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These are standard specifications for the Cadillac DeVille, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle s in the photo s. Power : BHP Stroke : 4. Compression : DeVille - Chassis F View info And history Auction entries : 1. Chassis F Auction entries : 1.

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The Cadillac Calais is an automobile that was the entry-level Cadillac model that was sold from to Cadillac renamed its low-priced Series 62 in as the "Calais", after the French port city of Calais that overlooks the narrowest point in the English Channel. With the exception of no convertible model, the Calais shared the same styling and mechanics as the better-equipped, more expensive Cadillac de Ville. In , Calais tailfins were canted slightly downward, and sharp, distinct body lines were featured. The rear bumper was straight and the rear lamp clusters were vertical. The headlight pairs were vertical, permitting a wide grille. Side windows were curved and frameless. Perimeter frame construction allowed positioning of the engine forward in the frame, thus lowering the transmission hump and increasing interior room. The Calais was available as a 2- or 4-door hardtop as well as a "formal-roof" 4-door sedan , which was a hybrid with frameless, hardtop-like windows, but with a pillar between them. The primary differences between the Calais and the De Ville were trim levels and standard equipment. Unlike the De Ville, the Calais did not offer leather seating areas and vinyl roof trim was not offered initially.

Narrow vertical taillamps were seen again and had smaller bottom lenses pointing downward in the bumper. A new Delco Freedom battery never needed water. Separate rectangular side marker lamps replaced the integral grille extension primeopinion.

The Cadillac DeVille is a model name used by Cadillac over eight generations, originally used to designate a trim level of the Cadillac Series 62 and later to designate a standalone model in the brand range. The last model marketed specifically as a DeVille was the full-size sedan, at the time, Cadillac's largest model. The name "DeVille" is derived from the French de la ville or de ville meaning "of the town". An unshortened limousine or in the United States town car has a division between the passenger and driver compartments and if the driver's seat is outside it may be called a sedanca de ville or town car. The first Cadillac "Coupe de Ville" was shown during the Motorama.

It was understated elegance on the grand Cadillac scale. The new standard of excellence was longer, lower, and sleeker than any design from Cadillac's illustrious heritage. This tasteful new design was stripped of unnecessary chrome trim for a more refined elegance. The bodyshell was completely new yet unmistakably Cadillac. This third generation Cadillac DeVille Convertible is featured in classic white exterior with red leather interior and white vinyl top. As with all Cadillacs in this car is powered by a cubic inch overhead valve motor and is mated to a three-speed automatic transmission. Although not the original color the white paint on this Cadillac presents very well with just some minor chips from light use. The red leather interior again not the original color presents very well with no areas of excessive wear. The color combination of the white exterior with the red interior provides for an elegant combination which is worthy of the Cadillac name. All the gauges and components of the interior appear to be working as intended with the exception of the radio.

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Type V Bumpers ran fully across the front and wrapped around each end. Detroit Assembly , Detroit, Michigan , U. The Cadillac is remembered for its huge sharp tailfins with dual bullet tail lights, two distinctive rooflines and roof pillar configurations, new jewel-like grille patterns and matching deck lid beauty panels. Standard Catalog of American Cars — New horizontal taillamps and back-up lamps were positioned beneath the trunk lid. The roofline was squarer and the rear deck and bumper more sculptured. Streetside Classics Fixed-price. Cadillac DeVille - 1st Gen to July Learn how and when to remove this template message. Sixty Special Brougham. Retrieved May 15,

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Dual horizontal headlamps were positioned in the outboard step down areas of the all-new grille. Retrieved August 18, Category Commons. In , a minor facelift placed more emphasis on horizontal grille blades. In other projects. The squarer cornered grille insert had blades that seemed to emphasize its vertical members and it appeared both above the bumper and through a horizontal slot cut into it. OCLC Sales Mileage Values Volume Locations. The Calais was extensively restyled for March 25, At the end of the model year, Cadillac discontinued the slow-selling DeVille-based Touring Coupe and Sedan; the 4-door variant would return in The traditional 'V' emblem beneath the Cadillac crest on the hood and decklid was removed from both the Calais and De Ville this year, not to return until