A Tribute to the 1977 Cadillac Eldorado

[Kcsmuvikiss]

I just got a 77 Eldorado Biarritz :D 61xxx orig miles but its from MI so it does have rust, but still, nice video and music :]

[AGreedyTree]

this was my oldest brother's first car. it had a white exterior and red interior. the seats were white. it was THE most comfortable car ive ever rode in my whole life. one time the tire popped and he lost part of the fender. i think it was because he had the original tires which were like 30 years old.

unfortunately, he moved out and sold his car because he needed the money.

[OpaUdgulf]

saugeiles auto sag besched wenn du es verkaufst ;)

[sandythebear]

I LOVE CLASSIC CARS

[willmill77642]

id love to turn one of these into a slab :)

[dillonaire]

@willmill77642 why would you wnat to do that to one of the most beautiful cars in the world not to mention that the ride is smoother than a brand new rolls royce

[andidoga]

FANTASTICO

pero el mio es mucho mas bonito

[j45007]

Awesome car!!!!! Beautiful.

[ProfessorJohnson1483]

I love the Eldo from that time period 75-78, my family owned the 76, and 78 Eldo Biaritz

[Americanandlovinit]

I am in love with this car. Rolls Royce and Bentley don't hold a candle to this awesome vehicle.

[dillonaire]

a i totally agree i have a rolls royce and the ride the comfort the anything isn't even comparable to my eldorado tell people that and they don't believe me.

[megaswenson]

I spent my formative years (late 70s-mid 80s) in Beverly Hills, where there were plenty of RRs...and we'd fly back to Louisiana and Texas, where everybody had Cadillacs and Lincolns. And ALL Cadillac Fleetwoods were so much better than RRs it was a pity. ....but one didn't admit it, because that would mean you were unsophisticated. We were supposed to look down on the country cousins in their Eldos. What a world....

[dillonaire]

@megaswenson i gotta agree i the rr's have a better rep but i don not think they are better cars. I recently test drove a brand new rr i don't own it becuz i cannot afford it and i still think the ride on my 77 eldo is smoother. go figure

[DonPhilip84]

oh, thanks a lot dillon :)

[DonPhilip84]

oh and btw , what#s the name of that great song ?

[dillonaire]

mamma's cadillac by michael barclay

[DonPhilip84]

oh i've been in love with these eldo model series ever since i first saw one on TV, unfortunately i've never seen one in person as of yet, the tigh narrow roads here in germany would have trouble in accomodating the sheer size of that beauty style tank :D halloalllo maybe you could contact me, i'm german and i live in germany and i'd love to see an eldo in person finally, maybe even being allowed to drive it then :) would be awesome , greetings from germany

[mathewnedico]

I have a '78 Biarritz (check my vids). I have a question for other owners of the '77s & '78s: Does your wiper control panel on your car's dashboard illuminate? my mechanic says that he could not find a light bulb for it, but my '77 owner's manual says it DOES illuminate with the rest of the dash lights. Thanks!

[dillonaire]

yeah dude the wiper control panel on my 77 illuminates when i turn on the lights.

[SidJustice1]

I'm torn btw this car and the '77 Coupe DeVille. But, man, that Eldorado looks sooo nice.

[eldoevi77]

It's also a headturner in Austria! I living in Tirol and i drive also a 77 Eldorado Coupe.........I enjoy the driving in the small streets of our mountains.......

[halloalllo]

The 77 and 78 are definitely one of the best cars ever built...especially the Biaritz model.

I drive a 78 Eldorado Biaritz and no other car can compete with it when talking about the style, the luxury, the engine, the smooth ride, the comfort, etc.

My Eldo got even more features than my Dad's 2004 BMW 3-series: Cadillac - just the standard of the world even when over 30 years old...what more can I say

Greetz from Germany

[TK572]

I know what you mean, i drive a 77 Eldorado. Truly a motoring masterpiece. Do you have any trouble driving a 78 Biarritz in Germany? Here in America, the big lanes and roads are a dream for big cars. My Cadillac turns heads here in America, but yours must REALLY turn heads in Germany.

[halloalllo]

It is definitely a real headturner here, because you rarely see American cars on the streets, and the old American classics are even harder to find - thats really a shame.

[halloalllo]

I do sometimes have little problems to drive on very winding and narrow roads or when i have to find a matching parking lot (I often have to take two parking spaces) and I cant drive into every parking deck, because they're too small - but it is really worth the sacrifice. The car is over 30 years old and is still technically better than most of the European shit, which they make nowerdays from Fiat, Renault, Seat and so on

[hawksleyart01]

Hhahaha!! that is so true. Modern euro cars aren't as well built as people think . I owned an 86 Cadillac Sedan Deville, and it was in showroom condition. All my old yank cars have outlived my euro cars, and are twice as comfortable.

My old Caddy turned many heads here in the UK, more than when I've driven BMWs. I've gone virtually un-noticed driving BMWs.

[bodybum]

@TK572 i got a question. i found a 77 30000 orig. miles. perfect shape. runs and looks like new. i came here from germany, living in florida now. its a one owner car and the guy died. his son is asking for 5900 bucks. i love these cars.

how about parts for the car.? would you suggest this car? i neeed a daily driving car that i can trust!

how much hp and how about dasmileage? do u still have yours? any problems? thanks for answering.

[TK572]

@bodybum I still have her and she still runs good at 105,000 miles. I get roughly 10 miles to the gallon right now, and I use her as a daily driver. I don't have a hard time finding parts for her, and find her easy to work on. From the factory, 1977 Eldorados offered roughly 180 horsepower, and 320 lb·ft of torque. As a result, my Eldorado is not a race car, but has a good amount of power on the freeway. Considering your location, I would thoroughly check for rust. The only time my Eldorado...

[TK572]

@bodybum broke down was when one of the high pressure hydra-boost hoses which assists both the brakes and the steering blew, which was easily fixed. As with any older car, proper maintenance and care (regular fluid changes and routine upkeep) does make a difference. Depending on where you live, you might be exempt from emissions testing, which might save you some money. As a note, your insurance company might require an appraisal before offering full coverage (mine did).