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Cadillac 1965 - 1971
Calais Series 682
The Calais Series replaced the Sixty-Two Series. Standard equipment included power brakes, power steering, automatic transmission, dual backup lights, windshield washers, dual speed wipers, front and rear safety belts. Minor changes for 1966, but head rests, reclining seats and a AM/FM radio were added. In 1968 the hoods were extended by 6 and 1/2 inches and were designed to take recessed windshield wipers and a larger engine was fitted. The Cadillac range in 1969 was restyled in line with the Eldorado. The hood was again extended. Dual power brakes were offered as a safety feature as were head restraints which became mandatory on all US cars. 1970 saw minor changes. Cadillacs were completely restyled for 1970, the wheelbase of the Calais series was extended.
| Body/Style Number | Body Type | Year Available |
| 68257G | 2dr Coupe | 1965/6 |
| 68239N | 4dr HT Sedan | 1965/7 |
| 68269K | 4dr Sedan | 1965/7 |
| 68249N | 4dr HT Sedan | 1968/71 |
| 68247G | 2dr Coupe | 1967/71 |
Deville Series 683
The DeVille Series generally carried through the changes highlighted for the Calais series. The main difference was in the quality, eg plusher upholstery. DeVille series models sported dual rear cigarette lighters. 1970 was the last year of the Convertible DeVille. With the restyle of 1970 the range was trimmed to two models.
| Body/Style Number | Body Type | Year Available |
| 68357J | 2dr Coupe (Coupe DeVille) | 1965/6 |
| 68357J | 2dr Coupe DeVille | 1967 |
| 68347J | 2dr Coupe DeVille | 1968/71 |
| 68339B | 4dr HT Sedan | 1965/7 |
| 68349B | 4dr Sedan | 1968 |
| 68349B | 4dr Sedan DeVille | 1969/71 |
| 68369L | 4dr Sedan | 1965/8 |
| 68369L | 4dr Sedan DeVille | 1969/70 |
| 68367F | 2dr Convertible | 1965/8 |
| 68367F | 2dr Convertible DeVille | 1969/70 |
Fleetwood Sixty Special 680/681
The range orginally consisted of just one model with a longer wheelbase than the models described above. In 1967 a Brougham was offered. For 1971 the standard sedan was dropped.
| Body/Style Number | Body Type | Year Available |
| 68069M | 4dr Sedan | 1966/70 |
| 68169p | 4dr Brougham | 1966/71 |
Fleetwood Eldorado Series 684
| Body/Style Number | Body Type | Year Available |
| 68467E | 2dr Eldorado Convertible | 1965 |
| 68567E | 2dr Eldorado Convertible | 1966 |
Fleetwood 75 Series 697/698
| Body/Style Number | Body Type | Year Available |
| 69723R | 4dr Sedan | 1965/71 |
| 69733S | 4dr Limousine | 1965/71 |
| 69890Z | Commercial Chassis | 1965/71 |
Fleetwood Eldorado Series 693
For 1967 The Cadillac Eldorado was a completely new front-wheel-drive coupe. It was built off the Oldsmobile Tornado platform. It was shorter and lower than the rest of the Cadillac range. In 1968 the hood was lengthened in line with the other Cadillacs to accommodate the recessed wipers and a new 472ci V8 was fitted. A 500ci 400 hp engine was fitted in 1970. A 8.2 litre badge was placed on the left hand side of the redesigned grille. The 2nd generation Eldorado appeared for 1971 and a convertible was added to the range. The wheelbase of the car was extended by 6 inches.
| Body/Style Number | Body Type | Year Available |
| 69347H | 2dr Coupe | 1967/71 |
| 69367E | 2dr Convertible Coupe | 1971 |
| VIN Identification 1965 - 1967 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st # | 2nd # | 3rd # | 4th |
| Body/Style Suffix | Model Year 5 for 1965 etc | 6#s Production# | |
| VIN Identification 1968 - | |||
| 1st 5 #s | Body/Style # as above | ||
| 6th # | Model Year 8 = 1968 etc | ||
| 7th # | Assembly Plant Q = Detriot E = Linden | ||
| Remaining 6#s | Sequential Production # starting at 100001 | ||
| Engine | |||
| Year | Engine Type | ||
| The serial numbers matched the motor numbers. | |||
| 1965/67 | 429 ci V8 340hp | ||
| 1968/71 | 472 ci V8 375hp | ||
| 1970 | 500 ci V8 400hp (Eldorado) | ||
| 1971 | 500 ci V8 365hp (Eldorado) | ||
Books
Standard Catalog of Cadillac, 1903-2000 UK USA (*Ad)
Cadillac 1948-1964 Photo Album UK USA Patrick, Mark A. (*Ad)
Cadillac Automobiles 1949-1959 UK USA Clarke R M (*Ad)
Cadillac Automobiles 1960-1969 USA Clarke R M (*Ad)
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