1968 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
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This is the quintessential land yacht of the late 60's. As it had been since DeVille became a separate series, DeVille denoted Cadillac's mainstream flagship vehicle. The DeVille was redesigned for 1965 but rode on the same 129. 5-inch (3,290 mm) wheelbase. Tailfins were canted slightly downward, and sharp, distinct body lines replaced the rounded look. Also new were a straight rear bumper and vertical lamp clusters. The headlight pairs switched from horizontal to vertical, thus permitting a wider grille. Curved frameless side windows appeared, and convertibles acquired tempered glass backlights. New standard features included lamps for luggage, glove and rear passenger compartments and front and rear safety belts. Power was still supplied by the 340 horsepower 429 cu in (7,030 cc) V8, which would be replaced by the 472 cu in (7,730 cc) for 1968. Also, in 1968 grilles had an insert with finer mesh and step-down outer section which held the rectangular parking lights just a little higher than before. Rear end styling was modestly altered with the deck lid having more of a rake....