The Calais Series replaced the Sixty-Two line for 1965, as one of numerous Cadillac changes. A broader, more unified grille and vertically mounted headlamps featured the styling improvements. The Cadillac tailfin was said to be gone, but symmetrical rear fender forms tapered to very thin edges, top and bottom, giving a very traditional visual impression. Curved side windows with frameless glass were new and convertibles had tempered glass backlights (i.e., rear windows). Last seen in 1956, the standard wheelbase pillared sedan made a return this year. Perimeter frame construction allowed repositioning of engines six inches forward in the frame, thus lowering transmission humps and increasing interior room. Standard Calais equipment was comprised of the following:
| Model Number | Style Number | Body Type | Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65-682 | 68257-G | 2-door Hardtop
Coupe | 6 | 5059 | 4435 | 12,515 |
| 65-682 | 68239-N | 4-door Hardtop
Sedan | 6 | 5247 | 4500 | 13,975 |
| 65-682 | 68269-K | 4-door
Sedan | 6 | 5247 | 4490 | 7,721 |
| 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 | Carter AFB four-barrel, model 3903S. |
| Wheelbase | 129.5 inches. |
| Overall length | 224 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 | 8.00 x 15. |
| Air conditioner | $495. |
| Bucket seats with console in F-J-B models with leather upholstery | $188. |
| Controlled differential | $54. |
| Cruise Control | $97. |
| Door guards on two-door models | $4; on four-door models: $7. |
| Soft Ray tinted glass | $52. |
| Delete-option heater and defroster | $97 credit. |
| Leather upholstery on J-B-L models | $141. |
| License plate frame | $6. |
| Padded roof on J model | $124; on B or L models: $140. |
| Left-hand four-way power bucket seat on F-J-B models | $54. |
| Power door locks on G-F-J models | $46; on N-K-B-L models: $70. |
| Power headlight control | $51. |
| Six-way power front seat on G-N-K models | $113; on F-J-B-L models: $85. |
| Power window regulators on G-N-K models | $119. |
| Power vent window regulator option | $73. |
| Radio with rear speaker | $165. |
| Radio with rear speaker and remote control | $246. |
| AM/FM radio | $191. |
| Rear seat belts | $18. |
| Front seat belt delete-option | $17 credit. |
| Adjustable steering wheel | $91. |
| Remote control trunk lock | $53. |
| Twilight Sentinel | $57. |
| Five white sidewall tires 9.00 x 15 size with four-ply construction | $57 exchange. |
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