I don't know much about 'em, other than that it's the same family of engine. They started out as a much smaller displacement (331cu. in., if'n I recall correctly). There was another size after that, but I can't remember what it was. Then came the 390, followed by the 429. I'm not sure, but I think the 472 and even the 500 are all the same basic design.
I think Caddy had a 365 in the mid to late 50's. The 1970 Eldorado was the bad ass, 500 cid. 400hp. 550 lb ft torque !
A "friend of a friend" had one that he swapped out the original 260 for a 302. I only rode in it once. It scared the shit outta me! My uncle had an original Sunbeam Alpine with the little four cylinder in it. The camshaft broke in half on the highway, and that was the end of that car (this particular uncle wasn't a car guy...). Always loved the looks of the Alpine/Tiger.
I love the big boats. Nowadays, people try to buy my Chrysler.
I bought an '85 Eldorado from a big-wig here at work. Same color as the one you posted. Picked it up for $500 because it had an intake manifold leak. I fixed it, drove it for a couple of weeks, and sold it to a buddy for $2,200. This was back in '97, or so. Beautiful car. I had a similar vintage Toronado, too ('84, if I remember correctly). Equally nice ride. Maybe even better, if I were honest about it.I prefer the earlier cars, but I'd definitely drive one. There's a kid (he's like 18) around here driving a nice red '75 with white top and interior looking like this one. Of course with current gas prices he might be trying to off-load it soon.
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When I was in high school, my grandpaw got a hold of an '85 Eldorado. I loved driving that thing. Between the Caddy and my Chrysler, I was the guying driving the big "hoopties"
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No shame here.
LMAO at that one, brother! Not my style of music, normally, but the video, lyrics, and being in Washington state was just too much for me to resist!Because I mentioned my "hooptie" driving above. This song has a way of describing many of the cars my friends and I drove and still drive.
it. Looking at the axles he's put 3/4 ton or 1 ton axles under it. IMO it'd be a great candidate for a newer 5.9 swap with fi.
He's sportin' Rancho shocks up front, too...BlueC nailed
Boy o boy o boy , we would sure like this !!
