The Calais 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 six inches 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 Number
Style Number
Body Type
Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Production Total
65-682
68257-G
2-door Hardtop Coupe
6
5059
4435
12,515
65-682
68239-N
4-door Hardtop Sedan
6
5247
4500
13,975
65-682
68269-K
4-door Sedan
6
5247
4490
7,721
ENGINE
Type
V-8 Overhead valves
Block
Cast iron block
Displacement
429 cubic inches
Bore and stroke
4.13 x 4.00 inches
Compression ratio
10.5:1
Brake horsepower
340 @ 4600 rpm
Bearings
Five main bearings
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic valve lifters
Carburetor
Carter AFB four-barrel, model 3903S.
CHASSIS
Wheelbase
129.5 inches.
Overall length
224 inches.
Front tread
62.5 inches.
Rear tread
62.5 inches.
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
