64R Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Anybody here have a Cadillac in their collection? Or are we Buick guys against that sort of thing like the Mopar or no car guys would be? The reason I ask is I just picked up a great big ole land yaucht, 76 Eldorado convertible and was wondering if there was a decent forum for that sort of car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgerRivFan Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Nothing wrong with owning a Cadillac (or any other GM marque) as far as I'm concerned. I don't know of any specific forums to direct you to, but you will be interested in this web site run by Lewis Schwartz (ROA member) who also runs the RivieraConvertible.Com site...Cadillac Eldorado - Bicentennial Edition - Home PageEnjoy your new ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Heck no. I know a few ROA members who own a Caddy so its not uncommon. I've had 3 or 4 over the years most recent one being a 67 Eldo that I ended up selling to another ROA member! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64R Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 Thanks Al, I'll check that site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64R Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 Heck no. I know a few ROA members who own a Caddy so its not uncommon. I've had 3 or 4 over the years most recent one being a 67 Eldo that I ended up selling to another ROA member!Good to know, wouldn't want to be shunned here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dship Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Besides being an ROA and BCA member because I own a 1992 Riviera, I'm also a Cadillac & LaSalle club member because I own 2000 and 1999 Eldorados. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTX-SLPR Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 As long as they don't go crossbreeding, I don't see any reason why not to.Then again I own a Lincoln... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivieraman Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I have 6 Riviera's and 1 Cadlliac Eldorado Touring Coupe only 815 made in 84 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dship Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I think there might have been some cross breeding...didn't one of the current Buick models come with a Northstar engine in it for awhile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheezeMan Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 The AACA site that hosts this ROA forum has many other sub-forums available, including Cadillac. Check it out. I've used the Model T forum for some stuff. Cadillac & LaSalle - AACA Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K. Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I think there might have been some cross breeding...didn't one of the current Buick models come with a Northstar engine in it for awhile?The Oldsmobile Aurora had a version of the Cadillac Northstar but is was not exactly the same. I have had a bunch of Caddys. In fact, in High School, I had my current '64 Riviera and a '69 Cadillac DeVille Convt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelman Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Don't forget that the first generation Riviera, as we know it, was intended to be the new Cadillac LaSalle when Bill Mitchell dreamed it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob J Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I'd say as long as you don't own a Cimarron, you'll not be shunned. Old Caddy's are A OK in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Yaros Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I used to own an 84 Rivi. I do now own a 55 Coupe de Ville.As for Caddy sites, here are the ones I frequent:Cadillac & LaSalle Club Message Forum - IndexThe Classic Cadillac ForumClassic-Cadillac.COMmunity Forum • Index pageModified Cadillac - Index Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim63riv Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Dave,The Buick Lucerne with 4 "venti-ports" has a Cadillac Northstar under the hood. It was also used in some of the last versions of the Pontiac Bonneville. The Oldsmobile version of the Northstar was the Aurora V8 at 4.0L instead of 4.6L. The "newer" GM 3.6 V6 is used throughout the corporation started as a CTS engine.Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65VerdeGS Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Of course there is nothing wrong with owning a Cadillac, especially if its a '67-'76 Eldorado! In addition to my '65 GS Riv, I own a '68 Eldorado. I've long admired the design of this car, another masterpiece of design from the Bill Mitchell days.My four favorite GM cars of the era are the '63-'67 Corvette, the '63-'65 Riviera, the '67-'68 Eldorado, and the '66-'67 Riviera, all which are recognized as milestone designs. The Eldorado is not as sporting as the other three, but is roomier, and can't be beat in the snow, with its massive weight and Front Wheel Drive! Another plus is you can put a full size beer cooler on the flat floor due to the absence of a transmission and driveshaft tunnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 It is proper to own a Cadillac! I have a '66 Fleetwood Brougham I use for limo service (picking Dad up from the airport) since the 65 Riv is a little short on passenger room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64R Posted February 4, 2011 Author Share Posted February 4, 2011 I've been playing around with it a bit trying to sort out some of the bugs. I've always liked the design of these Eldos but one thing I don't like is all the external plastic bits. They don't really sit right as plastic is prone to distortion. Also the doors, when you close the doors on my 64 Riv it sounds like a new Benz, these have that trashy rattling sound.But it is fun, looking forward to some summer weather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bkazmer Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 It's OK to own a Cadillac if you own a Buick. It's not OK to own a pre-57 Cadillac if you own a Packard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bepnewt Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 When my '64 gets here, she and my T-Bird are going to have a cat fight on who gets the garage. As long as they get along eventually and don't do sneaky things like let the air out of each others' tires or shove potatoes in tailpipes I'll be happy.Those 'Birds can be right jealous - especially of an early Riv!-BEPNewt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gee_Rydes Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Just bought a '70 Coupe De Ville myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrspeedyt Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 (edited) ok to have a cad... i've a '63, '62, '60, '41 and a '40 la salle. good cars. heck... i've '41 de soto, '65 and '67 fords, and a '62 benz too... (and '52 willys jeep) Edited February 5, 2011 by mrspeedyt cj3a (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Steelman had the same thoughts as I did. I have a Cadillac LaSalle II re-badged as a Buick Riviera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Riviera_Rob Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 So long as the wife doesn't know, its OK! Been a Chevy Man all my life (Camaros and Impalas), and now I jumped to Buick, just picked up a 64 Rivi and I'm loving it! I've been eye balling early to mid 60's Caddys for years now........ and I plan on having one soon, real soon!Years ago I went European....... that Porsche 911 was hot, loved it and would really like to have another. My Jeep YJ is a cross breed with a Chevy heart. Bottom line, I just really like this stuff. If i'm a Dog..... then Bark Bark!! Whats that old saying...... oh yeah...... Variety is the Spice of Life! Gotta love it...... it's all Good!!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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