1983 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham

Description

Cadillac’s 1983 sales brochure simplified things for potential buyers of its luxury automobiles: “What makes a Cadillac a Cadillac? It can be summed up in a single word: Excellence.”

The ’83 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham, part of Cadillac's prestigious Fleetwood series (1977-1986), continued to offer the "unmistakable elegance" and "unparalleled comfort" that Cadillac was renowned for. The full-size luxury sedan featured a distinctive design with a long, sleek body and a prominent grille. It was built on the D-body platform, which it shared with other large GM vehicles. The 1983 Fleetwood Brougham was equipped with a 4.1-liter V8 engine, known as the HT-4100, which was designed for better fuel efficiency compared to its predecessors. Inside, the Fleetwood Brougham offered a plush interior with wood trim, center arm rests, and “a generous supply of lighters.” Other standard features included power windows, power seats, and climate control were standard. The car was also known for its smooth ride, thanks to its advanced suspension system and sound insulation that minimized road noise. 

While production of the four-door Fleetwood Brougham exceeded 38,000 in 1983, production of the two-door Fleetwood Brougham was significantly less, with a total of only 5,200 built — making this excellent survivor car even more attractive. 

Highlights 

• Survivor car with 34,112 miles, believed to be original, an average of 832 miles per year 

• Finished in its original Commodore Blue paint over Dark Blue interior with color-matching velour upholstery  

• Powered by an HT-4100 4.1-liter V8 engine rated at 135 horsepower 

• Four-speed automatic transmission  

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report  

Features 

• Power windows 

• Power seats 

• Power-assisted front disc and rear drum brakes 

• Rear suspension features electronic level control (powered by an onboard air compressor) 

• Automatic climate control 

• Cruise control 

• 15-inch Cadillac wire wheels 

• Tornel P215/75R15 tires  

Known Imperfections 

• Original paint shows minor flaws up front and on decklid 

Included 

• Spare tire and tire cover 

• Tire iron 

• Cadillac owner’s literature including owner’s manual 

Ownership History 

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report for this 1983 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham begins on 9 March 1994, when it was registered in Richboro, Pennsylvania. It later moved on to Philadelphia before landing with its current owner in Mineola, New York.