# 1967 Cadillac Eldorado compared with 1985 Eldorado Biarritz **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [October 4, 2009, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1967-cadillac-eldorado-compared-with-1985-eldorado-biarritz/37580 "2009-10-04T18:49:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![oldsfan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e0b2c6/32.png) [@oldsfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldsfan)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2009, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1967-cadillac-eldorado-compared-with-1985-eldorado-biarritz/37580/1 "2009-10-04T18:49:26Z")
Both cars have nice styling cues. I looked at two models this weekend. Any thoughts on these? things to look for? strengths? weaknesses? Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![MG-McAnick](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mg-mcanick/32/188_2.png) [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2009, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1967-cadillac-eldorado-compared-with-1985-eldorado-biarritz/37580/2 "2009-10-04T20:04:01Z")
You asked the same question a couple of weeks ago. Are you looking for an answer you agree with or what? ---
**Author:** ![FoDaddy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/fodaddy/32/717_2.png) [@FoDaddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FoDaddy)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2009, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1967-cadillac-eldorado-compared-with-1985-eldorado-biarritz/37580/3 "2009-10-04T20:36:19Z")
If you’re going to get a classic Cadillac do it right and go for the 1959 Coupe De Ville. Extravagant fins is where it’s at. ---
**Author:** ![oldsfan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e0b2c6/32.png) [@oldsfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldsfan)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2009, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1967-cadillac-eldorado-compared-with-1985-eldorado-biarritz/37580/4 "2009-10-04T21:36:44Z")
Not exactly – but close. One car was an 85, but the other was a 76. This is a 1967 model. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2009, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1967-cadillac-eldorado-compared-with-1985-eldorado-biarritz/37580/5 "2009-10-04T22:19:38Z")
Is the 1967 a coupe or convertible? I prefer the 1967 style-wise. It also has a lot more powerful engine. The older Eldo makes a statement that the newer one cannot. The 1967 is also unique in that it was the first yer for FWD. ---
**Author:** ![Caddyman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/caddyman/32/23_2.png) [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2009, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1967-cadillac-eldorado-compared-with-1985-eldorado-biarritz/37580/6 "2009-10-04T22:57:33Z")
The '85 is a POS compared to the '67 Eldo…The Eldo will demand lots of expensive gasoline and a complete tune-up once a year unless the ignition has been converted to electronic. A GM HEI is the best, out of a '75-'79 big block Caddy… ---
**Author:** ![oldsfan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e0b2c6/32.png) [@oldsfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldsfan)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2009, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1967-cadillac-eldorado-compared-with-1985-eldorado-biarritz/37580/7 "2009-10-04T23:57:26Z")
Thanks for the advice and responses. They are appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![GreasyJack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/df705f/32.png) [@GreasyJack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GreasyJack)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2009, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1967-cadillac-eldorado-compared-with-1985-eldorado-biarritz/37580/8 "2009-10-05T00:24:04Z")
I like the late-70’s early 80’s El Dorado’s okay and one would be a fun cushy car to bomb around in, but the '67 is truly a classic. I’d imagine the '67 should be much more expensive than the '85, though. ---
**Author:** ![MG-McAnick](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mg-mcanick/32/188_2.png) [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2009, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1967-cadillac-eldorado-compared-with-1985-eldorado-biarritz/37580/9 "2009-10-05T00:45:10Z")
Oh that changes things. I must have been in dyslexic mode. I’d have to vote for the '67. ---
**Author:** ![RogerB34](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/db5fbb/32.png) [@RogerB34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RogerB34)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2009, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1967-cadillac-eldorado-compared-with-1985-eldorado-biarritz/37580/10 "2009-10-05T02:25:47Z")
Do you prefer Dagmars 67 or not Dagmars 85? The Caddy 85 has TBI and an O2 sensor for fuel efficiency. Otherwise both are junk. ---
**Author:** ![Caddyman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/caddyman/32/23_2.png) [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2009, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1967-cadillac-eldorado-compared-with-1985-eldorado-biarritz/37580/11 "2009-10-05T02:41:35Z")
Junk is seldom still on the road after 32 years…