TheCalais Series replaced the Sixty-Two line for 1965, as one of numerous Cadillac changes. A broader, more unified grille and vertically mounted headlamps featured the styling improvements. The Cadillac tailfin was said to be gone, but symmetrical rear fender forms tapered to very thin edges, top and bottom, giving a very traditional visual impression. Curved side windows with frameless glass were new and convertibles had tempered glass backlights (i.e., rear windows). Last seen in 1956, the standard wheelbase pillared sedan made a return this year. Perimeter frame construction allowed repositioning of engines 152mm forward in the frame, thus lowering transmission humps and increasing interior room. Standard Calais equipment was comprised of the following:
power brakes
power steering
automatic transmission
dual backup lights
windshield washers and dual speed wipers
full wheel discs
remote controlled outside rear view mirror
visor vanity mirror
oil filter
five tubeless black tires
heater
defroster
lamps for luggage, glove and rear passenger compartments
cornering lights
front and rear seat safety belts.
CALAIS SERIES 682
Model No.
Style No.
Body Type
Seat
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Production Total
65-682
68257-G
2-door Hardtop Coupe
6
$5059
2016 kg
12,515
65-682
68239-N
4-door Hardtop Sedan
6
$5247
2045 kg
13,975
65-682
68269-K
4-door Sedan
6
$5247
2041 kg
7,721
ENGINE
Type
V-8 Overhead valves
Block
Cast iron block
Displacement
7 Liter
Bore and stroke
104.9mm x 101.6mm
Compression ratio
10.5:1
Brake horsepower
340 hp @ 4600 rpm
Power
255 kW @ 4600 rpm
Bearings
Five main bearings
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic valve lifters
Carburetor
Carter AFB four-barrel, model 3903S
CHASSIS
Wheelbase
3289mm
Overall length
5690mm
Front tread
1588mm
Rear tread
1588mm
Automatic level control
standard where indicated in text
A new engine mounting system and patented quiet exhaust were used
Tires
8.00 x 15
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
Air conditioner
$495
Bucket seats with console in F-J-B models with leather upholstery
$188
Controlled differential
$54
Cruise Control
$97
Door guards on two-door models
$4; on four-door models: $7
Soft Ray tinted glass
$52
Delete-option heater and defroster
$97 credit
Leather upholstery on J-B-L models
$141
License plate frame
$6
Padded roof on J model
$124; on B or L models: $140
Left-hand four-way power bucket seat on F-J-B models
$54
Power door locks on G-F-J models
$46; on N-K-B-L models: $70
Power headlight control
$51
Six-way power front seat on G-N-K models
$113; on F-J-B-L models: $85
Power window regulators on G-N-K models
$119
Power vent window regulator option
$73
Radio with rear speaker
$165
Radio with rear speaker and remote control
$246
AM/FM radio
$191
Rear seat belts
$18
Front seat belt delete-option
$17 credit
Adjustable steering wheel
$91
Remote control trunk lock
$53
Twilight Sentinel
$57
Five white sidewall tires 9.00 x 15 size with four-ply construction