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1968-1902 CADILLAC
MILESTONES
M o d a l
Year
1968
1967
1966
1965
1964
Total
Production
229,303
200,000
196,675
181,435
165,959
Engines
V-8
V-8
V-8
V-8
V-8
V-8
V-8
V-8
V-8
V-8
V-8
V-8
V-8
V-8
V-8
V-8
V-8
V-8
Models
or
Series
Calais
De Ville
Fleetwood
Eldorado
Fleetwood
Brougham
Fleetwood
75
Calais
De Ville
Fleetwood
Eldorado
Fleetwood
Brougham
Fleetwood
75
Calais
Da Ville
Fleetwood
Brougham
Fleetwood
75
Calais
Oe Ville
Fleetwood
60S
Fleetwood
75
Type of Cars
Produced
V-8
V-8
V-8
'64-62"
•64-60"
•64-75"
List Price
(Typical Car)
5 5,284'
5.754*
6,574'
6.867*
10.598"
5,215"
5.625"
6.277*
6,739"
10,360*
5,171"
5,581*
6,695"
10,312"
5,247"
5,666*
6,479*
9.746'
5,236*
6,388"
9,746"
Wheelbase
129.5"
129.5"
120.0"
133.0"
149.8"
129.5"
129.5"
120.0"
133.0"
149.8"
129.5"
129.5"
133.0"
149.8"
129»"
129 »"
133"
149%"
129»"
129»"
149%"
1 9 6 3
163,174
1962
160,840
1961
138,379
1960
142,184
1959
142,272
1958
121,786
1957
146,840
19S6
154,631
V-8 "63-62"
V-8 " 6 3 - 6 0 "
V-8 " 6 3 - 7 5 "
V-8 "62-62"
V-8 " 6 2 - 6 0 "
V-8 " 6 2 - 7 5 "
V-8 " 6 1 - 6 2 "
V-8 " 6 1 - 6 2 "
V-8 " 6 1 - 7 5 "
V-8 " 6 0 - 8 2 "
V-8 " 6 0 - 6 0 "
V-8 " 6 0 - 7 5 "
V-8 " 5 9 - 6 2 "
V-8 " 5 9 - 6 0 "
V-8 " 5 9 - 7 5 "
V-8 " 5 8 - 6 2 "
V-8 " 5 8 - 6 0 "
V-8 " 5 8 - 7 5 "
V-8 " 5 7 - 6 2 "
V-8 " 5 7 - 6 0 "
V-8 " 5 7 - 7 5 "
V-8 " 5 6 - 6 2 "
V-8 " 5 8 - 6 0 "
V-8 " 5 8 - 7 5 "
5,214"
6,366'
9,724*
5,213*
6,366'
9,722"
5,080'
6,233'
9,533"
5,080*
6,233*
9,533"
5,080"
6.233"
9,533"
4.891*
6,232"
8,460*
4.780.98*
5,614.32"
7,439.88*
4,291 *
5,042'
8,808*
129J4"
129»*
149%"
129K*
129«"
149%"
129%"
129»"
149%"
130"
130"
149%"
130"
130"
149%"
129»"
133"
149%"
129»"
133"
149%"
129"
133"
149%"
Milestones
New 375 H.P. engine introduced having the largest dis-
placement of any production car engine in the world at
472 cu. in. and with a rating of 525 ft. lbs. of torque at
3,000 rpm's. New engine block machining line installed.
Cadillac introduces the exciting Fleetwood Eldorado, the
only personal luxury car in the world to feature front wheel
drive, variable-ratio power steering and automatic level con-
trol as standard equipment. This car is produced on a sepa-
rate assembly line—the first time in the history of Cadillac
that cars have been produced on two assembly lines.
First to introduce variable-ratio steering on American cars.
Cadillac introduces new coaxial resonator exhaust system,
new one-piece propeller shaft with two CV (constant
velocity) joints-, new perimeter frame with pheasant tail,
rear engine mount and new Tilt and Telescope Steering Wheel.
Cadillac production tops 180,000 reflecting highest owner
loyalty in the industry,
Cadillac introduces Comfort Control — First fully automatic
year 'round air conditioning-heating system.
Cadillac completes multi-million dollar expansion program
which includes new Engineering Center, enlarged Manu-
facturing and Assembly space, multi-level parking facility,
complete rebuilding of Administration Building, and con-
version of previous Engineering facility to Manufacturing
space.
Cadillac First to provide two CV (constant velocity) joints
on propeller shaft for maximum quietness and stability.
Cadillac sets new luxury car records with production of
over 160.000 cars with 60% Air Conditioned. Cadillac is
First to provide Triple Braking system and Cornering Lights.
Pre-packed suspension and steering connections minimize
maintenance; increase quietness and durability. Over 50% of
all 1961 Cadillac motor cars equipped with factory-installed
Air Conditioning.
Cadillac introduces to luxury car owners front-fender
mounted directional signal indicator lights and an auto-
matically releasing vacuum operated parking brake.
Cadillac becomes the only luxury motor car with an owner
demand for well over 1,000,000 cars in a single decade.
Cadillac pioneered Four-Link Rear Suspension adopted as
standard equipment with coil springs or (optional at extra
charge) air suspension throughout entire line.
Cadillac introduces the fabulous Eldorado Brougham, a
limited production luxury motor car with air suspension as
standard equipment. All Cadillac modols feature the revo-
lutionary new Cadillac tubular-center X frame.
Cadillac becomes [he only car in its price class ever to be
rewarded with an owner demand for over 150,000 cars in
one year.
"Manufacturer's suyuestad retail price at Detroit; doss not include optional equipment or state and local taxes.
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