Think of it as a safety light.
My 97 Riviera has the same detail on the rear of the doors, a wraparound curved red panel that illuminates when the door is opened, a nice feature.
Correct explanation. Some had illumination as a courtesy to know what you were stepping into at night.
Correct. Volvo had them in the 50s
Though the 1967 Eldorado was one of the most beautiful designs ever to come from any car marque, I never understood why people don't prefer the 1968 model better! The 1968 model had all the important revisions: Properly-placed parking lamps where they belonged all along in place of those painted fender filler end caps. The all-new, improved 472 cubic inch V8. The longer hood with concealed wipers. The beautiful square Cadillac side view mirrors. That neat-looking rear side marker lamp Cadillac logo. Overall, the '68 was worth waiting for. Not to mention the power package that included full dual exhausts.
I agree with you if you are wanting the superior edition. I think collectors put greater value on the ‘67 simply because it was the first year of a new design with front wheel drive.
Totally agree !
I prefer the 1968 also.
I agree, those end caps on the '67 always had an "unfinished" look about them - like an afterthought. Another reason I prefer the '68 is because that was the first year (by law?) the parking lights lit up with the headlamps at night. My favorite part of this generation Eldorado are those "blade" taillights - imo, the most "innovative" taillights ever put on a vehicle.
@@Primus54 I much preferred the '67. I had a light blue model with a dark blue bench seat in front. The front torsion bar / single leaf rear suspension was a bit stiffer and the handling was more to my liking over the later four coil spring models. Plenty of power in the 429 engine so the larger engine wasn't needed. Mine had factory air shocks in the rear and the factory supplied vacuum operated pressure pump was absolute junk in the Florida climate. This car had NO fabric top...I would not have purchased a cloth top. ugh I REALLY liked this car...why did I sell it?
Almost 60 years later and the car looks modern.
I'm not sure about 'modern', but it's definitely cool.
@@eyerollthereforeiam1709 is looking modern even a compliment nowadays? this car is mid century modern for sure.
13 years and MN is still Blue
It's the grandmother of Cadillac's Art & Science design language.
Is that where this dork is from?@@WinkelManBearPig
Stunning just stunning. Man I miss the days when Cadillac was king of the hill!!
The 1967 Eldorado is among the most beautiful automobiles ever produced. LOVE the buckets. Cadillac should build the concept Elmiraj - equally stunning.
Agreed! 💯
One of GMs best designs.
For me, one of America's all time greatest automotive designs. Just gorgeous.
White is not exactly my favorite color for a car exterior, but this thing is just stunning. I love the big full width grill and hidden lights on the white car- it just creates an impressive contrast that truly highlights the front end. I honestly believe 67-68 was the high water mark of Cadillac styling and engineering.
The lack of fake wood makes the interior door trims look quite modern. White trim with black dash and carpets looks good.
Absolutely stunning Cadillac 😮
The '67 back end is my favorite with the one-year-only taillights and flow-through air vents, and the '68 front end is my favorite with both the concealed headlamps and new concealed wipers. Stunning cars.
we would stop and gaze at the spotlit '67 Eldorado at the local Cadillac showroom at night. The taillights were a complete mystery until we started seeing them on the roadway.
You need to buy this one Adam. You’ll have salt and pepper ‘67 Eldorados.
I own a rare special ordered 1967 Cadillac Convertible with bucket seats, console, and a 4-Speed Manual transmission. My mom special ordered it for my dads birthday
I bought a 73 Buick Century that was ordered with manual steering and brakes. Your vehicle sounds like a one-off rare.
Four-speed MANUAL trans? WOW.
I'm driving an '06 Acura TL w/six-speed ... and I know _that's_ rare, but just WOW, a Cad with a manual has to be _REALLY_ rare !
Truly a STUNNING car! Love it!
Bucket seats were very rare on these, but I think they should've gone with a full-length console and a floor shifter.
and these aint bucket seats
Absolutely fabulous car!
Thank you Adam. Quality. Style. Elegance. Grace. Eldorado by Cadillac. They really focused on the details on the exterior and interior. When you shared the interior ,I thought Pontiac Grand Prix. The interiors did get better with time. The last Eldorado was influenced by this car as well. I did notice the new Cadillac have got back to making interiors and exteriors like this again and Cadillac focused. The bucket seats did return in 1984 and became standard in 1986.
1976 was the final year for the Eldorado convertible, and there was a surge of desire among buyers to get one of the “Last Convertibles,” as Cadillac eagerly touted them. Exactly 14,000 were made, largely because when GM took inventory of the remaining convertible-top mechanisms, it discovered 15,000 in various warehouses and decided to retain 1000 for parts inventory.
You are correct. The factory antenna was controlled by the radio knob. It appears this car has an aftermarket radio and so that likely caused the need to add a non-factory antenna switch. The PRNDL needle was white; you are correct there also. My '67 has buckets, headrests, and even shoulder harnesses, but no vinyl roof. Truly a rare one.
Absolutely one of the most beautiful cars. One of my favorites. My doctor back in 67 had one of these.
So did mine. Are you from Lewistown ?
The '67 Eldo is still peak Cadillac, peak GM and peak Detroit. It just doesn't get any better than this! I'm going to go out on a limb and say that they planned the '68 fender mounted turn signals right from the start since the shape of the metal plugs used in '67 already suggest these lamps (which also fit much better than the plugs). Lighting regulations were changing in the late '60s like the addition of side marker lights. Other '68 models, such as the Lincoln Continental, also had these lamps which the '67s didn't have.
Good point about the parking lights
For me, the '67 & 68 were the most beautiful of all the front wheel drive Eldorados. Those razor sharp fenders just can't be surpassed.
Beautiful 😍 I like the location of the AC compressor and the double belt for efficiency and low vibration .
The door lights are for visibility for other cars when the door is open. That's why they are red, for warning. That way someone doesn't rip your door off when on the side of the road or even a parking stall. Many cars and trucks have them, even now.
@@plap. that’s why most cars (luxury cars) used a reflector along with a white light bulb for a puddle lamp. Usually in the lower half of the door where it was useful. Not sure where Cadillac going with this weakly lit red light mounted at the rear of a grab handle mounted high on the door. A reflector would have been a better choice and a white light would have been better choice for a puddle lamp that was way too high to be effective . Maybe if had cone on with the headlights it would have illuminated the power window and lock controls in a red cockpit style lighting. As for puddle lamp/ door open warning, it sort of missed the target.
@jeffreyconstance6435 I don't know, if it was open on the side of the road and the car coming up from behind you aims for the red light they would hit the door dead nuts up the middle of it. lol, it would be spot on target.
That front single floor mat with the wreath and crest - wow, luxury. Wide, flat, feels great under foot. Beautiful.
One other thing you got with the bucket seats was a lockable compartment in the center console .
Love that front floor mat.
still miss my '70 Eldorado. Thanks for sharing.
The first generation front-wheel drive Cadillac Eldorado was a beautiful car, that I learned to appreciate at a very young age. My grandparents had a '66 Coupe DeVille with bucket seats, which they traded in on a '67 Eldorado bench seat model. Their '66 bucket seat car actually had a heated driver's seat. I don't know if that option was available in '67, as I believe it may have been a one year only affair.
Actually, heated seats were optional for 1967 and possibly 1968.
Always a enjoyable talk about enjoyable cars
Beautiful car, and love the odd cheaping out with the manual rear windowlets!
Although the console ends at the seat fronts, I love the absolutely flat front seat floor. Really adds to the feeling of roominess.
Front bucket seats improve the rear seat passenger experience in 2-door cars by opening up the cabin space visually and making it seem a little less cramped. But then again, how often did passengers really ride in the back seats of these things? It surely had less leg room in back than a Coupe de Ville, so it would not have been as comfortable for back seat passengers on any kind of an extended road trip. Despite its size, it really seems more like a 2-passenger car, which may also be why power rear windows weren't standard the first year.
Yes, the issue with those "plugs" is noticeable, even more with this body color, but I do prefer this early body style.
It looks kind of weird having all that flat floor in front and having two bucket seats with a console in between.
Magnificent car!
Coral Gables 🌴🇺🇸 I remember seeing my first in late 1966 at Hyannis port while serving in the Air Force on Cape Cod. Beautiful. 🏄
This interior (outside of the dash) bears an incredible resemblance to 66 Riviera deluxe interior door panel (to a point) and the 68 Riviera bucket seat stitching… white looks good on that car. I love how, at limits, the needle would fall just short of overlapping the fuel and temp gages. That rear passenger door handle made it all the way thru the 1979 redesign, they for whatever reason ended it before the 1980 released. I would love to have a 67 or 68 Eldorado. No particular preferences as far as equipment.
I built an engine for a 1967 Eldorado about 30 years ago. I liked just about everything about the car, except for the corners of the rear bumper. The car had been backed into its stall in the shop, and being a large car, not much space was left between the back bumper and my work bench. I remember banging my shins on that bumper once; the pain was bad enough that I thought I had broken my leg. Otherwise, great car, superb styling, and great to drive.
Wonderful job, as always! This car is also equipped with both Guide-Matic headlight dimming, and Twilight Sentinel Auto Lamp control, as well as a tilt/telescope wheel. The Antenna switch is aftermarket, and looks like a 1970 Buick unit. It appears, that it was installed as this car has a non-stock stereo system with knobs that are non-stock as well. The antenna circuit is not plumbed through the aftermarket radio/knobs, hence the additional switch. The floor mats are also not original, but a nice touch.
I don't think I've ever seen that gen of Eldorado with bucket seats, nor in white. Very interesting car, and absolutely gorgeous to look at. I can't decide whether I prefer the 1967 or the 1968. A mix of both, I suppose. I like the added turn signals on the 1968, but dislike the added rear marker lamps. The 1967 is the purest design, likely as close as possible to what the designer(s) had in mind. I prefer your 1967 (black over red leather) to this white one, Adam. I wish there was a modern car out there that would have the visual impact this Eldorado has. What a terrific front end!
Love the neat facts like rear window going into c-pillar instead of down. Wish u would show that action…
I think the 2 vertical shocks on the rear axle were for normal up and down damping, while the forward facing shocks were there to control rear axle hop under hard braking. Fox-body Mustangs after 1984 have a similar setup, but it is there to control hop on acceleration.
I love the detail that your reviews contain. Thank you for you knowledge and added effort at making these so informative.
My father owned two 67 Eldos,, one in gold and one he repainted in pearl white with green interior. It also had the bucket seats. This was his daily driver among the many cars he owned right up to his death about 6 years ago at age 89. He loved these cars. Beautiful design and features way ahead of their time. Thanks for sharing.
Wow. God bless him.
I love those low bucket seats, and the rear door latch. I teased my brother in law endlessly with that.
One of my favorite Cadillacs (this from a FoMoCo guy). IIRC, buckets were only available in leather. And note the odd placement of the cigarette lighter at the rear of console, for the rear passengers. I think the light at the rear of the door panel was for safety to warn oncoming cars a door was open (especially at night). And it always mystified me why the rear side windows were manual on the '67 Eldorado, when they were standard on the de Ville and Fleetwood cars.
I like the manual rear windows.
Think of the weight savings and simplicity.
Oh my gosh, you live right around the corner from my old house. I used to admire your old Eldos all the time! I can't believe I randomly stumbled across your video!!! Beautiful car, thanks for sharing!
G.M stylists were artists in sheet metal back then. The 472 is a strong, well designed engine.I agree, a bald hard top doesn't have the rust possibilities later on that vinyl roof sometimes would experience.
The 1967 Cadillac Eldorado one of my favorites next to the 1968-1970. I even have vintage 1/25 scale Jo-Han model kits of the 1967 and 1970 Eldorado in my model car collection. I seen an unbuilt Jo-Han 1967 Cadillac Eldorado scale model kit on eBay priced as high as $400. That's how rare this kit is now.
I collect them also!
@@MarkWG I also have some other 1/25 scale Cadillac Eldorado promos by Jo-Han including built kit of a 1971-72 Cadillac Eldorado.
@lordmaul3 yes, I have those as well! I have a 1968, a rare, wisteria metallic 1969, a 1970, and several 1975 and 1976 models. I've been collecting promos ever since I was 5 years old. Now I'm 64 years old. I still play with little cars of all scales and makes. 😁
Gorgeous well sculptured classic luxury automobile. I do remember these when I was a little boy.
8:50 - you could sleep on the front floor nicely. 1960s cars were the golden age of vehicle design from inside out.
67-68 I have always wanted a blue with black top and coal bin interior. Dad had Cadillacs but with a family a 4 door model. Lucky you having one! I thought the antenna mast went up when turning on the radio nice description!
This is the definition of a Land Barge and I love it!
I'm not a big fan of most GM cars styling but this generation Cadillac El Dorado & Toronados are sharp & handsome. I appreciate your videos, they're well done & you cover things that no one else does. 👍
One Sharp Cadillac. Adam, you need a white '68 to go with your black '67.
Great job! Love the 67 Eldorado!
They are a challenge to service!!! Always love burning one tire a long way!!! And this can do it, thank you Joey!!!!
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I always love how GM finished the inside of the headlamps with chrome trim, Lincoln didn’t bother or think it was necessary behind the hidden headlamps…I guess thats why Cadillac is “the standard of the world”.
Dude they're not the standard of anything right now..
@ General Motors is selling more electric vehicles (EVs) than ever before, and is currently the second-largest seller of EVs in the United States. Cadillac will have two more EVs to offer customers by the end of the year-the Optiq and Escalade IQ. The Cadillac Vistiq joins the lineup next year. Id say they’re doing pretty well.
Yeah and they lose a ton of money on each one, what's your point?
@@piggy310 General Motors is using a variety of strategies to get people to buy electric vehicles setting a new standard. GM CFO Paul Jacobson told investors there should be a $2 billion to $4 billion profit improvement from EVs next year.
Barra told investors that EV portfolio will reach positive variable profit - meaning the revenue GM earns from selling the vehicle exceeds the direct cost of producing it.
Lol... Toyota sells Camrys than GM sells total electrical vehicles. Want to do Elon next ?
Simply gorgeous in triple white. I always loved the 67 Eldorado and 66 Tornado. We started dealing in lightly used Caddy’s, Lincoln’s,and Mercs around 1970.
I used to pester dad about ElDorados and Tornados.
Coupe DeVilles were our bread and butter at the time.
“Because ElDorados drive like azz. Coupe De Villes drive beautifully”.
Mind you pops was a Cord guy and owned several.
The light on the door panel were for safety, if you or your passenger were getting out of the car at night, an oncoming car would be able to see you better.
I also had a black one , I believe it was a 68. I had no idea at the time, how great a car it was, and how it would remain one of the most beautiful American cars of all time.
Gorgeous well sculptured classic luxury automobile! Love this body style.
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. What more can you say.
Ahoy, quoth Ahab - "Even though white is often associated with things, that are pleasant and pure, there is a peculiar emptiness about the color white. It is the emptiness of the white that is more disturbing, than even the bloodiness of red."!
Of course different leg lengths can be accommodated by 60/40 split bench seats as well, but not as sporty. Love that flat floor with the crest in the carpet.
Interesting door hinge covers/treatment.
That Grecian white on that car is a perfect match. Stunning!
Beautiful design with an unstated interior, I also like the “Dalmatian Cloth” also used in 1967. My ‘68 Toronado had buckets, console and gear selector.
I picked up a '67 in '72 during the Opec oil embargo... terrifically durable machine... had to inflate the radial tires to Cadillac spec 24 psi front 21 rear... took the harness out of that torsion bar suspension. I was told, when I purchased it, that mine was an early build, as it had the Eldorado block script below the mid body crease. I was able to rebuild the vacuum actuated air ride pump a couple of times... Cadillac had a service kit. Of course, the odometer stopped working after 100k miles, but I owned the '67 through 1985. Had to replace one of those single front wheel bearings... extraordinarily expensive, and I believe it was a one year only set up; I gave the car away when the vacuum door locks would occasionally lock me in the car... the extreme vacuum was impossible to overcome on the door lock button, so I had to crawl out of the window! Overall, a wonderful car, that truly gave you the impression of being pulled from the front... it was extraordinary in snow
Excellent as always, thank you. Regarding the term “catwalk”. I’ve always heard that associated with, for example, cars from the 30s. It references the flat area between the fenders and the hood side. Picturing that, it does resemble a narrow walkway or “catwalk”.
I always thought these cars had great styling, and when I had the chance to buy a 1970 from a Cadillac dealer mechanic, I jumped at the chance. A wonderful car I wish I still had. Somehow the Eldorado was full of 1 year-only features. In 1970, the engine was 500 ci and 400 hp. It surprised many "performance" cars when I owned it in the late 80s, though only once it got rolling.
This was one of my dream cars that I always wanted to own, the styling is amazing and I could only imagine what they would be worth had GM gone forward with the V-12 engine that would have perfectly fit the hood of the Eldorado
At least the rear windows went down. On my 1976 Continental MK IV they were fixed.
One of the most magnificent cars ever built. Can you imagine it with a V12? Wow!
The father of a friend of mine drove one of these, but might have been a ‘68. They also had a Toronado for awhile. He was in the medical field, and probably made lots of $$$. I was impressed back then.
Superb flat floor!
I've seen some 1967 Cadillac Eldorados with turn signals/parking lights in the fender tips like the '68 models in addition to lamps in the front bumper; you can tell that those cars are '67 models because of the exposed windshield wipers and lack of rear side marker lights. I guess GM gave up close to the end of the '67 model year trying to align the metal fender tips properly.
Almost 50 years ago I was looking at late '60's Cadillac's and went with a 1970 Imperial LeBaron HT, just over five years old and I liked the darker black, accents of silver and woodgrain and less chrome in the interior. It was part of a plan for a 'last hoorah' , party time, before showing up at Boot Camp. It was Black, Vinyl top, slightly smaller rear window, slight (spare tire) bump on the trunk lid and molded as part of the lid painted in one piece, no trim. Looked nice with the 'custom', back then it was, paint job. Pin stripped and airbrushed, then some pin stripping taken off, fine steelly blue and purple metal flakes, clear. Already done . - it was subtler than it sounds, but quite the change from a '70 Dart ( which by the way makes a great drifting car in the '70's, I've heard .)
As a kid, I built a 1/25th scale model of the '67 Eldorado. I think it was a Jo-Han kit. Later we had a '75 Eldo convertible, red with white leather and white top and the 500 cubic inch engine, and an in-dash factory 8-track tape player on which I'd listen to Frank Zappa.
Pure class back in the day.
My mom had this car when I was a kid. It was like driving the living room around. We used to play on the floor in the backseat. What a great car that was. Until the transmission went. Then it was a really heavy car to push.
Some cars of the 60's were so good looking they seem like 'dream cars' or 'show cars', this being one of them and the '64 Riviera being another.
68, Was my first car model I built in grade school.
it has 3 front bucket seats, which I thought was so cool.
The front of this, El Dorado, one of my favorite, all-time vehicles, there’s a striking resemblance to the concept sketch I watched on one of your videos yesterday, where you asked viewers to guess which car it represented.
Gorgeous car.
I do prefer the 68 due to being more refined & having the awesome 472 V8 engine.
What a gorgeous design.
Absolutely love this car in white. White is the best color for cars. It shows everything. If a car looks good in white, then it will look good any color.
Finely tailored suit, great description!!~~
. . .that never goes out of style.
Drop dead gorgeous!!!!~ Just drips class!!!!~
Adam, I prefer the earlier RWD Eldorado. 🤩
When I was a kid my dad had a black on black Eldo and a white Corvette. GM flagships!
Cadillac was compelled to offer bucket seats as an option since the Riviera had them from the start.
What a beautiful car!
beautiful eldo, wish they made like this now...
omg! it's beautiful
Dad owned one. What a car!
The red interior door light was there as a safety feature. Presumably, when the door was open, traffic approaching from the rear would see the light and know there was a giant door in their path. I think the Toronado Deluxe had one mounted lower on the door card, though the standard model may have used a reflector.
I love that series of cars
Ooohhhhh, these old Caddies are my fav. They float like a marshmallow and drive like a tank on old woods roads. 🤣Trust me I’ve been there with a ‘71.
Absolutely magnificent car! Actually, I like the vinyl roof on these and I love the Grecian White. Bucket seats were just to look cool, I guess, although the individual adjustment for the driver and passenger is great.
Quite the spartan interior for an Eldo!
The light in the door was a safety feature when the door was opened