Hey you must live near me as I know exactly the two cars you speak of (Blue and Black)! What I find interesting about the late 1980s and early 1990s is that there was such a variation in what defined “luxury.”. For 1991, just 894 Fleetwood coupes were produced. The worst was the digital gas gauge failed and two dealers could not diagnose or fix it. This Cadillac Fleetwood is an example of one that is not. 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood Additional Info: Thank you for viewing my 1991 Fleetwood. if carb cleaner is sprayed into intake, simulating a prime, engine starts and runs fine untill what seems to be a loss of voltage. They were a little funky-looking compared to big, traditional coaches, but they handled well and seemed more athletic than the big ones. Quarter Panel 2 door. V8. And why does it seem that these coupes in particular are made out to be so awkward, so out of proportion etc.? The 85-88 DeVille/Fleetwoods were underwhelming, but I think they also suffered from Guilt By Association: both from GM’s other lookalike offerings (with the Cadillacs not offering enough distinction), and from the ’86 Seville/Eldorado, which devalued the whole Cadillac brand. Find 12 used 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood as low as $3,900 on Carsforsale.com®. Jack Nicholson drove one exactly like this on About Schmidt. For the Fleetwood series by itself, see, "1957-1960 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham - page 5", "1957-1960 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham - page 6", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cadillac_Fleetwood_Brougham&oldid=1029792604, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 22 June 2021, at 01:53. This article is about the Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special and Brougham. It had the wedge design with a lower hood line and still had a better designed formal roof. I just sold my 1985 Eldorado. 67,000 MILES. Combining a contemporary, sharp-edged exterior with a traditional interior, the cars attempted to appeal to Cadillac’s existing customers, while at the same time attracting a new, younger clientele. We saw the license plate and the office sticker in the rear window, and obviously knew that it was our own car. 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham VIN: 1G6DW5470MR705082. FWD. The 1991 Cadillac Brougham sedan was priced at $30,225 putting it in similar pricing territory to the 'entry-level' DeVille, priced from $30,200 to $33,455. The problem is they never hit that import fighter sweet spot in one of their lineup at least. 4. Excellent! Access online used parts and accessories for 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood vehicles. While the 1989-92 Fleetwoods appear similar on the outside, 1991 saw major drivetrain enhancements. 1991 Cadillac Brougham d'Elegance Time Capsule 27K Miles 5.7L (Fleetwood) . It seemed that there were three distinct segments in the luxury market at that time: Traditional (i.e., Cadillac), Contemporary (i.e., Lexus) and Performance (such as BMW). Cadillac hedged its bets by keeping it around after the FWD C-body was introduced in ’85. No mystery why it was a poor seller. Shop millions of cars from over 22,500 dealers and find the perfect car. Cadillac catalogue --->. Here we have a beautiful car out of my collection. The area between the C-pillar and the rear wheel arch always bothered me, as well – particularly on the originals that were introduced for the 1985 model year. [3][5] In 1957 the Cadillac Series 70 Eldorado Brougham joined the Sixty Special and the Series 75 as the only Cadillac models with Fleetwood bodies although Fleetwood script or crests did not appear anywhere on the exterior of the car,[6][7] and so this would also mark the first time in 20 years that a Fleetwood bodied car was paired with the Brougham name. Fewer than a thousand Fleetwood Coupes were made in 1991. And if something is selling well, why bother throwing any money at? In 1965, the Fleetwood Brougham was an even more luxurious variant of the 60 Special, which soon fell by the wayside. Found inside – Page 139Models : 1995-1996 Buick Roadmaster , Cadillac Fleetwood , and Chevrolet Caprice cars built in ... Models : 1991 Chevrolet and GMC Suburban vehicles . I do see why someone might choose a C-body though over RWD and that’s traction. The original ’85 design was small, and it took some getting used to. Engine Horsepower City MPG / Hwy MPG Transmission Drive; Fleetwood 4dr Sedan: $35195 / $30197: 8 Cylinder: N/A: 4-Speed Automatic with Overdrive: FWD: Fleetwood Sixty Special 4dr Sedan: $38695 / $33200: 8 Cylinder: N/A: 4-Speed Automatic with Overdrive: FWD I didn’t expect to, but I’m warming to this (featured red) car, even with the obvious compromises in its style and origins. Instead Cadillac lost it’s confidence and the youth oriented models started aping the Germans and this modern platform started harking back to the long ago on an inappropriate platform with all this tacked on lard. Impact Bar 1989-93. Certainly a beautifully kept rarity. I feel the same about the E platform (Eldorado, Riviera and Toronado) that was introduced for the 1986 model year, and to a lesser extent, the original versions of the N and W platforms. Fast shipping with low price guarantee. Cadillac billed its Coupe DeVilles and Fleetwood coupes as the only 6-passenger luxury coupes on the market in the early 1990s, which was true, but clearly an uninspiring statistic to buyers. A neighbor of mine has two of these. Used 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood Parts For Sale. Copyright 2006-2020 Automotix LLC. Sales were good, but not great. Eric, thank you for a very comprehensive and even-handed article on a car that was a total anomaly when it was being sold. The Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham was a luxury car manufactured by Cadillac from 1977 through 1986. 1991 Cadillac Commercial Chassis 8 cyl, 4.9 L, Automatic 4-spd Premium Gasoline: Not Available. Your email address will not be published. Crandall, IN 1991 Cadillac Brougham dElegance Triple white All original Never been painted 17,196 miles 5.7 Engine All working as it should Brand new . These C-body cars were perhaps the most significant Cadillacs of their time, since they marked the second wave of downsizing for Cadillac’s mainstay offering, as well as the shift to FWD. ever see a 1985 Fleetwood Brougham RWD coupe? But, I always wondered, once they knew they were going to keep it around by ’88 or so, why they didn’t just apply the 60 Special Treatment to a RWD Brougham, throwing in the L05 V8 a couple of years early. 47. For 1985, Cadillac introduced a brand-new front-wheel drive platform for DeVille and Fleetwood. Just who were they trying to kid by taking an ugly car, adding six inches to front and rear overhang (!!!) 5. Cadillac billed its Coupe DeVilles and Fleetwood coupes as the only 6-passenger luxury coupes on the market in the early 1990s, which was true, but clearly an uninspiring statistic to buyers. But while the DeVille and Fleetwood sedans met decisive marketplace approval, the same cannot be said for the coupes. Fill out your contact information and your engine Still, it’s nice to see someone preserving this car and keeping it on the road and in great shape. Buy a 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood Spark Plug Wire Set at discount prices. When I turned 18 I moved out and sold it to buy a 1991 Fleetwood Brougham. I really liked the look of that generation (H-Body?) Found inside – Page 22-1GM “ C ” & “ H ” Body Front Wheel Drive Buick - Electra , LeSabre , Park Avenue Cadillac - DeVille , Fleetwood Oldsmobile - Delta 88 , Ninety - Eight ... Growing up in the 1960s and 70s around Cadillacs and Imperials, I could not wait to buy one myself once I reached adulthood and could afford one. It is a wonderful car to drive. How can I . Found inside – Page 85Cadillac Fleetwood , deVille 85-92 ; deVille '93 -94 1987 Cadillac Sedan de Ville ... on the Fleetwood in 1989 , and on the rest of the lineup in 1991 . Also new for 1980 was a two-door Fleetwood Brougham Coupe, which was based upon the Coupe de Ville but featured an exclusive formal landau vinyl roof. Maybe helped along by that Lincoln Town Car commercial. This car represents the waning days of two trends: brougham-style luxury and 2-door sedans. I don’t think these are bad looking, and are a great improvement on the ’85-’88s in my view. I don’t think the 94 “cost” them at all, at least as far as traditional Cadillacism went. Buick had a good thing going with the whole blacked-out T-Type trim packages they were pushing at that time, shame they didn’t stick with it. “Fleetwood” only had real significance for traditional, conservative, Cadillac clientele at this point. These cars always make me sad. Frankencadillac. Cadillac was selling a reasonable number of Eldorados, but this 2 door Cadillac was just awkward and ungainly. Somewhat infamously, the coupes did not get the extended wheelbase that made such an improvement in the ’89 sedans. Buy a 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood Water Pump at discount prices. Sure, I get your point of a RWD Sixty-Special edition. I plan on keeping this car for as long as it keeps moving. Product Details. It has at least 50 more usable HP and even more torque than that over the 5.0. After 1937 the Brougham name was not applied to any Cadillac for the remainder of the pre-WW II period.[2][3]. I really like the new ATS coupe, I wish I could afford one. It is still in it's factory Black Sapphire paint that shines very nice. Buy high quality used 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood engine cheap and fast. Fleetwoods of this vintage? 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood engine problems with 1 complaints from Fleetwood owners. The same automotive excellence that exists in your Cadillac as a whole can only be maintained if you choose Genuine 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood Engine replacement parts for maintenance and care. Scotty Gilbertson. Fleetwood continued to make custom bodies for Cadillac, like this magnificent 1930 V16 Phaeton. The Fleetwood bodies that came out of the “real” Fleetwood plant were a combination of wood and aluminum. 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood is seating 6 people. Pre World War Two there were Fleetwood 75 and 90 coupes. I’ve always think about taking some pictures of them. Additionally, Fleetwoods carried several unique features unavailable on DeVilles. It sure was sweet and comfortable to drive. The sun was setting on full-size coupes, and no amount of retrospective sentimentality would bring back buyers by the early 1990s. Found inside – Page 121991-93 CADILLAC DEVILLE & FLEETWOOD Engine Data Display 1 ) An OIL LIFE INDEX is one of the displays on Driver Information Center ( DIC ) . Found inside – Page 36... 8,395 O Optional Engine N / A N / A 1991 State Fees $ 1,493 Auto Climate ... 37,584 $ 43,436 Luxury Cadillac Fleetwood Overall Rating 4 Door Sedan 8 ... A counterpoint to the division’s earlier attempts at downsizing and modernizing, the Fleetwood epitomized traditional luxury cars. Bumper Cover Roller 1989-93. Found inside – Page 18CADILLAC ( cont'd ) Year and Model Problem TSB Number and Repair 92-9 ... sensor 1991-92 DeVille , Seville , Fleetwood , Eldorado SERVICE ENGINE SOON light ... Tom, not to give you a hard time, but I wonder if you aren’t ignoring the proportions and are simply fixating on your beloved Broughamtastic details. I changed all the spark plugs, rotor, distributor cap, and wires (and made sure the firing order is correct) but cylinder #3 continues to foul the plug with gasoline and carbons up.A compression test shows 180 psi while all the other cylinders indicate 130-140 with no leakage. Quarter Panel 2 door. I think the roofline could have worked for the CdV, mated to the Cadillac front sheetmetal and a modified tail that is similar in proportion to the Buick but uses more traditional Cadillac taillamps. With a more distinctive original model, Cadillac could have overcome these issues for the most part, and had a much easier time down the road in broadening its appeal. That one cost them bigtime. After several mistakes in the mid-1980s, Cadillac felt compelled to return to a tried-and-true formula of traditional luxury, appealing to its core group of older customers and repeat buyers. All Rights Reserved. The classic Cadillac customer would have been better served by more updates on the Fleetwood Brougham. I’m even finding myself drawn to a certain era of “luxury” – perhaps a sign of my not being 25 any more. We had looked at other full (?) Most cars are representative of their times. of Penwortham, near Lancaster, England (the Fleetwood family flourished in England in the 17th and 18th centuries). The market for these even at the time continues to puzzle me. For 1981, the 368 was provided with a modulated displacement system designed by Eaton Corporation, controlled by a digital computer, which locked off intake and exhaust valves to two or four of the eight cylinders, thus running effectively as a V6 or V4 under light load conditions when in third gear, and over 35 mph (56 km/h). We also have 1975 Fleetwood Brougham in storage at the office. This car is owned by a member of the Cadillac and LaSalle Club and is a Senior wreath winner. That said, if I had a garage, I would be happy to give this Fleetwood a home and preserve it as the rolling anachronism that it is. These cars had plenty of room for the front seat passengers which was all that really mattered anyway. Was: $1,499.98. Found inside – Page 63RATINGS ( SCULE OF 1-10 ) Optional 5.7 - liter motor slapped with gas ... Seats +140 Touring Package +150 DEVILLE 1991 FLEETWOOD 1992 Engine upgraded to 200 ... The Fleetwood's alloy-block V-8 increased to 4.9 liters for 1991, though power remained the same. Even nicer in 2-tone! With more than 5,000 photos and histories of cars and their companies written by one of America's most respected automotive historians, this is the most extensive automobile reference available. There was also the Fleetwood Eldorado convertible (which most simply called an Eldorado), but never a closed 2 door car. I can see also that original didn’t look the full Cadillac, and that the revised version looks to be pretty much the Zenith of the Brougham. It’s the metal and fake convertible roof devilles with big side rear windows and no skirts that look odd to me. For a European comparison, I guess I’d be looking at a late model Jaguar XJS? The engine improvements were turning the V8 into an ideal Caddy engine, far more than the later Northstar with all the power at high rpm. My eyes always turned to “retro” – style garnishes of classic luxury, such as hood ornaments, white walls, fender skirts, coach lamps, vinyl roofs. 4-speed automatic transmission. Now there’s a car with extravagant presence… these days it looks like one of those V16 three window coupés must have looked in the 30s….there was an old lady owned one that used to come in for oil changes at the Pontiac dealer I worked at around 2000…the other cars there just seemed to shrink in comparison. The car has only a few paint blemishes that are very hard to see. By 1964 or 1965 the Eldorado convertible was classed as a Fleetwood model in the brochures. Our list of 21 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood. The average price of Cadillac cars for 1991 comes to $35,447.56, which is lower that the average price of Porsche cars for 1991. Fisher immediately went to work adding exclusive, custom bodies to the Cadillac range. Power heated mirrors. Hopefully one day i will be able to trade in my German car for a new Cadillac of my childhood dreams. For 1991, you can choose between 51 Cadillac models. I started with a medium blue 1992 Sedan DeVille spring edition when I was 16….back in 2001. I like the bigger window of the non vinyl covered roof. We carry 1 blocks that will fit your car or truck in stock, ready to ship! In 1987, the Fleetwood Brougham name was shortened to simply Brougham, with production continuing through 1992 with only minor updates. As the above comparison illustrates, the 1985-88 coupes presented better proportionality, if not distinctiveness, than the later, elongated models. 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood Reviews and Model Information. DeVilles got standard antilock braking. You don’t know what you’re talking about. Cadillac did recapture some prestige lost due to its late 1980s overly-downsized errors. The 1960 Eldorado Brougham would be the final iteration. View on eBay 1994 Cadillac DeVille Base - 64,640 mi . But both sedan and coupe sales fell for each of the following 3 years. replaced plugs,wires,cap,rotor button,ignition module,egr valve, cleaned throttle body, still have same problem I have a 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood 4.9 120000 miles, I have the same problem. 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Hearse. 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood My first car was a 1988 Coupe DeVille. 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood d'Elegance 4.9L V8 - Gas Catalog; New Vehicle; Search All Vehicles; Clear Recent Vehicles; Search Bar 2. The Eldorado Brougham was a short-lived affair, but both of its names would reappear a few years layer. The C-pillar on a couple generally needs to “take in” the rear wheel opening. It is because the MANY people that I know that owned them said it was one of their favorite cars or best cars or most comfortable cars ever. I agree with you that these are not bad looking, certainly no worse than the down sized 1977’s, which were not better looking than the Cadillac’s from the 1960’s. Powered by a 5.7-liter V8 SPFI engine mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission, allowing for 17mpg in town and 26 upon cruising the freeway, the Brougham also came factory fresh with Anti-Lock Brakes, cruise control,. Cheers. In my mid-20s I bought a mint, used 1979 Eldorado from my boss and loved it. This engine was basically a de-bored version of the 472/500 (7.9 L/8.2 L) V8 of previous years. The salesman even commented that GM was building 10 Sedan deVilles to 1 Coupe deVille – so they were a rare site on the lot to begin with. The engine type is 4.9L V8 OHV 16V. I could almost see that logo in my sleep…. A lovely paean to a car that was simply out of step with its times. You can do it when you maintain and repair it with our replacement engine parts. You have come to the right place if you need new or replacement parts for your 1991 Fleetwood. It was a unique balance of responsiveness and refinement. Quarter Panel & Components for 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood. But the early ’90s Fleetwood Coupes like this example can be celebrated for representing one of the last stands for traditional, two-door luxury. 1991 Cadillac DeVille Sedan FWD Review. Fleetwood’s fender skirts and tail fins extending to the rear bumper enhanced the appearance of length as well. Bumper Cover Bracket 1989-93. That is why it was affordable for us to buy at the time, and it was a perfect car to travel with a couple of kids. This was the car that made my Dad buy the very last of the Lincoln Mark VIIs back in 1992. It was the luxury version of Enron. Found inside – Page 5-72DeVille , Eldorado , Fleetwood & Seville NOTE : Brougham information is not available from manufacturer . SPECIFICATIONS BELT ADJUSTMENT Engine is equipped ... what is the easiest way to do it as far as the brain and the transmission's … read more City MPG: 15. city. Having grown up in a GM family I can’t think of Fleetwood the custom coach builder without thinking of “Body By Fisher” ubiquitously on the door sills of my Dad’s cars. 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood presented as Lot L148 at Kissimmee, FL Turning the clock back in such as manner carries benefits as well as pitfalls. 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood Truck & Towing. 5.0L engine. Senior Badge winner at Cadillac National. But the 1989 model made them look more like a Cadillac should look. Rust free. 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood Steering & Suspension. They’re great four seaters as long as the front seat passengers are 6′ or less and the a/c is operative. GM was also getting better at putting more power to the ground with FWD. Cadillac has been at the heart of American automotive innovation for over a century. The interior of the Fleetwood was more plush and offered more features as standard. [1][2], Originally an enclosed carriage, drawn by a single horse, for 2–4 persons, “Brougham” owes its name to British statesman, Henry Brougham. 3 bolt crank Not transverse engine. I wonder if we will ever see a return of this format in the future? Found inside – Page 774d sdn 121.5 225.1 57.1 78.0 4418 20.8 23.0 Engines L / CID HORSEPOWER MPG AVAIL ... N 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood Cadillac Seville 1986-91 1991 1991 Cadillac ... It is manufactured in United States. For the extra money, buyers received several features that were optional on DeVilles, such as a digital dash, power passenger seat, a padded “formal cabriolet roof” with opera lights, and the “Computer Command Ride” speed-dependent damping system. Check out free battery charging and engine diagnostic testing while you are in store. This is an all original 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood fully loaded with almost every factory option possible inc. Looks quite sharp in red. 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood Tools & Equipment. I don’t think what Caddy did to elongate these cars really make them look much better in the end. View all Cadillac 1991 Car Models. Four-door cars bearing the name "Fleetwood" generally had longer wheelbases than Cadillac's more common Series 62 and DeVille models. Get answers to questions about your 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood at RepairPal. Choose top quality brands AC Delco, API, Accel, CARQUEST, Delphi, Denso, Karlyn, MSD, NGK, Standard Motor Products, United Automotive, Walker. These Cadillacs helped keep thousands of young adults away from the next generation of Northstar engines. See All Products Details. This car has a clean carfax with no accidents indicated and confirms miles to be original. The Fleetwood Metal Body Company, located in the Borough of Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, was independent until being purchased by GM’s Fisher Body Division in 1925, and subsequently became fully integrated into GM in 1931. In 1965, the "Brougham" name was first affixed to "Fleetwood" on the Fleetwood Sixty Special as an upgraded option package, which included a vinyl roof and special "Brougham" script lettering on the sides, but it was not a separate model. Early prototypes suggested that GM considered offering fender skirts throughout the DeVille lines, but ultimately only the Fleetwoods gained this styling touch that hadn’t been seen on a Cadillac since 1976. Was: $895.20. I mean, if this isn’t an ill-proportioned car, what luxury barge of this era would you say is?! I never though of the possibility of some sort of Cadillac version, but the idea is an interesting one. Just a few months into their 1989 production run, Cadillac doubled its Fleetwood production in the face of strong demand, and even experienced some dealer shortages. I think that the Regal was nice but this design I feel was a great evolution of the GM big coupe. It is also the thirteenth Cadillac our family has owned during the last 20 years. But regardless of one’s viewpoint, the story of how a 2-door brougham came to be produced in the 1990s is an interesting one. Add in a middle passenger front or rear and the car is too narrow. Under the nostalgic appearance was a thoroughly modern car. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Nicely written article on what ended up to become a “niche” car. With over 179 Engines & Ignition products ranging in price from $1.99 to $447.67, you're sure to find everything you need for your 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood. low miles - runs and drives well I bought it from South Carolina and it has a dealer tag from Georgia 5.0 L engine, automatic shift, cloth interior, loaded with Cadillac options - some do not work - fun quirks of an older car tilt and telescopic wheel am-fm stereo power seats power windows (in front . The driving impression was that GM had tried really hard to replicate the feel of the pre-1976 land yachts, but you could tell that the front wheels, and the subframe to which they and the engine were attached, were being called upon to do all the work and the rest of the car was along for the ride. Cadillac coupes are supposed to have tiny rear passenger windows, the large windows are why 85-88 coupes and 98/electra coupes look bad imo. Combined with the revised front fenders, it makes the look much more agreeable. request will get distributed instantly to a nationwide network of auto recyclers, salvage yards, wrecking yards, junkyards and parts In 1987, the Fleetwood Brougham name was shortened to simply Brougham, with production continuing through 1992 with only minor updates.. Cadillac used the "Fleetwood" name as a prefix between 1934 and 1976 on several of its most expensive models, always designating an elevated level of luxury. The RWD, C-body Fleetwood Brougham continued as the top-tier full-size Cadillac through 1984, after which things became a bit more confusing. Very comfortable and with plenty of power. replaced plugs,wires,cleaned throttle body, and O2 sensor and have same problem. Found inside – Page 78Buick Park Avenue Ultra and Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (1991). ... Cadillac DeVille and Fleetwood (1985-92), Eldorado and Seville (1986-92). Engines may surge ... It could be interpreted as an act of desperation that Cadillac added a coupe version of the Fleetwood. The downsized models totally lost all of that. It was a trend that started in the early 80’s. Over the years I have seen a few of the DeVilles with skirts and vinyl treatments, my guess is some dealers were trafficking the stuff under the counter. $1.50 - $3.08. In 1986, the HT-4100 V8 was replaced with an Oldsmobile-sourced 307 cubic inch (5.0 L) V8 in the Fleetwood Brougham. Love the seats although I’d have done the top half of the IP – the line from beneath the vents up – in the same dark gray as the carpet, there’s just too much of the light slate gray. [3] In the thirties, the name was given to a formal body style with open chauffeur compartment and enclosed rear quarters, metal roof and often "razor-edged" styling. All Cadillac Fleetwood PCM (Powertrain Control Module) Cadillac Fleetwood ECM (Engine Control Module) & Cadillac Fleetwood ECU (Electronic Control Unit) from Flagship One, Inc. are precisely programmed and flashed to meet your vehicle's specific requirements. And the Eldorado name reappeared on the 1967 coupe, also as a Fleetwood.