The 1979-1985 Eldorados are the Last Pure Cadillacs
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2023
- Quick take review of the 10th generation Cadillac Eldorado, exampled by this 1983 Biarritz model. This car will be auctioned at the Mecum Summer Special in Kissimmee, Florida on July 6, 2023.
Review by Bill of Curious Cars
Prior Eldorado videos referenced in this one:
1983 Eldorado Touring Coupe:
• The First Cadillac Eld...
1987 Eldorado:
• This Pimpmobile 1987 E...
1983 Biarritz with pimpmobile grill:
• 1983 Cadillac Eldorado... - Авто та транспорт
I just cannot accept the notion that this car is 40 years old. So much nicer than anything from the current decade.
You and I are on the same page.
I was 12 years old, when these rolled off the assembly line. To this day, they are still one of my favorite cars ever. Like a late 40's Buick sport back, a 66 Riv, 70 Eldorado, and so on.... back when GM cared about design.
It's a shame the US auto industry, once the envy of the world, has evolved into its current pathetic state.
@@paulparoma; Yes, you're correct 💯. Isn't it an absolute shame? And just think 10 years earlier Detroit was king and aids meant assistance. That's why I've got to agree with my brother when he said "today is a throwaway or disposable society". In automotive manufacturing parlance it's almost as good as saying "The Japanese have won the war". If you think about it the state of the US auto industry is just about equal to the city of Detroit itself. Sad really sad.
@@paulkirkland1535 Sad indeed. But the America we knew 30-40 years ago is no longer. Despite all the persistent and insurmountable socioeconomic problems, there was still glamour on TV and a sense of social order. Today, it's just a madhouse.
Bill reviewing Cadillacs Lincoln's and Chryslers is 10/10 content
I appreciate that! I do love these cars.
And classic old big Pontiacs !
@@MarinCipollina yes and big Oldsmobiles and Buicks. All the land yachts.
Yes, and there’s demand out here for more old Plymouths and Mercurys too
I’d like to see Bill Pahl the Polak get his grubby, little Kielbasa-fingers on a 7th-gen AMC Ambassador. It was Peak-Brown and Peak-Malaise before the malaise-era even started. In the words of Brian from Regular Car Reviews, “If dad-get-up-noise was a car”.
Nothing like watching Bill on a Friday
...another muggy one, no less!😂
Just seeing a fresh review is great. But him doing this kind of car is gold for sure.
Bill reviewing older vehicles like this is so much better than him reviewing modern cars
Agreed! But having said that, I came across one of Bill's most entertaining videos to date from about 3 years ago; a review of a small BMW electric SUV. The absolute loathing, seething contempt and abject hatred that Bill displayed towards that horrid little "toaster on wheels" was epic and by far the most enjoyable review of an EV I have ever experienced. Apart from Bill's equally humorous Prius and Tesla reviews, I will rarely ever actually sit through an entire review video of any EV.
...or him complaining about the weather
I had an '81 Biarritz, with the stainless roof, astroroof, and all the options including digital dash. Looking back at the dark blue tufted seats under the Cadillac lighting at night, when someone would get in or out, was something special.
The same was true of the 1980 Coupe de Ville with the D'Elegance package.
Automakers have forgotten how to make comfortable car seats. This car's upholstery is wonderful. Modern vehicles are like sitting on molded fiberglass.
Here here! And don't forget the giant center console to wedge you in to said crappy seats. Bring back bench seats and flat floors!
It's "hear hear", not "here here"
Where did my youth go? I'm 59, and what scares me is I'm starting to like these luxury land yachts and personal luxury coupes! Let's see, if I was a middle age guy in the 1980s, I'd probably be driving a late 70s Continental Mark V, wearing a fedora, and a fancy cigar in my mouth. I like Eldos also, but the Conti Mark is where it's at for me. Enjoy that vacation, and be safe!
Same age, but i want more than a 110 hp V8 under the hood.
@@henrystowe6217 You could get the Mark V with a 460, about 190 HP.
@henrystowe6217 I'm with you. I turn 53 on the 23rd. I am actually looking for an '80s Lincoln Town Car, or Caddy. I know that buying new is preferred, but now SUV'S & Trucks are about all anyone makes. I've already got an SUV. So if I can't find the luxury car of the 80's I want, and have to get a modern one the only one that kind of looks luxury is the Caddy CTS or CTV.
God.. the sound of that starter and momentary roar when all eight cylinders come to life brings back a flood of 70s childhood memories. Love it
BILL WAS UCKY IT STARTED AS THE CUOMPUTERS WERE A DISASTER AS WAS THE WHOLE CAR ALL LINES.
Bill always saves the Fridays. Great to see another video, Bill!
Thanks! More to come - did an '02 Eldo today.
@@curiouscars9282Hopefully the 02 Eldo gets a proper 89-minute video. To hell with these 26-minute 'short takes'!
Love it anyways; Have a nice 4th of July Bill! 👍
@@curiouscars9282 HAPPY 4th Bill!!
At 15:50, Bill's toss-up comparison between "British gentlemen drinking whisky and talking of Empire" and a possible "high-class Spanish bordello" has officially left me in stitches. Thank you, Bill.
I would have to say for all of the horrific downsizing and styling GM did in 77-79 they did a fantastic job with the "E" bodies. Even though they took a lot of cost out of the car and muted the body sculpting they really did pull it off.
The G-body coupes of this era were also quite nice...Buick Regal, Chevy Monte Carlo, Oldsmobile Cutlass, Pontiac Grand Prix.
I thought the first generation downsizing pretty good. It was the 1985 debacle that I hated.
@@brentboswell1294 Yes they were. Thank you for pointing that out. However, I feel the same way as they took a lot of the body sculpting out. I think the Grand Prix got it the worst. Just compare a 77 GP to a 78 and you will see what I mean.
@michaelwhite - Agreed! Styling, interior packaging *and mechanical engineering all worked in late-1970s GMs. But mid-'80s sequels... 🥺😢
@@michaelwhite2823 You're thinking of the 1986.. 1985 continued the style Bill reviews here.
I remember when this car first came out in 1979. I wasn't crazy about it but it grew on me to the point where the Eldorado, Riv, and Tornado became my favorite car's back then. Today they are timeless classics and when I see anyone of the three it's a treat.
For some reason the Toronado this era looked awkward. I mean, they were okay, but I would have preferred the Eldo or the Riv.
A Hentleman who,passed away recently in the car club and he used to sell Buicks and had a mint 85 Riviera. He used to call the "Rivy"
These were SO GORGEOUS Bill. The power plants were problematic, but like you said if you took care of them, they were fine. BRAVO the American Cadillac. !!!!
Thanks for the memories Bill. A car of my youth when a Cadillac was a Cadillac. Both sets of Grandparents owned Cadillacs. Hard working middle class folks who saved their money and brought Cadillacs. My first car was one I got from Grandma after my grandfather passed away a 1982 Sedan DeVille also with the 4100 engine. Great cars!!!!!
Absolute work of art! Thanks Bill for keeping these cars alive..
commenting from far away country Pakistan , have been a huge fan and really fond of Bill presentation and satire 🙂. Keep rocking Bill and keep making videos . Your videos never feel long even if they are 40 minutes
A trip down memory lane watching your vid on the Biarritz. It made me feel like throwing on a blazer and heading out to the Steakhouse for a Dry Martini and a Porterhouse in my beautiful old Caddie Eldo. I don't find the new rolling iPhones much in the way of a luxury ride.
I loved these too growing up. Forget Ferraris and race cars…. This was my dream car as a kid. Lol.
It looks brand new, good grief! I remember these very well from when I was a kid. I drooled over them lol. That 4100 has a nice growl I have to say.
I remember my grandmother cussing a state trooper out in hers. White on white with white top 😂 “obviously I’m in a hurry just write the fucking ticket”😂
Bill that Riviera (partial to the 83’)was always and still is a dream car for me I remember a friend of mine’s father bought a new one in 83’ and let me drive it for an evening out..can’t convey the absolute aura that car exuded ..that boulevard ride, sweeping long hood , graceful curves, the scent of brand new leather and the Buick concert sound system providing the soundtrack to your life…what a phenomenal automotive experience..alas never to be repeated.
Love these too. It’s what we grew up with as kids. My mom had one and I found an 85 in same color as moms, the burgundy. Absolutely love it and the quality was exceptional at this time. There are so many in perfect condition 40 years later. Thanks
As a Canadian i can confirm those backseats make me chipper 😅
at the gas station where I worked in the late 80's , there was a guy who owned a lumber yard who had a burgundy eldo with the stainless roof and an '84 vette. When he dropped them off for service, we'd pull them in to the garage overnight (one of the few people we did this for).Back then, I envied the shit out of that guy. In a way, I still do today.
My uncle had a brown 1981 Eldorado with the 4-6-8 V8. When he passed in the mid 90s my Dad kept it and this car really was underrated. This car had style and the 4-6-8 really made this car run smooth. Also this car had weight to it and cruised down the road. This is a beautiful example.
In 2016 I bought a 1983 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz at Copart in San Jose for $225. It was a one-owner in medium blue with 64,000 miles. When I moved from Orange County to the high desert, the "engine hot (?)" light finally came on, so I cooled off the 4100 V8 and carefully drove it to the new home and parked it in the garage. I gave it to a local transporter who brought my 1984 Buick LeSabre Custom coupe from Copart in Iowa. Last I heard, a friend of his drove it to Texas and abandoned it. It was a beautiful car and after I "traded" it I bought a 1985 Toronado from the same Copart for $675. It is still in mint condition. Those prices are not attainable now, but they were common a few years before the pandemic.
Work of art and elegance of that era. Miss that style immensely.
My dad had one of these and it was a nice car, but I've always thought the last "real" Cadillacs were the '76 DeVilles and Fleetwoods and the '78 Eldorados.
Rumor has it once Cadillacs were downsized, poor Elvis lost the will to live.
In many ways you're right, but the faithful Cadillac guys did buy these Eldos.
@@michaelwhite2823 last car Elvis bought was a Cadillac Seville.
@@Zebra_3 Those '76-79 Sevilles were gorgeous cars. Very elegant.
@@curiouscars9282 The one you have there, looks like really a nice one, Bill. Thanks for doing the video!
What a stunner. No SUV has even a touch of what this does - unapologetic in-your-face styling. Another winner Bill!
If you could put todays technology into that body style I’d drive it for the rest of my life. This and the ‘80 - ‘85 Seville are still two of my favorite cars from growing up years. There were two in my family. Such fond memories.
Good lord that’s such a beautiful car, I’ve always loved these and want one
Owned an all silver loaded '83 Eldo just like the one in the movie Casino. Gorgeous car. GM nailed it with the styling of the '79-'85s & has stood the test of time very well. The only issue the E-bodies (Eldo, Toro, Riv & Seville) had was the Diesel & the 8-6-4 engine option & were very unreliable. Back then a mechanic on Detroit's east side had quite a good business swapping out those engines for a 350, 425 or 455 gas V8.
There’s something authoritative about a car designed with a square ruler. Some Liberace level gaudiness would be nice to have in American car design language.
Thank you for your videos. They're the highlight of my day.
OMG Bill, I think your commentary is freak’n hilarious !! I am LMFAO right now 😂 The beauty of your videos is the fact you keep the camera on the car while discussing its history & such.
My best friend had one when we were in our early 20's. It was originally a diesel but somebody put a 350 Chevy in it. It was great. Quiet and comfortable. But it would smoke both front tires to the wires if you didn't let off. Just a great car. And great memories
My aunt had a 1979 Eldorado in Cotillion white with a Saxony red landau vinyl top and Carmine red leather interior. In ‘79 the only gasoline engine available was the 350 cubic inch Oldsmobile engine with EFI.
The Cadillac 6.0 liter 368 cubic inch was available in 1979 in every state except California.
My dad had a white one when i was 8 remember sitting in the back seat with that Red Leather.. now im 22
These were beautiful cars. Have aged so well. Thanks Bill!
I had one of these. My wife hated it. Back in the day where leather seats didn’t come with heated seats was a nightmare. The stereo could out perform todays car stereos. Smooth ride.
Great video!!! I like the history for your cars. Btw, I enjoyed the longer 40 minute videos
Well, I have done one before - and I did an 02 Eldo today.
Bill, I miss your freeway/interstate drives. Still, I'm always glad to see a new video from you.
I always love to see him bury the needle on a 40 year old car!!
My grandma always said a Buick is a poor man's Cadillac. But they were beautiful & made 2 last.
I love this generation of Eldorado. I was trying desperately to scrape together enough cash to buy a cherry red on red Biarritz for my first car but is sold before I could get the cash.
Outstanding as usual. Good luck at auction, and enjoy cabin Time. No drinking and shooting, you can control yourself. Obviously your channel is growing, good luck 🤞🏾
I’m from NC and been down to Florida a lot during the summers and I can totally understand your weather complaints. I have lived on Maui for over 10 years and moved from the hot west side to the cool mountain side a year ago. It’s sooo much better to be on the mountain, it gets chilly up here and I love it. We are feeling beings so you gotta express how you feel and those feelings pass so get it out and say it all you need to. You are a treasure to the car community and I love hearing you! Thank you for making these videos, I learn so much from you and laugh a lot too! You’re Awesome!! My grandpa was obsessed with GM cars and would tell me all about them…he said that when he dies it’s like a library of information goes into the grave…I always think of how true that is…so the fact that you have sooo much information that is on UA-cam…it’s truly a treasure!
James Caan’s car in the movie Thief. One of the reasons I always wanted an Eldorado.
My father had a 1984 Eldorado and I loved driving that tank!!
Bill has impeacable timing with his Friday endeavors. That is one beautiful car! Happy Canada day, Rush volume 11, Happy July 4, Van Halen volume 11.
Love that body style
30 years ago I had a black/black 80' with the first year non-4-6-8 368ci (although 4,6,8's were actually still great motors minus the cylinder deactivation GM just didn't have time to develop). Was awesome to see that vista down the hood again -brings back great memories of that car. If I weren't into riding I'd sell my Road King and pick this thing up in a heart beat. Good luck at the auction Bill -someone will enjoy the hell out of this Barritz for sure🙂
Bill, give us the weather and take your time...! We here for it...!!!
Yes. These were the last true classic styled Cadillacs. The only issue is the 4100 engine. Underpowered and issues with head gaskets. However if you maintain them usually you can get life out of them. I own a 1984 Coupe DeVille. Been in the family since new. Rides awesome and last year of the full size rear drive body.
My dad brought home an '83 Navy Blue Biaritz on xmas eve.....I wish I had that car today!
Back in my V8 muscle car snob days, I never woulda looked at one of these twice, but now I want one. Bill has that knack for accentuating the good without bullshitting about the bad. I dig each and every video. Thanks Bill. Keep em coming.
My absolute favorite of all the Cadillacs. Bill, you can review this same car over and over and it won’t bother me a bit.
Stunning ,that Grill is Classic & Roof,the interior are so classy
#FreeDalton I’d like to see bill get his hands on a Cadillac Cimarron V6 5MT. Cheers, Bill. Thanks for the new video.
Me too! Hard to find those cars now.
@@curiouscars9282 Bill, Come up to Highlands NC and review my Citroën SM, you fat old bastard. I also have a JDM Isuzu Impulse (Piazza) RS Turbo. I live in upstate SC.
A Caddy Cimarron with V6 and 5 speed stick? That would be a treat if found!
@@MisterMikeTexas they exist. That was Cadillacs attempt to compete with the M3 E30, I’m serious.
In '83 a 4100 V-8 in this model had 135 H.P. and did 0-60 in 12.7 seconds...I'll be darned, however, this one is a beauty and I love it. Nice cruiser and, to be fair, I think the low h.p. is certainly relative as a 1983 Mustang GT had a mere 175 horses with the 5.0 V-8. Keep 'em coming Bill, you're the best!
I’m glad you posted this. I was getting close to doing reruns
Hey Bill - you missed your calling - comedian. Always great, entertaining videos. Make some while you're on vacation!
Most informative and entertaining videos!! Keep them coming always look forward to a new upload!
Bill...Thanks for all you do!
I haven't been around for a while Bill,but your vids are a tonic.👍 from ☘️
One of my all time Favorites, simply stunning!
Don't forget this car also made an appearance in the fantastic 1981 James Caan movie "Thief"!
Good show and information thanks for showing the past 👍
Bill could review a black n decker toaster, 40 mins, I would watch no issues
Absolutely the most entertaining UA-camr ever
Bill you need to get your hands on a Yugo and review it!
I would love to. It's always a future plan to spend more time tracking down cars.
Mid-80's, I didn't have my license yet, my father let me drive a rented Cadillac from LAX to Las Vegas. It was special because we didn't spend alot of time together, Dad was on the road alot, and for some reason, he trusted me with driving, which is odd since he was fairly strict and didn't trust me with alot of things. It's one of my favorite memories and the Classic 70's 80's Cadillac is very special to me!
Stunning piece of art!!
be safe out in this heat BIll
Growing up as a kid in the late 80s and early 90s my Grandparents had Cadillac's. One of My Great-Uncles( my grandmother brother) had a Mercedes. My Parents had Mercury's and over the years i always got to see the Newest Lincolns. Going to see a early 90s Auto Show of the Newest BMW, Jags or Infiniti, Acura or Lexus. Although people talked about the Craftsmanship of the European Luxury Vehicles or the Quality of the Japanese Luxury Vehicles. Cadillac's to me were always the most Beautiful out all of them. Especially with their Paint Colors. My grandmother still has her '92 Sedan Deville that she bought preowned in '93. But she does have a Northstar Engine and that Car is still running to this Day. This Eldorado Generation has always been my favorite.
My Dad had one of these cars. I think it was an 84 Eldorado. We drove from Detroit to St. Louis for a family reunion and the car just ate up the freeway. Super comfortable and quiet. Nice review, Bill!
I think it's therapy to listen to another soflo resident complain about the oppressive heat and jungle humidity.
It's true "misery loves company"
Glad I could help - it's definitely therapeutic to bitch about it.
Thanks for the review. I love your content, Bill. I hope you’re doing well.
Stunning Presentation. Most entertained by this video. And yes, I totally agree this was the last of how luxury cars were built. I really miss this body style/design.
Terrific review, Bill--- purchased one from DeVoe in 1994 and decided to keep it going for as long as possible... finally died on me in 2013 with 317,,000 miles on the clock --- had it painted 4 times, and when I gave it to my garage mechanic, the exterior was still stunningly beautiful, and you're correct... drive it lovingly, and maintain it well.
Bill beautiful car. I bought a '84 Eldorado about 6 weeks ago. I have to repair a few things, that being the A/C compressor, bumper fillers , drivers power seat , and radio antenna. I should have all completed in the next couple of weeks. I get so many compliments and thumbs up it's unbelievable. Definitely subscribing to your channel.
Such Impaction, Impactivity and impactuity. It’s just one of those things ❤
Bill, i do enjoy your sense of humour!
Its a Bill kinda evening here and I'm happy about it 🥃
Thanks, Paulie - appreciate that.
@curiouscars9282
No problem, Bill, anytime 👍
Hey Bill, another shitty muggy Florida day!!! I'm glad that you're keeping up with the coronavirus whiskey, a necessity this time of year!!! I certainly hope that you enjoy your get away to the mountains, you deserve some down time!!! This is my favorite generation Eldorado & being a Biarritz is just icing on the cake!!! Thanks for all you do & for sharing your amazing videos!!! 👍👍🥃🥃
Bill!!!! Keep the videos coming! Love 'em!
Cool video. Thanks, Bill!
I’m in love. Doing all my research now, but I’m pretty sure this will be my next vehicle purchase.
Bill, while you are up in the mountains, please do a short video on the weather up there and show us the vehicle you used to drive there, stay safe while you are barracaded there, and also be careful on the wildlife, bring lots of protection (engestables and onhand).
I will NEVER FORGET the movie THIEF. James Caan drove this fabulous car and from that first time watching the movie, I HAD TO HAVE ONE!! I never had one... I bought a dodge caravan. What a friggen hole ass I am.
Bill is truly the Cadillac of car channels
My aunt dated a guy with one of these white with white tufted leather loaded, GEORGEOUS. went to his trusted Caddy dealer for his 3 year trade in 1986, was presented the new generation replacement, turned on his heels, didn't say a word, and walked out the door, never went back.
Sweet ride Bill! Enjoy! Have a great time at the auction❤
Oh, did this bring back memories of my ‘85 black Eldorado. It was spec’d with a tan fabric interior and no vinyl roof. It also had the Touring Suspension. It was also about $23K out the door but I leased it at $325 a month. I was 34 living in Flushing, NY. I’m tall and ordered the reclining option for the driver’s seat but the dealer punched in the wrong code and it came on the passenger side. I was surely pissed but didn’t want to re-order the car. I ended up keeping it for 2 years and replaced it with a new ‘87 Mustang GT 5-speed with T-Tops, also in black.
I would have re-ordered the car.
thanks Bill
Thanks Bill, you speak my thoughts on this one perfectly!
It's good to see these again
Good Morning!!! 🥃🥃🚬🚬😎 . Love all of your videos Bill. Keep em coming 🤘🏻☮️
I has an '82 base trim level (used in '95) that I LOVED, then in 2000 I bought a used '92 that was SUPERB and that ten year difference was like night and day! I'm sorry Bill, but Lincolns didn't ride as plush as a Cadillac, and GM didn't use those unreliable air bags as Lincoln did to achieve their plush ride. I'd have another '92-'02 Eldorado in a "NYC minute!" Wonderful cars indeed!
awesome to see, thanks Bill
A Stunningly Beautiful car! Made even Better looking by the Unevenly proportion Lincoln Mark V1 Thanks Bill
Wonderful video Bill. I’ve been away from the channel for a few months due to getting COVID three times in a row and for my past sins ended up with Long COVID. Not nice. A lovely car matched wonderfully by your humour and highly knowledgeable coverage. I hope you enjoy your holiday in the mountains. From Gordon in Foxton New Zealand on a cold winters evening 2 Celsius.