Cadillac De Ville 1964–1964 car dimensions: 5677 mm long, 2024 mm wide and 1420 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,127 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 381 litres.
The cabin seats six with room for three abreast front and rear plus folding center armrests. Power windows and a two-way power front seat come standard. Heater and defroster are standard too. Comfort Control automatic climate is a $495 option that holds a set temperature. Cruise control is a $97 option. Power steering, power brakes, remote left mirror, electric clock, and cornering lights are standard. No modern driver aids appear.
The trunk holds 381 litres. The spare sits toward the front of the compartment.
The cabin offers six-passenger room with comfortably shaped and sprung bench seats trimmed in cloth with leather panels. Folding center armrests are fitted front and rear. Power-operated front seat adjustment is standard and moves the seat forward-back, up-down or tilt. An optional adjustable steering wheel pairs with it for a relaxed driving position. Plenty of rear legroom allows three abreast easily. The True Center Drive Line keeps the ride smooth and quiet.
26-gallon fuel tank
Power brakes with separate front and rear hydraulic systems standard
Front seat belts standard on later production
Cornering lights standard
Full-flow oil filter standard
The car runs on super premium fuel from its 26-gallon tank. Period tests noted high consumption when driven hard, with a practical touring range around 200 miles under those conditions.
Servicing centers on the 429 V8 and Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission. A full-flow oil filter is standard. Factory shop manuals cover lubrication, brakes, steering and chassis details for routine care.
Safety equipment includes the triple braking system with finned self-adjusting drums, dual master cylinder circuits and a true auxiliary parking brake. Power steering is standard. Front seat belts became standard mid-year production. rear belts remained optional. Cornering lights and dual backup lights are standard.
The X-frame body-on-frame design and rubber-isolated suspension contribute to a soft boulevard ride. Keeping the car involves attention to the dual brake circuits, power accessories and the large V8 for long-term reliability.
Length 5677 mm, Width 2024 mm, Height 1420 mm, Wheelbase 3289 mm (De Ville 1964–1964)
Sources: manufacturer data, 1964cadillac.de, automobile-catalog.com and carfolio.com, conceptcarz.com.