I have a list of 28 cars I would buy, given the money and the chance. These three are on that list. For everything GM has done wrong over the last 40 years, we must remember all that was gloriously right over the last 106.
Pictured above is a lineup of some of the most breathtaking designs of 1960s America, including the 1967 Cadillac Eldorado, the 1966 Buick Riviera GS, and the 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado. All three share a platform, all three express a unique style, and all three are beautiful. Which one would you prefer?
All three are beautiful and you coudm’t go wrong. But the black Edorado in this picture really grabs me — so understaed nad elegant. It’s too bad what happened to the Riviera and Toronado in 68/69 — very awkward. Those two were redeemed a bit for the 79 models, but the Eldorado looked great in all these years.
Interesting how the choices are split.
For me, it’d be the 1967 Eldorado.
Have always had a thing for that model. Just beautiful and elegant.
The 500ci from 1970 would be the cherry on top I feel.
Next up probably the Toronado as it too has always been a favourite of mine. There’s just something about the design that screams tank! The slotted wheels definitely add to it.
Just love the long hood/short everything else. It’s simple yet beautiful and muscular.
The Riviera is beautiful too. Muscular yet a bit understated.
Many have mentioned the 1963-1965 design though, a tough one to follow.
They are all awesome and beautiful but that’s the order I’d have them. All 3 would be the preferred choice though.
They’re all gorgeous. The Riv seems to have cheapened its interior over time.
The 1967 dash is bottom drawer, especially the cheezy rolling speedometer:
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Love them all. I’d take any one.
My God. The Bill Mitchell era at GM certainly produced some beautiful cars.
For me, the Toro is first by a slim margin, followed by the Eldo, then the Riv.
I grew up seeing these cars in the ’60s. At one time, this level of style was commonplace.
I just love all three of these cars.
Mitchell retired from GM in 1977, having supervised styling of the downsized Seville, Caprice, etc. The designs that followed showed how much GM style would miss him.