1966 Cadillac Calais Coupe
The Calais Coupe served as Cadillac's entry-level two-door model in 1966, providing Cadillac luxury and performance at a more affordable price. Despite being the base model, it still featured the powerful 429 V8 and premium build quality.
G6241445
V8
Engine
Detroit, MI (Clark Avenue Plant)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Cadillac Calais Coupe
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Model Code | G | Calais Coupe |
| Year Code | 6 | 1966 |
| Serial Number | 241445 | Unit #241445 |
Basic Information
MakeCadillac
ModelCalais Coupe
Year1966
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Available Engine Options
Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. All 1966 Cadillacs used V8 engines:
Engine
V8, 429 CID, 340 HP
Horsepower340 HP
Displacement429 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.5:1
About This Decode
This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)
Original Specifications (Matched to: Calais)
Bodystyle lifespan1965 through 1966
Headroom front38.5
Headroom rear38.4
Height54.5
Legroom front41.0
Legroom rear40.1
Length224.0
Nameplate origin1965
Wheelbase129.5
Width79.9
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)