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(Last update: Thursday, 27 April 06)
1980 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham
Bob Rankin
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1980 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham |
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courtesy of The Cadillac History website |
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http://100megsfree4.com/cadillac/cad1980/cad80f.htm |
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"Through the years,"
boasted the 1980 full-line catalog.
"Cadillac has earned for
itself an exclusive place ... a solitary niche ... in the pantheon of the
world's truly fine automobiles."
This year brought a restyled Brougham and DeVille, with a more formal
roofline that gave more space in back. Their new grille was supposed to
boost aerodynamic efficiency too. On the engine roster, the 368 cu.
in. (6.0-liter) V-8 with four-barrel carburetor was standard on Fleetwood
Brougham, DeVille and limousines.
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Noticeable
immediately on the "Cadillac of Cadillacs" was an exclusive new
limousine-style, closed-in back window. |
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Center pillars held
new electro-luminiscent opera lamps, just above the beltline.
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New wheel covers with
silver-colored vaned inserts contained the Cadillac wreath and crest on
a dark red background. (see photo above) |
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New body trim
included a distinctive wide rocker molding that continued onto the rear
quarter panels. |
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The familiar tall
chrome rear fender caps held integral marker lights around the corner
from the vertical taillamps. |
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On the hood: a
stand-up wreath and crest ornament. |
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Brougham also had
chrome belt moldings. |
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Standard equipment
included a Twilight Sentinel that turned headlamps on/off, illuminated
entry system, six-way power Dual Comfort front seats, adjustable rear
reading lamps, large door pull handles, and tilt/telescope steering
wheel. |
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Brougham interiors
had new biscuit sculptured seats with bolsters, with embroidered
Cadillac wreath on front and rear armrests. |
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Upholstery was
Heather knit with Raphael inserts, in slate gray, dark blue, dark green,
saddle, light beige, or dark claret. |
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Leather seating was
optional in ten shades. |
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Production Total: 29,659 |
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Factory Price: $14,927 |
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Weight: 4,092 lb |
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Wheelbase: 121.4 in. |
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Overall length: 221.0 in. |
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Engine: 368 cu. in. (6.0 liters) |
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