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 89mm longer than on other models. Interior appointments were enriched and new, Eldorado-look, front and rear styling was seen.

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 "9" for 1969 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 "69" for 1969 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
69-68068069M
4-door Sedan

4-door Sedan

6$67792166 kg2,545
69-68168169P
4-door Brougham

4-door Brougham

6$71102168 kg17,300

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.

ENGINE

TypeV-8 Overhead valves
BlockCast iron block
Displacement7.729 Liters
Bore and stroke109.2mm x 103.1mm
Compression ratio10.5:1
Brake horsepower375 @ 4400 rpm
Power280 kW @ 4400 rpm
BearingsFive main bearings
Valve LiftersHydraulic valve lifters
CarburetorRochester four-barrel Quadrajet, model 7028230

CHASSIS

FeatureSeventy-Five
Wheelbase3805mm
Wheelbase3805mm
Overall Length6236mm
Front Treadnot available
Rear Treadnot available
Tires8.20 x 15 four-ply blackwall

POWER TRAIN OPTIONS

All cars used the 7.7 Liter, 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

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

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 floor 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 right-hand 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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