Fleetwood models had all standard features of DeVilles, except limousine had no front center arm rest. Extra regular equipment included Automatic Level Control. The Brougham included adjustable reading lamps and a Dual Comfort front seat. External identification was provided with bright metal body underscores, Fleetwood emblems and lettering and padded Brougham roof. The wheelbase for Sixty-Specials was again 3-1/2 inches longer than on other models. Interior appointments were enriched and new, Eldorado-look, front and rear styling was seen.
| Model Number | Style Number | Body Type | Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69-680 | 68069M | 4-door
Sedan | 6 | 6779 | 4765 | 2,545 |
| 69-681 | 68169P | 4-door
Brougham | 6 | 7110 | 4770 | 17,300 |
NOTE: On January 1, 1969, head rests (restraints) became mandatory on all U. S. and Canadian cars. Cadillac prices were increased $18 to reflect the cost of the head rests. Dealer preparation charges were $115 on Fleetwood Sixty-Special and Brougham. These charges are included in retail prices listed above.
Stretched bodies and trim; Fleetwood emblems and embellishments; doors cut into a formal, high headroom roof and generally higher appointment and trim levels continued to mark Cadillac's most luxurious line. All DeVille equipment plus Automatic Level Control; Automatic Climate Control; rear window defogger; four rear ash trays and 8.20 x 15 four ply blackwall tires were standard.
| Model Number | Style Number | Body Type | Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69-697 | 69723R | 4-door
Sedan | 6 | 10,841 | 5430 | 880 |
| 69-697 | 69733S | 4-door
Limousine | 9 | 10,979 | 5555 | 1,156 |
| 69-698 | 6989OZ | Commercial chassis | - | - | - | 2,550 |
NOTE: On January 1, 1969, head rests (restraints) became mandatory on all U. S. and Canadian cars. Cadillac prices were increased $18 to reflect the cost of the head rests. Dealer preparation charges were $150 on Fleetwood Seventy-Fives. These charges are included in retail prices listed above.
| Type | V-8 Overhead valves |
| Block | Cast iron block |
| Displacement | 472 cubic inches |
| Bore and stroke | 4.30 x 4.06 inches |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Brake horsepower | 375 at 4400 rpm |
| Bearings | Five main bearings |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic valve lifters |
| Carburetor | Rochester four-barrel Quadrajet, model 7028230. |
| Feature | Commercial Chassis | Seventy-Five | Sixty-Special |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 156 inches | 149.8 inches | 133 inches |
| Overall length | - | 245.5 inches | 228.5 inches |
| Front tread | not available | ||
| Rear tread | not available | ||
| Tires | - | 8.20 x 15 four-ply blackwall | 9.00 x 15-PR blackwalls |
| All cars used the 472 cubic inch, 375 horsepower V-8 with no other powerplants available. |
| Turbo-Hydramatic transmission was standard equipment throughout the line. |
| Controlled differential was $52.65 extra on all models except Eldorado. |
| Standard axle ratios: Seventy-Five = 3.21:1; Series Sixty = 2.94:1. |
| Automatic Climate Control option | $516 |
| Firemist paint | $132 |
| Cruise Control | $95 |
| Rear window defogger, models M-P | $26 |
| Door guards, models M-P-R-S | $8 |
| Dual comfort seat, standard in Brougham, optional model M | $105 |
| Twin front and rear floor mats | $17 |
| Twin front floow mats, models R-S | $10 |
| Soft Ray tinted glass | $53 |
| Guide-Matic headlamp control | $51 |
| Head restraints | $18 |
| Note: Head restraints mandatory after January 1, 1969. | |
|---|---|
| Leather upholstery, models M-P | $138 |
| License frame, single | $6 |
| License frame, dual | $13 |
| Power door locks, includes electric seat back release, models M-P | $68 |
| Power door locks, includes electric seat back release, models R-S | $116 |
| AM radio | $162 |
| AM/FM radio | $188 |
| AM/FM stereo radio, except models R-S | $288 |
| AM rear-control radio, models R-S | $242 |
| Six-way power seat adjuster, front seat, front seat, models M-R, with bench seat only | $90 |
| Six-way power seat adjuster, front seat, front seat, models M-P, for righthand Dual Comfort seat, Code Y accessories required | $116 |
| Front seat warmer, available all models, except rear seat only in models R-S, | $95 |
| Front shoulder belts | $32 |
| Tilt and telescope steering wheel | $95 |
| Trumpet horn | $16 |
| Remote control trunk lock | $32 |
| Twilight Sentinel | $32 |
| Whitewall tires, size 9.00 x 15 four-ply, except models R-S | $57 exchange |
| Whitewall tires, size 8.20 x 15 four-ply, models R-S only | $63 exchange |
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