Fleetwood Cadillac History 1973

Fleetwood Cadillac Models & History 1973

The long-wheelbase, high-dollar Fleetwoods were immense automobiles with low-cut, extra-large, rounded corner side window treatments and rather large “Coach windows” cut into the rear roof pillar. Fleetwoods had the annual Cadillac styling changes plus thin, horizontal body side moldings; front fender nameplates; full-length body underscores with rear extensions and Fleetwood style laurel wreath badge ornamentation. Equipment inclusions were carpeted foot rests; fixed ratio power steering; rear seat window defogger; Automatic Climate Control and righthand outside rear view mirrors operated by remote control. Bumper impact strips were standard on Seventy-Fives, optional on other Cadillacs.

STYLE

Model Body/style Number Body Type Seating Price Weight Production total
6F F23/R

4-dr Sedan Fleetwood 75

6 pass $11,948 5620 1,017
6F F33/S

4-dr Sedan Fleetwood Limo

9 pass $12,080 5742 1,043
6F F90/Z

Commercial chassis (Ambulance)

2,212

NOTE: The commercial chassis was built off a 157.5 inch wheelbase platform and provided to professional car makers for manufacture of hearses and ambulances.

ENGINE

Engine type V-8 Overhead valves. Cast iron block
Main bearings Five
Valve lifters Hydraulic
Displacement 472 cubic inches (7.7 litres)
Bore and stroke 4.300 x 4.060 inches (109 mm x 103 mm)
Compression ratio 8.5:1
Brake horsepower (net SAE) 220 @ 4400 rpm
Torque 365 ft. lbs @2400 rpm
Oil pressure 35 psi
Carburetor Rochester four-barrel Quadrajet Model 4MV

The 1973 Cadillac engines were the same as the 1972 except for a new EGR (exhaust gas recirculation system). The ’73 model was now calculated by the SAE net horsepower rating.

CHASSIS

Model Wheelbase Overall length Tires
Commercial chassis 157.5 in L-78 x 15
Seventy-Five 151.5 in 251 in
Sixty-special 133 in 232 in
Eldorado 126.3 222 in
Calais & DeVille 130 in 231 in
The chassis features are the same as 1972 except overall length is two inches more on Calais/DeVilles/Broughams; one inch more for Seventy-Fives; one inch less for Eldorados.

DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS

Cruise control $92
Controlled differential (except Eldorado) $56
Eighty-Amp generator $41
Heavy-duty cooling system $56
Exhaust emission system, required on all cars built for California sale $15
Trailer Towing package (Eldorado) $62
Trailer Towing package (all other models) $92
Trackmaster $205

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

Automatic Climate Control $523
Automatic Level Control $77
Rear window defogger $31
Lefthand remote control thermometer mirror $15
Door edge guards $9
Lighted righthand visor vanity mirror $43
Power door locks for 75s $115
Power door locks for 60s $69
Front and rear floor mats twin type in 75s $10
Twin type floor mats in 60s $16
Soft Ray tinted glass $57
Bumper impact strips $24
License frame(s) $6/1; $11/2
Remote control right mirror (standard on 75s) $26
Brougham and 75 opera lamps $51
Firemist paint $128
Theft deterrent system $80
AM/FM pushbutton Radio $183
AM/FM signal-seeking stereo Radio $320
AM/FM radio with tape $406
AM/FM stereo signal-seeking with rear control in 75s $410
Power seat options $89-115
DeLuxe robe and pillow $85
Shoulder belts in rear seat $31
Tilt and Telescope steering wheel $92
Brougham sun roof with vinyl or padded roof mandatory $610
Remote control trunk lock $56
Trunk mat $8
Twilight Sentinel $40
Expanded leather upholstery in Brougham $169
Brougham d’Elegance Group $750
White sidewall L78-15 tires in 75s $47
White sidewall L78-15 tires in 60s $41
Steel-belted radial ply tires, size L78 x 15 with Space Saver spare, for 60s $156