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The 1957 DeVille experienced another power increase to 300 hp courtesy of raising compression to 10:1. Cadillac adopted a tubular X-frame in '57 that greatly strengthened structural rigidity.

The 1965 DeVille ushered in its fourth generation that included new styling like the loss of its elevated fins that were planed flat, and sharp, distinct body lines replaced the rounded look.

The big news for 1956 was the introduction of Cadillac's first four-door hardtop Sedan DeVille, which immediately scored almost as many sales as the Coupe DeVille and standard 62 hardtop combined.

The 1966 DeVille received a mild facelift that included a somewhat coarser mesh for the radiator grille insert, which was now divided by a thick, bright metal horizontal center bar housing rectangular parking lamps at its outer ends. There was generally less chrome on all Cadillac models this year.

While no major appearance changes occurred to the 1955 DeVille, a number of refinements were apparent.

The 1954 DeVilles had lower, sleeker bodies, new cellular grille insert, inverter gull-wing front bumpers, and tapered dagmar style bumper guards. Coupe DeVille scripts were seen on the rear corner pillars of the luxury hardtop, which also had wider sill moldings.

The 1953 DeVille's styling changed subtly with a "Coupe DeVile" roof pillar script that was seen again on this luxury hardtop. The 1953 Cadillacs saw yet another power bump up from 190 hp to a now impressive 210 hp. One of the fastest cars on the road for that day.

The 1967 DeVille experienced minor trim variations and slightly richer interiors. Tiffany style chrome signature scripts were again found above the body side molding on the rear fenders.

The 1952 DeVille styling stayed much the same as the previous years. The year 1952 was also Cadillac's 50-year anniversary and they were calling this model of cars their "Golden Anniversary Cadillacs."

The 1951 DeVille changed little from the 1950 model. The Coupe DeVille chrome script appeared on the rear roof pillar for the first time to further distinguish itself from the Series 62 Club Coupe.