Cadillac’s traditional rear-drive sedan was now powered by Oldsmobile’s 5.0 liter V-8 engine and four-speed overdrive automatic. Standard features included a limo-like closed-in back window and standard full-length vinyl roof, plus a long list of Cadillac equipment — all for a price that began at $21,265. The Brougham coupe was dropped soon before the model year began, and the sedan didn’t appear until February 1986. So ’85 models remained on sale through the end of the year.
At 121.5 inches, Brougham’s wheelbase was the longest of any production automobile other than the stretched (but limited-production) front-drive Fleetwood. Broughams came in a dozen standard colors plus five optional Firemist hues. Bright moldings ran from front fender tips, below the window line and back around the rear quarters. Broughams also carried large full-length rocker moldings and electro-luminescent opera lamps. Standard equipment included
an illuminated entry system
electronic climate control with outside-temperature display
power windows and door locks
AM/FM stereo seek/scan radio with power antenna
full padded roof
whitewall all-season tires.
Luxury-minded buyers could again step up to a Brougham d’Elegance. That package consisted of
50/50 Dual Comfort seats (six-way power passenger seat) upholstered in tufted multi-button cloth or optional leather
a leather-trimmed steering wheel
power trunk release
rear reading lights
controlled-cycle wipers
Tampico carpeting
deluxe floor mats
three overhead assist handles
turbine-vaned wheel covers.
STYLE
Model
Series Number
Body/Style Number
Body Type
Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Production Total
Fleetwood Brougham (Rear-Drive V8)
6D
W69
4-door Sedan
6
$21,265
3945 lb
49,115
ENGINES
Feature
Fleetwood & Limousine
Brougham
Type
90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head
90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head