Top 10 Most Expensive American Cars of the '80s!

What were the most expensive American cars of the 1980s? We can all assume that each car on this list will either be a Lincoln, Cadillac, or maybe Buick? You will have to watch the video to find out because that's what I thought initially. There are lots of surprises packed in this video!
Had to pay tribute to the bustle back Cadillac Seville, what an iconic piece of automotive history!
Thank you for watching, stay tuned for next week's episode!

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
1:08 Car 1
2:49 Car 2
4:04 Car 3
5:45 Car 4
7:17 Car 5
8:29 Car 6
10:03 Car 7
11:16 Car 8
12:36 Car 9
13:24 Car 10
14:36 Outro Music: by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
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[louyork]

1980 model human here and I always wanted a car the same year as me and there ain’t many attractive options lol. I been waiting for this video! Hell yeah

[timothyvassey]

As a car nut, I get frustrated by people making vids with no idea what they are talking about! This vid was GREAT! Loved it! He did the research! And I subscribed!

[ComeJesusChrist]

Amazing cars, I love them all! This was the last era of great American cars that were proud to be American and stylish.

[FOSTER]

Thanks for the video, I just love vintage cars from 60's through 80's. One car that was prominent in the mid-1980's was the Pontiac Fierro.

[bobcantstandzyobitz]

I know someone who has one of those Cadillac Sevilles, and thought it looked terrible when I first saw it, but the more I see it, I realize it looks pretty ok from the right angles. He's very proud of it; the interior is nice. I've also seen a GNX on the road, someone around Naperville, IL owns one apparently.

[kevincostello]

Just found you're channel, subscribed Immediately! Grew up during the 70s, teenager during 80s so this channel for myself being a lifelong car guy is a glove fit. Outstanding vid here. I'll check out all of you're others. I'm a Ford guy but appreciate all makes and models. The Versailles, I'm in the market for a 1980 as we speak. Thank you and please keep'em coming

[billycook]

I owned a 1981 Eldorado custom convertible by Hess and Eisenhardt. Beautiful white with red leather interior.
It had the V864 engine which worked flawlessly. Still on my top favorites after my 1963 Lincoln Continental 4 for convertible black with red leather interior.

[FordMustangYT]

My grandfather owned a 1985 Cadillac Seville Elegante with a wheel on the back of the trunk, cream colored exterior and interior, and it had those classic wheels with the signature Seville cursive engraving. He owned it from 1985-2009.

My grandfather babied that thing. Sadly he had to get rid of it because he couldn't find parts for the fixes. I still remember seeing it in person as a little kid, and even my parents driving behind it. Might of even been inside it before. Memories man!

[tomkitchen]

I owned a Versailles. 302 under the hood. 4 disc brakes. It was fabulous if you overlooked the fuel economy.

[OLDS]

You did your homework. I like the fact you are willing to learn about these cars and explain and share. You are honest as well. I like the footage you included as well. I recall all those cars. I was not a fan of the downsized era at GM( 1985-1989/1990) either. GM turned it around starting in 1989. This was a great list. Thank you again.

[VMac]

Great job on the video. I’ll never forget when our neighbor came home with his brand new 1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88 diesel and admitting he paid $11, 000 for it. It was shocking for a car to be over 10k in December 1977. Luckily for him, the diesel was reliable until a dislodged oil filter O-ring caused rod bearing failure at 111, 000 miles. They replaced bearings and piston rings and the engine was still running great 185, 000 miles later when he sold it, just shy of 300K total.

[mikemarshall]

At age 63 I love the fact that someone your age is learning about and presenting the history of these cars. I remember them all . Nice job in presentation esp. in adjusting $$ prices for inflation, it makes it easy for your generation to relate to true cost. I also like that you use the modern day equivalent cars as to make it easier for younger generations to know how these older cars were once positioned. Video was nice length, not too short nor too long. I would just delete or lower the back ground music as it was distracting (at least for me) and yes, better audio quality would be great. Keep up the nice work and I subbed your channel. Mike in San Diego.

[chrisvoorhees]

I did not do any fast forward on your video. Really like your narration about the featured cars. Thanks man!

[jeffreydavis]

Kudos to you! Your video was not only informative but interesting & well-edited, too. I was a young teenager when many of these 80s cars about which you spoke came on the scene & you did an excellent job of capturing the “spirit” & mood that accompanied each. It’s easy to minimize these high-end luxury cars 40 years later but, when they debuted, they were a really big deal. And yeah…that Buick GNX was bad ass.

[billymcmanus]

85 Cadillac Eldorado Birattz edition has always been my favorite car. The hard top with the stainless steel roof is my favorite

[loadedpotato]

finally a group where 600hp is not in the main conversation about a car

[carnellb]

These the cars I grew up riding in! Best decade in my opinion! I've got a 88 Fleetwood myself and don't think I'll EVER let it go!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾💯💯💯

[svstem]

You are one of my favorite channels, your content is amazing! My dad raised my brother and I to love cars since a young age, so those videos very nostalgic.

[MamesJatthew]

The 245HP/345TQ factory rating, was for the 1987 Grand National. The GNX, which had a higher boost Garrett turbo, Bigger wheels/tires, panhard bar, etc was factory rated at “276HP/360TQ”, but you’re right with it being at minimum 300HP/380-400TQ. Anyway, that 9 mile, all original GNX- will easily clear 350K, when there are factory original, higher mileage ones that have sold for around that. HIGHLY sought after and the pinnacle of Buick/GM performance for that era. Great vid! Keep it up. The channel is awesome.

[williamreese]

Great job on this video I had a 77 Lincoln Versailles one of my first cars
Graduating in high school in 78. All of my friends had Camaros or Firebirds guess I was always into the luxury classic Always love those cars of the late 70s early 80s My girlfriend’s mom had a Lincoln town car huge land yacht Keep up the good work looking forward on your next videos