Dedicated to professional Cadillacs dating between 1950 and 1965, information and pictures of hearses, limousines, ambulances, and flower cars can be found here! Due to the large collection of pictures, this resources has been broken into three year groups as seen above.
6723R 4-Door 9 Passenger Sedan w/o Partition
Weight: 5475 lbs.
Production Total: 718......Price: $ 9533.00
6733S 4-Door Imperial 9 Passenger Sedan w/ Driver's Partition
Weight: 5560 lbs. (2526 KG)
Production Total: 832......Price: $ 9748.00
6890 Commercial Chassis
Production Total: 2160
ENGINE:
8-cylinder, cast iron block, V8, 4 x 3.875 Bore & Stroke, 390 cid (6.3 L), five main bearings, hydraulic valve lifters, 10.5:1 compression ratio, 2 barrel Carter Model#2814S, Dual Exhaust System, Brake Horsepower (Net) 325 HP @ 4800 rpm.
DRIVE TRAIN
3.36:1 rear axle ratio w/ option of 3.77:1.
BODY
Tubular X-frame (no side rails), 149.75" (3.8 M) wheel base (v.s. 130" on other models and 156" on commercial chassis), 244.8" (6.01 M) over-all length (vs. 225"), 8.20 x 15 tires, weight (see above)
OPTION LIST:
Air Conditioning...$624
Air Suspension...$215
Automatic Heating System...$279
E-Z-Eye Glass...$52
Fog lights...$43
Power Vent Regulators...$73
Power Window Regulators...$118
Radio with Rear Speakers...$165
Radio with Rear Speakers & Remote Control...$247
Remote Control Trunk Lock...$59
EASY ID for ALL '60 Cad models:
Six windows, less chrome trim, subdued fins from the prior year, over/under tail light over back-up light, brake light is a thin strip set into fin. Cadillac's inspiration for the tail-light housings actually came from the 1956 Buick Centurion show car, where they were first featured.
1961
1961 Cadillac Series 6700 Fleetwood 75
6723R 4-Door 9 Passenger Sedan w/o Partition
Weight: 5390 lbs.
Production Total: 699......Price: $ 9533.00
6733S 4-Door Imperial 9 Passenger Sedan w/ Driver's Partition
Weight: 5420 lbs. (2458 KG)
Production Total: 926......Price: $ 9748.00
6890 Commercial Chassis
Production Total: 2204
ENGINE:
8-cylinder, cast iron block, V8, 4 x 3-7/8 Bore & Stroke, 390 cid (6.3 L), five main bearings, hydraulic valve lifters, 10.5:1 compression ratio, Dual Exhaust System replaced solely with 4 barrel induction, 4 barrel Rochester Model#701930, Brake Horsepower (Net) 325 HP @ 4800 rpm.
BODY
Tubular X-frame (no side rails), 149.8" wheel base (v.s. 129.5" on other models and 156" on commercial chassis), 242.3" over-all length (vs. 215-222"), 8.20 x 15 tires, weight (see above)
OPTION LIST:
Air Conditioning...$624
Autronic Eye...$46
Automatic Heating System...$179
Cruise Control...$97
Fog lights...$43
Power Vent Windows...$73
Power Windows...$85
Radio with Rear Speakers...$165
Radio with Rear Speakers & Remote Control...$247
Remote Control Trunk Lock...$59
EASY ID for ALL '61 Cad models:
Grille changed appearances and headlights were lowered to become inline with grille. Front roof pillars were brought to a more forward slant and the windshield lost the wrap-around look. Brake light is still in fin, but tail light and back-up light are side by side.
1962
1962 Cadillac Series 6700 Fleetwood 75
6723R 4-Door 9 Passenger Sedan w/o Partition
Weight: 5325 lbs.
Production Total: 696......Price: $ 9722.00
6733S 4-Door Imperial 9 Passenger Sedan w/ Driver's Partition
Weight: 5390 lbs. (2443 KG)
Production Total: 904......Price: $ 9937.00
6890 Commercial Chassis
Production Total: 2280
ENGINE:
8-cylinder, cast iron block, V8, 4 x 3.875 Bore & Stroke, 390 cid (6.3 L), five main bearings, hydraulic valve lifters, 10.5:1 compression ratio, Dual Exhaust System replaced solely with 4 barrel induction, 2 barrel Carter Model#2814S, Brake Horsepower (Net) 325 HP @ 4800 rpm.
1962 Cadillac 390 parts will not interchange with those on 429s. The 1962 Cadillac 390 is the last year for the first-generation overhead valve Cadillac motor. The 1963 390 is a different motor with more in common with the following 429s.
BODY
149.8" wheel base (v.s. 129.5" on other models and 156" on commercial chassis), 242.3" over-all length (vs. 215-222"), 8.20 x 15 tires, weight (see above)
OPTION LIST:
Air Conditioning...$624
Air Suspension...$215
Autronic Eye...$46
Automatic Heating System...$279
Cruise Control...$97
E-Z-Eye Glass...$52
Fog lights...$43
Power Vent Windows...$73
Power Windows...$118
Radio with Rear Speakers...$165
Radio with Rear Speakers & Remote Control...$247
Remote Control Trunk Lock...$59
EASY ID for ALL '62 Cad models:
Grille has prominent center bar running horizontally, logo trim no longer on front fender, rear nacelles reverted back to more of a 1960's look except with a squareness.
1962 Cadillac Hearse Photos
1963
1963 Cadillac Series 6700 Fleetwood 75
6723R 4-Door 9 Passenger Sedan w/o Partition
Weight: 5240 lbs.
Production Total: 680......Price: $ 9724.00
6733S 4-Door Imperial 9 Passenger Sedan w/ Driver's Partition
Weight: 5300 lbs. (2404 KG)
Production Total: 795......Price: $ 9939.00
6890 Commercial Chassis
Production Total: 2527
ENGINE:
Redesigned V-8 was smaller, quieter, and more efficient due in some part to a few aluminum parts. Cast iron block, 4 x 3.875 Bore & Stroke, 390 cid (6.3 L), five main bearings, hydraulic valve lifters, 10.5:1 compression ratio, Dual Exhaust System replaced solely with 4 barrel induction, 4 barrel Rochester Model#710930, Brake Horsepower (Net) 325 HP @ 4800 rpm.
In 1963, a new block was introduced but retained the same 390-inch displacement that had been in place from 1959-1962. The 1963 390 is a different motor with more in common with the following 429s.
BODY
149.8" wheel base (v.s. 129.5" on other models and 156" on commercial chassis), 242.3" over-all length (vs. 215-223"), 8.20 x 15 tires, weight (see above)
OPTION LIST:
Air Conditioning...$624
Air Suspension...$215
Automatic Headlight Control...$45
Automatic Heating System...$279
Cruise Control...$97
E-Z-Eye Glass...$52
Fog lights...$43
Power Vent Windows...$73
Power Windows...$118
Radio with Rear Speakers...$165
Radio with Rear Speakers & Remote Control...$247
Remote Control Trunk Lock...$59
The hearse pictured above is a 1963. Click on the picture to view interior shots of this car!
EASY ID for ALL '63 Cad models:
Rear nacelles more rectangular than the square ones of the year prior. Although, overall length hasn't altered, almost 5" is added to the front end of vehicle, giving a longer appearance.
Taking a "scenic route" on my errands one day, I was taking my leisurely time and taking mental note of what caught my eye. Tucked away in a corner of someone's side yard, I found a neglected Cadillac, bigger than I'd ever seen before. Looking at the pictures below, she's been sitting there a while. Body damage is obvious with a gash on the rear quarter panel. There's also rust out on the lower door panels. An excellent candidate for a restoration project if I've ever seen one. This car is what inspired this whole page on Professional Cadillacs. I began researching the car and kept finding a little information and pictures here and there. I had some serious thoughts about buying it and restoring it. I may still do so if it's still there in another year or two. For now, though, I am focused on my 1954 Hudson Jet.
1964
1964 Cadillac Series 6700 Fleetwood 75
6723R 4-Door 9 Passenger Sedan w/o Partition
Weight: 5215 lbs.
Production Total: 617......Price: $ 9746.00
6733S 4-Door Imperial 9 Passenger Sedan w/ Driver's Partition
Weight: 5300 lbs. (2404 KG)
Production Total: 808......Price: $ 9960.00
6890 Commercial Chassis
Production Total: 2527
ENGINE:
V-8. Cast iron block, 4.13 x 4 Bore & Stroke, 429 cid (70 L), five main bearings, hydraulic valve lifters, 10.5:1 compression ratio, Dual Exhaust System replaced solely with 4 barrel induction, 4 barrel Carter Model#3655S, Brake Horsepower (Net) 340 HP @ 4600 rpm.
In 1964 the new block from '63 was punched to 429 inches. This block was continued through 1967.
BODY
149.8" wheel base (v.s. 129.5" on other models and 156" on commercial chassis), 243.8" over-all length (vs. 223.5"), 8.20 x 15 tires, weight (see above)
OPTION LIST:
Air Conditioning...$624
Air Suspension...$215
Automatic Headlight Control...$45
Automatic Heating System...$279
Cruise Control...$97
E-Z-Eye Glass...$52
Fog lights...$43
Power Vent Windows...$73
Power Windows...$118
Radio with Rear Speakers...$165
Radio with Rear Speakers & Remote Control...$247
Remote Control Trunk Lock...$53
EASY ID for ALL '64 Cad models:
Rear nacelles thinner and longer than year prior. The fins are definately on their way out. Not a limo, but a link worth checking out: '64 Cad Sedan De Ville Restoration
1965
1965 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Sub-Series 697/698
69723-R 4-Door 9 Passenger Sedan w/o Partition
Weight: 5190 lbs.
Production Total: 455......Price: $ 9746.00
69733-S 4-Door Imperial 9 Passenger Sedan w/ Driver's Partition
Weight: 5260 lbs. (2385 KG)
Production Total: 795......Price: $ 9960.00
69890-Z Commercial Chassis
Production Total: 2669
'65 Cad Specs for the "75". Other models of this year may vary, whether I've given comparisons or not. ENGINE:
8-cylinder, 90° V8, 4.13 x 4.00" b&s, 429 ci (7.0L), overhead valves, push rod actuated, 10.5:1 compression ratio, Rochester #701930 4 bbl carburetor, 340 BHP @ 4600 rpm.
DRIVE TRAIN
Turbo Hydra-Matic, 3.77:1 rear axle ratio on the "75", live rear axle suspension, coil springs and tube shock absorbers, front independent coil-springs with tube shock absorbers.
BODY
Full perimeter frame ("75" = backbone type), 149.8" wheel base (v.s. 129.5" on other models), 237.3-244.5" over-all length (vs. 225"), 62.5-63" track front and rear (vs. 62.5"), 8.00x15 tires, weigh 5055-5436 lbs (v.s. "Eldorado" = 4500-4660 lbs, "60S" = 4615-4770 lbs)
PERFORMANCE
0-80 in 15.5 seconds., top speed 120-125 mph, gas mileage 10-16 mpg (v.s. 12-15 mpg, "Eldorado" = 8-14 mpg)
SUSPENSION
New Delco Superlift rear shock absorbers provided automatic load leveling; tilting and telescoping steering wheel adjustment became standard on the "Calais", "De Ville" and "Fleetwood" series
MARKETING INFO:
Calais, DeVille, AND Fleetwood Series "75" models retained wrap-around windshield. In general, Cadillac had 11 models and were 15th in U.S. car sales ranking.
OPTION LIST:
Air Conditioning...$624
Air Suspension...$215
Automatic Headlight Control...$45
Automatic Heating System...$279
Cruise Control...$97
E-Z-Eye Glass...$52
Fog lights...$43
Power Vent Windows...$73
Power Windows...$118
Radio with Rear Speakers...$165
Radio with Rear Speakers & Remote Control...$247
Remote Control Trunk Lock...$53
EASY ID for ALL '65 Cad models:
Vertically superimposed dual headlights. New, flat grille without center bar. No more tail fins, except Series 75. The "75" was essentially a cookie cutter duplicate of 1964. New, vertical tail-light housing in five-sided rectangular rear bumper housing. New wheel covers [resemble very closely those used in 1966 and are not a reliable way of identifying these models].
