I was in junior high then, the parents of my girlfriend had a 1966 beige Calais 4-door hardtop. While I was too young to drive, I rode in it dozens of times. My parents had a loaded 1966 Bonneville, which seemed smooth and quiet until getting in this car. I noticed that it wasn't nearly as powerful as my parents' Pontiac, but the difference in the two cars was remarkable. What I particularly remember was the difference in the seats: those in the Cadillac were more firm and supportive. Though this was the bottom-line Cadillac, replacing the Series 62, one would never know it from the silence and the quality. And the temperature control was amazing; only a handful of cars had it back in the 1966 model year. Imperial didn't have it yet and Lincoln only got it that year.
When I used to drive my family’s 65 Fleetwood, I always marveled at how easy the powered steering was!! Hopefully you didn’t stray too far from home base doing this video! The gas gauge looked a little low?? And, these cars weren’t known for great gas mileage!! You might try Marvel Mystery Oil to quiet down those lifters...
My first Caddy was a 66Calais sedan. Bought it in 73 for $500.00. Cars were waaay cheaper then. Kept it for 3 years and gave to my Father in law. He drover it for another 10 years until the floor board rusted out so bad we were afraid the seat would fall through. Next was a 69 sedan de ville. Last one I could afford was a 71 Coupe de ville. Def. was my favorite.
Were the luxury cars of this vintage louder? Even the ones that say they have been restored seem loud to me. These were before my time...but the luxury cars I remember, as a kid in the 70's,were whisper quiet when they were new
1966 is the last year of the greatest Cadillacs ever made. Please tell me what the grille is, in the dash pad, centered over the speedometer. Thank you!
she sure could. Performance was rated as 0-60 mph in 8.7 seconds, 0-100 mph in 24.8 seconds with a top speed of 127 mph. It could do the ¼ mile @ 87 mph in 16.4 seconds. The engine was mated to GM’s Turbo Hydra-Matic THM 400 3-speed automatic transmission. 4600 lbs.
Very noisy for a caddie, engin ticks, exhaust system leaks, wipers blades sqeaks, tires bumping on the road indicates bad shocks,,, " Wait a minute " I'm not buying it..
I had a 1966 Cadillac Coupe Deville. The best car I ever owned. Quality and Power. They don’t make cars like that anymore.
I’m thinking of buying one but I heard in a safety crash test their unsafe and can cause more of a fatality to me if I’m involved in a wreck
I was in junior high then, the parents of my girlfriend had a 1966 beige Calais 4-door hardtop. While I was too young to drive, I rode in it dozens of times. My parents had a loaded 1966 Bonneville, which seemed smooth and quiet until getting in this car. I noticed that it wasn't nearly as powerful as my parents' Pontiac, but the difference in the two cars was remarkable. What I particularly remember was the difference in the seats: those in the Cadillac were more firm and supportive. Though this was the bottom-line Cadillac, replacing the Series 62, one would never know it from the silence and the quality. And the temperature control was amazing; only a handful of cars had it back in the 1966 model year. Imperial didn't have it yet and Lincoln only got it that year.
When I used to drive my family’s 65 Fleetwood, I always marveled at how easy the powered steering was!! Hopefully you didn’t stray too far from home base doing this video! The gas gauge looked a little low?? And, these cars weren’t known for great gas mileage!! You might try Marvel Mystery Oil to quiet down those lifters...
My first Caddy was a 66Calais sedan. Bought it in 73 for $500.00. Cars were waaay cheaper then. Kept it for 3 years and gave to my Father in law. He drover it for another 10 years until the floor board rusted out so bad we were afraid the seat would fall through. Next was a 69 sedan de ville. Last one I could afford was a 71 Coupe de ville. Def. was my favorite.
WOW, that engine sounds good
She really gets a move on when you feed it some hay.
Would have been nice to see more than the dash!
Interior is still beautiful!
She loves the road just like a Cadillac !
Exhaust leak i can hear it
Can I have my turn at saying...
they don't make cars like this anymore
Were the luxury cars of this vintage louder?
Even the ones that say they have been restored seem loud to me. These were before my time...but the luxury cars I remember, as a kid in the 70's,were whisper quiet when they were new
You are right. It should be whisper quiet.
Of course when you give it some gas then you would hear that V8 talking to you in a modest way.
@@johanbrand8601 My parents had a Lincoln in the late 70's and unless you floored it with no radio on...it was whisper quiet
@@turnne fantastic. Just like it should be.
@@johanbrand8601 this car did not have factory exhaust. They ARE whisper quiet with stock exhaust.
Be a little nice to this old lady. You wouldn't hunt your grandmother through your front yard either. ;-)
1966 is the last year of the greatest Cadillacs ever made.
Please tell me what the grille is, in the dash pad, centered over the speedometer.
Thank you!
Temperature sensor for the automatic climate control
She really hitches up her skirts ! 429 ? Seriously whens the last time you saw a white steering wheel ?
she sure could. Performance was rated as 0-60 mph in 8.7 seconds, 0-100 mph in 24.8 seconds with a top speed of 127 mph. It could do the ¼ mile @ 87 mph in 16.4 seconds. The engine was mated to GM’s Turbo Hydra-Matic THM 400 3-speed automatic transmission. 4600 lbs.
Oh my God old White America cars❤.
Grate Car!!! LOVE IT !!!
Is that some kind of an air vent set into the dash right above the speedometer?
It is a temperature sensor for the automatic climate control.
@@natejgreene9871 thank you, I also found it by doing a web search. Lots of them for sale on ebay!
Car was sold everyone bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-cadillac-deville-11/
Cruisin on empty
Tune up
Great shades of Quentin Tarantino!
Engine?
429
Steer that big heavy car with one finger. Cadillac was easy to drive
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Driver no [shoe]s on right foot how dangerous! what if you had to step on brake hard and thong comes part way off foot yikes.
Very noisy for a caddie, engin ticks, exhaust system leaks, wipers blades sqeaks, tires bumping on the road indicates bad shocks,,,
" Wait a minute " I'm not buying it..