Throughout the turbulent 1960s, Cadillac remained the undisputed leader of the American luxury car market. For 1965, the company positioned itself for continued success by completely restyling its lineup. Dated tailfins were finally eliminated in favor of smart, blade-type rear fenders. Greater interior space was made possible with a new perimeter-frame chassis that replaced the outdated X-frame chassis—a holdover from the 1950s—and allowed the engine to be moved forward six inches. The overall result was both a resounding…
Throughout the turbulent 1960s, Cadillac remained the undisputed leader of the American luxury car market. For 1965, the company positioned itself for continued success by completely restyling its lineup. Dated tailfins were finally eliminated in favor of smart, blade-type rear fenders. Greater interior space was made possible with a new perimeter-frame chassis that replaced the outdated X-frame chassis—a holdover from the 1950s—and allowed the engine to be moved forward six inches. The overall result was both a resounding success and a design statement of pure, understated elegance “…laid out with an architect’s precision…,” according to Motor Trend. Also new for 1965 was the DeVille series, which replaced the outgoing Series 62 line.