As an owner of a 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham, I appreciate these cars immensely. Another video that is well done. The red interior is absolutely GORGEOUS! Keep up the excellent work. 😁😁😁
I have a 1975 coupe in red with white vinyl top and white leather interior. My parents bought it new and I am the second person to drive this wonderful car. When it was new it was a real head turner!
Beautiful Cadillac, i had a 1972 sedan deville triple black, so smooth it was like floating on air. what i like better about the sedan deville is that it didnt have those center posts like the fleetwood has. when you let all 4 windows down it was almost like riding in a convertible.
I was 4 years old when this came out. My Aunt had a '76 Silver Sedan de Ville with navy blue leather. We had a '74 Grand Prix. Both cool cars in those days. I really enjoy your channel. Please keep up the great work.
I was so tickled to.see.this pop up! Not only are you back, but with a wonderful presentation of this Lady in Red. It never occurred to me that a car with such impressive dimensions might have been considered the smaller, more manageable, more maneuverable choice. Practically a sport model. How nice of this family to share this heirloom with us, and thanks to your dad for the nap demo!
Great review, James! What a beautiful Caddy! I really miss 4 door hardtop sedans. The color is amazing, I get so tired of tan and grey. I remember having to get use to having a passenger side mirror 😂
Thank you so much, Dale! She is definitely a beauty, and I agree that the red is truly spectacular! It's funny to me that the addition of a side mirror must have been a big advancement for the time LOL
I was 3 when this car was introduced. I clearly recall when these land yachts and its siblings glided and wafted down the interstates. I am the owner of a 71 Olds 98 with a touch over 38,000 on the clock. I appreciate these cars.
I recall my daddy's friend who was Elder Yu had a light blue with white landau top Cadillac that looked like this. Elder Yu cruised us around San Francisco downtown in 1985 with the windows rolled down. As a child I sat in the front. It was roomy and comfortable where the AC didn't need to be used. I can't recall if Elder Yu had a eight track tape I think he did, but the electronic trunk release in the glove box was unique. In any event, Thank you for sharing. My Best, M.L.
Love the 1975-76 Cadillacs, my father had a 1975 Coupe DeVille in Vapor Grey with a Greystone padded vinyl top and the same red leather interior as the car in the video
My dad had the bright idea of replacing my mom's '76 Cutlass with a '74 Sedan deVille, after the Cutlass was struck by lightning. The Caddy got 8 mpg and it liked to visit the mechanic often. Within 2 years my dad traded it in for a brand new '80 Caprice. Mom was happier with the Chevy.
WOW James she is Absolutely Stunningly BEAUTIFUL. My Gosh so Preserved and taken care of, I Love it. I was 15 years old when these Gorgeous Caddy's were all over the American Landscape and they were highly regarded as the "Car of Cars" and the "Standard of the World". Everyone aspired to have one, but only the rich could afford them back then. GREAT Review as usual, you did a Great Job. The owner is so lucky to have such a great example of AMERICANA. !!! That RED Paint, My God. !!!! AMAZING.. !!!! :)
She certainly is beautiful! I wish I could have been around when these were new, but the good thing is that this car is like a time machine 😊 Thank you very much for the nice comment and for watching the video!
These Cars Are Beautiful... I Liked This Car From The Seventies of The Last Century... Thank you Very Much For This Video... Thanks JW Review Channel 😊😊😊
I love this car my father had one but 2 door and gold.. the big 500 cub inch.. and very good on gas and was amazing.. cheaper on gas than a 1989 Hyundai Sonata 2.4..!!! tested and true! also love the wine color on cars just beautiful REAL cars.. real cars... not boxes on wheels but real tough cars..!!! thank you for showing this.!
Some trivia: 1975 introduced the square headlights for all Cadillacs. 1975 was the first year you could opt for fuel injection. The small sail panel windows for the Sedan DeVille were introduced in 1975. The 500 cubic engine became standard on all Cadillacs in 1975.
Thank you for that review James. i hope that everyone will enjoy that vibe and like your videos. Also, i want to add that now i have one more dream. You one of the best reviewers who make really high quality content, i think that your videos make huge impact for all car community.
Thank you for the interesting video. Very well stated and interesting detail. You are correct there is no sedan left that did what this car did in an affordable price range. They also had to cheaper Cadillac Calais back then as well. It was a named that later appeared on Oldsmobiles. I worked for someone in high school during the summer who had a 1986 Coupe Deville and 1985 Coupe Deville. The change was so dramatic and so apparent. Thank you James.
You're very welcome! I've seen a few Calais Cadillacs around and I'm not as interested in those just because I like the Cadillacs with lots of features. Things really did change for Cadillac by the mid 80's. Thank you for watching!!
@@JW_Reviews That is when Cadillac was in deep with issues. The V-4-6-8, Cimarron, the underpowered HT 4100 V8( the 1988 4.5 liter V8 could not come fast enough),the downsized era 1985-1988 or 1991, and more. They started getting it together with the upsized Deville and Fleetwood in 1989, the dramatically new Seville and Eldorado in 1992. The market also was changing too. They had to change. There was the Opel/Vauxhall Omega( Catera). They started making big changes in the 1990's and they are still working at it in 2023. I wonder what you think about CT5 and CT4? You know they sell the CT6 in China. You know you can find the new 2024 model here on You Tube. You are right Calais were stripped. Thank you for sharing James.
It's definitely fascinating how much the brand has changed, but it is in an effort to keep it alive. I drove a CT5 a few years ago and found it to be an engaging car to drive, but definitely not as luxurious as it should/could be. However, I think the refreshed model will solve that
@@JW_Reviews What will be interesting is the whole switch to all electric vehicles at Cadillac. The new cars have that Cadillac richness and luxury like they had in the past. The CT5 has strong European aspirations or international appeal. The CT5 is what Catera should have been. The CT4 is what Cimarron should have been. Cadillac is indeed working to stay alive as you said. You know I am sure they have the CT6 in China and the 2024 CT6 is here on You Tube on video.
I’ve always loved these cars. I was 17 in 1975 and remember these big Cadillacs. I love the wheels design on these cars. That was fun. Great review. 👍🏼
I like the fact that a guy your age has such great appreciation for the cars of my era. I really like watching these vids and envy people who get to drive these cars today.
Man, what a beautiful color combo! I had a 1971 Coupe DeVille, it had the fiber optics front and rear too. But, in the back they were on the back tray, almost looked like E.T. when they lit up ;) I did have a passenger side mirror. Odd this one didn't. I have a 1976 Buick Limited, it doesn't have the side mirror either, what a weird thing to not get checked off!
What a beautiful car especially because of the color combo=georgous! Nice job on your presentation as well. I'm 62 and I had a 1975 Eldorado going to first year of college in Fall 1979. I loved it and miss it a lot! Enjoy and thanks for the nice memories.....
The front seat in that car was referred to as a 60/40 "Notchback" seat due to there not being any backrest in the middle section other than the fold up armrest. The storage container you referred to that's on the right side below the glovebox was a litter receptacle. Finally, for the record, according to Cadillac sales brochures, Cadillac's did not have cigarette litters, they instead had CIGAR lighters.
James, I just found your channel. I’m so impressed with the job you did here. The videography is amazing, and your descriptions are excellent. I remember when these were new, and you truly did them proud. 👍🏻
The Coupe deVille was not a shorter version of the Sedan deVille -- they're exactly the same length. Those back-seat reading lamps (and the other courtesy lights) can be turned on by rotating the headlight knob all the way to the right (clockwise). The car has the Twilight Sentinel option (auto on and off), but does not have the auto-dimming function.
I'm very surprised that the Coupe DeVille isn't any shorter! Does that mean it had a lot of extra trunk space? And regarding the auto-dimming, there was another lever at the top of the headlight controls which was in the exact same spot as the auto-dimming lever of other Cadillacs I reviewed. I assumed that it had it even though it didn't say auto dimming above it. Thank you for the informative comment!
@@JW_Reviews The Coupe and Sedan DeVille have the same wheelbase, same size trunk, same size passenger compartments. The only difference is the number of doors and the roof design. Just like GM’s other big sedans and coupes of the era. The exception was the Fleetwood Brougham, which had a 3 inch longer wheelbase.
Really like your review videos! Doing a wonderful job! Please keep it up. I love Cadillacs, especially from the 70s , because I grew up in the USA . They have always been so special, no matter what decade. Kind regards from Düsseldorf, Germany
Very good work. When I was around 8,10 years old one of the big landowner person used to bring these cars in his village and we used to see these cars to entertain ourself. Love from Pakistan.
انها اجمل ماتم صناعته اناقة ومتانة ورفاهية كانت لدي نسخة منها في العراق ولازلت اتذكرها كلما سافرت لمسافات طويلة..نفتقد لهذا الجمال في شوارعنا للاسف فقد قام المصنعون بالاختصار بكل شي حاليا ..شكرا جزيلا لك
I had this very car in 1998. It was magnificent even then, and when I went down the Interstate, 18 Wheelers would move over when they saw if coming and heard that HORN. !!!
Great video on the DeVille. I love the massive luxo-boats of the 60's and 70's. But 4 door only. Hate massive sedans that are 2 door, probably because of my memories of being jammed into the back of those things as a kid getting car sick. And compliments on the audio, proper mic and wind sock.
I have been a BIG fan of Cadillac since the day my Grandfather let me drive his 1983 Fleetwood when I was 14. I loved this video and your review. Glad I stumbled across this.. Couldn't hit subscribe fast enough! Look forward to viewing your channel!
I like your voice. Specifically, I like how your pronounce certain words. I watch you videos because I love cars and also your videos relax me. You rock!
@@JW_Reviews I have a '76 Coupe DeVille. The front doors are much longer than in the sedan, and the rear seat leg room is the same. A very comfy ride - front and rear.
@@JW_Reviews It's the front doors. The front and rear overhangs and body panels are the same between the sedan and coupe. The coupe rear seats are slightly more narrow but they have the same amount of rear legroom. The CDV rear legroom is about 6" longer than the Eldorado though.
I really like your videos, James, because it’s obvious you’re excited about the cars you review & you spend time explaining all the features & details that make these old Cadillacs, in particular, special. I’ve always loved these 75/76 DeVilles but haven’t (yet) found one that’s both nice AND affordable. I do, however, own a mint 77 Coupe DeVille & a 71 Olds 98 Luxury Sedan so I get to enjoy that legendary Cadillac ride AND experience the lack of a B pillar - albeit in 2 different cars!
ALL the GM C bodies( Sedan DeVille, Coupe De Ville, 98 Regency Sedan, 98 Regency Coupe, Buick Electra Sedan, Buick Electra Coupe) were basically the same. From the A pillar to the C pillar the structure and doors were almost perfectly identical in any model year. Those frameless windows were prone to failure due to users repeatedly pushing on the glass. Stricter roof crush regulations were not the only reason to get rid of frameless window designs. Firstly the up and coming Mercedes Benz and BMW big sedans did not use frameless windows. Secondly GM had some of the most powerful air cooling air conditioning systems on Earth. What the heck did a user need frameless window ventilation for if the AC system was functioning properly? Add in the fact that the notoriously wet noodle GM body structure created horrible sqweaks , rattles, and side window leaks.
Thanks for the trip down Cadillac memory lane. My parents owned a '75 Coupe Deville in silver, black landau top, and a red interior exactly like the review car. It was a phenomenal highway cruiser and was very well maintained, but the Pennsylvania road salt ate up the rear quarters something fierce, and it was traded on a downsized 79 Cutlass Supreme Brougham coupe... the Cutlass was traded after a few years for a new Eldorado in Hatteras Blue.
I had a Lincoln Town Car in the early 90s which was the tail end of this era of land yachts. But despite the initial wow of plush comfort, I found myself in great discomfort six hours into a long drive. By comparison, I've enjoyed journey's far longer in modern "firm" seats. But I predict that we will never stop redesigning them. Thanks for the look around!
Great video of a great car. I have a 75 Coupe with Bombay yellow paint and brown vinyl top and leather interior. I can tell you from experience it takes a lot of money to keep these cars well maintained. Kudos to the owner for keeping it in such good condition.
I fell in love with Cadillac....ugh, back when this was new and I was 4 years old. Own a Bentley Mulsanne, Merc E550, CLK 63 cabrio, and Fiat 124 spider - still love these old Cadillacs. Warms my heart to see someone as young as you love th too, and I kind of want to move to Ohio now seeing all your videos.
Not having a passenger lock is a modern thing. Even cheap cars had a passenger lock. Cool car. I miss real colors in cars, especially in interiors. Very surprised that it doesn't have the right side mirror. By the mid 70's they were common on cheap cars. Still is about 9 seconds faster than the peasants Chevy Vega with auto.
A neighbor had one. It was a metallic orange/gold with a white vinyl roof. The interior was an amazing beige orange cloth with a striped plaid sort of pattern. It was stunning.
That's very fascinating! I guess car manufacturers either cheapened out or didn't think passenger locks were necessary once key fobs came around. Thank you so much for watching!
My father had the 1975 cadillac fleetwood brougham same color burgundy red with red leather interior. Matter of fact I still have the 75 owners manual.
Still a fine-looking ride! My uncle owned a 1974 Coupe deVille, purchased new. The MSRP was $9,500 but the negotiated price was less. The car had a black exterior with a black cloth interior. I was a 21yo at the time and it was always a pleasure to drive this big car when my uncle allowed it 😊! Nice video on the Sedan deVille! Nice color! 🎉👏💪🙏
I remember these monsters very well. I test drove a 72 Sedan de Ville ages ago. It's super cool to see one still in this great shape. It does backfire a little when you rev it. Hope it hasn't burned a valve.
I really appreciate it, Lon!! Well, I think the new badge fits new Cadillacs better than the wreath and crest would. This is because todays Cadillacs have different demographics and goals. It seems as if the badge that identifies the car should evolve similarly to how the dynamics and characteristics of the cars evolve over time. But I definitely miss the old logos!
Man i sure miss the glory days of the huge rwd caddilacs……as a kid growing up EVERYONE in my family drove a huge caddy…….as a grown man well into my 40’s i even own a caddy but its a cts-v bout half the size of this tank with 3 times the power😊😊😊
I honestly never understood the point of the model. The price difference between this and the actual Fleetwood was so small, that this was almost an embarrassment. My family is a huge motorcar appreciation bunch. When growing up there were only 3 types of cars we had. Two original family owned, 1965 R.R. SC3's (still used at least once a month currently), then every 2-3 years Father would get a Fleetwood, & Mother the Eldorado. So we're absolutely fans of the 60-70- to early 80's Caddys. So the Sedan DeVille just always seemed like the cheap man's Fleetwood. (Not poor...just cheap.) Very attractive...but just not quite up to snuff.
Absolutely beautiful car. Love the color combo and love the Sedan DeVille although my favorite is the ‘76 Fleetwood. My aunt had this car in a robin’s egg blue with white top and interior. It was a true beauty as well. I always enjoy your vids especially on the old Cadillacs like this one and older.
OUTSTANDING WORK ONCE AGAIN JAMES- THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF MY WEBSITE AND THE GM CLUBS!
Thank you so so much, Dave! I'm always happy to help out, I hope that people will like the website/clubs 😊
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As an owner of a 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham, I appreciate these cars immensely. Another video that is well done. The red interior is absolutely GORGEOUS! Keep up the excellent work. 😁😁😁
I certainly will 😁 Thank you very much!!
Beast of a car
My uncle had one of these. Purchased new in 1975. A beautiful car, he loved that car, and held on to it well into the 1980s.
I have a 1975 coupe in red with white vinyl top and white leather interior. My parents bought it new and I am the second person to drive this wonderful car. When it was new it was a real head turner!
Lucky dog
So good to see a beautiful car in original condition with the correct white walls!
I agree, the owner is very meticulous and had to make sure it wore the right tires. Thank you for watching!
I had a 1977 Jaguar XJ6C and it looked best with Dunlop whitewalls. Even my 1981 VW Rabbit Convertible came standard with thin whitewalls.
@@JW_Reviews How much costet this car ?
Beautiful Cadillac, i had a 1972 sedan deville triple black, so smooth it was like floating on air. what i like better about the sedan deville is that it didnt have those center posts like the fleetwood has. when you let all 4 windows down it was almost like riding in a convertible.
Thank you so much! I agree, no B-Pillars are really fascinating 😊
I thought the 1980 Cadillac Seville was my favourite, but now THIS one is TOO!
Now that was a Cadillac. My aunt had a ‘74. That color with a white interior and top.
It certainly is 😎
I was 4 years old when this came out. My Aunt had a '76 Silver Sedan de Ville with navy blue leather. We had a '74 Grand Prix. Both cool cars in those days. I really enjoy your channel. Please keep up the great work.
Incredible Cadillac from the past! So glad you are once again doing your reviews of the cars we love.
Thank you so much, Terry!
@@JW_ReviewsMoin wann machen sie den Mercedes w108 oder den w109 das werde mich freuen
I was so tickled to.see.this pop up! Not only are you back, but with a wonderful presentation of this Lady in Red. It never occurred to me that a car with such impressive dimensions might have been considered the smaller, more manageable, more maneuverable choice. Practically a sport model. How nice of this family to share this heirloom with us, and thanks to your dad for the nap demo!
Thank you so much for watching, David!! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
so well preserved, down to the *fragile* shoulder belt instruction plates. thanks, great video!
Incredibly, just about everything seemed to be there! Thanks for watching 😊
Thank you so much for reviewing this wonderful Cadillac . Love these cars so much, especially that beautiful red comfy interior😍
Great review, James! What a beautiful Caddy! I really miss 4 door hardtop sedans. The color is amazing, I get so tired of tan and grey. I remember having to get use to having a passenger side mirror 😂
Thank you so much, Dale! She is definitely a beauty, and I agree that the red is truly spectacular! It's funny to me that the addition of a side mirror must have been a big advancement for the time LOL
Man you just brought me back to my childhood when cars didnt have passenger mirrors 😂
I was 3 when this car was introduced. I clearly recall when these land yachts and its siblings glided and wafted down the interstates. I am the owner of a 71 Olds 98 with a touch over 38,000 on the clock. I appreciate these cars.
I recall my daddy's friend who was Elder Yu had a light blue with white landau top Cadillac that looked like this. Elder Yu cruised us around San Francisco downtown in 1985 with the windows rolled down. As a child I sat in the front. It was roomy and comfortable where the AC didn't need to be used. I can't recall if Elder Yu had a eight track tape I think he did, but the electronic trunk release in the glove box was unique. In any event, Thank you for sharing. My Best, M.L.
My fav Cadillac interiors of that time are the plaid and the paisley interiors, but dang that red leather looks mighty tasty
The red interior is definitely incredible to look at! Thanks for watching!
Love the 1975-76 Cadillacs, my father had a 1975 Coupe DeVille in Vapor Grey with a Greystone padded vinyl top and the same red leather interior as the car in the video
Vapour Gray was likely an unusual paint choice at that time as it did not return for 1976.
Very nice! It must have been a gorgeous car. Thank you for watching the video!
My dad had the bright idea of replacing my mom's '76 Cutlass with a '74 Sedan deVille, after the Cutlass was struck by lightning. The Caddy got 8 mpg and it liked to visit the mechanic often. Within 2 years my dad traded it in for a brand new '80 Caprice. Mom was happier with the Chevy.
WOW James she is Absolutely Stunningly BEAUTIFUL. My Gosh so Preserved and taken care of, I Love it. I was 15 years old when these Gorgeous Caddy's were all over the American Landscape and they were highly regarded as the "Car of Cars" and the "Standard of the World". Everyone aspired to have one, but only the rich could afford them back then. GREAT Review as usual, you did a Great Job. The owner is so lucky to have such a great example of AMERICANA. !!! That RED Paint, My God. !!!! AMAZING.. !!!! :)
She certainly is beautiful! I wish I could have been around when these were new, but the good thing is that this car is like a time machine 😊 Thank you very much for the nice comment and for watching the video!
@@JW_Reviews Keep up the great work with the Caddys. Thanks.
These Cars Are Beautiful... I Liked This Car From The Seventies of The Last Century... Thank you Very Much For This Video... Thanks JW Review Channel 😊😊😊
Damn that Caddy has been seriously maintained. It's a beauty!
Brings back memories, my Dad had a brand new Firethorn Red Coupe DeVille when I was a kid- great work as always James !
Great review, as always! I love the way you presented this beautiful sedan DeVille!
Thank you so much Dad ❤️
Is this your car
@@alexbaker9967 no, belongs to a friend, Nick Warn
You are so lucky to have been able to drive this old Lady. This cruiser is so amazing !!! Take care of you James. A French admirer !!!
I WAS 10 YEARS OLD WHEN THIS CAR WAS NEW
I was 7 years from being born when this was new 😂
@@jeremiahallyn4603 I was 7 when this was new do the hustle the good old days
OK!
welcomes 1968 born & 1966 , i was 7 they stick in memories . wow 70s American cars.
That's incredible! The cars must have looked even bigger back then haha. Thanks for watching!
My Dad always drove these. They were so smooth that you barely tell the car was moving.
I love this car my father had one but 2 door and gold.. the big 500 cub inch.. and very good on gas and was amazing.. cheaper on gas than a 1989 Hyundai Sonata 2.4..!!! tested and true! also love the wine color on cars just beautiful REAL cars.. real cars... not boxes on wheels but real tough cars..!!! thank you for showing this.!
Absolutely stunning car! I’d love to own it.
Thank you so much!
Some trivia: 1975 introduced the square headlights for all Cadillacs. 1975 was the first year you could opt for fuel injection. The small sail panel windows for the Sedan DeVille were introduced in 1975. The 500 cubic engine became standard on all Cadillacs in 1975.
Certainly this Cadillac is the King of the Road ❤
It certainly is 😎
Thank you for that review James. i hope that everyone will enjoy that vibe and like your videos. Also, i want to add that now i have one more dream. You one of the best reviewers who make really high quality content, i think that your videos make huge impact for all car community.
You're very welcome! I really appreciate that you like the quality of the videos, that makes me very happy to hear 😁
Thank you for the interesting video. Very well stated and interesting detail. You are correct there is no sedan left that did what this car did in an affordable price range. They also had to cheaper Cadillac Calais back then as well. It was a named that later appeared on Oldsmobiles. I worked for someone in high school during the summer who had a 1986 Coupe Deville and 1985 Coupe Deville. The change was so dramatic and so apparent. Thank you James.
You're very welcome! I've seen a few Calais Cadillacs around and I'm not as interested in those just because I like the Cadillacs with lots of features. Things really did change for Cadillac by the mid 80's. Thank you for watching!!
@@JW_Reviews That is when Cadillac was in deep with issues. The V-4-6-8, Cimarron, the underpowered HT 4100 V8( the 1988 4.5 liter V8 could not come fast enough),the downsized era 1985-1988 or 1991, and more. They started getting it together with the upsized Deville and Fleetwood in 1989, the dramatically new Seville and Eldorado in 1992. The market also was changing too. They had to change. There was the Opel/Vauxhall Omega( Catera). They started making big changes in the 1990's and they are still working at it in 2023. I wonder what you think about CT5 and CT4? You know they sell the CT6 in China. You know you can find the new 2024 model here on You Tube. You are right Calais were stripped. Thank you for sharing James.
It's definitely fascinating how much the brand has changed, but it is in an effort to keep it alive. I drove a CT5 a few years ago and found it to be an engaging car to drive, but definitely not as luxurious as it should/could be. However, I think the refreshed model will solve that
@@JW_Reviews What will be interesting is the whole switch to all electric vehicles at Cadillac. The new cars have that Cadillac richness and luxury like they had in the past. The CT5 has strong European aspirations or international appeal. The CT5 is what Catera should have been. The CT4 is what Cimarron should have been. Cadillac is indeed working to stay alive as you said. You know I am sure they have the CT6 in China and the 2024 CT6 is here on You Tube on video.
I had a 1978 Cadillac sedan DeVille It was triple black I used to work for Gm I built those cars ❤❤❤
You took me back in time… my grandpa had one of these when I was in fifth grade! I still remember how huge the car was and how plush the seats!
I’ve always loved these cars. I was 17 in 1975 and remember these big Cadillacs. I love the wheels design on these cars. That was fun. Great review. 👍🏼
Wow!! Love it! It was my high school prom car
That's awesome! Thank you for watching!
And a great review as always. (grew up with them and brings back amazing memories)
Thank you for the nice comment and for watching the video!
I like the fact that a guy your age has such great appreciation for the cars of my era. I really like watching these vids and envy people who get to drive these cars today.
Man, what a beautiful color combo! I had a 1971 Coupe DeVille, it had the fiber optics front and rear too. But, in the back they were on the back tray, almost looked like E.T. when they lit up ;) I did have a passenger side mirror. Odd this one didn't. I have a 1976 Buick Limited, it doesn't have the side mirror either, what a weird thing to not get checked off!
The lack of a side mirror is certainly strange! Thank you for watching!
I can't deny. Maybe it's because I'm getting older. I want one.
What a beautiful car especially because of the color combo=georgous! Nice job on your presentation as well. I'm 62 and I had a 1975 Eldorado going to first year of college in Fall 1979. I loved it and miss it a lot! Enjoy and thanks for the nice memories.....
Drove one of these, new back in the day. Drove exactly like my new pickup but with better seats.
That's awesome, your pickup must have had soft suspension!
The front seat in that car was referred to as a 60/40 "Notchback" seat due to there not being any backrest in the middle section other than the fold up armrest. The storage container you referred to that's on the right side below the glovebox was a litter receptacle. Finally, for the record, according to Cadillac sales brochures, Cadillac's did not have cigarette litters, they instead had CIGAR lighters.
Lovely automobile. I had one in my early twenties.
James, I just found your channel. I’m so impressed with the job you did here. The videography is amazing, and your descriptions are excellent.
I remember when these were new, and you truly did them proud. 👍🏻
Welcome to the channel, John! I'm very glad that you were impressed with the video 😁 Thank you so much for watching!!
The Coupe deVille was not a shorter version of the Sedan deVille -- they're exactly the same length. Those back-seat reading lamps (and the other courtesy lights) can be turned on by rotating the headlight knob all the way to the right (clockwise). The car has the Twilight Sentinel option (auto on and off), but does not have the auto-dimming function.
I'm very surprised that the Coupe DeVille isn't any shorter! Does that mean it had a lot of extra trunk space? And regarding the auto-dimming, there was another lever at the top of the headlight controls which was in the exact same spot as the auto-dimming lever of other Cadillacs I reviewed. I assumed that it had it even though it didn't say auto dimming above it. Thank you for the informative comment!
@@JW_Reviews The Coupe and Sedan DeVille have the same wheelbase, same size trunk, same size passenger compartments. The only difference is the number of doors and the roof design. Just like GM’s other big sedans and coupes of the era. The exception was the Fleetwood Brougham, which had a 3 inch longer wheelbase.
My grandmother left me this car in her will. Its nickname during college was "Battle Wagon."
Really like your review videos! Doing a wonderful job! Please keep it up. I love Cadillacs, especially from the 70s , because I grew up in the USA . They have always been so special, no matter what decade. Kind regards from Düsseldorf, Germany
Very good work. When I was around 8,10 years old one of the big landowner person used to bring these cars in his village and we used to see these cars to entertain ourself.
Love from Pakistan.
انها اجمل ماتم صناعته اناقة ومتانة ورفاهية كانت لدي نسخة منها في العراق ولازلت اتذكرها كلما سافرت لمسافات طويلة..نفتقد لهذا الجمال في شوارعنا للاسف فقد قام المصنعون بالاختصار بكل شي حاليا ..شكرا جزيلا لك
Another great review of another fabulous Cadi! Great job again!
I had this very car in 1998. It was magnificent even then, and when I went down the Interstate, 18 Wheelers would move over when they saw if coming and heard that HORN. !!!
Glad to see your review. I missed seeing the updates. Beautiful car!
Great video on the DeVille. I love the massive luxo-boats of the 60's and 70's. But 4 door only. Hate massive sedans that are 2 door, probably because of my memories of being jammed into the back of those things as a kid getting car sick. And compliments on the audio, proper mic and wind sock.
Thanks for the treat, i almost never see one on the road anymore.
I love this car James . She is so beautiful. The older models are my favorite. I would like to see more of the classic Caddy.
This car is certainly hard not to love!! Thank you very much for watching, Bob!
Wow James, where did you find this beauty? It looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor. As always, your sense of humor is great 😂🙌
Thanks Jeremiah!! This actually belongs to a friend who is a Cadillac enthusiast. He also owns the '61 Cadillac I filmed a couple years back
I have been a BIG fan of Cadillac since the day my Grandfather let me drive his 1983 Fleetwood when I was 14. I loved this video and your review. Glad I stumbled across this.. Couldn't hit subscribe fast enough! Look forward to viewing your channel!
I have never seen something as beautiful
I like your voice. Specifically, I like how your pronounce certain words. I watch you videos because I love cars and also your videos relax me. You rock!
🇺🇸 *Happy Flag Day* !! *LOVE this RED DeVille* !! *Looks like this Cadillac is in excellent shape* !! *Fabulous review* !! #JWReviews 🇺🇸
The Coupe deVille and the Sedan deVille were actually the same wheelbase and overall length.
Wow that's very surprising, I didn't know that! They must have really stretched out the trunk or something lol
@@JW_Reviews I have a '76 Coupe DeVille. The front doors are much longer than in the sedan, and the rear seat leg room is the same. A very comfy ride - front and rear.
@@JW_Reviews It's the front doors. The front and rear overhangs and body panels are the same between the sedan and coupe. The coupe rear seats are slightly more narrow but they have the same amount of rear legroom. The CDV rear legroom is about 6" longer than the Eldorado though.
I really like your videos, James, because it’s obvious you’re excited about the cars you review & you spend time explaining all the features & details that make these old Cadillacs, in particular, special. I’ve always loved these 75/76 DeVilles but haven’t (yet) found one that’s both nice AND affordable. I do, however, own a mint 77 Coupe DeVille & a 71 Olds 98 Luxury Sedan so I get to enjoy that legendary Cadillac ride AND experience the lack of a B pillar - albeit in 2 different cars!
Great review, I always loved the Sedan Deville. It always had very classic lines.
ALL the GM C bodies( Sedan DeVille, Coupe De Ville, 98 Regency Sedan, 98 Regency Coupe, Buick Electra Sedan, Buick Electra Coupe) were basically the same. From the A pillar to the C pillar the structure and doors were almost perfectly identical in any model year. Those frameless windows were prone to failure due to users repeatedly pushing on the glass. Stricter roof crush regulations were not the only reason to get rid of frameless window designs. Firstly the up and coming Mercedes Benz and BMW big sedans did not use frameless windows. Secondly GM had some of the most powerful air cooling air conditioning systems on Earth. What the heck did a user need frameless window ventilation for if the AC system was functioning properly? Add in the fact that the notoriously wet noodle GM body structure created horrible sqweaks , rattles, and side window leaks.
LOVE your videos James! And...Where did you get those colorful, snazzy socks?😁
Thank you very much, Joe! The socks were a gift from my sister, I have a whole collection!
Thanks for the trip down Cadillac memory lane. My parents owned a '75 Coupe Deville in silver, black landau top, and a red interior exactly like the review car. It was a phenomenal highway cruiser and was very well maintained, but the Pennsylvania road salt ate up the rear quarters something fierce, and it was traded on a downsized 79 Cutlass Supreme Brougham coupe... the Cutlass was traded after a few years for a new Eldorado in Hatteras Blue.
I had a Lincoln Town Car in the early 90s which was the tail end of this era of land yachts. But despite the initial wow of plush comfort, I found myself in great discomfort six hours into a long drive. By comparison, I've enjoyed journey's far longer in modern "firm" seats. But I predict that we will never stop redesigning them. Thanks for the look around!
Sweet car and nice review ! Love all the reviews you do James and a fan of your channel !
WOW! That looks like its fresh off the dealer's lot! great catch, I hope it continues to be preserved in MINT condition!
Great video of a great car. I have a 75 Coupe with Bombay yellow paint and brown vinyl top and leather interior. I can tell you from experience it takes a lot of money to keep these cars well maintained. Kudos to the owner for keeping it in such good condition.
What a beautiful car!! Great video, James!!
Great video 😎👍
Awesome Cadillac DeVille
Thanks James, good seeing you & your newest ride 😉
Such a beautiful car!
As a reviewer, you do such a great job explaining it all. I enjoy your videos.👍
I love your auto reviews and you😊
JW that Sho'nuff is a beautiful car❤
Hey Kevin are you related to the late great Glenn Goins of parliament funkadelic just wondering
@@jimmiesmith5811 no
@@jimmiesmith5811 no
It definitely is 😊 Thanks for watching, Kevin!
This is a real car I had 4 of them and still miss my last sedan deville
I fell in love with Cadillac....ugh, back when this was new and I was 4 years old. Own a Bentley Mulsanne, Merc E550, CLK 63 cabrio, and Fiat 124 spider - still love these old Cadillacs. Warms my heart to see someone as young as you love th too, and I kind of want to move to Ohio now seeing all your videos.
One of the options that fascinated in those days in addition to all the options was the ashtray plus lighter in both doors of the back 😄
I love these old Caddies!
Nice review. Because of the sunlight, I'm not certain if the color is Cerise Firemist or Roxena Red. Interior is Crimson. Great find!!
That car doesn't have the light dimming option, just the Twilight Sentinal. The Ligh Dimming control would be above the headlight switch.
Not having a passenger lock is a modern thing. Even cheap cars had a passenger lock. Cool car. I miss real colors in cars, especially in interiors. Very surprised that it doesn't have the right side mirror. By the mid 70's they were common on cheap cars. Still is about 9 seconds faster than the peasants Chevy Vega with auto.
Right all they now is grey and black
A neighbor had one. It was a metallic orange/gold with a white vinyl roof. The interior was an amazing beige orange cloth with a striped plaid sort of pattern. It was stunning.
My new 1980 Accord LX hatchback did not come with a passenger side mirror standard.
That's very fascinating! I guess car manufacturers either cheapened out or didn't think passenger locks were necessary once key fobs came around. Thank you so much for watching!
My father had the 1975 cadillac fleetwood brougham same color burgundy red with red leather interior. Matter of fact I still have the 75 owners manual.
My parents had a 75 light green with a white vinyl top, w/plad seats. Such an amazing car, I would love to find one to own.
Still a fine-looking ride! My uncle owned a 1974 Coupe deVille, purchased new. The MSRP was $9,500 but the negotiated price was less. The car had a black exterior with a black cloth interior. I was a 21yo at the time and it was always a pleasure to drive this big car when my uncle allowed it 😊! Nice video on the Sedan deVille! Nice color! 🎉👏💪🙏
I remember these monsters very well. I test drove a 72 Sedan de Ville ages ago. It's super cool to see one still in this great shape. It does backfire a little when you rev it. Hope it hasn't burned a valve.
Cool you have merch. I will check it all out! I liked hood ornaments too. What are your thoughts on the new badge sans wreath?
I really appreciate it, Lon!! Well, I think the new badge fits new Cadillacs better than the wreath and crest would. This is because todays Cadillacs have different demographics and goals. It seems as if the badge that identifies the car should evolve similarly to how the dynamics and characteristics of the cars evolve over time. But I definitely miss the old logos!
nice comprehensive review! bonus was the brief Green Acres farmland footage early in the drive 😄
Had a 1976 Sedan DeVille gold in and out, battleship on wheels, biggest car I've ever been in and I'm 56.
Wow what a beautiful car. I own one SedanDeville -73 and one Fleetwood Brougham -93. Great cars.
GREAT VID JAMES, GOOD TO SEE U AGAIN IN A CADILLAC !!
Thank you James! Loving this.
Man i sure miss the glory days of the huge rwd caddilacs……as a kid growing up EVERYONE in my family drove a huge caddy…….as a grown man well into my 40’s i even own a caddy but its a cts-v bout half the size of this tank with 3 times the power😊😊😊
This is my favorite Cadillac Era..
I honestly never understood the point of the model. The price difference between this and the actual Fleetwood was so small, that this was almost an embarrassment. My family is a huge motorcar appreciation bunch. When growing up there were only 3 types of cars we had. Two original family owned, 1965 R.R. SC3's (still used at least once a month currently), then every 2-3 years Father would get a Fleetwood, & Mother the Eldorado. So we're absolutely fans of the 60-70- to early 80's Caddys. So the Sedan DeVille just always seemed like the cheap man's Fleetwood. (Not poor...just cheap.) Very attractive...but just not quite up to snuff.
These Sedan de Ville is like the Mercedes SE where the SEL is like their Fleetwood.
Good point! Thank you for watching!
Absolutely beautiful car. Love the color combo and love the Sedan DeVille although my favorite is the ‘76 Fleetwood. My aunt had this car in a robin’s egg blue with white top and interior. It was a true beauty as well. I always enjoy your vids especially on the old Cadillacs like this one and older.
Haven't watched yoyr channel in a while, I missed it. I really like your 1975 review and You're so nice .