CADILLAC DE VILLE (1959-1960)
Nameplate year of origin: 1949 (as Hardtop designation), 1959 (as model name).
Current bodystyle lifespan: 1959 through 1960.
Predecessor to this model: de Ville (1957 to 1958).
Replacement for this model: de Ville (1961 to 1964).
Percentage of division’s sales volume: 38.14%.
Corporate siblings: Buick Electra and Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Primary competition: Imperial Crown, and Lincoln Premiere.
Notable changes: Revised rear styling, minor trim and detail changes.
Major standard equipment: Chadwick cloth or Cambray cloth and leather upholstery, two-way power seat, 2-speed electric windshield wipers with washers, power windows, power steering, power brakes, Hydra-matic automatic transmission, and 8.00 × 15 BSW tires.
Measurements
Wheelbase 130.0″
Length 225.0″
Width 79.9″
Height 54.3″
Legroom—front 45.8″
Legroom—rear 45.6″
Headroom—front 34.7″
Headroom—rear 33.4″
Luggage capacity (cu. ft.) NA
Fuel capacity (gals.) 21.0
Cadillac de Ville Models Available
Coupe de Ville 2-Door Hardtop
Sedan de Ville 4-Door, 4-w. HT
Sedan de Ville 4-Door, 6-w. HT
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