Cadillac Calais Models & History 1969
| CALAIS SERIES 682 |
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Although its overall size and character was largely unchanged, the 1969 Cadillac was restyled in the Eldorado image. An Eldorado like front fender treatment evolved and helped to emphasize a stronger horizontal design line. Rear quarters were extended to give the car a longer look. There was also an all-new grille with dual horizontal headlamps positioned in the outboard, step-down areas of the grille. The hood was again extended, a total of 2-1/2 inches, to add to the impression of extra length. Calais models came with the following:
- all GM safety features
- the V-8
- Turbo-Hydramatic
- variable-ratio power steering
- dual power brakes
- power windows
- center front arm rest
- electric clock
- two front cigarette lighters
- twin front and rear ash trays
- a complete set of interior and exterior courtesy, safety and warning lights
- Mirror Group
- concealed three-speed windshield washers and wipers
- five 9.00 x 15-4PR black sidewall tires.
All regular Cadillac models had a new, squarer roof line and scluptured rear deck and bumper treatments.
| Model Number | Style Number | Body Type | Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
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| 69-682 | 68249N |  4-door Hardtop Sedan |
6 | 5660 | 4630 | 6,825 |
| 69-682 | 68247G |  2-door Hardtop Coupe |
6 | 5484 | 4555 | 5,600 |
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 $90 on Calais and DeVille. These charges are included in retail prices listed above.
| CADILLAC V-8 ENGINE |
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- V-8 Overhead valves
- Cast iron block
- Displacement: 472 cubic inches
- Bore and stroke: 4.30 x 4.06 inches
- Compression ratio: 10.5:1
- Brake horsepower: 375 at 4400 rpm
- Five main bearings
- Hydraulic valve lifters
- Carburetor: Rochester four-barrel Quadrajet, model 7028230.
| CHASSIS |
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- Wheelbase: 129.5 inches.
- Overall length: 225 inches.
- Front tread: not available.
- Rear tread: not available.
- Tires: 9.00 x 15-PR blackwalls.
| POWER TRAIN OPTIONS |
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- All cars used the 472 cubic inch, 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; (Eldorado) 3.07:1; (all other models) 2.94:1.
| CONVENIENCE OPTIONS |
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- Automatic Climate Control option ($516).
- Automatic level control, models G-N-F-J-B-L, ($79).
- Firemist paint ($132).
- Cruise Control ($95).
- Rear window defogger, models G-N-J-B-L ($26).
- Door guards, models G-F-J ($5); models N-B-L ($8).
- Dual comfort seat models F-J-B ($105).
- Twin front and rear floor mats ($17).
- Soft Ray tinted glass ($53).
- Guide-Matic headlamp control ($51).
- Head restraints ($18)
- Note: Head restraints mandatory after January 1, 1969.
- Leather upholstery, models J-B-L ($138)
- License frame, single ($6); dual ($13).
- Power door locks, includes electric seat back release, models G-F-J ($68); models N-B-L ($68)
- AM radio ($162).
- AM/FM radio ($188).
- Six-way power seat adjuster, front seat, models G-N ($116); front seat, models F-J-B-L, with bench seat only ($90); models F-J-B, for righthand Dual Comfort seat, Code Y accessories required, ($116).
- Front seat warmer, available all models, ($95).
- Front shoulder belts ($32).
- Tilt and telescope steering wheel ($95).
- Trumpet horn ($16).
- Remote control trunk lock ($32).
- Twilight Sentinel, ($32).
- Expanded vinyl roof, in standard production colors, models G-N ($42).
- Vinyl roof, models J-B-L ($153).
