Probably one of the best Cadillacs ever built. When I was a lad, my father and I would hop in the ‘66 and go up into the mountains of Montana. I will never forget the look on people’s faces when my dad pulled our Cadillac up next to their jeeps and International Harvesters 😂. All he did was make sure we didn’t get high centered on the rocks. He was an amazing driver in an amazing car 😉… back before “4 wheeling” was a thing 😁
Just looking at this Fleetwood takes me back to grandma's garage where she had the very same model and color interior, but the exterior was light blue... I used to sit and imagine I could drive it.... I wish I had that car today
My favorite Cadillac in my lifetime. I prefer the 1965 better, but I was born in ‘66. My father owned a livery service, so we had a 1966 hearse & limo. When I was a kid, I liked to play in the passenger side footwell because the dash was curved on the passenger side. The things you remember as a kid.
@@mammothscott1455 yea I much prefer the cornering lights on the 1965, but I love both styles. In 1967, you see Caddy, well GM in general, really started cost cutting.
@petermartinijr.1012 agreed.. by the early 70s, it was more than evident that the bean counters finally got their foot in the door. Downhill from there imo.
I owned a 66 sedan de Ville four door hardtop. It had a beautifully built expensive looking interior. Also had factory bucket seats with a narrow console. I sold it to a friend at work and he went to replace the burned out tail lamp and yes you are right. He had to remove the bumper. Lol
My Dad had a '66 Sedan deVille (not a Fleetwood Special), but it was very luxurious and the ride was second to none. In my Dad's words, "that 429 4bbl didn't go past a gas station" though!
Adam, your knowledge of these Cadillacs is most impressive. I can remember my father had a customer who had a 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood similar to your feature car except his was in Charcoal Gray. He and his wife used to buy new Cadillacs every couple of years. They were the Pratt family of Pratt & Whitney Aircraft engine fame. My Uncle Marc was also a big Cadillac guy with his last one being a beautiful maroon red 1996 Brougham D'Elegance which I got to ride in when he and my Aunt visited in the 1990's. The doors sounded like a vault door closing and what a smooth ride !
Those final rear-wheel drive Cadillacs of the 90s were truly great riding cars. They were plush, soft, and really quiet without being too lumbering or floaty. If it was a 1996, though, it would not be a Brougham D’Elegance, but rather the highest trim would have been a Fleetwood Brougham.
Learned to drive in a 64 coupe d ville. Then we also had a black 66 coupe d ville and later a 65 convertible. Such wonderful , beautiful cars. Funny, I thought of them as old when I was 16 in 1980. Truly a classic!!
My dad bought a used one in 1970... Smelled of cigars. Grey w/black vinyl top, black luxurious cloth interior. Most lux car I've ever been in. We did a summer vacation in 71 - Carolina, Jersey Boardwalk, NYC, Niagra Falls, Canada, then the ferry across the Great Lakes back to Minnesota... What a cruiser ! 😊
I have a triple black 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham and my roof needs to replace. I am glad you informed me of this common problem because I was thinking I did something wrong!
Beautiful example of a 66 Fleetwood and I prefer the cloth interior, in the summer it's much cooler and warmer in the winter as well. Years ago I had a 65 Coupe De Ville same color and similar car.
1967 and '68 are my favorite of the stacked headlight Cadillacs. I love the rake to their front end, and their more pronounced sculpturing along their side panels. The '65 and '66 are more somber and stately in their exterior styling/stamping. I don't want to try to say which one is more elegant.
Yes, the '67 and '68s are my favorite, as well, styling wise. My dad bought a 1965 Sedan De Ville, after being rear-ended by a drunk driver while in his 1962 econoline panel van. He said " I am going to drive a much heavier car," so he opted for the used Cadillac. I was with him when he bought from a private owner. I gawked at all of the power operated gizmos that it had!
The '65 & '66 hardtop Coupe De Villes and Sedan de Villes have somewhat sportier roofline profiles, which I prefer, and a bit less of the "Driving Miss Daisy" vibe than this formal Fleetwood has. I also have a soft spot for the '60 and '62 "George Jetson" styling!
The general appearance of the rear exterior of this car reminds me of that of the 1967-68 Imperials, even though in the Imperials the tail lights were not in the fins. Also on a side note Imperial during this time period had real wood inside, as in this car. Back in the day my parents had a `67 Imperial Sedan, which was the base model. They drove it for 9 years. I love the body style of Mopars of that time period. Anyway, that's an amazing example of a 1966 Fleetwood Sixty Special.
Wow, that car is really clean. I remember these well when I was a kid. There may not have been many of this specific model made, but big mid-sixties Cadillacs were everywhere back then. The nurse at my high school in the mid-seventies had one - a '65 or '66 model - and she felt self conscious about driving such a luxurious car for daily transportation. She explained that she and her husband always bought and drove used Cadillacs because they were so well cared for. Back then that was true.
@@alanhumphrey4198 A compromise could be reached with some gold striping, a floor-mounted gearshift kit, and some tasteful aftermarket wheels, and some other touches. One of none, baby!
I had this same car in the '70's as a daily driver. An amazing car that always turned heads. If you drive it easy I got 10-13 mpg, not bad considering todays big SUV's and big pick-up trucks don't do much better. The tail lights were very cool. They were clear but when you stepped on the brake they glowed red. I had the AM/FM stereo, tilt & telescope wheel, power door locks were vacuum operated. I believe these came with automatic level control, but most were converted to standard shock absorbers when the auto level failed and needed replacement. A super smooth riding, quiet, luxurious, well made car that we will never see again, too bad. I'm glad I got to enjoy one, wish I still had it.
Another footnote Adam...parking lights did not glow with headlights on until 1968. However ....if you had twilight sentinel.....all you had to do on 65-67 models.....was pull the light control out one detent to parking lights on.....than slide the sentinel lever/wheel up until lights engaged.....now the parking and headlights glowed together....I was called out on this by a few dealers......that were on their toes and noticed. Mine were 2 66s. Smiles to ya!❤
Ohhhhh we had one in light blue metallic, but THAT interior!!. Traded it for a '72 Brougham when I was 7. Dad said it was a "California car with a soft cam", I don't know what that inferred, but he never really liked this one. We loved the writing desks in back! The best year for Cadillac rear ends, even better than '60.
@@pcno2832 All I remember is how the little hasp got weak by 1971. Every time we'd hit a good bump or a quick turn, one or both would flop down and bounce! Still remember that sound...
My uncle had one. Absolutely love the 1966 because of my experience with riding in that car. Such a clean design and the ride was stellar. While the rest of my family were driving Olds, he had to beat everyone else by buying a ‘66 Brougham. I wish I owned that car now!
This has to be one of the most elegant owner-driven Cadillacs ever. It's a big improvement from the over-chromed cars of the late 1950s, with their kitchen-like decor, and it outclasses most subsequent models as well. If you ever run into one, a feature on the early 1977 Fleetwoods, which still had footrests, would be an interesting, but somewhat pathetic story. The Fleetwood lost its stretched wheelbase that year and despite some attempts to imply that it had the same room as the 1976 (which it didn't), customers were not fooled. They complained that the footrests just made the car cramped and the footrests were removed halfway through the model year.
I’ve run into that supposed fact many times that the 1977 downsize had the same interior room as 1976 models but, from personal experience, it’s hogwash. Granted, they’ll compare the 77s not to the 76 Fleetwoods, but rather to the 76 Devilles, which had a shorter wheelbase. The 76 Fleetwoods, though, are hands-down far roomier than their downsized replacements, except for trunk volume.
Interesting. I knew the footrests were no longer featured on the post-77 Fleetwoods but I never knew why - I just figured GM started de-contenting vehicles once confident their new design was a sales success.
Not being a Caddy fan, but that is the most gorgeous Caddy I have ever seen. Just so much love that blue color interior. Lots of space in the back. The folding back instrument panel swooping into the doors reminds me of my WH Statesman here in Australia. Would love to have seen the engine. Here in Vicdanistan, our V line trains are now incorporating Caddy style fold down trays on the backs of the seats. Great for reading books or having a Mars bar. Truly one beautiful car there.
I've always loved Cadillacs, but there is nothing in the current lineup (other than the Escalade) that evokes the magic and mystique of classic Cadillac luxury.
I am old enough to remember full size sedans with the long, straight lines in the early 60's, but somehow never noticed this one. It is a superb demonstration of mastery of the design art, although, it's possible to say that something with a 130+ inch wheelbase doesn't really need styling that makes it look even longer. The video was really helpful in calling our attention to the interior features and the powered vent windows front and rear. A lot to like in this car. I suppose they are so rare now I'm never likely to see one on the road. Too bad.
All General Motors cars in 1965 where just stellar the 1965/66 Fleetwood Brougham's where the pinnacle of Cadillac luxury, followed by Imperial and Rolls Royce.
Thanks for this one, Adam ! The 1966 and 1965 Cadillacs shared that super sheer look, bereft of any body side character lines. It appeared to somewhat ape the Lincolns of that era. Cadillac must have agreed, because after two short years, they returned to chiseled angles and character lines. The 1967 and 1968 look much more similar to the 1963 and 1964 versions than the 1965/1966 models. Still a handsome car. This is a great example, thanks for the highlight video !
Interesting fact on the 1966 Cadillacs. There were no screws on the outside of the combination taillight backup light lens. In order to change the bulbs, the rear bumper had to be pulled! I know, I had to change bulbs on these back in the day. I also want to add that these 1965 to 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood Broughams were the epitome of luxury, comfort, smooth, quiet, elegant motorcars. Outstanding road power and comfort, the combination of which will never be duplicated again.
Thank you for another fantastic video! I really enjoyed this one! Too bad you didn't get a chance to sit in the backseat. They were the most comfortable ever put in a car. BTW: the '67 Fleetwood Brougham also had the fold down picnic tables in back seat. But unfortunately in '67 all wood was removed from the interior of Cadillacs. I think it was a safety thing they thought that year. '68 brought some real Rosewood panels back, but they did away with the fold-down tables and replaced them with long side-to-side assist straps and large storage pockets below.
One of my favorite cars of all time is the 1965-66 Cadillac/Superior High-Top Ambulance. (Okay, two cars.) If I ever get one of those, she'll be in my will. 65-6's are slabs of greatness on wheels.
I notice the brushed chrome safety belt buckles which were the same as on my Father's 1967 Buick LeSaber Custom. The bumpers are free of bolt heads. I had a friend who I helped work on one of these and it seemed that every time I needed a wrench it needed to be one size larger than I guessed. I was impressed heavily built that Fleetwood was.
Beautiful car. As a kid, my neighbor had one of these parked in his garage. Whenever he had the door up, I used to gaze at the car through my bedroom window, admiring its sleek lines and those iconic taillights. Growing up I always had more of a thing for full size cars vs. muscle cars. '65 and '66 were definitely peak styling years for GM. I am fortunate to have owned one of them for a short time, years ago.
Always loved to see the 66 Fleetwood 60 Special Back Seat and the real wood appliqués that adorned this beauty. I had the ‘73 Fleetwood and I know it’s not Adams Favorite year inside and how they were rushed down the assembly line but I have to say the car had real class especially exterior extended chrome Grill with flying goddess. 2 toned with Light cream roof and Metallic brown body.
Love that upholstery. Sadly, this generation was the beginning of the fall of Cadillac. 1950's luxury,...air con, power options, and big engines were now available in a Ford or Chevy. The taste-makers were switching to Mercedes for exclusivity. Cadillac wasn't offering anything exclusive other than sheet metal.
The 1950s options were in the Ford and Chevys in 1950s at least since 1955. The fall of Cadillac came when Mercedes finally got options from the 1950s and had bigger engines themselves (V12s) and since Cadillacs where just Chevy, Buicks with different styling those brands fell too.
Cadillac made a lot of gorgeous automobiles, but these stacked headlight models are my top pick. I love how clean the 65-66 are, and of course I also really love the big swoops of the 67-68. I think on the 66, the rear is possibly the most striking view of the car. It's so clean yet with nice little details, while looking quite sturdy but not too overdone. The interior of this car is just so appealing to me. I also think the deep dish wheel covers are pretty cool looking. Thanks for showcasing one of these stacked light Cadillacs, Adam! This really was a great example from the era of terrific Cadillac design both inside and out. Also,maybe it's just me, but I definitely see a little fuselage imperial in the side profile....
Beautiful car! The wrap around dash almost looks like cues were taken from the gorgeous 64 Thunderbird. A very nice example of the times when cars created a presence wherever they showed up.
The 1965 and1966 Fleetwood Broughams were the best ever. Prior to GM's dumbing down of the instrument cluster, crappy vinyl wood. Thanks for this, Adam.
Very pretty cars, right before their groundbreaking 1967 Eldorado. The 65 had that beautiful brushed front grille. These were stately looking cars and their "standard of the world" period had began to slowly end.
BTW, the DeVilles had a fabulous thick chrome molding over the doors extending the entire belt line. Curiously, the Fleetwood models (including the Eldorado) didn't have this chrome which is curious as usually the Fleetwood's had more bling. If I ever buy my dream 1966 Eldorado Convertible I would add this chrome to it! I already tracked down the right side. Of course I have no garage this car would fit in.
With a car that big it's lucky the price of gas was about 31 cents, that would be about $2.80 today 2023. Great car, a living room on wheels. Thanks to Adam for posting.....
I had a 65 and I miss it. The 66 was a plainer model than the 65. The 65 had much larger cornering lights, taller horizontal grill on the back bumper, the parking lights were in the lower bumper and the trim around the headlights was chrome
One of my aunts had the '66 Sixty Special. I think that was still the best overall dash design for them, just so functional. This was a super-comfortable car and I rode in it so many times as a sixth and seventh grader.
Another styling masterpiece from the 1960's.. Beautiful car inside and out... Interior colors just stunning . Real rosewood trimmed door panels for that ultra luxurious effect... Had a 1966 Eldorado Conv. In black leather withe the same dior panels; so lovely!...
I went to Publix in Wilton Manors, Florida [Fort Lauderdale] and there was a perfect but lowered two door Coupe de Ville in gold from 1966. I should have taken a picture; I walked all around it, the car was immaculate! And no stupid vinyl roof, it was a hard top. But it had obviously been lowered at least two inches. The thing was, it LOOKED RIGHT. Not stock, but RIGHT. Insanely cool!
Such a beauty! I had a 66 Fleetwood white, black top and gorgeous white leather interior! I also later had a 66 DeVille convertible red with black top and black leather. Both gorgeous automobiles. Had a 67 sedan DeVille hardtop. Amazing how cheap and crappy they changed from 66 to 67! Love your channel Adam.
You have so many great vehicles! I own a nice unrestored '67 Calais coupe. While it has power windows,it does not have,either leather or air cond. It is Gold in color and has 48,000 true miles. An affordable Caddy back then as it was the base model. Interesting thing is the family that I purchased it from,back in 1972,were multi-billionaires! No rolls royce etc. The other 2 vehicles that they owned were: 1971 Maverick coupe & 1965 amc Marlin 327!
My late father bought a 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood 4 door hardtop from it original owner circa 1970. It was the most luxuirious car on our block. Except for the 1964 Fiat which he bought new, every American car he bought was from its original owner. His first car was a 1950 Pontiac Chieftain a 2 door hardtop which he had for several years that he bought in 1956.
Probably one of the best Cadillacs ever built. When I was a lad, my father and I would hop in the ‘66 and go up into the mountains of Montana. I will never forget the look on people’s faces when my dad pulled our Cadillac up next to their jeeps and International Harvesters 😂. All he did was make sure we didn’t get high centered on the rocks. He was an amazing driver in an amazing car 😉… back before “4 wheeling” was a thing 😁
I've probably taken my Caddys over the years on some of those same roads you went on, it's a great way to explore the Backcountry!
GM design was at the top of its game in '65 and '66 - for both interiors and exteriors. Just stunning.
Government emission and safety mandates in the 70s did't help them
@@WhittyPics too bad rear bumper got slammed. and unusual that tilt/telescopic wasn't ordered
Just looking at this Fleetwood takes me back to grandma's garage where she had the very same model and color interior, but the exterior was light blue... I used to sit and imagine I could drive it.... I wish I had that car today
Hey Adam, this 66 Cadillac is the Pinnacle of quality & luxury, yes, back then Cadillac truly was "The Standard Of The World"!! 👍👍🙂
The more formal sedan had nice brocade and ĺeather. ..the Fleetwoods evaded me.....Did have a 69 Brougham
Nowadays Cadillacs looks like a big toy car. 😂
Fleetwood 60 Special.. 1966❤
This guy is an encyclopedia of classic cars facts and history!
My favorite Cadillac in my lifetime. I prefer the 1965 better, but I was born in ‘66. My father owned a livery service, so we had a 1966 hearse & limo. When I was a kid, I liked to play in the passenger side footwell because the dash was curved on the passenger side. The things you remember as a kid.
Agreed, much prefer the integration of the’65 cornering lights.
I agree wholeheartedly. '65 and '66 Caddies are the most tasteful and beautiful, inside and out, ever built.
@@jonell1425 agreed. times ten. such a strong line. not one distracting detail anywhere.
@@mammothscott1455 yea I much prefer the cornering lights on the 1965, but I love both styles. In 1967, you see Caddy, well GM in general, really started cost cutting.
@petermartinijr.1012 agreed.. by the early 70s, it was more than evident that the bean counters finally got their foot in the door. Downhill from there imo.
An uncle of mine had a 1965 Sixty Special in dark blue. So much like the featured car. He traded it on a 1969 Fleetwood. Just not the same!
That is one of the most beautiful cars ever produced.
Such presence….
That presence, may well be a "Grimm"
Now that is a beautiful interior.
I owned a 66 sedan de Ville four door hardtop. It had a beautifully built expensive looking interior. Also had factory bucket seats with a narrow console. I sold it to a friend at work and he went to replace the burned out tail lamp and yes you are right. He had to remove the bumper. Lol
Hi Adam. The fold down trays also came in the 1967 Fleetwood Brougham. In 68 they were replaced with 'Map Pockets'
Yes, the 1967 Fleetwood Brougham had the fold-down trays but I don't remember them being illuminated as they appear to be on the 1966.
@@brucebardell3792 my Dad had a 67 with the trays illuminated, maybe it was a special option, i don`t know, but it was the coolest thing ever
@@jrnymn14it was standard with both the 1966-67 fleetwood brougham fold down trays.
My Dad had a '66 Sedan deVille (not a Fleetwood Special), but it was very luxurious and the ride was second to none. In my Dad's words, "that 429 4bbl didn't go past a gas station" though!
1966 was the first year for GM FM Stereo radio too. Nice car.
Adam, your knowledge of these Cadillacs is most impressive. I can remember my father had a customer who had a 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood similar to your feature car except his was in Charcoal Gray. He and his wife used to buy new Cadillacs every couple of years. They were the Pratt family of Pratt & Whitney Aircraft engine fame. My Uncle Marc was also a big Cadillac guy with his last one being a beautiful maroon red 1996 Brougham D'Elegance which I got to ride in when he and my Aunt visited in the 1990's. The doors sounded like a vault door closing and what a smooth ride !
Those final rear-wheel drive Cadillacs of the 90s were truly great riding cars. They were plush, soft, and really quiet without being too lumbering or floaty. If it was a 1996, though, it would not be a Brougham D’Elegance, but rather the highest trim would have been a Fleetwood Brougham.
My family had this car. It was beautiful
Learned to drive in a 64 coupe d ville. Then we also had a black 66 coupe d ville and later a 65 convertible.
Such wonderful , beautiful cars.
Funny, I thought of them as old when I was 16 in 1980.
Truly a classic!!
My dad bought a used one in 1970... Smelled of cigars. Grey w/black vinyl top, black luxurious cloth interior. Most lux car I've ever been in. We did a summer vacation in 71 - Carolina, Jersey Boardwalk, NYC, Niagra Falls, Canada, then the ferry across the Great Lakes back to Minnesota... What a cruiser ! 😊
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I have a triple black 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham and my roof needs to replace. I am glad you informed me of this common problem because I was thinking I did something wrong!
62-66 Fleetwoods are my favorite of all Cadillacs.
Beautiful example of a 66 Fleetwood and I prefer the cloth interior, in the summer it's much cooler and warmer in the winter as well. Years ago I had a 65 Coupe De Ville same color and similar car.
1967 and '68 are my favorite of the stacked headlight Cadillacs. I love the rake to their front end, and their more pronounced sculpturing along their side panels.
The '65 and '66 are more somber and stately in their exterior styling/stamping.
I don't want to try to say which one is more elegant.
Yes, the '67 and '68s are my favorite, as well, styling wise. My dad bought a 1965 Sedan De Ville, after being rear-ended by a drunk driver while in his 1962 econoline panel van. He said " I am going to drive a much heavier car," so he opted for the used Cadillac. I was with him when he bought from a private owner. I gawked at all of the power operated gizmos that it had!
The '65 & '66 hardtop Coupe De Villes and Sedan de Villes have somewhat sportier roofline profiles, which I prefer, and a bit less of the "Driving Miss Daisy" vibe than this formal Fleetwood has. I also have a soft spot for the '60 and '62 "George Jetson" styling!
Awesome video 😎👍
0:06-0:36 perfect scene of a 1960's Lincoln Continental and Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special together
The general appearance of the rear exterior of this car reminds me of that of the 1967-68 Imperials, even though in the Imperials the tail lights were not in the fins. Also on a side note Imperial during this time period had real wood inside, as in this car. Back in the day my parents had a `67 Imperial Sedan, which was the base model. They drove it for 9 years. I love the body style of Mopars of that time period.
Anyway, that's an amazing example of a 1966 Fleetwood Sixty Special.
Wow, that car is really clean. I remember these well when I was a kid. There may not have been many of this specific model made, but big mid-sixties Cadillacs were everywhere back then. The nurse at my high school in the mid-seventies had one - a '65 or '66 model - and she felt self conscious about driving such a luxurious car for daily transportation. She explained that she and her husband always bought and drove used Cadillacs because they were so well cared for. Back then that was true.
One of these black beauties in hearse version is what i want for my funeral.
@@alanhumphrey4198 A compromise could be reached with some gold striping, a floor-mounted gearshift kit, and some tasteful aftermarket wheels, and some other touches.
One of none, baby!
I had this same car in the '70's as a daily driver. An amazing car that always turned heads. If you drive it easy I got 10-13 mpg, not bad considering todays big SUV's and big pick-up trucks don't do much better. The tail lights were very cool. They were clear but when you stepped on the brake they glowed red. I had the AM/FM stereo, tilt & telescope wheel, power door locks were vacuum operated. I believe these came with automatic level control, but most were converted to standard shock absorbers when the auto level failed and needed replacement. A super smooth riding, quiet, luxurious, well made car that we will never see again, too bad. I'm glad I got to enjoy one, wish I still had it.
Another footnote Adam...parking lights did not glow with headlights on until 1968. However ....if you had twilight sentinel.....all you had to do on 65-67 models.....was pull the light control out one detent to parking lights on.....than slide the sentinel lever/wheel up until lights engaged.....now the parking and headlights glowed together....I was called out on this by a few dealers......that were on their toes and noticed. Mine were 2 66s. Smiles to ya!❤
Ohhhhh we had one in light blue metallic, but THAT interior!!. Traded it for a '72 Brougham when I was 7. Dad said it was a "California car with a soft cam", I don't know what that inferred, but he never really liked this one. We loved the writing desks in back! The best year for Cadillac rear ends, even better than '60.
The writing desks look cool, but I'd hate to think of what they'd do in a crash.
@@pcno2832 Are you in crashes a lot? Just curious, not the sort of thing I would typically consider.
@@pcno2832 All I remember is how the little hasp got weak by 1971. Every time we'd hit a good bump or a quick turn, one or both would flop down and bounce! Still remember that sound...
My first car was a 66 Coupe de Ville white with the black vinyl top with a beige cloth interior. Loved that car!
One of my favorite Cadillacs.
Majestic. Also the front side marker lights should be in the top ten. This car has class.
Out of all the features I miss on newer vehicles, wing windows are at the top of my list.
What a masterpiece shocking the decline after the 1970s of the Cadillac .
The quality and workmanship of the interior is on par with Rolls Royce
Just plain BEAUTIFUL 🤩
First thing I thought of seeing this car was a funeral. I remember back in the day funeral homes used Cadillacs much like this one in black.
My uncle had one. Absolutely love the 1966 because of my experience with riding in that car. Such a clean design and the ride was stellar. While the rest of my family were driving Olds, he had to beat everyone else by buying a ‘66 Brougham. I wish I owned that car now!
One correction. The 1967 Fleetwood Brougham also had the "picnic tables". They were available only on the Brougham model, not on the Sixty Special.
I don’t believe they were wood though.
Don't bother correcting him. He always has a way out. 67 does indeed have the picnic trays also. Whether they are wood or not was not the point.
@@RareClassicCars
Or, you could just say "I stand corrected." It's really not that hard.
This has to be one of the most elegant owner-driven Cadillacs ever. It's a big improvement from the over-chromed cars of the late 1950s, with their kitchen-like decor, and it outclasses most subsequent models as well. If you ever run into one, a feature on the early 1977 Fleetwoods, which still had footrests, would be an interesting, but somewhat pathetic story. The Fleetwood lost its stretched wheelbase that year and despite some attempts to imply that it had the same room as the 1976 (which it didn't), customers were not fooled. They complained that the footrests just made the car cramped and the footrests were removed halfway through the model year.
I’ve run into that supposed fact many times that the 1977 downsize had the same interior room as 1976 models but, from personal experience, it’s hogwash. Granted, they’ll compare the 77s not to the 76 Fleetwoods, but rather to the 76 Devilles, which had a shorter wheelbase. The 76 Fleetwoods, though, are hands-down far roomier than their downsized replacements, except for trunk volume.
Interesting. I knew the footrests were no longer featured on the post-77 Fleetwoods but I never knew why - I just figured GM started de-contenting vehicles once confident their new design was a sales success.
I had a '67 FSSB in college. That 429 was awesome, rear passenger area was unbelievable.
Hmmm... A college dude with a backseat the size of the Sixty Special's. I'll bet YOU were popular!
Not being a Caddy fan, but that is the most gorgeous Caddy I have ever seen. Just so much love that blue color interior. Lots of space in the back. The folding back instrument panel swooping into the doors reminds me of my WH Statesman here in Australia. Would love to have seen the engine. Here in Vicdanistan, our V line trains are now incorporating Caddy style fold down trays on the backs of the seats. Great for reading books or having a Mars bar. Truly one beautiful car there.
Very nice, elegant way to roll.
Beautiful vehicle, great time period for cadillac. I think I've seen this car at the Oldsmobile museum in Lansing
Nice car. Cadillac at its peak.
I've always loved Cadillacs, but there is nothing in the current lineup (other than the Escalade) that evokes the magic and mystique of classic Cadillac luxury.
I love classic black cars with blue interiors…especially your Caprice, Adam.
I had a 1970 Fleetwood I bought used. Was the first car I bought as a young adult. Loved it.
I am old enough to remember full size sedans with the long, straight lines in the early 60's, but somehow never noticed this one. It is a superb demonstration of mastery of the design art, although, it's possible to say that something with a 130+ inch wheelbase doesn't really need styling that makes it look even longer. The video was really helpful in calling our attention to the interior features and the powered vent windows front and rear. A lot to like in this car. I suppose they are so rare now I'm never likely to see one on the road. Too bad.
All General Motors cars in 1965 where just stellar the 1965/66 Fleetwood Brougham's where the pinnacle of Cadillac luxury, followed by Imperial and Rolls Royce.
Very nice car. I had a 67 Coupe DeVille convertible years ago.
Thanks for this one, Adam ! The 1966 and 1965 Cadillacs shared that super sheer look, bereft of any body side character lines. It appeared to somewhat ape the Lincolns of that era. Cadillac must have agreed, because after two short years, they returned to chiseled angles and character lines. The 1967 and 1968 look much more similar to the 1963 and 1964 versions than the 1965/1966 models. Still a handsome car. This is a great example, thanks for the highlight video !
The interior is truly spectacular.
Interesting fact on the 1966 Cadillacs. There were no screws on the outside of the combination taillight backup light lens. In order to change the bulbs, the rear bumper had to be pulled! I know, I had to change bulbs on these back in the day.
I also want to add that these 1965 to 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood Broughams were the epitome of luxury, comfort, smooth, quiet, elegant motorcars.
Outstanding road power and comfort, the combination of which will never be duplicated again.
Yes...what a pain with those lights. And those old bulbs didn't last long . And yes, my padded roof rusted badly.
Thank you for another fantastic video! I really enjoyed this one! Too bad you didn't get a chance to sit in the backseat. They were the most comfortable ever put in a car.
BTW: the '67 Fleetwood Brougham also had the fold down picnic tables in back seat. But unfortunately in '67 all wood was removed from the interior of Cadillacs. I think it was a safety thing they thought that year. '68 brought some real Rosewood panels back, but they did away with the fold-down tables and replaced them with long side-to-side assist straps and large storage pockets below.
One of my favorite cars of all time is the 1965-66 Cadillac/Superior High-Top Ambulance. (Okay, two cars.) If I ever get one of those, she'll be in my will.
65-6's are slabs of greatness on wheels.
I notice the brushed chrome safety belt buckles which were the same as on my Father's 1967 Buick LeSaber Custom. The bumpers are free of bolt heads.
I had a friend who I helped work on one of these and it seemed that every time I needed a wrench it needed to be one size larger than I guessed. I was impressed heavily built that Fleetwood was.
Beautiful car. As a kid, my neighbor had one of these parked in his garage. Whenever he had the door up, I used to gaze at the car through my bedroom window, admiring its sleek lines and those iconic taillights. Growing up I always had more of a thing for full size cars vs. muscle cars. '65 and '66 were definitely peak styling years for GM. I am fortunate to have owned one of them for a short time, years ago.
I had as 65. Was a beautiful car and very cool interior
this car is amazing, Adam. I'm surprised no right side mirror.
What an absolutely beautiful Cadillac! Thank you Adam
This channel gets better and better - high quality content, ty Adam!
Thank you for sharing as always!
perfection
Always loved to see the 66 Fleetwood 60 Special Back Seat and the real wood appliqués that adorned this beauty. I had the ‘73 Fleetwood and I know it’s not Adams Favorite year inside and how they were rushed down the assembly line but I have to say the car had real class especially exterior extended chrome Grill with flying goddess. 2 toned with Light cream roof and Metallic brown body.
What a beautiful car. I am very grateful to have your commentary and expertise available as we tour this car.
Absolutely stunning!!
Love that upholstery. Sadly, this generation was the beginning of the fall of Cadillac. 1950's luxury,...air con, power options, and big engines were now available in a Ford or Chevy. The taste-makers were switching to Mercedes for exclusivity. Cadillac wasn't offering anything exclusive other than sheet metal.
The 1950s options were in the Ford and Chevys in 1950s at least since 1955. The fall of Cadillac came when Mercedes finally got options from the 1950s and had bigger engines themselves (V12s) and since Cadillacs where just Chevy, Buicks with different styling those brands fell too.
The very definition of elegant! Great video!
I can’t imagine trying to park this behemoth! It is nice though.
This 66 is awesome. Would love it in my collection. Pinknic trays & foot rests great for road trips. Real wood. 4 power vent windows. Cool.
What a gem, really nice. Thanks Adam.
Very beautiful...my great uncle had two in his funeral home fleet in the 1970's
IMHO this very model (66 FW Sixty Special) was the absolute peak of the traditional postwar Cadillac.
Cadillac made a lot of gorgeous automobiles, but these stacked headlight models are my top pick. I love how clean the 65-66 are, and of course I also really love the big swoops of the 67-68. I think on the 66, the rear is possibly the most striking view of the car. It's so clean yet with nice little details, while looking quite sturdy but not too overdone. The interior of this car is just so appealing to me. I also think the deep dish wheel covers are pretty cool looking.
Thanks for showcasing one of these stacked light Cadillacs, Adam! This really was a great example from the era of terrific Cadillac design both inside and out.
Also,maybe it's just me, but I definitely see a little fuselage imperial in the side profile....
Beauuutiful Car!💕
Beautiful car! The wrap around dash almost looks like cues were taken from the gorgeous 64 Thunderbird. A very nice example of the times when cars created a presence wherever they showed up.
What a beautiful automobile! 👍✨
The 1965 and1966 Fleetwood Broughams were the best ever. Prior to GM's dumbing down of the instrument cluster, crappy vinyl wood. Thanks for this, Adam.
The 65 FB's were Cadillac's answer to 61 Continental and 64 Imperial, i.m.o.
Very pretty cars, right before their groundbreaking 1967 Eldorado. The 65 had that beautiful brushed front grille. These were stately looking cars and their "standard of the world" period had began to slowly end.
Real wood in the interior and a heated seat option!
BTW, the DeVilles had a fabulous thick chrome molding over the doors extending the entire belt line. Curiously, the Fleetwood models (including the Eldorado) didn't have this chrome which is curious as usually the Fleetwood's had more bling. If I ever buy my dream 1966 Eldorado Convertible I would add this chrome to it! I already tracked down the right side. Of course I have no garage this car would fit in.
My Fav Caddy ever! ❤❤❤❤
With a car that big it's lucky the price of gas was about 31 cents, that would be about $2.80 today 2023. Great car, a living room on wheels. Thanks to Adam for posting.....
Where is it $2.80 lol
I had a 65 and I miss it. The 66 was a plainer model than the 65. The 65 had much larger cornering lights, taller horizontal grill on the back bumper, the parking lights were in the lower bumper and the trim around the headlights was chrome
One of my all time favorite Cadillacs. Peerless styling. Wonderful segment.
Best body styling ever the interior is amazing
Yes, one of the last of the really well built Caddies.
Beautiful car! Thanks for posting!
A quality video about a quality car.
One of my aunts had the '66 Sixty Special. I think that was still the best overall dash design for them, just so functional. This was a super-comfortable car and I rode in it so many times as a sixth and seventh grader.
Great video. Awesome car.
The 1967 version of this car also had the fold down trays in the rear. A two year feature for both 66 and 67.
Gorgeous car inside out , thanks for sharing👍
Another styling masterpiece from the 1960's.. Beautiful car inside and out... Interior colors just stunning . Real rosewood trimmed door panels for that ultra luxurious effect... Had a 1966 Eldorado Conv. In black leather withe the same dior panels; so lovely!...
I went to Publix in Wilton Manors, Florida [Fort Lauderdale] and there was a perfect but lowered two door Coupe de Ville in gold from 1966. I should have taken a picture; I walked all around it, the car was immaculate! And no stupid vinyl roof, it was a hard top. But it had obviously been lowered at least two inches. The thing was, it LOOKED RIGHT. Not stock, but RIGHT.
Insanely cool!
In 1970 my neighbor had a 1966 Fleetwood Eldorado convertible.. Very cool car back in the day. Also immaculate, but only 4 years old at the time.
@@MarinCipollina This was today; It was amazing!
Wow , what a car ! Today the Cadillacs , are just a common car
Such a beauty! I had a 66 Fleetwood white, black top and gorgeous white leather interior! I also later had a 66 DeVille convertible red with black top and black leather. Both gorgeous automobiles. Had a 67 sedan DeVille hardtop. Amazing how cheap and crappy they changed from 66 to 67! Love your channel Adam.
You have so many great vehicles! I own a nice unrestored '67 Calais coupe. While it has power windows,it does not have,either leather or air cond. It is Gold in color and has 48,000 true miles. An affordable Caddy back then as it was the base model. Interesting thing is the family that I purchased it from,back in 1972,were multi-billionaires! No rolls royce etc. The other 2 vehicles that they owned were: 1971 Maverick coupe & 1965 amc Marlin 327!
My late father bought a 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood 4 door hardtop from it original owner circa 1970. It was the most luxuirious car on our block. Except for the 1964 Fiat which he bought new, every American car he bought was from its original owner. His first car was a 1950 Pontiac Chieftain a 2 door hardtop which he had for several years that he bought in 1956.
what a beautiful car
Please be sure your tray tables are stowed and your seat in the full upright position prior to landing.