Fleetwood Sixty Special Cadillac Models & History 1972
This model had all DeVille features plus Automatic Level Control and, on the Brougham, Dual comfort front seat; rear seat reading light; carpeted foot rests; and a padded vinyl roof with rear window chrome molding. As the only Cadillac on the 133 inch wheelbase, Broughams were identified by their large, rounded corner, four window styling, Fleetwood front fender lettering; and laurel wreath hood and deck badges. Many were sold equipped with the coach lamp option and bright body underscores, with rear extensions.
ID DATA
| Character |
Type |
Indication |
| First |
number |
“6” to indicate production by Cadillac |
| Second |
letter |
indicates the series as follows: B=Brougham; and F=Fleetwood 75 |
| Third & fourth |
numbers |
indicates the body type: 49=Sedan; 69=Brougham; 23=6 pass Limo; 33=9 pass Limo |
| Fifth |
letter |
Engine: R=472 cid |
| Sixth |
number |
Model year. 2= 1972 |
| Seventh |
letter |
Manufacturing point. Q=Detroit, MI; E=Linden, NJ |
| Eighth – thirteenth |
numbers |
The sequential production code |
STYLE
| Model Name |
Model No. |
Body/ Style No. |
Body Type |
Seating |
Factory price |
Shipping weight |
Production total |
| Fleetwood Sixty-Special |
681/B |
B69-P |
|
6 pass. |
$7637 |
4858 lb |
20,750 |
ENGINE
| Engine type |
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 |
| Brake horsepower (gross SAE) |
345 @ 4400 rpm |
| Torque |
365 ft. lbs @2400 rpm |
| Oil pressure |
35 psi |
| Carburetor |
Rochester four-barrel Quadrajet Model 4MV |
CHASSIS
| Model |
Wheelbase |
Overall length |
Tires |
| Fleetwood 60-Special |
133 in |
232 in |
|
DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS
| Cruise control |
$92 |
| Controlled differential |
$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 |
$92 |
| Trackmaster |
$205 |
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
| Automatic Climate Control |
$523 |
| Automatic Level Control |
$77 |
| Rear window defogger |
$31 |
| Door edge guards in 4-door |
$9 |
| Power door locks for 75s |
$115 |
| Power door locks for Brougham |
$69 |
| Front and rear floor mats twin type in 75s |
$10 |
| Twin type floor mats |
$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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| White sidewall L78-15 tires in 75s |
$47 |
| White sidewall L78-15 tires in Brougham |
$41 |
