’66 Cadillac Fleetwood: Luxury Redefined

Check Out the Powerful Brougham Land Yacht

This classic motorcar is an opulent full-sized sedan from the ’60s with a long identifier: it is the 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special Brougham. The Series Sixty Special in this spec was an absolute extravagance for whoever was able to procure one back then; not even the likes of a Rolls-Royce or Bentley came close to delivering the kind of luxury, charm and amenities that this vehicle provided.

A YouTube channel dedicated to Rare Classic Cars and Automotive History has recently returned with a comprehensive look at the traditional Cadillac. This classic car is a real land yacht equipped with a large V8 engine, allowing viewers a rarely-seen opportunity to find out the kind of sophisticated vehicles company executives used to drive more than 5 decades ago.

1966 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special Brougham: Luxury in an Oversized Package

The Sixty Special series was a high-end, 4-door, hardtop saloon. The Brougham option offered further features such as a vinyl top, wood finish within the cabin, along with back-seat reading lamps and folding tables.

As the video illustrates, the slick curves and double headlamps (reminiscent of the Pontiac GTO) were fresh in comparison to the prior edition. Inside, the focus was firmly on lavishness with no distinct scrimping visible on the budgeted elements utilized.

A cloth covering set teams up with a wood finish on the entrance covers, as well as on two writing tables positioned behind. At the front, the all-encompassing dashboard was advanced for the period.

Incredibly, the Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special Brougham offers its owners a wealth of features, from cruise control and air-conditioning to power windows and more. While modern drivers may find themselves wanting modern conveniences such as GPS navigation and Bluetooth connectivity, this classic behemoth of a car already includes many other advanced amenities.

Nestled within the frame of the Sixty Special lay an impressive 7-liter V8 engine, bellowing out a powerful 340 hp. The iconic vehicle featured a Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed automated transmission.

Boasting a hefty weight of nearly 5,000 lbs, the roomy and bulky Cadillac Sixty Special likely wouldn’t offer the same muscle car feel; however, it would certainly provide a highly comfortable ride.

A contemporary powerplant such as the 6.2-liter supercharged V8 from the Chevy Camaro ZL1 would be an extraordinary option to swap out, along with some weight reduction that can do wonders for its performance. However, to do this would mistake the point of this Brougham. As it has been shown in the video – this is one of the final bona fide luxury Cadillacs right before the ruggedness of their inner cabins began to worsen. It was not crafted with athletic functionality in consideration.

Although they originally carried a significant cost, nowadays, the 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special is valued at roughly $20,000. This amount of money isn’t unpleasant for a 1960s rendition of an American-made Rolls-Royce.