Will this FREE CADILLAC run AND drive after sitting 20 years? 

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How can so many knuckle heads Say no to this car ?!?!?!? This is a beauty.

The bottle mounted on the inner fender was for extra windshield fluid! It came as a standard feature in most 60's GM cars of that era!

This was a hideously expensive car in the showroom back in 1969. It really showed you had dough and definitely weren't riding the bus to work. It looks terrific and a great candidate for full restoration.

That air thing in the trunk is a blower for the rear window. A "rear defoger"... before the gridline in-glass type... GM used those on a lot of their big cars.... didn't do much for keeping ice off the glass. But it did "defog". Those vintage Eldo's are the best!!!! A big true Cadillac 472 CID V8 with a 1st Gen Front wheel drive car! They were tanks but great cars. Take care if it!! Ps... those "coat hooks" are shoulder belt holders as most people didn't wear belts back then... they would fold up in the ceiling to get them out of the way. Also car had "rim blow horn"... you squeezed the rim of the steering wheel and the horn would sound.

The people that past that automobile up must have been nuts.

How could anybody turn down a free Caddie in that condition? There's nowt so queer as folk...

Great find!! The V-shape in the rear window was formed by taking the sheet of glass and setting it on a hot steel rod make it malleable at the center point, then bending it to the exact angle for fitment into the car, right along the assembly line at the glass install station. They had to wait for it to cool before inserting it into the car which slowed production and contributed to the high sticker price.

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I had a property manager like the lovely woman at 19:20. She once sent me a warning letter for "working on my vehicle" because I had the unmitigated gall to replace the battery in my motorcycle. She was really just a swell lady.

I don't see how anyone can say no to something so beautiful. To be that old and in that great of shape, that was a lucky draw for sure.

Loving the old Cadillac! I’ve just came across your channel and I’m really enjoying your videos. Keep up the great work 👍

Those older luxury cars...so many conveniences ... and so much that can break ...nice old Caddy!

As a kid growing up in the UK we didn't see a lot of US machinery, but first time I saw an Eldorado I was transfixed. It seemed to be unbelievably long and wide, and powered by a colossus of an engine, not to mention those razor-sharp lines. At this time, most British cars were very uninspiring. Good to see one of these mazing Cadillacs in such great original condition.

People actually turned down that beautiful car for free!! Unbelievable

Can’t believe son did t want it or anything to do with it. Wonder if his late dad was not a nice person that could explain why he wanted nothing to do with it. I would have love to get this one

A friend of mine had a blue '68, looked just like that one, '67 through '69 had he same body style, those things go, you could drive down the interstate going 80 mph and feel like were crawling they're so smooth. 472 CI. Beautiful cars. It's funny watching young people figure out things us geezers remember. Seatbelts were required starting in 1968. I would kill for that car. Those clocks never worked. It was easy because of the low mileage and it's a Cadillac, Cadillac owners took care of their cars and they lasted anyway. I hope you guys are using high octane gas. Rear defroster, not heated, they blow air, and they work.

Man i was looking for Your videos but unfortunately i forget the channel name. Its so hard to remember😔

I WOULD'VE CHANGED THE SPARK PLUGS & WIRES & THE AIR FILTER.

The hoses and blower motor are for the rear defogger. Electric defrost was an option, mid year I believe. And they were REQUIRED in the state of New York. Seat belts were mandated for cars produced after 1 January 1965 for both front seat positions. Shoulder belts were mandated for all cars (except converts) manufactured after 1 January 1969. Nice old boat, just check all the hoses and belts (replace ALL belts and hoses and flush the cooling system and check the wheel bearings) before you drive any distances. Phoenix is BRUTAL on all the rubber hoses and belts, even if it was stored in a garage. I would recommend a trans service as well. I live there for years and horse traded a lot of cars and since they don't have a state "safety inspection" a LOT of issues were ignored. Safety is FOREMOST. Good luck with it.

I never understood why people throw away cars like this....even if you are not a car guy come on...

Yo....! How about that Karen!? Wtf is her problem? She ain't got nothing better to do but enforce some dumb h.o. rules😒

Beautiful ride! Please put whitewall tires back on it when you replace the tires!

Man, to be given such a sweet classic! I should be so lucky. Yes, it's going to need a new vinyl top but for the price you "paid" for it, that's no big deal. As clean as that body is any reputable paint and body shop should be able to match those minor spots with ease rather than repaint the car. One thing you DON'T want to do is start removing any of those vacuum lines as the system is all tied together and you could lose or damage a lot on that car. One very lucky young man!

Of course it will its a caddie

Oh, sorry I thought is an 1970 model. This has 472cui 375 hp at the wheel

The empty bottle is a spare washer fluid bottle for refilling the washer reservoir.

Imagine being such a loser of a son, that you'd turn down a free 1969 Cadillac from your dad after he passed away...imagine. Well...at least it's in better hands now.

At 12.15 "Listen to that, like a frickin bank vault"..... Maybe in American terms but you can't beat a Mercedes-Benz for Fort Knox door locks. They shut with a proper 'thud' !! Lovely old, original Caddy nevertheless.

I rarely find any vids on the 67--70 Eldorado, so thank you so much. My all time favorite Cadillac. Amazing how these old cars hold up if maintained and garaged. A dream to ride. Would love an update on it. ;-)

That's your rear defogger system in the truck. My cousin was a designer for Cadillac from 1960-1990's Cool color on your Cadillac Eldorado I have not seen this color before on a Cadillac. You possibly may have a rare color?

Rodents eat newer wires because they are corn based plastics old wires are petroleum and don't smell like food

had one just like it in 1983 I was 17 yo .It was so solid &powerful .Surprisingly good handling on back roads and was a unbelievable highway car shifted out of 2nd at 90 mph.at full throttle then would blast up to over 120 ,sick torque.just sucked you into the seats.!

God Bless you youngsters 😊for saving this DeLuxe Executive Express. These were built to the highest quality of any GM car. 472 engine is a masterpiece of a V-8. Install fuel pump at TDC so no pressure on the arm. What an awesome project You guys b stylin 😎👍🎩

@2:33 - that's a "three body" trunk for sure!

I would’ve told that lady he look to hear this is my property I pay rent I’ll do whatever hell I want get off or else

My second car was a 69 eldorado. I was only 13 years old. Times were different back then. This old man would feel right at home in that sweetheart. 50 years ago would seem like yesterday

I can believe that is a 21K mile car. It is in amazing condition, and was certainly well cared for. I would definitely remove that vinyl top as quickly as possible though. It will rust out the roof under it if you leave it on there in that condition. With a little bit or work, that car will be worth some money. I wouldn't use it as a daily driver. I would try to keep the mileage low on it. You guys need to find some indoor storage for that car. It has clearly been stored indoors for most of it's lifetime. Especially in a climate like Arizona, it will deteriorate very quickly if you leave it outdoors. I have seen it happen. Keep it covered at the very least.

I had one of these in 1979 Great Car … I later had a Eldorado 1983 Model with the 500cu in Motor ..

Not sure if anyone mentioned, not good to forcefully close trunk. Lower it gently, you will feel it grab - and it will automatically close. Slamming it closed as you guys are doing will damage the automatic closer mechanism.

Nice video. I just saved a 1968 Eldorado and it started right up after 12 years without a problem. 90% rust free and most electronics still work. I have the video of its first start in 12 years on my channel. I still have to replace wheel bearings before it can roll again but I'm almost there!

Seat belts first became federally required in 1968 for all new passenger cars and 1971 for pickup trucks.

Literally everyone now-a-days sits there and does the "you can't work on cars here it's on the lease" it's so dumb and why 90% of people can't even work on their own vehicles at home now.

The triangular bottle is factory it's a refill for the windshield washer fluid

Yes correct info about the auto leveling system this thing is my wet dream got nothing but cadillacs one in pieces not a fan of front wheel drive train omn these boats but I would take this in a heart beat

I wonder if you couldn't open the passenger window because the window lock was on at the driver's control? Please don't remove those tubes from the trunk. Whether they are rear defrost or a/c - heat air circulation. Maybe get in touch with a Cadillac dealer and find out! Let us know here!! Good luck with the car! I love the old caddys

My cousin had one back in the day. We would do donuts in reverse 😜

A real Gem. Original Uniroyal spare tire.

Nice job Travis! Amazing work!

Do you realize this was $10,000 in those days (80 k in todays money)?? These guys don’t realize when an incredible gem they have. My mother had a new 69 like this. But silver with a black top and black leather.

DON'T EVER USE BRAKE CLEAN TO START AN OLD CAR !!!!! worst thing you could possibly do...use 2 cycle fuel which is mixed with oil, it's much easier on dry valved and parts

It’s a “rim blow” horn. The center section of the steering wheel does not activate the horn. Again, you’re very lucky it works! The rear “defroster” is actually a “defogger” simply blows air on the rear windshield. Lucky that the shop didn’t just part the car out for a quick buck!

Karen jumpscare moment lol. Rare Classic Cars actually just dropped a video on this model for anyone wanting a closer look.

Great video sir that caddy runs amazing and it’s in good condition

Hi that is not a rear defroster. That is a fresh air circulation system. When you drive the air from the front vents would circulate fresh air in the car cabin.

Free ... what a find.... Australia . Would be exspsive. To buy. International. ) the world would love this car. Free you have a car has a value. World wide. ) audio goes to shit. ( God bless keep the car. Hats of to the owners) thay did a fantastic job of taking care of a car.))) Mick Australia. God bless)

If it hasn't already been said (pretty sure it has), that triangular glass bottle under the hood is an Opti-Kleen bottle for windshield washer concentrate. That El Dorado is a VERY cool find with a lot of potential! Hard to find such a clean survivor nowadays.

this was AWESOME, i love cadillacs as well. thanks guys !!

They didn't want the car? So they're idiots. This gen of Eldo's in crap condition are typically going for $2k easily, and in decent but unrestored condition listing in the $6k to $10k range. Meaning: it takes very little investment just to make a few grand out of one of these. I'd love to have one of these again, but the prices for a solid unmolested example are pretty high anymore. You getting one in any condition for free sounds wierd.

Magnificent Automobile 🇺🇸👍 I would have loved to honor my Father by getting his car on the road after he passed. What a knucklehead that son was. This cars hood is so long it's made of 2 PCs of metal joined at the seam. The seam is covered by the chrome strip. The exposed section above the grille was hand finished. Cadillac was responsible for all the sheet metal from the doors forward. Fisher finished the rear. From GM's glory days.

No one thought of selling it? No one wanted it? It's worth about $18,000 or more.

Very smooth vibe on this video! What a lucky duck your friend is to get that beauty for free. A definite keeper. I bet if you put put on the r134 adapters and a few cans of the new stuff, that ac will blow fine. Great job on the fuel pump, jut drive her into the closest tire shop for some new rubber and hit the road, for sure. Happy Trails!

Incredibly clean interior for being sat this long in the dry heat. Wow. Some light cleaning and a good condition and that “Leather with Vinyl” will be looking brand new. It’s leather seat faces with vinyl on the sides and back. You can see the sides of the seat where it changes from leather to vinyl. As you said, the vinyl pieces don’t crack, and still look new.

Hi.. This is the first video of yours I watched.. And I had to comment.. I owned a 1969 Eldorado in factory Wisteria (a light purple) that was a $$ option. So purple with a maroon interior.. The engine is a 472ci.. Puts out 375 HP and 535 foot pounds of tourqe .. I'm writting and haven't finished watching.. This is FWD ..2nd yr for Eldos .. The CV joint boots tend to tear often (too much power)... The factory horn button is a 1 year item.. It was called "rim blow" the inner ring of the steering wheel is the button as you are holding the wheel you squeeze the wheel with your thumb.. As you sit in the drivers seat, open the glove box.. On the edge of the door there is. A slot about 5" long..The owners manual goes in there (most people don't know this).. The a/c system or climate control.. Is always on.. The a/c compressor is always on (I put a switch in mine to shut it) when these cars were made, gas was ? $.25 a gallon.. Also only use R12 don't covert to R134... If you can get "R12" there were "drop ins" we used back in the day.. It was basically Propane.. Yes you can use Propane.. I know I know it's flammable..R134 Isn't until it's under pressure combined with oil.. It's less then 2lbs.. Don't worry, plus the a/c will be much colder then R134... I daily drove mine, it was great but 8-12mpg in the city wasn't.. Maybe 16mpg on the hwy. The ash tray/ cig. Lighter on the door was for the rear passenger.. I'm kind of sorry I sold that car but the money was good and it was hard to keep in the city without a garage.. Good luck to Chris..

I love all the old Cadillacs.. my dad had a 1968 sedan DeVille... Absolutely great car.. Getting your Cadillac for free is like winning the big Lotto.... Survivor cars like that sell for thousands of dollars and they're nowhere near as nice as this...

Is it so HARD to do cleaning BEFORE you open the air filter???

In two years, taking all 24 of my cars to Minnesota. No California regulations to worry about.

Sweet ride.Twenty five years ago my mother's neighbor had a white one just like it. it was a bucket of rust. I'm amazed at the condition of this one.

Winner-winner, chicken spiedie dinner... (Binghamton was big on Spiedies)

I don't want to judge but the man's father loved this car so much to keep it and he wouldn't even take it for free. I would love to have a car to remember my Dad.

You tested all the lights except the cornering lights.

That bottle is supposed to have pure alcohol in it to put into the windshield wiper fluid to prevent freezing or something like that. He should take it out of the engine bay bcs these are rare.

472ci. V-8..375 hp..one of the greats.

My neighbor Charlie had a '69 Astral Blue W/Halo roof. Great memories of cruising the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Philly in the summer of '76 ! He owned it about 13 years.

I have always loved this body style ! Good looking Cadillac !

Love watching your videos, that car is beautiful, well done both of you getting it going once again.

Can't tell what the car is on the Puncture Seal can, but those are Mustang II wheel covers

That bottle was for holding extra washer fluid.

I don't usually like gm, but I'd take this beast in a heartbeat

The wires have to have electricity in them. Otherwise it’s of no interest

No date codes on tires before 2000 I think it is.

Spare tire never been on the ground wow🤔🤔👍👍💯💯

The ducting in the trunk is a rear screen demister. Had something similar in my 1977 Z28 Camaro

You guys know that Karen was watching you all day

The tubes from the trunk, are for defrosting the rear window. It drag air from inside and blow it on the rear window. Do not throw those. It is very rare to find one with those hoses still intact!!!!! Great car. You have a button on the dash, with rear defog written on it. That button start the fan for the rear window. The engine is 501 cui. It has arround 500hp at the Crank.

that car is what we in the U.K Call a "MINTER" as in it's clean and Fresh like a mint !! great car please do not abuse or basterdise it keep it original....

Enjoy all your videos you always get them going ….

rear defroster

I would definitely daily that car

Oil makes rubber swell so the oil filter gasket swells up and seals it. Plus it lubricates it so it get tight without tearing it.

It amazes me how someone could not want an Iconic Cadillac! These are the ultimate in personal luxury cars. Congratulations on the lottery win! Hoses / blower in the rear are the old style rear window defogger. This car will clean up and be gorgeous. May I suggest you get that old vinyl top off ASAP and stop any rust. Enjoy!

Fun facts ... the '67 Eldorado was the first with front wheel drive (first GM with front wheel drive was the Olds Toranado in '66). While this is a 472 cuin engine in '70 they got upgraded to the 500 cuin (400hp and 550 lb-ft of torque) for better performance. I had a '72 Fleetwood in my College days ... only mechanical issue was a broken Valve spring (didn't tear anything else up thank goodness). But some free advice for your bud ... hot Texas day and had a rain shower that dried quickly but still a few puddles. Pedal to the metal on highway on ramp, hit a puddle and the Engine died. Pulled over ... no mechanical sounds and restarted just fine. But the second I put it in gear and gave her gas, she died. Had it towed to a "Shop" who wanted big bucks and rebuild the engine. Being in College, didn't have that kind of cash so in the pre-internet days, ask friends if they knew of a better shop; wasn't buying the motor rebuild diagnosis as there was zero mechanical noise. Asked my Barber and he pointed across the street to old gas station mechanic/muffler shop. After my haircut, walked over to discuss the issue with the old guy. Told me to tow it over by 8 am and it would be fixed by noon. Sure enough, came at Lunch and it was running like a Top !!! I was amazed ... so I asked him what happened. He informed me that Caddy's have a double wall exhaust system to keep everything "quiet". When I hit the puddle, the inner wall ballooned and restricted exhaust ... think "Banana in the Tail Pipe" gag. So if it ever happens, your Bud will know ...

First model year with exposed headlights. I saw one just like this in Silver Lakes, California from 2007 to 2011. Never moved for four years. Then one day, gone.

My dad worked on many of these cars in the sixties and seventies. That glass container could be for additional window washer fluid. Just a guess.

Vinyl tops love to retain moisture and rot roofs

Awesome condition being from Ny

Beautiful stylish Cadillac!

I am surprised the Eldorado did not have the 500cid engine...

Lol on the property manager…I will work on my vehicle anytime! I will work on my vehicle while riding a donkey and playing the trumpet…..now beat it lady.

I had the 70 Eldo in gold . It was named The Golden Warrior ! This is a fast car and drives like a dream. The back windows are great , they slide into the body of the car. It was one of my favorite Caddies and I have owned quite a few . It is the first American made car with front wheel drive . Use lead additive in it .