1971 Cadillac Calais Coupe
The Calais Coupe continued as Cadillac's entry-level model, providing the brand's standard of luxury and quality at the lowest available Cadillac price point, making ownership of the world's finest motorcar more attainable.
G1028984
V8
Engine
Detroit, MI (Clark Avenue Plant)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Cadillac Calais Coupe
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Model Code | G | Calais Coupe |
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Serial Number | 028984 | Unit #028984 |
Basic Information
MakeCadillac
ModelCalais Coupe
Year1971
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
EngineV8, 472 CID, 375 HP, 10:1 compression, 4-barrel carb, AUTO
Assembly PlantDetroit, MI (Clark Avenue Plant)
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%
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 lifespan1971through 1976
Length225.8
Nameplate origin1965
Wheelbase130.0
Width79.8
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)