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Ok folks - this poll is much like the station wagon thread, but only different cars. I thought since the other was such a success that I would start a new one for the luxury cars of that era.
I thought I would go a year older this time, because most people prefer 1972 over 1973, because of smaller bumpers.
Its 1972 and you have a choice of one of these new American luxury cars for free....
I apologize - I could not find many interior photos of the 72 Cadillacs, but found a lot of exterior photos - more than I could of the Lincoln and Imperial. I will as more as I find them.
1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1972 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham (Cadillac offered this even more luxurious extended wheelbase model)
I voted for the Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham, however I would pick a series Seventy-Five Limousine over a FB.
Though the '72 Lincoln Continental is extremely close in 2nd place. In fact, if I had more experience with a '72 Lincoln, I may have put that in 1st place.
The Continental. Last of the small bumpers with slab sides.
Second would be the Imperial only because you'd not see another at a car show for several years.
Caddy...no thanks. Spent quite some time in a identical(brand new) to the colors even, twin of the top picture. Didn't impress me at all.
The bottom photo shows the interior of a '71 Fleetwood Brougham I used to own. Should be very similar to a '72...
Beautiful Fleetwood Fleet!
Thanks for that interior photo. Yep, that interior is much the same. One neat thing about those is that some had a solid cloth, some had a fancier brocade cloth and some had leather. I like the brocade cloth.
The Continental. Last of the small bumpers with slab sides.
Second would be the Imperial only because you'd not see another at a car show for several years.
Caddy...no thanks. Spent quite some time in a identical(brand new) to the colors even, twin of the top picture. Didn't impress me at all.
Oh really? Interesting to hear from someone that had a new Caddy in 1972! What did you dislike about yours? I have had a 1972 Cadillac and a 1972 Lincoln. Mechanically, the Lincoln seemed better (engine seemed more durable), but as far as electrical systems, door panel quality, and some other things- the Cadillac shined over the Lincoln, especially over our 1976 Lincoln we had. It always had power window and signal light issues.
I chose the Lincoln, but if the Cadillac has the 500 cid engine it would be a tough choice. Thats my favorite lincoln style wise.
Yes, I like the Lincoln too... I like them all, but I picked the Fleetwood Brougham. I have always been a fan of these big American luxury cars, especially Cadillac. My first car was a 72' Sedan DeVille back in 1992. My grandmother had a Lincoln like those in the ads, but hers was a 1971, which was identical, save for different taillight lenses and grille.
Those Cadillacs had the 472 engine. The Eldorado had the 500. My grandmother had a 73' Eldorado 2dr and it had the 500. Wow, what a tank that car was! However, starting in 1975, the DeVilles also had the 500 engine, but due to emissions controls, etc, HP was way down for such a huge engine.
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my choice would
