This 1985 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible is Increasingly Collectible and Easy To Maintain
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- Опубліковано 24 сер 2024
- This tenth generation Eldorado was the first to be downsized, and one of the few to work right off the production line - this car was good looking. It sold very well despite being expensive, and retained much of what makes a Cadillac a Cadillac - luxurious and comfortable interiors, V8 engines, chrome trim, and all of the other accoutrements that buyers at the time expected from the jewel of Cadillac's lineup.
Now officially collectible, these cars are still affordable, and very enticing based on their simplicity to maintain - just about anything mechanical can be bought at the local auto parts store. Better to move quick, though - while prices still haven't surpassed the original MSRP, they're rising at a pretty good clip, and speculating collectors are putting the best ones away now.
Full review and test drive by Bill - Curious Cars. Vehicle for sale at Autohaus of Naples, on the web at www.AutohausFL.com or by phone at (239) 263-8500.
Imagine seeing bill driving down the boulevard, top down, with 3 goats in the back seat.
Best comment!!!!
@@rudolphguarnacci197 Best laugh I've had all week!
I think he'd be rolling with nature's credit cards…
...yeah, just before they eat a head rest inducing a major myocardial infarction in Bill...and wham, three dead Canadians wedged between the grille and a row of palm trees...where's Sonny Crockett??
Now I would pay to see that.
Who else thinks Bill could have a hell of a career doing audio books?
I would love to hear him go off-topic about some goats he sees or loud birds.
you're my favorite youtube watch now.
Bill here is a goat story for you. Back in the mid 70's I was married to this cute hippie girl and lived in a log cabin. My dad came for a visit with his brand new Buick Park Ave. For some reason he parked in the yard and when we looked out the window my two goats had climbed up on the hood and roof. We ran out to scare them off and they slide off with a great deal of his paint following them. It took years to get back into the will.
@Mike Jefferys .. +1. .. That's hilarious! Classic!
I stumbled across this channel a few days ago when the aurora vid was recommended to me.
Gotta say this guys is great, funny, and he definitely knows what he's talking about! Haha gonna go on a binge watch now lol
To a new fan, I highly recommend the Ford Explorer Sport Trac video. You will die laughing, and be in awe at Bill's sorcery. The 2nd or 3rd time the alarm goes off, he silences it by screaming 'I've got the keys.... THE DAMN TITLE!' 🤬
I remember that video - it was intensely frustrating.
Appreciate that, thanks!
@@curiouscars9282 No problem man keep up the great work!
Well worth it.
**The goats move**
**Signature long sigh** “Jesus Christ.”
I feel like they're stalking me now. Don't know why all of a sudden.
@@curiouscars9282 They’re in cahoots with the birds I bet...
@@curiouscars9282 they just want that youtube clout, happens to up and coming youtubers to suddenly gain unexpected company
@@curiouscars9282
They like you. Have you been hand feeding them carrots?
@@curiouscars9282 What's the price ? I don't see it on the web site...
“I can tell you right now that Janice in Accounting thought she was a bitch.” That might be your best one yet! Greetings from Buffalo, NY
Im laughing so hard
absolutely!
My goodness! I'm a millenial myself, and I would take an 80's cadillac over most modern cars out there today. I've always loved the look of old-school cadillacs, lincolns, chryslers, etc. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are just mind-blowing. They are the embodiment of the greatness of the American auto industry back in those times. They really don't make cars like this anymore, and its a damn shame!
I owned an 85 eldorado like this… the engines were pure JUNK and transmissions not great. Everything was… ok, but these aren’t some precisely engineered top quality cars. “Malaise era”
I thought I would never consider buying a Cadillac but now that I'm 66 and a walking pharmacy I'VE changed my mind.This is one fantastic car and exceptional value!!!
I recall that Cadillac did used over 21 coats of paint in their cars back then it's a shame that they don't make any vehicles with any heritage anymore
Off-camera Bill and Goats are BFF's.
OMG you did it Bill. A car from my childhood and one of my favorites! My father had this from 1985-1991 and it was awesome!!! The 4100 naysayers have no clue!!!
Those goats might jump in the car! I had a goat as a child, and it loved to jump and sit upon high places! 🐐
Yes they always play "King of the Mountain".
Not a lot of love for these old 80s cadillacs on the internet, really appreciate you taking the time to show us the car without being to hard on it. Big fan of these cadillacs and you Bill!
Ain't that the truth?
Aunt Barbara loves her Billy!!
As car reviewers go... you're the GOAT!
I swear i watch these videos for the first minute... The rest is a beautiful bonus piece about cars
Me too!!
Me three!
One of my favorite cars of all times. Good memories of riding in my aunts ‘79.
"Bill! The lawyer for the fat woman from All in the Family is on the phone."
LOL! “A minute ago they were engaged in some sort of revolting act...two of them”.
For the love of God!!!
Peter should put some sort of order in there!
I love your videos. Especially when you do automotive history. I love it and your witt.
Had an 83,loved it too.seeing that dash brought back memories.
Bill, you’ve really gotta upload more often. For my sanity’s sake.
Love watching your videos because you and I have the same appreciation for American Boats from the ‘70s and ‘80s.
I love the sound of the engine, a beautiful rich-looking car.
Nice car and Rest In Peace to the stiff who owned it.
IS THAT DALTON OUT THERE PRUNING THE BUSHES?
🤣🤣
Bill the 1981 eldorado was the one that had a steel plate, talk about incredible luck!
Wow so that was a fact about the metal plate... smh 👌
@@ericlbell6500 Yes how lucky was Ace to have picked the 81 Eldorado and not the Coupe Deville for example.
from movie casino
Casino! Joe Pesci & Sharon Stone in the trailer. Shudder
Robert Deniro played Ace Rostein which was Real life Frank Rosenthal
I think this guy is the best car review that I had watched soo far. He adds historical in addition to the spec of the car .... that part is refreshing.
Dude this guy is fckn hiliarous just came across him Out of nowhere, the pet where’s he likes wtf is that type of bird and starts looking around gotta love it
I had a 1979 Toronado (not convertible) and the 350 blue block was a superior engine. That with front wheel drive means you NEVER get stuck, even without snow tires.
Man, I was one chipper Canadian in the nineties!
Thanks Bill, thanks for this beautiful cars. ..
I'm not sure which I love more. The cars you show or your commentary.
Love the GM videos Bill thanks
No sweat - happy when I can do one.
@@curiouscars9282 I would love to see a Saab if you ever run across one Bill
I had a 1983 Coupe DeVille with the factory CB when I was a teenager. We’d harass truckers all the time and they never knew we weren’t also in a truck, lol.
I just love listening to this man discourse , unreally funny OMG fhank you Sir, dont know what we would do without youre SPOT ON Comments!!!!
Can someone get this man a late night talk show! Lol .. he is funny!
Bill, your videos are the highlight of my day in this depressing pandemic and the only escape from endless work from home. Please keep it up!
Goats again? 😂
Yup. Goats. F-ing goats.
@@curiouscars9282 literally... 😂 😂 😂
OH MY GOD!
“I mean if the middle of the road needs to be watered, man has he’s got that figured out.”
“He had Steven Hawking do his sprinkler controls.”
I can’t stop commenting and I can’t stop laughing!!! 😂😭 27:15
The goats running around this fancy estate makes me crack up 😹😹😹😹😹😹 then Bills signature sigh makes it even better lol
Hey Bill, glad the weather is to your liking, shame about the goats keeping an eye on you.
You're not kidding. Those things are on top of me these days.
They can smell fear !
Beautiful car. My dad drove nothing but Caddy's and now that I'm 50, I want one in tribute. He always had Baritz and Coupe de villes.
Something Bea Arthur would drive on the way to a brunch while sipping champagne.
2:00 - "I can tell you right now that Janice in accounting thought she (Mary-Ann Marini) was a bitch!" 🤣😂🤪
I pee'd in my pants 🩳🤭🤫. You made my day, Bill!!! Your humor reminds me of my younger, happier days. THANK YOU!!!
At least the goats didn’t jump into the backseat to do the deed! You’d have a tough time explain that to Dalton. I have a 1996 Toyota Celica GT that ASC made into a convertible. Thanks for Sharing! 👍👍👍👍
I use to watch this channel for the cars. Now I watch it to see what's going to piss you off... Mister, you are FUNNY AS HELL!!!!
CB = 1980's internet
I used two come for the cars, now I come for the goats:)
Finally I have been waiting for you to review a Eldorado
Janice in accounting was right, I'm told.
Thanks for the inspiration and keep on trucking!
Best dashboard by far to do rails in the 80's
Engines for the 79 to 85 Eldorados were:
1979: 350 cu in fuel injected Oldsmobile engine
1980: 368 cu in fuel injected Cadillac engine
1981: 368 cu in fuel injected V8-6-4 Cadillac engine
1982 to 1985: 4.1 liter V8 digital fuel injected Cadillac engine
The 350 cu in V8 diesel Oldsmobile engine available from 1979 to 1983 as well.
A few additions to this:
-In California the Old's 350 was offered 79' and 80' because of stricter emissions requirements. So occasionally now 80' 350 Old's equipped Eldo's will pop up in other parts of the country as a result which confuses some people.
-The 81' 368 which Bill referred to as a "piece of crap" engine was actually not -you could disconnect the "3,6,8" mode with one cable and it ran like a normal 8 cylinder 368, which was a great motor in those (I owned one years ago -wished to hell I still had it)
-82 to 83' were the initial "unfixed" HT4100 motors, easily spotted by their factory chrome valve covers. They actually weren't terrible engines as many people claim. As long as owners didn't pound the piss out of them - which happened a lot to those cars as they were bought by people who were accustomed to the old cast iron big blocks they drove just a couple years prior. And they needed to pay closer attention to maintaining them -which a lot of people in those days absolutely did not.
-84 to 85 were the years GM actually did their "fix" to these engines. Again, different valve covers used depending on the year makes them easy to spot. They still had issues with these motors as well, but many of them were for them same reasons listed above. People were beating the shit out of them and just not maintaining them.
-Ah yes - the 350 converted to a diesel - Christ what a terrible idea that was. I had one of those too years ago embarrassingly. This engine was actually more of a disaster for GM then the HT4100 people like to claim killed Cadillac -it actually didn't fortunately. I'll just stop there -there's plenty hilarity on the internet about the 350 diesel already 😃
"I do believe goats hunt in packs" . This one looks ok (seems small) but really want to see a 1976 white eldorado convert.
Elvis loved cadillacs I'm sure he would have loved your car too...happy cruising...
My favorite part of these videos is the interior tour, especially on these eighties fake wood panelled leather tufted rectangles with electronic dashes.
Especially when they have factory CBs.
I legitimately bought one of these today. Although it is not convertible.
It's built for cruising the boulevard as he buried the needle on the highway. Love it...
Shout out from Barbados 🇧🇧
Thanks for watching!
Holy shit that is a beautiful car. I'm too young to have known these much but its a looker.
Definitely pretty - the end of an era, really.
All of us - who watch those videos are majorly interested in cars... But somehow Bill's animal comments add a peculiar character to the general atmosphere and impression, which I personally appreciate :D Some birds of course could be dangerous... Some goats - the wild and big ones - too... But those in Bill's videos - I couldn't determine as dangerous - since they're kids... I find them nice :D
Those stop leak pellets actually work. I had to use some in an emergency when my wife's Honda Civic's block cracked (as the 1.8 was prone to do for a couple years). I put a few in there just to drive until the new engine came in and it actually stopped the coolant from leaking out of a cracked block. I was amazed. Of course, the coolant system was flushed before the new engine was put in.
Beautiful automobile. I love this model. I had an 83 Eldorado. Now i have a 97 Eldorado ETC. It's my favorite daily driver.
Wow!
Fellow El Dogger/76 vert
Never seen the 97 ETC
gonna look it up.
A beautiful example of the "wise guy" car. Excellent but with out some support I heard that the frame can crack, under heavy driving.
"Won the chance to keep her job." - Lol, honest truth there.
My friend's Dad up in Indiana has an '84 Eldorado with 30K original miles. All original paperwork, window sticker, original white wall tires, and it's triple brown. Truly a stunning car. He's wanting to sell it. So, if you want another Eldorado, there's one up in Northern Indiana.
This was my first car when I turned 16 in 1985
Great auto Bill....another winner.
Full blown belly laugh over Bill's comments on the lawn truck parked-- hogging the road like Dalton would have driven it! Blame the detailer! 😄
I love these Reaganesque era Cadillacs. People talk about the Malaise era, but I never liked to include these cars in the era. Maybe because I grew up in this era and these caught my eye all the time.
Aces High!
Plate C
Enjoyed watching this video. We have a 1956 Eldorado. Funny tidbit on the Cadillac Eldorado name and car drives great too. Love the gardeners never knew that Florida had goats roaming around. Thanks for posting.
Your goats do one hell of a job keeping your grounds manicured! Beautiful Eldorado convertible. If you keep the oil and coolant changed religiously on the old 4100 engine, for what you use the car for I’m sure it will last a very long time. I worked on many of the 4100 V8’s and the ones I seen last were the ones that had meticulous care.
I love these videos. I remember when Cadillac announced the last convertible in 1976. I was probably 9 years old and was devastated. So I also remember 1980s when they came back. Bill, you and I have the same taste in cars. And I always learn something from these videos. And yes... pet goats... why?!!
Most men like trucks or sports car. Even as a young kid... the Eldorado Series is the only car that has ever excited me.
The goats appear to not to be paying attention to you but they know what you're doing even if they aren't looking at you.
Great looking car.
This model Cadillac is one of my favorite cars of all time. They weren't the most reliable, model but they are so good looking
Best channel on YT by far - Looking forward to that video when you finally unload on those vicious and lascivious creatures.
Aunt Barbara ADORES you!!
Had a pristine 82 biarritz and it was my favorite car. I will have one again one day.
It's missing the bodyside molding, the rear wreath and the Biarritz badging on the trunk lid.
Now you made me miss my 1985 Candy Apple Red Biarritz with Astro Roof. Same interior button tufted and same color as this one. It had the Huge Add on CHROME GRILL with the Flying Goddess. Yes, I was KING for $5500 back in 1991.
Bill has the driest, most hilarious sense of humor on UA-cam! His sometimes inappropriate comments keep me LMFAO from start to to finish!
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Hiya Bill.....I’m a New Yorker living in London ....Love your videos...My son recently bought a 1969 Bentley Mulliner Park Ward FHC ...I think he was greatly influenced by the film of your “collectible” friends 1971 model! 😉 We BOTH adore your site.....Please keep em coming! .....All the best from London....Vicky and Fin x❤️
all the cars he reviews should be painted JADED green for good measure - love this channel!
I had a '72 Eldorado, and this video made me a little misty eyed.
I always wanted a cherry red hardtop of these with the stainless roof and red leather. There was one for sale when I was looking for my first car, but it was a bit out of my price range and I couldn’t get the extra cash in time.
Good morning Bill and all those at Curious Cars! Just a quick note to say how much I enjoy ALL of your videos! I've decided that I'm going to buy a car from you just because I enjoy your video narratives! Next time I'm in Florida I'll swing by and see what you have in inventory! Until then take care! Jeff Jancarek, The Frank and Elizabeth Jancarek Foundation.
I adore the drivers POV while driving. Reminds me of my childhood looking out at the crest! :)
Beautiful car, a piece of motorized art.
Looks good
It's a sweetheart.
My first car was going to be a light blue 81 el dorado with a convertible top. It was my Grammies live in boyfriends car. Story goes he drove it somewhere in Florida to have it made to a convertible. He always wore a big cowboy hat but was a very short man and one hell of a drunk. He would drive us to their land up north Wisconsin with a six pack next to him. The plan was when I turned 16 I’d buy it for $3000 but he pasted months before my 16th bday and his kids came in took the house his cars and sent my Grammie packing. Ahh memories miss ya fritz
Stunning car, great color combination.
Looks sooo good without the side rub strip trim✨
Oh no, Bill was spotted in Calf. I heard this morning that Suzanne Somers had an intruder come in her home and the guy said he was running from Goats. LMAO.
Well done again Bill! Beautiful Caddy from the "malaise era". You've got me looking forward to the goat roast, be sure to post the time and place. 👍🤤 I'Il bring along a couple of cases of Bully Hill Vineyards "Love My Goat" red wine which should pair up nicely...🐐🐐🐐
Bill.........please don't ever change. You could review a kid's big wheel and I would watch it.
Man sir! I need to get to Florida!
Thanks for your video's!
The one weird bird above you was a mad mocking bird!
Name another channel where you have Bill’s personality, a car review, and goats. I’ll wait. 😬
Casket handle door pulls! The first time I heard that expression I thought...My God they are! I wonder if Batesville Casket Co. was Cadillacs door pull supplier?
Love that optional Twizzler interior and the CB d' Elegance. Bill sighs more than my mother-in-law (at 1:05, 2:08, 2:58, 3:34, 19:54 and 30:34)