Cadillac De Ville 1968–1968 car dimensions: 5707 mm long, 2029 mm wide and 1379 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,091 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 381 litres.
The cabin seats six passengers in luxury with standard power windows, power steering, power brakes, two-way power front seat, front and rear center armrests, and leather upholstery on the convertible. Automatic Climate Control is optional and maintains a selected temperature year-round with automatic heating or cooling. Cruise control is optional for maintaining highway speed without the accelerator. The instrument panel includes a trip odometer and ignition key warning buzzer as standard, with options like tilt-telescope steering wheel and AM/FM stereo radio available. No electronic driver aids are present.
The trunk provides 381 liters of luggage space.
The cabin seats six on soft, pillow-cushioned bench seats with front and rear center armrests. Leather is standard on the convertible. Two-way power front seat is standard. six-way power is optional. Power windows and a power top are standard. The interior is quiet with low wind and road noise. Automatic climate control is a popular option. Soft-Ray tinted glass is optional. The ride feels like a couch thanks to coil springs all around.
26-gallon fuel tank
Premium fuel required for 10.5:1 compression 472 V8
Full-flow oil filter standard
Energy-absorbing steering column standard
Power drum brakes standard. front discs optional
Seat belts standard. front shoulder belts after Jan 1 1968
The 472 cubic-inch V8 needs premium gasoline. Tank holds about 26 gallons. Expect frequent fills on a big luxury convertible.
Routine care centers on oil and filter changes plus chassis lubrication of suspension joints. Cooling system, hoses, and brakes need regular checks. Convertible top hydraulics and power window motors can need attention with age or storage.
Safety kit meets 1968 federal rules: energy-absorbing column and padded wheel, padded dash, hazard flashers, side marker lights, dual-circuit brakes, and lap belts. Front shoulder belts came standard mid-year. No star ratings exist from the era.
Keep the car by driving it regularly rather than long storage. Watch for rust in lower body and top wells. Parts and manuals remain available for the Turbo Hydra-Matic and big V8.
Length 5707 mm, Width 2029 mm, Height 1379 mm, Wheelbase 3289 mm (De Ville 1968–1968)
Sources: manufacturer data, Cadillac 1968 specifications, conceptcarz.com and amazingclassiccars.com, motorsdb.com and ru.wikipedia.