This model now had 12 vertical louvers at the rear lower side of the back fenders and continued with a
Fleetwood script on the rear deck. The special "glamour" upholstery used in the 60S was similar to the
metallic thread fabric with genuine leather trim combination used in the Series 62 Coupe DeVille. Standard
equipment included
directional signals
backup lights
oil bath air cleaner
automatic choke
full-pressure lubrication
12-volt electrical system
knee-action front suspension
hypoid semi-floating rear axle
wheel discs
pushbutton automatic windshield washers.
SERIES SIXTY SPECIAL
FLEETWOOD
Model Number
Body Style
Doors
Model
Seating
Factory
Price
Shipping Weight
Production Total
55-60
6019X
4-door
Sedan
6
4728
4545
18,300
SERIES SIXTY SPECIAL FLEETWOOD
ENGINE
V-8: Overhead valves
Cast iron block
Displacement: 331 cubic inches
Bore and stroke: 3.81 x 3.63 inches
Compression ratio: 9.0:1
Brake horsepower: 250 @ 4600 rpm
Five main bearings
Hydraulic valve lifters
Carburetors: Carter WCFB four-barre], Models 2355S, 2354S, 2185S, 2186S, 2266S, 2267S, and 2255 - also
- Rochester 4GC four-barrel, (Less air conditioning) Model 7007970; (With air conditioning) Model
7007971.
SERIES 75 FLEETWOOD
The trim on Fleetwood long-wheelbase models was distinctive from other lines. A horizontal rub molding ran
from the front parking light housings to the trailing edge of the front door and stopped. A full-length vertical
air-slot style fenderbreak molding was placed directly behind the rear gap of the back doors. The two moldings
did not meet at right angles. Other styling alterations, such as grille design changes, conformed to the new 1955
themes. A Fleetwood scripts appeared on the deck lid. The high headroom appearance was seen again. Both
models continued to feature auxiliary seats for extra passenger carrying capacity and the Imperial
sedan-limousine had an hydraulically operated glass driver's partition.
SERIES 75 FLEETWOOD
55-75
7523X
4-door
Sedan
7
6187
5020
1,075
55-75
7533X
4-door
Imperial
Sedan
8
6402
5113
841
55-86
8680S
-
Commercial
chassis
-
-
-
1,975
NOTE: The commercial chassis featured a 158 inch wheelbase and was
provided to makers of professional cars for construction of funeral cars and
ambulances, etc.
SERIES
75 FLEETWOOD ENGINE
The Eldorado engine was optional in Series 75 Fleetwood models at extra
cost.
Feature
Standard Engine
Optional
Engine
Type
V-8: Overhead valves
Block
Cast iron block
Displacement
331 cubic inches
Bore and stroke
3.81 x 3.63 inches
Compression ratio
9.0:1
9.1:1
Brake horsepower
250 @ 4600 rpm
270 @
4600 rpm
Main bearings
Five
Valve lifters
Hydraulic
Carburetors
Carter WCFB four-barre], Models 2355S,
2354S, 2185S, 2186S, 2266S, 2267S, and 2255 - also - Rochester 4GC
four-barrel, (Less air conditioning) Model 7007970; (With air conditioning)
Model 7007971.
Two (2) Rochester 4GC four-barrels
front: Model 7007240
rear, without air conditioning: Model 7007240
rear, with air conditioning: Model 7007241
Feature
Series 60 Fleetwood
Series 75
Fleetwood
Wheelbase
133 inches
149.8 inches
Overall Length
227.3 inches
237.1
inches
Front Tread
60 inches
60 inches
Rear Tread
63.1 inches
63.1 inches
Tires
8.00 x 15
8.20 x 15 six-ply
Exhausts
Standard dual exhausts
Standard Rear axle ratio
3.36:1
Optional Rear axle ratio
3.07:1
POWER
TRAIN OPTIONS
The 270 horsepower Eldorado engine was available as an optional
"Power Package" in other models for $161 extra.
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
Radio and antenna ($132)
Heating and ventilation system ($129)
Power brakes ($48)
Four-way adjustable power seat ($70)
Vertically adjustable power seat ($54)
Power windows ($1O8)
Air conditioning ($620)
White sidewall tires
E-Z-Eye safety glass
Autronic Eye automatic headlamp dimmer
Other standard GM options and accessories available
HISTORICAL
Total 1955 output of all models reached 140,777 units, a new
record high for Cadillac Division.
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