I had a metallic blue '76 Eldorado, but it was lighter and nowhere near as nice as this one. Now we're lucky if one, usually weird, blue paint is available, and forget about it inside.
After he passed, I drove my grandfather's black `76 Talisman for awhile. What a majestic beast! That car got washed more often than I did!! And yes--it had the Astro roof too!
I agree with you. But this why I'd like to test drive a, Genesis G90. From what I've seen and been able to tell, it's like a real Cadillac, like from back in the day of this Talisman.
My in-laws owned a Talisman. An elderly couple, I drove them to evening events. I remember the Talisman drove like it was on rails. The engine seemed to be more than adequate, but it was riding in the backseat that I found to be a sublime space, quiet, and wrapped in comfort.
I keep staring at that back seat. It looks more comfortable than the most expensive mattress money can buy. I still remember a time when these could be seen sitting inside a used car lot on the seedy side of town. Now it's a collector's item, as it should be. That blue exterior color is extraordinary.
I remember those dark days during and for the years following the 73 oil crisis. I'm always careful not to use the word shortage. At 10 mpg, no one wanted beautiful, full-size American cars except me and a handful of Gearheads that wouldn't let go. I wanted to save them all. Eventually, things got better. The goal was accomplished. When we did finally get out of it, the price of gas jumped to over $3.00 a gallon and higher. Compared to under a dollar in most parts of the country. In my opinion, the crisis was staged to raise gas prices, but that's just me. Yes, it was a very dark time in America.
What a beautiful Talisman. I have a 1976 Fleetwood Brougham. I love it. No car being built today can match the comfort of these older Cadillacs on a long trip. Mine has been up Mount Washington in New Hampshire without any issues. If anything ever happens to mine, I will get another one. There is no other replacement.
I totally agree. It is so sad that you can not buy any car today with that level of interior plush/comfort. Imagine actually wanting to go on a long trip.....
@@pupwizard3888 Even going on a long trip in comfort is not appealing anymore. Too many cars, too many bad drivers, police, cameras etc. The world has changed, and not for the better.
The Escalade is the only "Cadillac" left.... the rest? Forget about it.... lovely Talisman for sure. I wouldn't have done the radio upgrade in order to keep it completely original. This car appears that it was extremely well cared for. It deserved to stay original.
I had a 1976 just like this one except mine was green with the green interior and white top. Mine was so rare it actually had the electronic fuel injection, the Trackmaster anti-lock brakes, and the air cushion restraint system. Those cars were literally ahead of their time. Mine belonged to the owner of a local Cadillac dealer and I purchased it from him
My uncle also had one with the air cushion restraint system which very few people opted for back then as hardly anyone bothered to wear seat belts back then. As a teenager I drove it a couple of times and it drove awesome.
@@bradparris99 I never crashed mine so I never knew it worked but I've read articles that people intentionally crashed some 73 Caprices that had that option when it was experimental some 40 years later and they deployed as intended. Amazing. My biggest issue was in the mid-90s my fuel injection computer took a crap. Try getting a new computer for a vehicle from the 70s where there was only like five hundred cars options with it. LOL. Finally found a place in California that would rebuild it
@@MrKinglauro I'm glad the airbags in the 73 Caprices worked as intended because I think on those cars General Motors deleted the separate shoulder belts that latched into the lap belt in the cars equipped with airbags. A lap belt alone is not much protection so that was putting a lot of confidence in those early airbags. As a teenager my daily driver was my grandfather's 1970 Buick Electra and back then I wore both the lap and separate shoulder belts because it was obvious that a lap belt alone would not protect the upper torso and head/face in a crash.
Now that is luxury. I worked at a Buick/Oldsmobile dealership in 1976 in a town of 10,000. There was not a Cadillac dealership within 50 miles so we serviced many a Cadillac. The 1976 was my favorite Cadillac. I drove a few of them when they were new. I have never seen a 1976 Talisman.
Absolutely love the Fleetwood and Fleetwood Talisman from the years “71 to ‘76. This one is one of the two most beautiful colors in my opinion which were the Firemist Blue and the Firemist Red. Wish so much I was in a position to buy it.
Hi from Russia. A great car from the past. The rear doors design is in question, but generally, this design of Eldorado and Fleetwood was a great idea! And a car is in nice condition. I do collect American cars. And I would like to have such for a weekend driving ;)
Starting @5:07 look at the lean of the car going around the traffic circle. Holy smokes. Start w/new shocks on that boat. Coming from a past owner "over 40 yrs ago" of a Fleetwood.
I just rewatched it and noticed the camera adjusted slightly just before going into the corner. I think it made the body roll look worse than it really is
You're always going to get some roll on any car with a luxury soft suspension. It's a trait that one doesn't mind if they were properly trained in driving big heavy cars, as they have to be driven differently. You should know this given that you really had a Fleetwood "over 40 yrs ago".
I had a 1975 Coupe DeVille I ordered from the dealer in late 74. I drove it twice from Lansing, IL to Hollywood, FL only stopping for gas and bathroom breaks. 24 HR trip. Wonderful smooth ride and felt great when I arrived at my destination. Didn't care about gas mileage back then at 50-75 cents a gallon.
From my reference material I think (think) the leather Talisman was 74 only, and supposedly they are extremely rare. I've never seen the leather version in the flesh (but yes, pictures).
This car should be trailered everywhere it goes. Fix all the imperfections and with a new leather roof and professional paint job this Caddy should be taken to all the Caddy shows. She would win lots of them.
This car is soooo 70s. The crushed velour interior looks like the inside of a casket. Beautiful Cadillac, nonetheless. My parents had a new 76 Coupe Deville, it drove like a dream. Silver, silver landau top, cranberry leather. Was traded on an 84 Eldorado with the awful HT4.1 V8.... it threw a rod at 60k miles
Correction - the Talisman interior could be had in leather. I saw an example of it online recently. Virtually all Talismans were velour upholstered, but there were indeed a few leather examples built.
One of our shortest customers at the garage HAD to have the biggest Caddy... That notepad thingy is called "The Secretary". Also, while THIS car had the 7-year-or-so Cadillac THREE-speed wipers, it's interesting that it didn't get the Delay wiper option... Finally, the 70's decade was when people were just finally starting to quit smoking... I'll never understand how these velour interiors didn't burn up!
I ordered a new '74 in July of "73 (when the pre order info went to the dealers). I ordered everything except the moon roof and tilt wheel, which for some odd reason you could not get with the "air cushion restraint system". Interesting thing was the did NOT come with front shoulder belts and I got stopped a few times by overzealous cops for failing to wear a seat belt. I picked it up in September of '73 when I got back from basic training in the Air Force and just before being shipped off to tech school. I really loved that car but unfortunately my father got t-boned by a big truck that ran a stop sign. The car didn't survive, but sorry to say my father did. This was in late '76 and I couldn't order a new one as production had already switched over to '77 models. And the other guys insurance didn't want to replace it and my insurance company low balled the value and I could never find one similarly equipped (this was LONG before the days of the innerweb). Had a lot of good times with my fellow reservists and college buddies.
at Expo '74, GM had three round temporary buildings with a few new cars spread about. One building held new technology features and one of those was a 4 door Olds 98 with an Air Cushion Restraint System that was demonstrated in slow motion. They would have 6 people sit in the car, the presenter explained the system. Instead of a 1/60th second deployment time, the bag in the steering wheel and a larger one infront of the front seat passengers took about 5 seconds to inflate. The backseat riders got no bag, just a free upclose look.
I remember years ago..maybe 1989-1990...a friend of mine bought a relatively low mile 1976 Fleetwood for $500....except for some paint issues from the Texas sun it was in very good shape
@ I never knew that, I wish I was around then (born in 05) lately I’ve been OBSESSED with them big ass RWD 60’s/70’s/80’s Cadillacs as a owner of a black 14 CTS V-Sport Premium which an AMAZING sports luxury car (superior to the XTS and ATS)
I have a friend who had a 76 Talisman triple black bought it brand new in Portland Oregon. Had a Cap & a Fake wheel in back (Superfly style). He was a Player. Nice video.
A off black 74-76 Fleetwood Series 75 (loaded besides way overpriced lazy window delete) with blue or custom red cloth is my dream car, as a owner of a black 14 CTS V-Sport Premium which I love but it’s a sports luxury car, not luxury luxury
Three years ago, the salvage yard in my town had one that just came in the yard. Black with tan cloth seats. Tried to talk him in putting it on E-Bay. He crushed it anyway.
Thank you for that.The interior of my 77 Olds Toronado was beige velour and tufted similar,I've tried to describe how absolutely plush it felt.Your words fit best.
Beautiful car..... Looks like it's in nice condition for it's age. If it was a 1974 model, it would only seat 4 passengers due to the full length console that ran front to rear. Just want to point out, that chrome strip on the edge of the trunk lid (over the tail lights and license plate) is not correct. There should only be a chrome strip in the middle of the edge of the trunk lid, over the license plate.
My Grandfather had one like that but it wasn't a Talisman. A 6 foot tall person could lay in the trunk and still have room to spare. You could lay 3 or 4 people in the trunk and they would not be touching. 4 full sized adult could sit in the back seat and have plenty of room but it only had 3 seat belts. It was a huge nice riding car with a monster engine that made it a 90 mph highway cruiser.
They were quicker than most cars but not fast. They had a 500 cubic inch engine 8 liter plus. Some had fuel injection. You could be going 90 mph and it felt like your going 55 mph in a normal car. You basically sat on a high end very comfortable couch and it was a smooth ride. The tended to flutter when you got over 90 mph but most cars of that vintage were that way at 80.
@ That’s crazy, my old 07 Lexus LS460 got low as 5MPG with my old crazy driving but on average got 10-15MPG WITH 91/93 also thanks to many issues like a bad oxygen sensor and radiator but now I drive a black 14 CTS V-Sport Premium which gets 20-25MPG with normal driving and still 91/93
This is Beautiful Cadillac the only thing I would do with this car is take care of someone of the potential rust issues on the body and repair Respray it with high quality paint ,plus Redo the vinyl top but I would for sure retreat the metal on the under the top so it wouldn't rust out, Utter then that a beautiful car 😃😃🇺🇸🇺🇸💪💪💪💪👍👍👍👍
MAN BEAUTIFUL CADILLAC I REMEMBER THEM BEAUTIFUL CARS WHEN I WAS A KID THATS WHEN CADILLAC WAS CADILLAC BEAUTY STYLE AND CLASS TILL THIS DAY MY FAVORITES ✌️
Thanks guys, I really enjoyed this video and I appreciate the effort you put in to make it. This is the first Talisman that I've seen without the executive rear seat which only seats two due to massively wide center console that housed various controls. Could it be the executive rear seat was an option? Or was this car a special order? I find these cushy velour seats to be the epitome of comfort thought I am surprised to hear Cadillac charged more for those than leather. That rear seat like it could put the fussiest baby to sleep in minutes. I'd say the Talisman has to be the most comfortable car ever built, given its interior and along with the car's weight. Bear in mind the following year, 1977, began the downsizing and lighter weights of all cars. Sadly, 1976 was the last year of big American cars. Back in the day my uncle had bought a brand-new 1974-76 Coupe de Ville that had nice cloth seating that was a velour though not a grade of that in the Talisman. His car cost a lot less than a Talisman, but it was still a nice comfortable car. A few years back I had a twenty-minute ride in the leather rear seat of an Escalade. It was as hard as a church bench, so too the ride of the Escalade was awful, and those two things made for a miserable trip that I couldn't wait to get out of that car. Your mention of the thermometer brought back memories as recall those and their being mounted at the base of the driver's side rear view mirror. That was always a sign of a luxury car. I remember that they lit up at night. The rear seat footrests are a luxury. There was a time, mostly in the 1940s that just about all cars had rear seat footrests. Cars were big enough to have them and people expected them. They used to be built-into the bottom of the front seat, differently than the Talisman here, as they were permanently ready to use, without the flipping of a two-piece unit. They used to look like a carpeted ramp-way prior to the modern versions that utilized separate footrest units mounted into the floor. I learned this after purchasing my 1948 Chrysler Windsor. I was surprised to see the rear seat footrest because the Windsor model was Chrysler's middle car. Searching through photographs of 1940s cars I learned that many cars had them. Regarding this Talisman, the factory radios in GM cars were long-lived and I expect that this one still works. It's probably in-op because wiring from it was transferred to the new radio in the console. The radio antenna is an easy fix if the antenna motor is working, because in all likelihood it needs a new mast. Attached to the bottom of the mast section is a flexible traction strip that always breaks. The GM rear defoggers back in that day operated via an electro-mechanical timer that usually breaks, so check that right after checking the fuse. When a fiber optic is dim, it's usually the result of the end piece having lost its alignment with a bright portion of the bulb that it's serving, or dirt/debris became lodged at the fiber optic end piece at the bulb. What surprises me about this car is that the cruise control still works, as I've always known the GM cruise systems that utilize vacuum hoses, to break down. Based on your description, I'd say that the exhaust leak is coming from the old-fashioned round donut that seals the exhaust manifold outlet to the motor pipe. I hope that what I've written helps. Thanks again for an interesting video of a rare car.
This caddy his worth saving , it’s got so much potential , i just see on camera , witch is hard , that i think is was in a minor front end collision , front clip not lining at 90% , but easy to correct , my worry is more about the vinyl roof , if you peek under that stuff , front windshield area , and back pillars , you may fine rust that no one’s like , had work and lot’s of $$ to replace that vinyl roof ! , oh well just my opinion , would not matter , it’s a excellent condition caddy , & i would not hesitate to buy it , ps , have too many now ! Well done guys ! ❤
The front end would need a parking spot of it's own 😂 i forgot how long those cars were lol absolutely gorgeous car i love the color combinations blue is my color anyway. That would be awesome car to drive cross country in & so comfortable but I wouldn't want to have to fill the gas tank on it lol probably uses 5 gallons to start it up lol. I think Elvis Presley had one if my memory serves me right a black one.
That was when a Cadillac was a Cadillac, and rode like a Cadillac, unlike the Tiny Subcompacts with Kidney Bruising(No) Suspension with Park Bench Seats(no Cushion), they call full size, with the Cadillac branding... Nice Seats, and in Velour, not Leather. BONUS!!! I actually saw one of these last week, in beautiful Shape. It caused a real Woodie
Hey guys the most important thing is will she fit through the locks at the Panama canal..Where's the ships try weight in tonnage.. No seriously she's a beautiful car and such a rare original...
Good job with the review of the 76 Tallesman, and this one's a beautiful example. I was in my 20s in the 70s, so I remember these cars well, I used to detail a couple these that belonged to a few ladies I worked with. In The Los Angeles area, like Bev Hills, Encino, Sherman Oaks, these cars were everywhere I love the Blue Firemist paint. However, I found the mid-70s to 1980, Cadillacs huge but well equipped, after that I didn't see much else to distinguish them as a traditional Cadillac. I would say that title goes to the 72 model year. It definitely looked like w😮hat a Cadillac should look like. They were big, heavy and had a nice ride. In my opinion the following years 73-80, were just big and boring. The front grill and headlights are fine but the rest of the car had nothing. It gets even worse at the rear. Beginning with those large body fillers that occupied the distance between the vertical bumper and the end of the rear fenders were not attractive at all. They never really fit well and they certainly didn't match the color of the rest of the car. They were 2 different materials, the metal part and the plastic looking fillers. That color discrepancy cheapened the entire car. And those horrible horizontal taillights were too thin, lacked character and looked like they were throwen on the car from the GM parts bin. No engineering went into them at all. Again boring. as for the interior, the seats and door panels were finished well in a Cadillac style, but what about that dash. In a word, boring. The instrument panel is practically non-existent, it was way too small for the car. Everything was handeled with idiot lights. The most detailed part of the dashboard was the HVAC ducks spread out over the dash, yes, they were chrome, but that was about it. After a while, they wouldn't even stay adjusted to the driver or passenger set positions. They would just fall to their bottom positions, unless you swedged something between the register and it's housing. Just boring, and that includes the steering wheel with it's totally fake wood trim. To be honest, the Lincoln Town Cars were much better looking both inside and out. The exterior styling was very much in the Lincoln tradition. Very sharp with plenty of details to keep your eyes moving to every part of the car. The Town Car dashboard was magnificent. Full instrumentation, a barrel speedometer, the gauges were well placed and lit at night including a Cartietr analog clock. The dash ashtray could double for another seat if needed, it was so big. The seats had that loose pillow look that resembled the couch in your living room. All that and a mighty Ford 460 cubic inch engine with a Motorcraft 4300 4 barrel carburetor. The Ford C6 auto transmission had its shift points set for the best fuel economy possible, but once it was rolling at highway speed, it had plenty of power, and kept that huge Town Car at speed with ease. So in my view, the 70s Cadillacs failed relative to their former style, and definitely as compared the the same era Town Cars. I always thought GM should have been ashamed of its self for putting out such boring cars, and still should. But after all, their "GM" they didn't care, they still don't, they don't have to. Just the reckless persute of profits. Just because they are big, that doesn't make them better. There, I said it. Someone had to.
Well said,I believe the 67-72 years were the high water mark years for American cars. After that build quality, style, power and taste all dramatically fell away to the point of shame...I mean, a 500 CI engine only making 185 hp and getting 8 mpg or worse 😢😢😢
The only other Cadillac that can stand next to this is the Cadillac Brougham D elagance...this Cadillac Tailsman also came in just a four seater which is more rare than this one
Aftermarket 3rd brake light. I remember installing one in my '81 Imperial. Once all the new cars started coming with the 3rd brake light in the mid 1980s, I wanted my car to look like it was a newer model.
1976 - Back in the days when Cadillacs still actually were "the Cadillac of cars." This one is beautiful. Elvis would be proud!
That is the richest, purest and most beautiful blue colour and combination of blue in and out that I have ever seen.
Those back then engineers were sharp as whips and they new ergonomic luxury.
I had a metallic blue '76 Eldorado, but it was lighter and nowhere near as nice as this one. Now we're lucky if one, usually weird, blue paint is available, and forget about it inside.
After he passed, I drove my grandfather's black `76 Talisman for awhile. What a majestic beast! That car got washed more often than I did!! And yes--it had the Astro roof too!
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My first car was a 1975 cadillac.
Bought for $45 (forFive) in 1984 solid car but none of the keyed locks worked. Brown Coup Deville
Magic carpet ride. You arrive so relaxed, like you’ve been sitting on an expensive sofa. No road noise or roughness… nothing like it today
I agree with you. But this why I'd like to test drive a, Genesis G90. From what I've seen and been able to tell, it's like a real Cadillac, like from back in the day of this Talisman.
Hard seats now. Very uncomfortable on long trips.
@@edwardluth7740 are y'all talking about Cadillacs in general?
My in-laws owned a Talisman. An elderly couple, I drove them to evening events. I remember the Talisman drove like it was on rails. The engine seemed to be more than adequate, but it was riding in the backseat that I found to be a sublime space, quiet, and wrapped in comfort.
THE GOOD OLD DAYS,GLAD I WAS THERE.
I'm glad I was there too! But on the other hand, it makes it hurt a lot living in this world of crap that we have now.
Me Too
Heartbreaking what cars have become
Me 3. I remember when 1976 Caddies were new.
I keep staring at that back seat. It looks more comfortable than the most expensive mattress money can buy. I still remember a time when these could be seen sitting inside a used car lot on the seedy side of town. Now it's a collector's item, as it should be. That blue exterior color is extraordinary.
You didn't have to tell us where you live
Be a great car for uber /cadillac taxi
I remember those dark days during and for the years following the 73 oil crisis. I'm always careful not to use the word shortage. At 10 mpg, no one wanted beautiful, full-size American cars except me and a handful of Gearheads that wouldn't let go. I wanted to save them all. Eventually, things got better. The goal was accomplished. When we did finally get out of it, the price of gas jumped to over $3.00 a gallon and higher. Compared to under a dollar in most parts of the country. In my opinion, the crisis was staged to raise gas prices, but that's just me. Yes, it was a very dark time in America.
@@williammaceri8244it's not just you😢I think so too, I L❤ ve this Car
Me too. I remember when cars like these were dirt cheap on ghetto used car lots. Pimpmobiles.
What a beautiful Talisman. I have a 1976 Fleetwood Brougham. I love it. No car being built today can match the comfort of these older Cadillacs on a long trip. Mine has been up Mount Washington in New Hampshire without any issues. If anything ever happens to mine, I will get another one. There is no other replacement.
The interior is just mouth-watering, and the ride must be sublime. We've graduated from that to the Escalade. Sad.
I totally agree. It is so sad that you can not buy any car today with that level of interior plush/comfort. Imagine actually wanting to go on a long trip.....
@@pupwizard3888 Even going on a long trip in comfort is not appealing anymore. Too many cars, too many bad drivers, police, cameras etc. The world has changed, and not for the better.
The Escalade is the only "Cadillac" left.... the rest? Forget about it.... lovely Talisman for sure. I wouldn't have done the radio upgrade in order to keep it completely original. This car appears that it was extremely well cared for. It deserved to stay original.
@@oscargeorge1 Even the Escalade is a pimped-out Suburban. The rest? They are Eurotrash wannabes. I would have left the radio alone, too.
As a boy I remember these beautiful cars. I wish I could go back. I don’t like the culture today nor the cars.
Beautiful cars the end of an era for Cadillac.
I had a talisman and deElgante 1974 coupes.Gave the talisman to dad for Christmas
I had a 1976 just like this one except mine was green with the green interior and white top. Mine was so rare it actually had the electronic fuel injection, the Trackmaster anti-lock brakes, and the air cushion restraint system. Those cars were literally ahead of their time. Mine belonged to the owner of a local Cadillac dealer and I purchased it from him
My uncle also had one with the air cushion restraint system which very few people opted for back then as hardly anyone bothered to wear seat belts back then. As a teenager I drove it a couple of times and it drove awesome.
@@bradparris99 that steering wheel though was huge! LOL
@@MrKinglauro No kidding, it was huge. That's why I buckled up even as a teenager so as not to hit it or the airbag if there was a crash.
@@bradparris99 I never crashed mine so I never knew it worked but I've read articles that people intentionally crashed some 73 Caprices that had that option when it was experimental some 40 years later and they deployed as intended. Amazing. My biggest issue was in the mid-90s my fuel injection computer took a crap. Try getting a new computer for a vehicle from the 70s where there was only like five hundred cars options with it. LOL. Finally found a place in California that would rebuild it
@@MrKinglauro I'm glad the airbags in the 73 Caprices worked as intended because I think on those cars General Motors deleted the separate shoulder belts that latched into the lap belt in the cars equipped with airbags. A lap belt alone is not much protection so that was putting a lot of confidence in those early airbags. As a teenager my daily driver was my grandfather's 1970 Buick Electra and back then I wore both the lap and separate shoulder belts because it was obvious that a lap belt alone would not protect the upper torso and head/face in a crash.
Now that is luxury. I worked at a Buick/Oldsmobile dealership in 1976 in a town of 10,000. There was not a Cadillac dealership within 50 miles so we serviced many a Cadillac. The 1976 was my favorite Cadillac. I drove a few of them when they were new. I have never seen a 1976 Talisman.
Absolutely love the Fleetwood and Fleetwood Talisman from the years “71 to ‘76. This one is one of the two most beautiful colors in my opinion which were the Firemist Blue and the Firemist Red. Wish so much I was in a position to buy it.
Hi from Russia. A great car from the past. The rear doors design is in question, but generally, this design of Eldorado and Fleetwood was a great idea! And a car is in nice condition. I do collect American cars. And I would like to have such for a weekend driving ;)
Luxury and comfort at it best with Caddy! Thanks for showing off this beauty.
Starting @5:07 look at the lean of the car going around the traffic circle. Holy smokes. Start w/new shocks on that boat. Coming from a past owner "over 40 yrs ago" of a Fleetwood.
I just rewatched it and noticed the camera adjusted slightly just before going into the corner. I think it made the body roll look worse than it really is
You're always going to get some roll on any car with a luxury soft suspension. It's a trait that one doesn't mind if they were properly trained in driving big heavy cars, as they have to be driven differently. You should know this given that you really had a Fleetwood "over 40 yrs ago".
Absolutely magnificent car...
That's when you knew you had a luxury car.....
I had a 1975 Coupe DeVille I ordered from the dealer in late 74. I drove it twice from Lansing, IL to Hollywood, FL only stopping for gas and bathroom breaks. 24 HR trip. Wonderful smooth ride and felt great when I arrived at my destination. Didn't care about gas mileage back then at 50-75 cents a gallon.
Wonderful motorcar! I’ve seen photos of the Talisman interior in factor leather. Reminds me of the slightly later Eldorado Biarritz interiors.
From my reference material I think (think) the leather Talisman was 74 only, and supposedly they are extremely rare. I've never seen the leather version in the flesh (but yes, pictures).
I Always think of Elvis when I see Cadillacs like this. I'm sure he bought many of Them Still in 1976. Love me tender ❤😊
True luxury
That's a Cadillac
Not today's Mary Barra plastic fantastic Cadillacs.
A real car!!!!!
This car should be trailered everywhere it goes. Fix all the imperfections and with a new leather roof and professional paint job this Caddy should be taken to all the Caddy shows. She would win lots of them.
Beautiful Cadillac! I wish I was buying it. Love 70's Cadillacs especially 72.
This car is soooo 70s. The crushed velour interior looks like the inside of a casket. Beautiful Cadillac, nonetheless. My parents had a new 76 Coupe Deville, it drove like a dream. Silver, silver landau top, cranberry leather. Was traded on an 84 Eldorado with the awful HT4.1 V8.... it threw a rod at 60k miles
Correction - the Talisman interior could be had in leather. I saw an example of it online recently. Virtually all Talismans were velour upholstered, but there were indeed a few leather examples built.
The special order leather Talisman interior cost as much as a brand new Vega
@@TalismanPHX I saw recently that the extremely popular velour option in a mid-70s Lincoln was a $2000 option. That’s about $10k today.
They were available in leather. But most seem to have that beautiful velour.
One of our shortest customers at the garage HAD to have the biggest Caddy...
That notepad thingy is called "The Secretary".
Also, while THIS car had the 7-year-or-so Cadillac THREE-speed wipers, it's interesting that it didn't get the Delay wiper option...
Finally, the 70's decade was when people were just finally starting to quit smoking... I'll never understand how these velour interiors didn't burn up!
Leather was available as a costly option. The velour was standard. The leather Talisman cars are super rare..
Absolutely correct!👍
Which more comfortable?
Had one of these 76 models. Stunning car
Rubber trunk mat needs to be rotated 180 degrees as the Cadillac crest is upside down.
I've owned a couple of Cadillacs back back in the days when They were top of the line and this gorgeous sample of what they were at one time.
I ordered a new '74 in July of "73 (when the pre order info went to the dealers). I ordered everything except the moon roof and tilt wheel, which for some odd reason you could not get with the "air cushion restraint system". Interesting thing was the did NOT come with front shoulder belts and I got stopped a few times by overzealous cops for failing to wear a seat belt. I picked it up in September of '73 when I got back from basic training in the Air Force and just before being shipped off to tech school. I really loved that car but unfortunately my father got t-boned by a big truck that ran a stop sign. The car didn't survive, but sorry to say my father did. This was in late '76 and I couldn't order a new one as production had already switched over to '77 models. And the other guys insurance didn't want to replace it and my insurance company low balled the value and I could never find one similarly equipped (this was LONG before the days of the innerweb). Had a lot of good times with my fellow reservists and college buddies.
at Expo '74, GM had three round temporary buildings with a few new cars spread about. One building held new technology features and one of those was a 4 door Olds 98 with an Air Cushion Restraint System that was demonstrated in slow motion. They would have 6 people sit in the car, the presenter explained the system. Instead of a 1/60th second deployment time, the bag in the steering wheel and a larger one infront of the front seat passengers took about 5 seconds to inflate. The backseat riders got no bag, just a free upclose look.
I remember years ago..maybe 1989-1990...a friend of mine bought a relatively low mile 1976 Fleetwood for $500....except for some paint issues from the Texas sun it was in very good shape
That sounds wayyyy too cheap even for the 90’s when it was newer
@@Alex-qy8ur No...these were practically worthless when they were 10-15 years old....It would be like buying left over shag carpet
@ I never knew that, I wish I was around then (born in 05) lately I’ve been OBSESSED with them big ass RWD 60’s/70’s/80’s Cadillacs as a owner of a black 14 CTS V-Sport Premium which an AMAZING sports luxury car (superior to the XTS and ATS)
I have a friend who had a 76 Talisman triple black bought it brand new in Portland Oregon. Had a Cap & a Fake wheel in back (Superfly style). He was a Player. Nice video.
A off black 74-76 Fleetwood Series 75 (loaded besides way overpriced lazy window delete) with blue or custom red cloth is my dream car, as a owner of a black 14 CTS V-Sport Premium which I love but it’s a sports luxury car, not luxury luxury
Their are Connoisseur of Cadillac never heard of a Talisman.
17,000 1976 price = $89,325.00 in today’s $
When cars were real, body on full frame, big cubic inches, V8, etc. To heck with all the new 1,00 computers, sensors, turbos, etc.
Three years ago, the salvage yard in my town had one that just came in the yard. Black with tan cloth seats. Tried to talk him in putting it on E-Bay. He crushed it anyway.
I imagine riding in that car is like riding in a plush velour bathrobe with wheels
Thank you for that.The interior of my 77 Olds Toronado was beige velour and tufted similar,I've tried to describe how absolutely plush it felt.Your words fit best.
Gorgeous rare Cadillac !!✨️
Beautiful car..... Looks like it's in nice condition for it's age. If it was a 1974 model, it would only seat 4 passengers due to the full length console that ran front to rear.
Just want to point out, that chrome strip on the edge of the trunk lid (over the tail lights and license plate) is not correct. There should only be a chrome strip in the middle of the edge of the trunk lid, over the license plate.
Stunningly Gorgeous!
I Had A New One In High School.😍
My Grandfather had one like that but it wasn't a Talisman. A 6 foot tall person could lay in the trunk and still have room to spare. You could lay 3 or 4 people in the trunk and they would not be touching. 4 full sized adult could sit in the back seat and have plenty of room but it only had 3 seat belts. It was a huge nice riding car with a monster engine that made it a 90 mph highway cruiser.
How fast could they go? Ik it’s a land yacht but still curious
They were quicker than most cars but not fast. They had a 500 cubic inch engine 8 liter plus. Some had fuel injection. You could be going 90 mph and it felt like your going 55 mph in a normal car. You basically sat on a high end very comfortable couch and it was a smooth ride. The tended to flutter when you got over 90 mph but most cars of that vintage were that way at 80.
You would get 4 miles to the gallon if you drove it fast.
@ For a car that old and heavy, not bad at all
@ That’s crazy, my old 07 Lexus LS460 got low as 5MPG with my old crazy driving but on average got 10-15MPG WITH 91/93 also thanks to many issues like a bad oxygen sensor and radiator but now I drive a black 14 CTS V-Sport Premium which gets 20-25MPG with normal driving and still 91/93
Awesome video on a old school Cadillac 😎👍
This is Beautiful Cadillac the only thing I would do with this car is take care of someone of the potential rust issues on the body and repair Respray it with high quality paint ,plus Redo the vinyl top but I would for sure retreat the metal on the under the top so it wouldn't rust out, Utter then that a beautiful car 😃😃🇺🇸🇺🇸💪💪💪💪👍👍👍👍
MAN BEAUTIFUL CADILLAC I REMEMBER THEM BEAUTIFUL CARS WHEN I WAS A KID THATS WHEN CADILLAC WAS CADILLAC BEAUTY STYLE AND CLASS TILL THIS DAY MY FAVORITES ✌️
Thanks guys, I really enjoyed this video and I appreciate the effort you put in to make it.
This is the first Talisman that I've seen without the executive rear seat which only seats two due to massively wide center console that housed various controls. Could it be the executive rear seat was an option? Or was this car a special order?
I find these cushy velour seats to be the epitome of comfort thought I am surprised to hear Cadillac charged more for those than leather. That rear seat like it could put the fussiest baby to sleep in minutes. I'd say the Talisman has to be the most comfortable car ever built, given its interior and along with the car's weight. Bear in mind the following year, 1977, began the downsizing and lighter weights of all cars. Sadly, 1976 was the last year of big American cars. Back in the day my uncle had bought a brand-new 1974-76 Coupe de Ville that had nice cloth seating that was a velour though not a grade of that in the Talisman. His car cost a lot less than a Talisman, but it was still a nice comfortable car. A few years back I had a twenty-minute ride in the leather rear seat of an Escalade. It was as hard as a church bench, so too the ride of the Escalade was awful, and those two things made for a miserable trip that I couldn't wait to get out of that car.
Your mention of the thermometer brought back memories as recall those and their being mounted at the base of the driver's side rear view mirror. That was always a sign of a luxury car. I remember that they lit up at night. The rear seat footrests are a luxury. There was a time, mostly in the 1940s that just about all cars had rear seat footrests. Cars were big enough to have them and people expected them. They used to be built-into the bottom of the front seat, differently than the Talisman here, as they were permanently ready to use, without the flipping of a two-piece unit. They used to look like a carpeted ramp-way prior to the modern versions that utilized separate footrest units mounted into the floor. I learned this after purchasing my 1948 Chrysler Windsor. I was surprised to see the rear seat footrest because the Windsor model was Chrysler's middle car. Searching through photographs of 1940s cars I learned that many cars had them.
Regarding this Talisman, the factory radios in GM cars were long-lived and I expect that this one still works. It's probably in-op because wiring from it was transferred to the new radio in the console. The radio antenna is an easy fix if the antenna motor is working, because in all likelihood it needs a new mast. Attached to the bottom of the mast section is a flexible traction strip that always breaks. The GM rear defoggers back in that day operated via an electro-mechanical timer that usually breaks, so check that right after checking the fuse. When a fiber optic is dim, it's usually the result of the end piece having lost its alignment with a bright portion of the bulb that it's serving, or dirt/debris became lodged at the fiber optic end piece at the bulb. What surprises me about this car is that the cruise control still works, as I've always known the GM cruise systems that utilize vacuum hoses, to break down. Based on your description, I'd say that the exhaust leak is coming from the old-fashioned round donut that seals the exhaust manifold outlet to the motor pipe. I hope that what I've written helps. Thanks again for an interesting video of a rare car.
That big rear console was 1974 only.
@@charleshousman3570 Thank you. I didn't know that.
That’s a beautiful land machine right there ❤️
15k in 1976 was alot of money only the really big shots in town drove Fleetwoods🎩miss car like these no fan of SUVs.
They were very much a lawyer's car.
The power antenna gets actuated by the stock radio unit.
I was 5 years old when this thing was made.
This caddy his worth saving , it’s got so much potential , i just see on camera , witch is hard , that i think is was in a minor front end collision , front clip not lining at 90% , but easy to correct , my worry is more about the vinyl roof , if you peek under that stuff , front windshield area , and back pillars , you may fine rust that no one’s like , had work and lot’s of $$ to replace that vinyl roof ! , oh well just my opinion , would not matter , it’s a excellent condition caddy , & i would not hesitate to buy it , ps , have too many now ! Well done guys ! ❤
What an Incredible !
Thing of Beauty !
I had one of these years ago and regret letting it go 😢
I can understand why. These are a great automobile!
Looks like the hood hinges need to be derusted, esp where the hinges contact the hood and the body panels.
Simply BEAUTIFUL
💯💯💯REAL CADILLAC 💯💯💯
Do you have to be Carnival Cruiseship certified to drive this Boat???
Now THAT’s a Cadillac!
Majestic Caddy ❤
What an incredible machine. Wow
The front end would need a parking spot of it's own 😂 i forgot how long those cars were lol absolutely gorgeous car i love the color combinations blue is my color anyway. That would be awesome car to drive cross country in & so comfortable but I wouldn't want to have to fill the gas tank on it lol probably uses 5 gallons to start it up lol. I think Elvis Presley had one if my memory serves me right a black one.
The 500" V8 was actually a 502" if you check the underhood spec sticker, most people dont know that
Oh what happened America, where did it all go wrong?
buick in 76 had the taliman option on some 225s with that console
My father had an 03 Deville Talisman.. i never knew that it was a special edition from the 70s
Da year I waz born.🔥🔥🔥🔥
Greetings from Indy! I will keep an eye out for other cool items you have for sale.
There's always something new, isn't there? I am a Cadillac man, but I never heard of the "Talisman" until today.
My dad had a 74 in triple regal blue. I loved the 4 place seating and the carpeted foot rests
That's cold Fleetwood man 👨 I'm a Cadillac man
Is it for sale and if so can you send me contact information on how to purchase it I'm very interested in purchasing it
That was when a Cadillac was a Cadillac, and rode like a Cadillac, unlike the Tiny Subcompacts with Kidney Bruising(No) Suspension with Park Bench Seats(no Cushion), they call full size, with the Cadillac branding...
Nice Seats, and in Velour, not Leather. BONUS!!!
I actually saw one of these last week, in beautiful Shape. It caused a real Woodie
That 500 cid lump under the hood could bury the speedo to 120 mph with ease and quiet
My parents bought my childhood home for 15 thousand in 1974.
Long ride Cadillac 🚘
I had a 74" black Fleetwood out of sight 😅
Hey guys the most important thing is will she fit through the locks at the Panama canal..Where's the ships try weight in tonnage.. No seriously she's a beautiful car and such a rare original...
What a beautiful car
I knew John Nash 5:50 😮
How many miles does it show?
When a caddy was a caddy
This is back in the day when Detroit was making real cars GM was on top back then now Toyota has taken over as number one ☝️
very beautiful 💎💎💎
This was unmistakely "peak Cadillac"...
looking for a 1974 lincoln town car lemme know if u come across this rare classic
16:04 🤦♂️ it's not LED lights
It's optic fiber
the BACK seat has more room than todays FRONT seats !!
Beautiful how much what's your dealership location
Awesome 😎👍 Cadillac
How much is the price for the cadillac
Good job with the review of the 76 Tallesman, and this one's a beautiful example. I was in my 20s in the 70s, so I remember these cars well, I used to detail a couple these that belonged to a few ladies I worked with. In The Los Angeles area, like Bev Hills, Encino, Sherman Oaks, these cars were everywhere I love the Blue Firemist paint. However, I found the mid-70s to 1980, Cadillacs huge but well equipped, after that I didn't see much else to distinguish them as a traditional Cadillac. I would say that title goes to the 72 model year. It definitely looked like w😮hat a Cadillac should look like. They were big, heavy and had a nice ride. In my opinion the following years 73-80, were just big and boring. The front grill and headlights are fine but the rest of the car had nothing. It gets even worse at the rear. Beginning with those large body fillers that occupied the distance between the vertical bumper and the end of the rear fenders were not attractive at all. They never really fit well and they certainly didn't match the color of the rest of the car. They were 2 different materials, the metal part and the plastic looking fillers. That color discrepancy cheapened the entire car. And those horrible horizontal taillights were too thin, lacked character and looked like they were throwen on the car from the GM parts bin. No engineering went into them at all. Again boring. as for the interior, the seats and door panels were finished well in a Cadillac style, but what about that dash. In a word, boring. The instrument panel is practically non-existent, it was way too small for the car. Everything was handeled with idiot lights. The most detailed part of the dashboard was the HVAC ducks spread out over the dash, yes, they were chrome, but that was about it. After a while, they wouldn't even stay adjusted to the driver or passenger set positions. They would just fall to their bottom positions, unless you swedged something between the register and it's housing. Just boring, and that includes the steering wheel with it's totally fake wood trim. To be honest, the Lincoln Town Cars were much better looking both inside and out. The exterior styling was very much in the Lincoln tradition. Very sharp with plenty of details to keep your eyes moving to every part of the car. The Town Car dashboard was magnificent. Full instrumentation, a barrel speedometer, the gauges were well placed and lit at night including a Cartietr analog clock. The dash ashtray could double for another seat if needed, it was so big. The seats had that loose pillow look that resembled the couch in your living room. All that and a mighty Ford 460 cubic inch engine with a Motorcraft 4300 4 barrel carburetor. The Ford C6 auto transmission had its shift points set for the best fuel economy possible, but once it was rolling at highway speed, it had plenty of power, and kept that huge Town Car at speed with ease. So in my view, the 70s Cadillacs failed relative to their former style, and definitely as compared the the same era Town Cars. I always thought GM should have been ashamed of its self for putting out such boring cars, and still should. But after all, their "GM" they didn't care, they still don't, they don't have to. Just the reckless persute of profits. Just because they are big, that doesn't make them better. There, I said it. Someone had to.
Well said,I believe the 67-72 years were the high water mark years for American cars. After that build quality, style, power and taste all dramatically fell away to the point of shame...I mean, a 500 CI engine only making 185 hp and getting 8 mpg or worse 😢😢😢
The only other Cadillac that can stand next to this is the Cadillac Brougham D elagance...this Cadillac Tailsman also came in just a four seater which is more rare than this one
Beautiful
Love it man best of the best
It is called an ASTRO roof where continental called theirs a moon roof. I need a 74 talisman in triple black to match my Cloud III...
Pretty Color.
American made right?
Yes, this car was assembled in Detroit, MI.
@@rocksolidmotorsports I love American craftsmanship and quality!
Third brake light?
Aftermarket 3rd brake light. I remember installing one in my '81 Imperial. Once all the new cars started coming with the 3rd brake light in the mid 1980s, I wanted my car to look like it was a newer model.
The center mount stop light didn't come out until the 1986 model year. This car is correct for the time it was built.
23:10 It even seems not to work...