Surfin' the 'net, found a couple of sites dealing with Eldorado history:
Last Great American Whale
Gas Guzzlers of the 70s
There isn't anything that says "pimp" quite like this car.
So, as you can see my current 8 mpg is a bit low. Some folks on Internet Cadillac enthusiast groups claim to get close to 20 mpg highway with these cars. Those cars are fastidiously maintained and well-tuned. I also assume they are driving with the top up and driving the speed limit (or the old 55 mph speed limit).
While my baby runs well, it is certainly not perfectly tuned; I don't drive it with the top up, and I drive fast - 70+++ mph.
Well, I guess that explains why I'm not getting 16 mpg...
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Happy Birthday
Well, it's been over a year since I got the 'El Diablo', and it was built in April of 1971, so I think some (belated) birthday greetings are in order. Been delaying it, because I haven't had much to post about.
Still very happy to have bought this magnificent automobile. Still needs a lot of work...
But it is running well - I've been taking her out on weekends and to run errands in the evening, weather permitting. I couple of sounds have me concerned - one is a (no longer occasional) squeak that I've attributed (but not confirmed) to a sticky brake caliper. It was a lot louder and persistent this evening.
And, I've got to tighten up the belts. And look at the brakes, adjust the top. And it really needs to be painted.
Anyway, saw Pineapple Express on DVD and got a kick out of seeing the Cadillacs in that movie - they seem to be from the same era of Big Caddies that my car is from, though a little newer, perhaps mid-70's.
Also, my neighbor mentioned that Woody Allen drives an Eldorado in Annie Hall. I rented that, and sure enough, it is pretty funny seeing Woody try to get that massive car out of a parking space.
Casino also has some nice caddies, and I have been meaning to check out Soul Men for its Eldorado.
Wait a sec, I just found a website called Internet Movie Cars Database. I found this picture of the 71 Eldo from Soul Men. Oh yeah, I'm gonna be spending some time on this site...
Finally, driving home this evening, a guy leans out of his car window and tells me "Your car kicks ass!"
Yes it does. Yes it does.
Still very happy to have bought this magnificent automobile. Still needs a lot of work...
But it is running well - I've been taking her out on weekends and to run errands in the evening, weather permitting. I couple of sounds have me concerned - one is a (no longer occasional) squeak that I've attributed (but not confirmed) to a sticky brake caliper. It was a lot louder and persistent this evening.
And, I've got to tighten up the belts. And look at the brakes, adjust the top. And it really needs to be painted.
Anyway, saw Pineapple Express on DVD and got a kick out of seeing the Cadillacs in that movie - they seem to be from the same era of Big Caddies that my car is from, though a little newer, perhaps mid-70's.
Also, my neighbor mentioned that Woody Allen drives an Eldorado in Annie Hall. I rented that, and sure enough, it is pretty funny seeing Woody try to get that massive car out of a parking space.
Casino also has some nice caddies, and I have been meaning to check out Soul Men for its Eldorado.
Wait a sec, I just found a website called Internet Movie Cars Database. I found this picture of the 71 Eldo from Soul Men. Oh yeah, I'm gonna be spending some time on this site...
Finally, driving home this evening, a guy leans out of his car window and tells me "Your car kicks ass!"
Yes it does. Yes it does.
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