Cadillac Eldorado with view of Mt. Shasta on Interstate 5- California northbound- 1985. (Captured from 25 Kodachrome Slide)
Timeless design for Cadillac-- this car was flawless and a highlight of my young life from 1981-1987. (Captured from 25 Kodachrome Slide)
Mary's Peak Oregon with my Aunt Betty and her mother Irene. Found the firewall codes recently-- this Cadillac was paint code (42 N) Cameo Beige Poly. Great color-- more of a sand than the brassy gold Cadillac used in the day. Kodachrome 25 Slide to Digital
Southbound toward Sacramento California (Summer 1985). (Kodachrome 25 Slide to Digital)
Eldorado on Mary's Peak outside of Corvallis Oregon for an outing (mid-1985) with my Aunt Betty and Grandmother Irene. (Captured from Kodachrome 25 transparency-- slide to digital)
Shown in Pendleton Oregon in July of 1983. This timeless classic was just 14-years old-- I was 25. (Captured from 25 Kodachrome Slide)
Cadillac Eldorado Pendleton Oregon July 1983 (Captured from 25 Kodachrome slide)
Executive Plaza Corvallis Oregon 1969 Cadillac Eldorado and 1969 Buick Skylark (1986) Note the rear of the '69 Toronado to the right (belonged to my neighbor) and had about 40k on it (beautiful one owner car). Kodachrome 25 transparency to digital
From the rear the Cadillac looking stunning alongside my Skylark. Shown at the Executive Plaza at Corvallis Oregon (1986) Kodachrome 25 Slide to Digital
Cadillac Eldorado at Sunriver Airport in Central Oregon (1986). Kodachrome 25 Transparency to Digital
Eldorado Sunset from Lebanon Oregon (1982) Kodachrome 25 Slide to Digital
My neighbor sits in the Eldorado and reads while I walk on the beach at the Oregon Coast (early 1980's). Kodachrome 25 Slide to Digital
Near Corvallis was the popular day drive-- the road to Mary's Peak where everybody traveled to highland picnics. Shown is Karen Stark from Cape Cod with my Great Aunt Louise from Arizona in about 1983 (Kodachrome 25 transparency to digital)
Mary's Peak Willamette Valley-- Stopping to see waterfall (1983) Kodachrome 25 slide to digital
Aunt Betty with my Eldorado in about 1981-- before I had the cream roof replaced with the padded gold vinyl. I also later replaced the wheel covers with those from 1967-1968 Eldorado.
Cadillac Eldorado on the Columbia River Gorge overlooking Bigg's Junction Oregon in 1985 (with my Aunt Betty also step-mother) Kodachrome 25 transparency to digital
Although not the clearest transfer from Kodachrome 25 to Digital this does show a nice side profile to the Cadillac high above the Columbia River Gorge on the Washington side. (1985)
Corvallis Oregon (1985) '69 Eldorado at the height of its restoration with me. Clarity is due to the fact that I had a really nice 35mm camera/with lenses) and used Kodachrome 25 Slide film so I could blow up images if I desired. After 30-some years the color is still true.
In 1985 I was driving down to Sedona Arizona in my 1969 (low-mile) Buick Skylark. I burned up the engine near Ludlow California (thermostat not opening all the way). Soon after I drove down and towed it back with the Eldorado. I completely rebuilt the Skylark 350, the Eldorados were not really suited for towing (as to the frame) but the car did well on this long trip. The 472 was effortless of the Sierra grades and in the deserts of California (Kodachrome 25 Transparency to Digital)
Cadillac Eldorado ad from 1970-- 500 Cubic Inch Engine-- Largest of any production car of the day.
Eldorado at Corvallis in Spring of 1987. 35mm Kodachrome 64 to Digital.
My Eldorado at Corvallis in Spring of '87 (under a cherry tree). 35mm Kodachrome 64 to Digital.
Spring of 1987 Corvallis Oregon-- two Cadillacs (my 1969 Fleetwood Eldorado and my grandfather's 1977 Coupe DeVille). 35mm Kodachrome 64 to Digital.
My grandfather took this one-- I never smiled much as I had orthodontic braces and was self-concious. (Mid-1980's) Corvallis Oregon
Cadillac Eldorado a timeless classic-- Columbia River Gorge-- Early 1980's. Kodachrome 25 Slide to Digital
Lava Butte Oregon-- 1969 Eldorado (Early 1980's) Kodachrome 25 Slide to Digital
Yakima Washington Christmas of 1981
Santiam Pass Oregon Cascades (Early 1980's) Kodachrome 25 Slide to Digital
Crossing the Siskiyou Summit-- Northern California (summer of 1985). Kodachrome 25 Slide to Digital
Cadillac Eldorado (Christmas of 1981) Yakima Washington. Kodachrome 25 Slide to Digital
Cadillac Eldorado-- California (Summer of 1985). Kodachrome 25 Slide to Digital
Prineville Oregon (Mid 1980's) Kodachrome 25 Transparency to Digital
Beached on the Oregon Coast-- (1981). Kodachrome 25 Slide to Digital
McKenzie Pass-- Oregon Cascades (my Grandfather waits for me to finish my hike). Early 1980's. Kodachrome 25 Slide to Digital
Lava Butte Central Oregon (Grandfather on a tour of Lava Land)
Lava Butte (south of Bend Oregon) 1981
When I first decided I wanted a Riviera I started looking for a 1965. I did find a Gran Sport at Kalama Washington. I didn't think the lady would wait for me to get financing-- but later she told me it was no problem. Missed out. I was not able to locate another '65 so found my '64. I also owned a parts car at one time but never really used much from it. My '64 had the 401, 4-barrel Carter Carburetor, highrise manifold, cornering lights, A/C, P.W., etc.
My 1964 Buick Riviera-- I completely restored this car including rebuilt engine. (Maryhill Mansion Columbia River Gorge about 1981) (Kodachrome 25 transparency to digital)
Interior of my Riviera before I restored it with new carpet and upholstery-- this classic had a/c, p/w, and rally wheel option.
1964 hood ornament 'R'. After I had the car repainted I did a tour of Central Oregon, this is the north side of Bend Oregon Highway 97
My Buick Riviera at Yakima Washington in about 1980. The Buick Special in the garage had been one of my cars as well-- but now belonged to my Aunt Betty (shown).
Spotted my dream GS at a car show at Forest Grove Oregon in about 1979. Shown is a 1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport with 425 Engine and dual 4-barrel carburetors. The car was loaded with every option.
Taken at Dayton Washington in about 1980 (restored 1964 Buick Riviera 401) I wish I had better images of this car-- and that I wasn't rubbing my eye.
1964 Riviera showing factory 'rally wheel' and 'R' hood ornament northbound to Portland (about 1979).
Newport Oregon jaunt in 1964 Riviera (1980). Kodachrome 25 Slide to Digital
My 1964 Buick Riviera-- under the hood. I completely went through the engine and rebuilt it. The air cleaner was never correct on this car. (1979)
1964 Buick Riviera-- Corvallis Oregon (1979)
1964 Riviera repainted as seen in 1979
Drinking a milkshake and leaning on my Riviera in 1979.
There is much more to see-- Please Click (below right) to see more images of 1969 Buick Skylark
