Survivor 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible in Champagne & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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- Опубліковано 4 чер 2024
- On "My Car Story" we're in the Western Suburbs of Chicago IL on 5-31-24.
We're looking at a 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible in Champagne Paint.
The car comes with the 390 CI V8 and an automatic transmission.
The car's Owner is John McConnaughay. John’s had this car since 1975. John shares the person who sold him the car shares he wanted him to buy the car so he could still stop by every now and then to see the car. John bought the car, has it in parades, and yes once in a while, the former Owner stops by to see the car.
ENJOY! - Авто та транспорт
Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou
Oh man! I wish we still had fun cars like this!
If this car doesn't put a smile on your face, nothing will
:-)
I don't think I've ever seen one of these.
Everyone talks about the '59.
So amazing!
Hi Dave in Canada, Happy to read "So amazing!" :-) Good news! Here is one more for you to enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/wYNJNQVXu4w/v-deo.html
@@loucostabile thank ye
Lou I can't get enough of these 50's / 60's Caddy's. Champaigne over red is stunning. This era is the pinnacle for GM styling and this Eldorado with all of these options and features proves why. I'm going to have to watch this video a couple of times just to take it all in. Keep bringing us these awesome videos Lou!!
Hi Tom (and JudyAnn), High praise for the styling of this car :-) Glad to read this is a video you can watch a few times, Lou
This 1960 Cadillac Eldorado with that Champaigne paint looks like the epithet of elegance! With clean and soft lines, from the large chrome grille on the front with those protruding eyebrows and double headlights, to the large boat-style tail with the beautiful fins, which even house lights, and its direction indicators positioned vertically in separate chrome pieces. How beautiful its interior looked in red, with all its chrome panel pieces and parts catching the sunlight. Excellent, as always, the collection of manuals and brochures preserved from the period with their beautiful art and photographs (special mention for the trunk closing electronically). The final beautiful and relaxing tour, with those landscapes as a backdrop; In addition, the vehicle felt very smooth, since practically nothing could be heard, giving the impression of walking on a cloud on wheels! Congratulations to Mr McConnaughay, for taking care of this magnificent car for almost 50 years! Best regards, Lou!
Hi Jaime, High praise for the looks of this car :-) Enjoy reading what you see. You're right, the tour was relaxing because you couldn't feel or hear anything. My pleasure sharing with you, Lou
If only we had cars like this these days! Shoo! Can you imagine what fun we are all missing? All we have these days, are boring ole SUV's, vans & trucks, so dull, so utilitarian. Why, oh why??????
Wow! That is a MAGNIFICENT car! Cadillacs were once very special car with design and elegance. That is just a wonderful flowing design with toned down fins and wonderful proportions. The color combination is stunning. Just when you think Lou can't find a better car, it finds a BETTER car! Awesome work, Lou!
Hi ultraviolet tp, High praise. My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou
beautiful car sir!... its good to see a beauty like this unmolested, just well kept and driven some!...
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
I agree with the Cadillac designer who said they got it right with the '60. The '59 is really something, but the '60 is in my mind one of the most beautifully designed cars in history. Right there with the '41 Lincoln. Thank you Lou and John!
Happy to read "'60 is in my mind one of the most beautifully designed cars in history." :-) You're welcome Mikey B!
Its bulbous! It’s loong! It’s heavy! BUT it’s a Cadillac! AND an Eldorado Biarritz! Beautiful car. Yes, I like the 1960 styling better than 1959 too. Thank you very much Lou.
Hi Steven, Happy to read you enjoy the styling of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Now that's the Cadillac of Cadillac's! 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!
"Now that's the Cadillac of Cadillac's!" Well said motorTranz! You're welcome!
What a gorgeous Cadillac! You certainly will be noticed when you arrive in this one. I love the color, the fins, and the chrome. And what a surprise it was for me to see those 3x2 carbs under hood. It's classy from every angle. Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, You're right, you can't be missed in this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
That stainless “C” moulding is so thin and designed perfectly. A designer “won” the argument to include that trim. The condition is just right for me since driving it is the thrill. Nice review again and thanks once again.❤
Hi M A, Happy to read the details you enjoy. You're welcome, Lou
Beautiful survivor! Unreal.
Thanks Lou!
Hi Jeff, Happy to read "Unreal" :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
Hi, Lou! The license plate on this beauty says it all! It's bound to elicit lots of oohs and aahs! Why, even the red-winged blackbirds are giving a shout out! I think it's also a perfect example of why Cadillac was regarded as the "standard of the world". John is so fortunate to have been able to enjoy it for so many years!
Many thanks to you and John for popping out the Champagne and taking us along on this classic luxury ride!
Hi iswc27, Happy to share this "standard of the world" Cadillac with you :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you. You're welcome, Lou
One beautiful caddy
:-)
When Cadillacs dominated the world of luxury . ' An American Standard For The World ' ; that slogan meant something!
It was this type of bold beautiful Cadillac that made the brand legend .
Happy to share this Cadillac legend with you :-)
That's an Awesome Cadillac, I love the way it's been very well taken care of.🇺🇲😊
Happy to read "That's an Awesome Cadillac, I love the way it's been very well taken care of." :-)
1960 might be my favorite year for the Eldorado.
Happy to read this is your favorite year Eldorado :-)
Personally, Nothing beats a survivor....esp a Caddy with working Bags. The 1960 has a much more refined look that the 59. A beautiful Car...Thanks John and Lou.
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome John.
Oh Lou!.... Just love the caddy's!!... This one is a beauty right down to the wide white walls! Have a great day.
Hi Debbie, Happy to share this car with you :-) Lou
You can't even hear that awesome Caddy Running! What a great car! Pure luxury and beauty.
"You can't even hear that awesome Caddy Running!" You're right. "What a great car! Pure luxury and beauty." You're right again.
Let’s toast some champagne and salute this Eldorado! “Clink!”
NICE!
AWESOME CADDY Lou! Just the classic car to go Friday and weekend cruising with! 😎🤟🏾🔥😆
Happy to read you enjoy this "AWESOME CADDY" :-)
Always loved the 60 Eldo over the 59! Gorgeous.
Happy to read this is the one you prefer :-)
5 stars always nice car !😀
High praise :-)
Great owner. Beautiful car. Great scenery too. Enjoyed that!
Happy to read you "Enjoyed that!" :-)
It’s the Cadillac of automobiles!
I love those big fins with the rocket taillights on the 59 but the 60 was a little more subdued. A little more classy in my opinion. I love them both.
"It’s the Cadillac of automobiles!" NICE!
She is so gorgeous! That’s a dream car. That baby seat is an arm rest Lou!
Happy to share this "gorgeous" car with you. Thank you for sharing that's an arm rest Jeffrey!
Love this car , a dream car I would like to have , but will never happen. Thanks for showing this beautiful car , guys.
High praise. Happy to share this "dream car" with you :-) You're welcome.
I like the '60 and its tail fins the best. Such a great iconic car, an American classic and the Champaigne color looks beautiful. Nice video gents thank you.
Hi Bruce H, Happy to read you enjoy the tail fins on this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
She's a winner Lou!...I prefer the more "refined" look of the '60 Caddy, I like the tail-lights, and smoother fins...almost looks capable of flight!
Glad to read his one is a winner thelaststraw :-)
Hi Lou, what a great looking Cady, the 1960 model was a good looking model, and that guys car is a great survivor, a great video.👍👍.
Hi Philip, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou
Harley Earl's final design for Cadillac, with Chuck Jordan and Bill MItchell. Absolutely fantastic car! The 1959-60 Cadillacs were called "Spaceships on wheels" back in the day.
Happy to read you enjoy this "Absolutely fantastic car!" :-)
Love the old Caddy these cars were time machines My grandson loves these old Cadillac's and is searching for one now thanks Lou and God Bless.
Hi Leroy, Happy to read you and your Grandson "Love the old Caddy" :-) Hope he's behind the wheel of the right one for him soon. Blessings received. God bless you too. You're welcome, Lou
🙋♂️ THANKS LOU AND JOHN FOR SHARING THIS SURVIVOR ,LOVE THE CHAMPAGNE COLOR 💚💚💚
You're welcome Budget Audiophile Life-long.
What a beautiful car. Love the Champagne paint. Not such a fan of the red interior...maybe that's because my 1990 had Champagne and an interior to match. But this is still beautiful. The 1990 trunk was electronic too. Had to get used to that. Loved it. OMG - the ride was fantastic. This was when Cadillac was still the Standard of the World. They lost it, in my opinion...but these oldies sure proved that point. Smooth, beautiful Cadillac!!!
Hi Brian, High praise. Lou
Lou... You continue to provide such informative and entertaining shows! Always great to hear from you and all other collectors!
Jason...Happy to read you enjoy the episodes with me :-) Glad you're along for the ride.
Beautiful vehicle, thank you! Especially LOVE the red interior! Cars made today are MUCH TOO BORING!
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome. I think you've found the right UA-cam Channel for the cars you enjoy!
Stunner!!!
Happy to read "Stunner!!!" :-)
Gorgeous...always preferred the cleaner 60 over the overwrought 59...that delicate outline of chrome around the body side is truly elegant. Really rich color combo, buckets too. Nice to see one still on air...i have a '58 Fleetwood originally on air but currently on springs...i have all the takeoff parts tho to retro fit back to air, so encouraging to see this one where it actually works.
Hi Steve, Happy to read "Gorgeous" :-) Glad to read you have a fun Cadillac too, Lou
Absolutely beautiful 👍🏻
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Wonderful car Lou. Amazing that is has been with John since 1975. Styling is magnificent.
Happy to read you enjoy the "Wonderful car" Kevin :-)
@@loucostabile Lou, I admire what you produce after so many years doing so. Thank you.
This is how you keep a Survivor, awesome,
I love the 60, the 59 was a little too over the top haha which we all love though but the1960 model has just beautiful lines and styling that never goes out of "style"
Love this car interesting color combination with interior, thank you Lou for the video
Hi Scotty K, Happy to read you enjoy the styling of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Very cool Cadillac - Like the color & fins - Gary: from Detroit, Michigan 🚂
Hi Gary, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Omg! Incredibly beautiful Caddy! Thank You John, and Lou! Look how small, and thin that Owners Guide for this yacht of a car was in 1960. Compared to today’s Owners Manuals that are as thick if not thicker than a Holy Bible is. I used to read manuals cover to cover many times. Not today’s cars. I skim through the maintenance section.
Hi gene978, Happy to receive a "OMG" from you :-) Lou
What a beautiful specimen.
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Awesome car. The ‘60 is, I think much better looking than the over the top ‘59. Beautiful!
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this "Awesome car" :-)
as a kid in 1962, I heard the automatic dimmer in our '58 Buick called an electric eye
Hi Paul, Thank you for viewing and sharing what you remember. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Beautiful Cadillac Lou, I have a 1962 Cadillac Fleetwood 4 door hardtop that was my grandparents that im going to get to restore one day, have to finish my Duster and a 56 Chevy BelAir hardtop first. Never seen that color on a Cadillac before.
Hi PlymouthDuster225, Happy to read you have a Big Daddy Caddy too :-) Lou
A Gorgeous Caddy!
Nice :-)
You know me and survivors. What a Caddy. Really enjoyed this. Thanks Lou!
Happy to read you really enjoyed this :-) You're welcome John!
Nobody in the world ever made a car so bold. And Americans could actually own one with hard work. That is the American Dream alive and well in 2024.
Happy to read you enjoy the "American Dream" :-)
Beautiful Cadillac ! Thanks for posting Lou !
You're welcome Rudy!
Beautiful car and beautiful area
Happy to read you enjoy the looks and of this car. Glad you're along for the ride.
So, so nice! My friend had a blue four door, came by and we took a cruise, I even got to drive it. It was so smooth! He dropped me off and headed for home, at the first stoplight someone hit him head-on and it was totaled. The middle of the hood was seven feet tall, bent double.
Ouch!
Fantastic baroque shark-mobile...love the indirect cabin lights on the doors and rear quarter interior too. I favor it over the '59, as I am a 1960 model myself😆
Happy to read you and this car share the same birth year :-) Thank you for sharing.
That's a beautiful big car love the color that's very interesting to have airbags from the factory on that car? although Cadillacs are really styling at the time😊
Hi Pete, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou
Chrysler had their fuselage styling, but this was a better example. A very nice evolution from the '59 models.
Thank you for viewing and sharing what you notice.
Stunning car!!
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Thanks for making and sharing this video = great car !!!
My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome mrgrandprix fourspeed.
That thing is magnificent 👌
High praise.
Great under hood content
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The tag ought to say QE II. Nice car!
Thank you for sharing. Happy to read you enjoy this "Nice car!" :-)
STL coming to visit to see your cars. Worth the road trip.
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Чудове авто! Але, 59 ефектней! Дякую!
Hi Сергій, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great car" :-) You're welcome, Lou
My mom hàd one of these in à Forest Green. I used it to go to Atlañtic Çity for our honeymoon trip in spring of 1964 while my ’63 Sting Ray was in the shop. It was a beautiful çar. (They both were)😂😅
Hi gtracer66, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Moms car :-) 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 UA-cam Channel, Lou
i like it.
:-)
Lou has kind of a Steve Buscemi look to him, IMO. 😉
Not sure if I saw it on this channel, but I recall seeing something about GM moving the cruise control into the spot on the driver's side where the windshield washer controls are in later models (possibly impacting other brands aside from Cadillac). That video pointed out how that essentially created a pretty significant safety hazard since the controls for both functions were designed almost exactly the same.
Hi Rob, Thanks for sharing what you notice. Lou
Three deuce set-up available (optionally) on any 1960 Cadillac. Standard on Eldorado models. Owner stated "only available on the Eldorado."
Hi Anthony, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
What a beautiful looking car and side view look like a rocket or a missile.
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
In my opinion that's one of the top five best looking cars ever built.
Question Lou, is there a car that you haven't ridden in and is it on your list?
Thanks again Lou 👍👍
Hi Pat, High praise on the "top five best looking cars ever built" :-) You're welcome, Lou
Never knew about the pneumatic suspension. That explains a lot. They look great low.
Happy to share this car and the details with you :-)
This video is amazing
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@@loucostabile ok pro
WOW!!!
;-)
Awesome
NICE!
1960 convertible with factory a/c....you just didnt see it that often, and mostly only on the top luxury models...if you had it, it showed you had arrived indeed!
"1960 convertible with factory a/c....you just didnt see it that often, and mostly only on the top luxury models...if you had it, it showed you had arrived indeed!" I agree.
Nice 😊
Hi Michael, Happy to read this one is "Nice" :-) Lou
If that third deuce carburetor were taking in gas for a while i wonder if the speedometer would get buried? The eldorado model trim sure makes a difference. Love those two chrome strips up high near the door handles and going all along the length. . . :>/
as the speedometer gets buried, the gas tank gets emptied :-)
This car is an outstanding subject for your series, The most remarkable aspect of this car is the functional air suspension system which was standard equipment on the 1960 Eldorado models for the last year, It would have been nice to have demonstrated how the air suspension system allowed manual lifting the car nearly five inches
Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) I tried videoing the air suspension lift, however it took too long to lift and I would have put everyone to sleep.
@@loucostabile If the system was working properly the lift process should be rather quick. That aside it is remarkable that the air suspension is still operable in this car.
I would drive it to the moon and back. Top down.
Nice :-)
Hi Lou maybe you can let John know I think the 60s Cadillacs look a lot better than the 59 I know everybody is into the 59 Cadillacs but I think the 60s look a little better more sleeker? So he definitely has a beauty there and it's gold color Champagne.....
Hi spackmaster Chavez, I think John reads the comments. Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
I always like the '60 better than the '59. The fins were more to scale on the '60. I had a neighbor about 15 years ago had '60 Coupe de Ville he bought new. Some car. big, When he passed his widow sold it.
Hi Brian, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your neighbors car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Looks like a jet fighter ready for take off.
I can see why you'd say that.
♥️♥️♥️
:-)
😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍💯💯💯💯💯
:-)
👍👍
:-)
I really love that car♥️
NICE!
The 1960s were supposed to be more outrageous until they saw what Chrysler (very conservative at the time) had sitting in a parking lot at one of their buildings behind a chain link fence for everyone to see. It shocked GM into changing all of their designs for 1960.
HI danam0228, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou
I’ve seen enough beautiful Cadillacs I can’t take it anymore. Put a hitch on it and I’ll tow a trailer. Sell the house and live in my trailer towed by a classic Caddy 😂
NICE!
Would loved to have known the story behind the centre arm rest which bucket seat cars never had, assume it was home made
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so my question that i have is what type of fuel do you use? and do you have to add a lead supplement for the rings? my pop had a 60 SDV and the a 65
Hi Neal, Not sure on the fuel question. Hoping a Viewer can share knowledge. Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Pops cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
If I had ordered that car, I’d have chosen a white or brown interior.
I think the red clashes with the exterior color.
Thank you for sharing the way you would like to see it.
OOH A 60 and sizzling!
.....and we needs to mention how nice the exterior color works with that interior color!
Nice :-)
A Lou ,felicita a este buen señor por su auto AUTO que era una bandera un estandarte de elegancia ,un Icono de América CADILLAC, hoy día Cadillac no es nada más que un gran cucarachon que no se diferencia de ninguna Cucaracha china
Hi Juan, Happy to share this "a banner of elegance, an Icon of America" with you :-) Lou
autotronic eye
Thank you for sharing.
I have one word, WOW! At least to my eye it’s a strange color combination. I believe the radio is not from 1960. Cadillac didn’t have AM/FM until 1963. Cars like this just aren’t made anymore. Nowadays all we can get are white, black, silver or gray SUV’s. Talk about boring!
Hi Dave, Happy to receive a "WOW!" from you :-) Lou
didn`t elvis own one of these?
pink!
Not sure. I know he had Cadillacs, and bought them for his Mom and many others he liked.
Back when America mattered.
Yep & and at its Zenith with it's cars, clothes, music and culture!!!👍😊 How can a Country fall so far in just a little over 60 yrs?🤔😟☹️😏😔
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Champagne. Not "Champaigne."
Chom Pon Ya
Updated.
great looking but get rid of those wide white walls, they detract amazing that the air suspension still works
That was the style of the day.
@@danielulz1640 look at the ads, they did have wide WWs, but not that wide
Hi Stan, Thanks for sharing you enjoy the looks of this car (minus the wide white walls), Lou