Noted Cadillac collector Steve Plunkett walks us through his latest project-a ground-up restoration of an original GM Motorama show car-the first-ever Cadillac Fleetwood Coupe Deville.
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@johncraig74315 жыл бұрын
My Dad was the 3rd owner of this one-of-a-kind car. He bought it in San Diego in approximately 1974, and when he moved back to Connecticut in 1982, he took the car with him. Unfortunately he never restored it as planned. He sold the car in 2012.
@ampcenter12 жыл бұрын
very nice story. thanks for sharing, i am in san diego. currently purchased a 1949 coupe deville.
@johncraig74312 жыл бұрын
@@ampcenter1 Nice! Where about in San Diego are you? I live in Orange County.
@antonioperalesdelhierro51883 жыл бұрын
When I was fourteen and at my aunt's wedding celebration at my grandparents place in Casa Blanca, California a black 49 Cadillac Fleetwood pulled up. In it was doña Luz Corral Fierro, General Pancho Villas widow, and my gramp's first cousin, who'd been chauffered by a good friend of hers from Mexican revolutionary days. I hadn't seen her arrive, but the lovely beast was parked in the spacious back yard and I devoured the it with my eyes never having seen one up close. It's one of my favorites.
@stephenandloriyoung57165 жыл бұрын
I'm pleased to see that you don't view it as too precious to drive. Enjoy!
@alanstrong32955 жыл бұрын
A real Cadillac. Love that purple color. Take me for a ride!
@robertklein91902 жыл бұрын
I'll always remember that my fathers friend bought a red 53 Cadillac Eldorado convertible, magical to be surrounded by tons of chromed interior and powered everything. They sure don't make them like they use to.
@Magnetron335 жыл бұрын
Thank you for an amazing and interesting story. I have seen a lot of cars in 65 years, but never one like that. What a beauty!
@luislaplume82612 жыл бұрын
When I was a little boy in the 1960s once in a while I would see a Cadillac like that on the road and many people consider it still modern.
@joelsacks2105 жыл бұрын
What a car! And I do not find the music distracting. When Steve is talking the music is decreased so that every word is heard; and when he stops the music comes up. Some people can't seem to use 2 senses at once, I guess.
@thewiseguy35293 жыл бұрын
The most elegant time in American history!
@bobr.63123 жыл бұрын
A very special car indeed...congratulations on your excellent restore...
@robertphillips62963 жыл бұрын
Thank You for saving it and posting.
@johnhiram12078 жыл бұрын
So glad it survived and is now loved. WOW gorgeous
@berthierroussel32725 жыл бұрын
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@LostNCyberspace3 жыл бұрын
Amazing car. It's one of those vehicles that is so unique and rare that many regular people never would know about it without great videos like this . Thanks
@guycraig20303 жыл бұрын
A true beauty,,put it in a vault...
@mikerafone47364 жыл бұрын
this joins cadzilla at the top of my caddy list
@kennethconnors53164 жыл бұрын
unique and worth learning about for the history
@frankwood7878 Жыл бұрын
THIS CADZILLA IS SUPER DUPER GORGEOUS. I WOULD CRUISE THIS CAR ALL DAY 🌞🌌🏞🏜 EVERY DAY. LOVE THE COLORS & CHROME ON THIS BABY
@tracer74010 жыл бұрын
Loved and appreciated this offering, Steve. I can recall attending the GM Motoramas in the 50's.
@Kinseydsp5 жыл бұрын
Love the old Caddies. My Dad had a 1953 and 1955 Coupe Devilles, and a 1960 and 1962. also.
@scottbarber66945 жыл бұрын
That line over the side windows and down under the rear window came back in the 1957 Buick coupes.
@jamiecampbell30683 жыл бұрын
Man .. .. where did that color come from ??? It's obviously not in the 1949 Cadillac paint charts. I love it.
@robertcallahan40653 жыл бұрын
Another innovative feature in '49. Cadillac I believe was the first to have plastic taillight lenses whereby all the competitors were using ruby glass taillights. Plastic didn't go industry wide until '53
i truly appreciate that they left the interior as it was designed.
@stevebiesiadabada66694 жыл бұрын
The Cadillac is Beautiful, I really like this
@richardmorris70632 жыл бұрын
I love Cadillac old & new.On chasing classic cars w/ Wayne Caring he had a31 cabriolt that was as nice as any.The 49 model on Kindigit design another one.I have a 2019 XT5 ,a beautiful red that I've clay barred & ceramic coated myself.I've got the 20" rims that I want to get chrome ones.Its so gorgeous I have people give me thumbs up @ red lights..in an SUV mind you.
@kenkw55152 жыл бұрын
Fleetwood AND coupe Deville??? That is RARE!!!!
@johnnyohness9 жыл бұрын
OMG......I can't believe it. What a Georges Caddie. I am a Caddi fan but never knew there was ever a Coupe Deville Fleetwood. Most of these one offs get crushed. What a beautiful specimen of American automotive art. When is the Amelia Island Auto show?
@MarinCipollina8 жыл бұрын
Cadillac actually brought back the Fleetwood coupe for a couple years in the early 1980s; they're kind of rare, but impressive in their own right.
@jeanpascaud4218 Жыл бұрын
En 1960 , le directeur du conservatoire de musique de Tours avait une Cadillac . Je crois qu'elle avait 4 portes. En tout cas, elle était décapotable .C'était une pure beauté .
@bradbates23392 жыл бұрын
A few of these post-WWII Cadillac videos popped up here on YT recently, but this is certainly the most unique and the only one I've seen from Canada. I'd like to know more about his huge collection of other cars. This one is pretty amazing and the interior especially looks ahead of its time for 1949.
@mikegehre5703 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous car! Love a ride
@markspeer78687 жыл бұрын
Terrific car, restoration, and story. Thanks, Steve!
@HLife7193 жыл бұрын
A wonderful work of art! Not just the car itself, but the whole story surrounding it. Fascinating, that GM still has the documentation on the car, drawings and plans for the custom parts, and their willingness to support you in your fine effort in bringing it back to its original brilliance. It’s easy to understand, that cars are ‚referred’ to you - a wise decision. Any more anecdotes and details on the car would be most welcome to know. Now I know the interior color I will chose on my next restoration. Thanks for sharing.
@vinny57ish5 жыл бұрын
That is truly one very nice car .
@MrShockingBlue5 жыл бұрын
Como um automóvel manufaturado, pode representar tão bem, a elegância, o bom gosto e o requinte, presentes em uma fase de ouro, da indústria automobilística americana ?????? É demais da conta !!!!! Uma jóia, feita pra poucos, mas de inegável beleza, potência, e design caprichado !!!!! Coisa de loko !!!!!!
@jakespeed635 жыл бұрын
I was there!! My close friend had his 1961 Cadillac Convertible on display, alongside it. Stunning Automobile 😎👍🏆❤️
@daleandrews3676 жыл бұрын
I looooooove the color of this car. It reminds me of a late '60's Chevrolet color they called "royal plum". Sort of a cross between mauve and a lighter shade of lavender. Man, I thought I appreciated old Caddy's but this guy is a FREAK, and I mean that in a nice way.Great car overall, probably better than new in many ways.
@AxiomRazor5 жыл бұрын
Think the last time Cadillac offered a color like this was the Amethyst color in the 90s. They have a new Amethyst now but it looks more Plum/Merlot.
@bigmuscles250lbs5 жыл бұрын
I had a '57 Chevy coupe. The color was desert rose which looks related to the color on this car top.
@biarritz5911 жыл бұрын
really great " one of ". Love the style, thanks for sending these videos Steve.
@kevinmacnally50965 жыл бұрын
What a gorgeous automobile!
@burtonburrus50494 ай бұрын
Nice! Thanks for Sharing!
@asa19731003 жыл бұрын
It’s magnificent
@melgoy20942 жыл бұрын
WOW, never knew. its not a car its art. Sold my 49 to buy a 50 Coupe devil. Though 50 was the shit this is special
@Totto194411 жыл бұрын
My great-uncle always had either Cadillacs or Lincolns. They were beautifully built solid cars that smelled great! Cadillacs had the nicest ride, but his '62 Continental was the most spectacular of them all. My new Mercedes is great, but. . .
@SuperBooboo025 жыл бұрын
wow what a beautiful Cadillac....
@throughmyeyes99407 жыл бұрын
all around class act, thanks
@martytruelove50265 жыл бұрын
That is a Super designed car,NICE....even the colour.
@randallfrank56825 жыл бұрын
The Cadillac name @ 6:45 in the video is not straight, just past the second "a" the line goes up. I have to wonder why, especially with the amount of money, time and effort that went into this restoration. I know, I'm a nit picker. It is a beautiful car though. Thanks for showing us.
@glennspears8393 жыл бұрын
Yes, I noticed it too. I don't think the script is designed to be "curvy".
@mike8989ful9 жыл бұрын
Can you discuss the "Telephone control" I have never seen or heard of it.
@Pisti8464 жыл бұрын
Confusing. You say this car is built off the convertible, which had a 126" WB, yet you say it has the limousine chassis, which has a 136" WB, how can it be both?
@vinny57ish5 жыл бұрын
I think that Cadillac Fleetwood was also a popular choice among many Capo dei capi's in the mob. They certainly were a car all in their own. Ciao.
@ElCid485 жыл бұрын
Lincolns too. You could hide a few dead bodies inside those trunks. LOL!
@jettrink75106 жыл бұрын
The wheel covers are the best design ever.
@improperbostonian67224 жыл бұрын
New cars are so cheaply made this 1949 Cadillac makes them look even worse. What detail built solid, with a amazing paint job.
@michaelbenardo56952 жыл бұрын
This car was built on a Fleetwood 60 Special chassis, not a limousine chassis.
@FIGHTSEEN5 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous car...but the '49 ragtop has my heart.
@acquanellaogbemudia99303 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@dannmarceau5 жыл бұрын
My grandmother had a new '64 Coupe De Ville, then they ordered a new '72 Gold/White top, they went to Detroit? and grandpa paid for it with the silver he had saved for years.
@FYMASMD5 жыл бұрын
Music is mixed in to high. Great music. It needs to be more in the background. Imho. Cadillacs are the best. A brother owns a 1949 sedanette. My favorite car was a 1966 Coupe. Love these old cars. Thanks.
@bonniehoy27295 жыл бұрын
True classic
@michaelbaumgardner25305 жыл бұрын
Godzilla,shes a show stopper.Absolutely Gorgeous.!!!
@Eyes-of-Horus5 жыл бұрын
THAT'S A CAR! Not like today's Cadillac. BE-U-TEE-FUL!!!
@mikesharkey24055 жыл бұрын
If you look closely you can see design hints that carry through to today
@russkingston51373 жыл бұрын
I believe the driver side rear tail lamp is hinged. So as to reveal the gas cap! This is an old memory, so I could be wrong...
@marccrotty84473 жыл бұрын
russ kingston I have seen that feature as well. This Caddy could have it. Wow. What a car!
@russkingston51373 жыл бұрын
@@marccrotty8447 3 years ago I bought a 1999 Seville. Put a remanufactured engine in it. Along with about another $15,000 in replacement parts. She is beautiful, and runs like new!
@marccrotty84473 жыл бұрын
@@russkingston5137 While not as interesting, I bought my wife a new 2013 ATS with 3.6L. It has run (just about) perfect for 7+ years. All around good car.
@russkingston51373 жыл бұрын
@@marccrotty8447 What a good husband! Hope that Caddy lasts long enough to pass on to your family. In other words, a VERY long time!
@cocopublicnews67662 жыл бұрын
Harley damn he was a great man he could have started his own car company and wrecked
@BobCalNor4 жыл бұрын
The cars of the 40's and 50's had such nice proportions compared to the land yachts that followed.
@peloi1114 жыл бұрын
You can't understand the " land yachts that followed" if you don't understand where they came from... :D
@scootergeorge95764 жыл бұрын
Lilac Cadillac!
@billdescoteaux3 жыл бұрын
Did I notice power vent windows (as well as the side windows) on this car?
@slicksnewonenow3 жыл бұрын
Yes... They're probably hydraulic power, at that!
@UberLummox4 жыл бұрын
Notice it has the smaller rear window from the limousine. Truly a 75 Series Coupe DeVille one-of-one! Sure would love to have seen it before restoration.
@mikedrown27214 жыл бұрын
The top looks like the 1950 to 1953 Cadillac and Buick
@UberLummox4 жыл бұрын
@@mikedrown2721 Oh yeah. Good observation. And the grill looks like a '50 Cad grill.
@jeanpascaud4218 Жыл бұрын
il étair également ancien "Prix de Rome", compositeur et organiste.
@tonyd94555 жыл бұрын
Must be nice to have that kind of money to have a car collection that big. I live paycheck to paycheck.
@caribman103 жыл бұрын
Yeah, and....? You an=in't the only one, buddy. Just the only one to say so. Lesson?
@2right4words7 жыл бұрын
the hood ornament, looks like the robot from iRobot
@2mikelim3 жыл бұрын
If it were built in 49, it would have the cool green tinted windows would it not? I've seen 49 cads with tinted glass which should surely mark the advent of tinted glass on american cars.
@martincubano83053 жыл бұрын
EL CADILLAC CONVERTIBLE. DEL AÑO 1949
@FloridaClay3 жыл бұрын
WOW
@jeanpascaud4218 Жыл бұрын
Non c'était une 2 portes. Un modèle Eldorado des années 1955. J'adorais les ailes à l'arrière.
@donnebes94215 жыл бұрын
That rear window setup is really cool looking. Do any of the glass sections open? Great video!
@jeffyork57665 жыл бұрын
I was wondering that as well.
@eddonich76114 жыл бұрын
Lucky man!
@ericculver1718 Жыл бұрын
Who did the music for this?
@peterp.77613 жыл бұрын
it started its life as a convertible.. also, it's built on a limo chassis so it's longer than all the others. Does this mean that convertibles in general were longer than other coupes?
@slicksnewonenow3 жыл бұрын
@Peter P. Nope... The standard ragtops were the same wheelbase as the coupes and sedans. The Fleetwood 60s and Fleetwood 75s were longer by about 3 and 8 inches, respectively... And a lot of one-off Show Cars were built on longer wheelbases back in the day for "effect". It is a beauty, no?😉
@peterp.77613 жыл бұрын
@@slicksnewonenow it's fantastic..
@gloidl11 жыл бұрын
Great car and video!
@UberLummox5 жыл бұрын
Hard to believe it's on a Series 75 Limo frame. I'm very familiar with proportions on these cars and I don't even see it. WOW is right!
@biggreentruck49075 жыл бұрын
Yep. I wish that I had a coupe built on a limo chassis. That's awesome. Bet you could get 4 6'6" adults in that back seat, comfortably.
@kertmustapha23675 жыл бұрын
It came with seat belts and it is all stock???
@robertcushman70022 жыл бұрын
beautiful car!, but the finest Was the fast back...... cheers 🐒🍾🍾🍾🏳️🌈
@jameswalton90624 жыл бұрын
Must be nice to have money to buy these cars. Grew up with these cars. Dad had many of them.my oldest a 53 chev first car 57 Buick special. I am 7o an had over 7o cars.
@truettneathery43585 жыл бұрын
The original FinTail !!!!
@davesandler4487 жыл бұрын
The background music on this vid is TOO LOUD. It should be WAY quieter to not compete with the speaking.
@wordsmith525 жыл бұрын
yep - these people need to decide whether they are making a video about automobiles or music...
@barnesjohn76575 жыл бұрын
Dave Sandler : looking though all the nice replies - then yours Pathetic - thanks for nothing
@barnesjohn76575 жыл бұрын
wordsmith52 just enjoy it. Please This is not a video on our despicable, un-American, illegitimate fraud in the White House. trump the perfect failure, not just in America, but in the world .
@danielboone724 жыл бұрын
Nah, it’s fine.
@MrGGPRI6 жыл бұрын
Nice to know these cars survive and with someone with the means to do correct restorations. The dual-quad engine however looks suspiciously like a late 1950's setup.
@daleandrews3676 жыл бұрын
I started to say something but now that you mention it, it does look rather like a more modern intake and general assembly. But if we are to believe what he maintains about the car, then it's an originally offered item.
@biggreentruck49075 жыл бұрын
Considering that this is a prototype, the engine may have been an experimental design, that didn't actually see production for a few years. What one bean-counter is inclined to trash, another bean-counter may be inclined to allow. Many awesome ideas that pop up in concept cars, are killed off by bean-counters with no vision.
@brendagarb15474 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! My first car was a '51 coupe deville. I love them all!
@TheLAboy7777 жыл бұрын
he's started looking like his car :)
@Ravidshaw7 жыл бұрын
>...true right?! weird and funny....surreal...cheers from Toronto!
@modernist26286 жыл бұрын
Bit like the dog-dog-owner theory.
@chrisjeffries23226 ай бұрын
DeLuxe!
@EricJamesHanson9 жыл бұрын
a treasure...
@jesp9996 жыл бұрын
how did that telephone work?
@wickedhouston55385 жыл бұрын
its the original iphone
@ContinuousRefinement5 жыл бұрын
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@Johnnycdrums5 жыл бұрын
Probably like a marine telephone for boats and ships at sea.
@mikepetroff42405 жыл бұрын
Great show. My family owned a 1949 Caddy convertible. What I don't understand though is that I'm almost certain the one-piece windshield was not introduced by Cadillac until 1950. Could it be that you have a 1950 rather than a 1949?
@andrewjaskot96862 жыл бұрын
It’s a prototype.
@mullerm625 жыл бұрын
This was never a Fleetwood sub-series. It was Series 62 CdV.
@tracer7405 жыл бұрын
... except for this model.
@Tearsandbjs10 ай бұрын
Such an awesome & amazing guy, very cool and articulate though....... maybe one of his friends could help him out with how to pronounce the word restoration???
@sargeGXP8 жыл бұрын
1 outa 4 or 5 ? Of this same car? Or just motorama?
@andrewjaskot96867 жыл бұрын
American only just motorama
@jasonhatfield47473 жыл бұрын
It's pronounced "rest ration" not "reest orration"
@gregbenwell61735 жыл бұрын
How do you Re- stir- rate a car???
@tracer7405 жыл бұрын
... very, very carefully!
@randyfitz83103 жыл бұрын
You don’t rest!
@ericdillon7467 Жыл бұрын
See! This guy would love to have an autographed by the Devil (God) Presidential Kings car, he had one! Boss Hog of the Whitehouse
@ericdillon7467 Жыл бұрын
They used to auction off my boss hog Whitehouse car, I heard.... The God Father
@ebwholesaler5 жыл бұрын
$ 1,000,000.00 ?
@ianmynard4316 жыл бұрын
it not a coup... it is a coupe... as in coupay...
@UberLummox5 жыл бұрын
Since the '50s or so we in the US call it a "coop". The English language changes from place to place. Even in England itself. Why don't the English still speak Old English? It's the same thing except for a certain reluctant (to be nice) few who argue it.
@ElCid485 жыл бұрын
He's in Canada.
@V8_screw_electric_cars5 жыл бұрын
@@UberLummox Coupe is french word
@UberLummox5 жыл бұрын
@@V8_screw_electric_cars Good to know, thank you! I think most words were originally French, German, and Latin, of course. But it seems like the English take special pride in busting Amaricans in the nuts about language. Even in the US, the "American" dialect is constantly changing, and staunch Englanders don't seems to want to admit that very same thing happens in England. Seems like a silly, childish thing to fight about to me.