- Cadillac Eldorado Models & History 1966
- FLEETWOOD ELDORADO SUB-SERIES 684
- CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
- HISTORICAL NOTES
Cadillac Eldorado Models & History 1966
Nevertheless, this success wouldn’t have been possible had it not been for the memorable Eldorados of the Fifties and early Sixties. With the best of everything Cadillac had to offer in those years, they left an indelible impression in the minds and hearts of owners and would-be owners everywhere, and you can’t ask much more than that.
FLEETWOOD ELDORADO SUB-SERIES 684
Fleetwood type trim was seen again on the Eldorado. Equipment additions included white sidewall tires and a six-way power front bench seat. It was to be the last season that conventional engineering characterized this model.
STYLE
| Model Number | Style Number | Body Type | Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66-684 | 68567-E |  |
6 | 6631 | 4500 | 2,250 |
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 | Rochester four-barrel type, model 7026030 |
CHASSIS
| Wheelbase | 129.5 inches |
| Overall length | 224.5 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 | 9.00 x 15 |
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
| Air conditioner | $495. |
| Controlled differential | $54. |
| Cruise Control | $97. |
| Door guards on two-door models | $4 |
| Soft Ray tinted glass | $52. |
| Delete-option heater and defroster | $97 credit. |
| License plate frame | $6. |
| Power door locks | $46 |
| Power headlight control | $51. |
| Power vent window regulator option | $73. |
| Radio with rear speaker | $165. |
| Radio with rear speaker and remote control | $246. |
| AM/FM radio | $191. |
| The new seat warmer | $60.20 |
| Rear seat belts | $18. |
| Head rests | $40.15 |
| Front seat belt delete-option | $17 credit. |
| Adjustable steering wheel | $91. |
| Twilight Sentinel | standard |
| Five white sidewall tires 9.00 x 15 size with four-ply construction | standard |
HISTORICAL NOTES
- Best ever sales and production year in Cadillac history.
- Second year running for sales increases, despite a downturn in the overall market for U.S. cars.
- First season for delivery of more than 200,000 new units.
- A record of 5,570 one-week builds was marked December 5 and a record one-day output of 1,017 cars was achieved October 27.
- The 1966 models were introduced October 14, 1965.
- Towards the end of the summer 1966, a new assembly line was setup to manufacture front-wheel-drive Eldorados conforming to 1967 model specifications.
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