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"Margin Of Error" (marginoferror)
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Let's start this with a disclaimer. I know how good the current Cadillac are, but they are not proper Cadillac in the sense that they are not proper Cadillac. They are German sport sedans made in America, they are world car with a twist of Connecticut.
The 1992 Cadillac Brougham was the last American car to carry the Brougham badge. Nowadays, modern Cadillac are carrying meaningless monikers such as XTS, CTS and AST. Good thing they still have the Escalade, which is a great name for that kind of vehicle, and is sounds French, which is good because proper Cadillac always had French names : Coupe de Ville, Sedan du Ville, Allante, Eldorodo, Etcetera..
In 1992, GM said Adios to the sleek Brougham and replaced it with a goofy looking blob, the 1993 Fleetwood. It was phased out after the 1996 season.
The 1992 Cadillac Brougham was a mature, stately, noble, grandiose automobile, and I think this is what a proper Cadillac should be. I don't think "as good as a BMW" is enough.
On these words, please enjoy this collection of images harvested from Bing.
Prestige
Luxury
Opulence
Sweet Trav
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12/12/2014 at 15:10 |
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I counter with this.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadillac_…
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> Sweet Trav
12/12/2014 at 15:19 |
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I didn't know about the 7th gen Eldorado
Wow, she's a beauty
MultiplaOrgasms
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12/12/2014 at 15:20 |
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Prestige Landau roof. Luxury Opera Windows. Opulence Fake wood everywhere.
SlickMcRick
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12/12/2014 at 15:21 |
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I'm actually a big fan of the Fleetwood. It also came in Brougham trim if I'm not mistaken.
Jcarr
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12/12/2014 at 15:22 |
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Prestige, Luxury, Opulence
FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
> Sweet Trav
12/12/2014 at 15:23 |
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Doesn't count, FWD.
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FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
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12/12/2014 at 15:24 |
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I happen to like that goofy looking blob and would argue that was the last true cadillac. Otherwise good post.
jariten1781
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12/12/2014 at 15:31 |
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The DTS is what I would have considered the end of the line. It was pretty much a continuation of the DeVille line that goes back to the 50s or the mid-80s when they switched to FF depending on how you want to look at it. The L-version in particular just screams classic Caddy with better body stamping.
DoYouEvenShift
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12/12/2014 at 15:34 |
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A early 2000s Deville came into my shop a few weeks ago. I was never a big fan of the Northstar FWD cars. But it was equipped with their passive FLIR. I wouldn't mind one of those cars just for that alone
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SlickMcRick
> FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
12/12/2014 at 15:45 |
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By your logic this doesn't count as a real Cadillac either. Eldorados have been FWD since the late 60s.
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FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
> SlickMcRick
12/12/2014 at 16:01 |
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I agree it isn't, Jay Leno saw the same issues and rectified them - http://www.hotrod.com/cars/featured/…
and yes I know its an olds not a caddy but same concept.
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> SlickMcRick
12/12/2014 at 16:04 |
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Yes, maybe, but it was just a trim, not a proper model.
HammerheadFistpunch
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12/12/2014 at 16:04 |
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My Grandmother had a 92 Brougham. Also a Seville STS and and SLS with the fake convertible deals.
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> FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
12/12/2014 at 16:05 |
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Thanks, I just don't like how it looks, I know I should like it but I don't.
Conan
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12/12/2014 at 16:16 |
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My Grandma rocked one. I think, compared to the Eldorado they may be more Prestige Worldwide than prestige though.
Schaefft
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12/12/2014 at 16:33 |
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Goofy looking blob?
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Schaefft
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12/12/2014 at 16:38 |
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You write a post about how the Brougham was the last proper Cadillac without actually knowing what cars Cadillac produced right after it? What the actual fuck? Also the '93-96 Fleetwood was sold as a Brougham, even if it was just a trim level. It was more Cadillac than the '92 could've ever hoped for.
ranwhenparked
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12/12/2014 at 16:53 |
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No, I'd have to go with the 1996 Fleetwood as the last proper Cadillac. Still RWD, body on frame, lots of chrome, 6-passenger seating, column shift, 5.7L V8, giant trunk, and it's even bigger than the '92.
It also has a lot of the traditional Cadillac styling cues - eggcrate grille, fender spats, standup hood ornament, optional vinyl roof, and even vestigial tailfins out back.
Its the final, ultimate evolution of the 1960s & 1970s take on a big luxury car, the end of the road.
west-coaster
> ranwhenparked
05/31/2015 at 11:08 |
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Bingo. That ‘92 was beyond “long in the tooth,” dating back to 1977 for the basic body and interior. I believe that beats the C3 Corvette’s tenure by one year, and that production span is considered excessive even by GM standards.
The '94-96 Fleetwoods are awesome, and low-mile examples are ramping up in price as the last of the breed. Yes, the body was the same on the '93s, but with a less-powerful engine.
Classy Jalopy
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11/16/2016 at 15:38 |
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The 1994 thru 1996 were the best Fleetwoods. Bar None!
Same body on frame design with living room sized interior but much easier to live with. And the LT1 with 330 lb/ft of torque was pure deliciuosness