1968 Cadillac Deville Convertible
Cadillac introduced its largest displacement engine yet for 1968, making this the first year for the 472 cubic inch V-8 producing 375 horsepower.
Fed by a Rochester Quadrajet four-barrel carburetor, the engine drove through a three-speed Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission, with the powerplant proving durable enough to serve as Cadillac’s standard engine through 1975. This displacement became the foundation for the eventual 500 cubic inch variant.
The 224.7-inch convertible rode a 129.5-inch wheelbase with revised exterior styling including a finer mesh grille insert, raked deck lid, and a hood extended 8.5 inches to house recessed windshield wipers.
The year marked the final application of stacked dual headlights before switching to side-by-side units in 1969, and front disc brakes became available as an option.
A power-operated convertible top and power windows came standard in the DeVille convertible priced at approximately $5,740, while automatic climate control and power door locks were optional equipment.
Cadillac built 18,025 convertibles as part of total 1968 production approaching 230,000 units, representing the company’s seventh consecutive year of record sales.
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