23. Cadillac Eldorado
Most mobsters loved the Eldorado, the top Cadillac personal luxury model from 1967. It featured a front-wheel-drive, which many criminals claimed provided added stability in extreme conditions. But the 1976 Eldorado was an automotive dinosaur in many ways. It was the last Cadillac with the enormous 500 CID V8 engine, one of the biggest car engines ever.
It was the last Cadillac convertible for over 10 years since the late ’70s safety laws almost killed the convertible class. Most of all, it was the last of the truly big land yachts that dominated the domestic car industry in the ’70s.
Even during the production of this Eldorado, it was obvious the industry was changing. The company knew it had to rethink its strategy to stay on top of the game. However, the glorious 1976 Eldorado was a perfect way to end an era of excess luxury, monstrous engines, chrome trim, soft rides, and plush interiors.