16. Cadillac Eldorado
The 1967 model year marked a revolution for the Eldorado model. And it was not just in terms of the new design but in terms of new technology and the drivetrain, as well. And for years, the Eldorado served as the top-of-the-line personal luxury model from Cadillac. But by the mid-60s, almost all the other GM brands developed similar cars that competed with the Eldorado on the market. So Cadillac needed a new model and something to make a statement to keep the Eldorado on top of the segment.
The car for the job was the 1967 model. It featured gorgeous new coupe styling with hide-away headlights, a long hood, and an elegant rear end. The new Eldorado looked gorgeous. So even though they discontinued the convertible option, sales went through the roof. But the biggest change was a switch to the front-wheel-drive layout. In those days, FWD cars were rare foreign models. When Oldsmobile introduced front-wheel drive on its 1966 Toronado, Cadillac took the patent and slightly improved it for use on the Eldorado. With this feature, the Eldorado got almost perfect handling and better driving dynamics. Yet it still retained the mighty 340 HP engine and all those classic Cadillac characteristics.