1968 Cadillac

1968 Cadillac

On paper, it seemed that the main distinctions of cars in the DeVille lineup were the installation of a power-operated front seat with horizontal adjustment and the addition of illuminated door panel reflectors. There were, however, richer appointments inside and out, including the traditional rear fender Tiffany-like scripts and plusher upholstery trims. In addition, twice as many body styles were provided in DeVille level finish.

I. D. NUMBERS

Vehicle identification numbers were stamped on the top of the instrument panel this year and were visible through the windshield
The first symbol was a "6" for Cadillac
The second and third symbols correspond to the same symbols in the series code number
The fourth and fifth symbols correspond to the last two symbols in the standard Fisher Body Division code (Style Number without letter suffix)
The Sixth symbol was an "8" for 1968 model year
The seventh symbol was an assembly plant code as follows:
  • "Q" - Detroit, Michigan
  • "E" - Linden, New Jersey
The next group of six numbers was the sequential unit production code
The number sequence began with 100001 at each assembly plant
Body Style Numbers, on the vehicle data plate (located on firewall) were prefixed with "68" for 1968 and suffixed with a single letter, which also indicated series and model and corresponds to the letter on the charts below

STYLE

Model No.Style No.Body TypeSeatFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
68-68368369-L
4-door Sedan

4-door Sedan

6$57852127 kg9,850
68-68368349-B
4-door Hardtop Sedan

4-door Hardtop Sedan

6$57852125 kg72,662
68-68368347-J
2-door Coupe DeVille

2-door Coupe DeVille

6$55522089 kg63,935
68-68368367-F
2-door Convertible Deville

2-door Convertible Deville

6$57362091 kg18,025

NOTE: Some sources list lower prices for 1968 Cadillacs, indicating a mid-year increase. The higher recorded prices are being used here.

ENGINE

TypeV-8. Overhead valves
BlockCast iron block
Displacement7.729 Liters
Bore and stroke109.2mm x 103.1mm
Compression ratio10.5:1
Brake horsepower375 hp @ 4400 rpm
Power280 kW @ 4400 rpm
BearingsFive main bearings
Valve LiftersHydraulic valve lifters
CarburetorRochester Quadrajet four-barrel model 7028210S

NOTE: The new engine featured

CHASSIS

Wheelbase3289mm
Overall Length5707mm
Rear axle ratio2.94:1
Transmissionthree-speed Turbo-Hydramatic
Tires9.00 x 15
Front Treadnot available
Rear Treadnot available

POWER TRAIN OPTIONS

1968 Cadillac

1968 Cadillac


CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

Availability and prices of options and accessories were largely the same as 1967
Auxiliary horn$16
Automatic level control option on Deville$79
Automatic Climate Control$516
Bucket seats with console on models Deville (F-J-B) with leather upholstery required$184
Firemist finish$132
Cruise control$95
Rear window defogger on Deville (J-B-L)$27
Door guards$5-8
Soft Ray glass$51
Guide-Matic headlamp control$51
Head rests$53
Leather upholstery, models J-B-L$138
License frame$13 pair
Padded roof on Coupe DeVille$132
Padded roof on Sedans$137
Power door locks, two-door$47
Power door locks, four-door$68
Power ventipanes with required power windows$72
AM radio$162
AM/FM radio$188
AM/FM stereo$288
Reclining front seat with headrests on Convertible with required bucket seats$84
Four-way lefthand power bucket seat on models F-J-B$53
Six-way power front seat on models F-J-B-L$83
Rear center seat belt$11
Front shoulder straps$32
Tilt-telescope steering wheel$90
Remote control trunk lock$52
Twilight Sentinel$32
White sidewall tires, size 9.00 x 15 four-ply 8PR-5$56 exchange
New items of optional equipment were added as well
Twin front and rear floor mats for all DeVille models$17
Front seat warmer for all DeVille models$95

LITERATURE & LINKS