The challenge of reviving a 1981 Cadillac begins.

• The man has bought a 1981 Cadillac from an estate sale and plans to revive it and drive it home.
• He explains the car has not run for over a decade and has a one-year-only engine with a complex modulated displacement system.

Assessing the Cadillac's condition and discussing its history.

• The man gives a history of the 1981 Cadillac, mentioning the infamous V8-6-4 engine and its issues, leading to its discontinuation.
• He assesses the car's body, noting its good condition despite some damage and missing fuel tank.

Inspecting the engine and making the first attempt to start the Cadillac.

• The engine is inspected for potential issues, finding it mostly intact but with signs of moisture.
• An attempt to start the car is made after adding fuel directly to the throttle body, with the engine running briefly.

Overhauling the Cadillac's fuel system.

• The fuel tank is missing, so a new one along with a new fuel pump assembly is installed.
• Test starts are performed to ensure the engine runs properly before and after the fuel system overhaul.

Changing the oil and conducting further inspections.

• An oil change is performed, and the transmission and brakes are checked.
• Further testing of the ignition, fuel injection, and computer system are conducted to troubleshoot running issues.

Addressing issues with the Cadillac's exhaust system.

• The muffler is found to be plugged and is removed, along with part of the catalytic converter.
• Attempts are made to start the engine with the exhaust system opened up.

Final attempts are made to resolve the Cadillac's running issues.

• The man tries to resolve the idle surging and the transmission not engaging.
• A new alternator is installed and the brakes are bled, but the car continues to have issues with the computer controlling the fuel mixture.