A more distinguished-looking Biarritz arrived for 1963. The lower body
"skeg" lines of 1961-62 were erased on all Cadillacs, and wide
brushed-finish rocker panel moldings gave the Biarritz closer kinship with
the svelte Sixty Special. The price remained stable -- a nominal two dollars
less than the year before -- and production, though still limited, increased
significantly.
I. D. NUMBERS
Motor serial numbers took the same form used in 1962, with the first pair of symbols changed to "63"
to indicate the new model year.
Applicable codes were stamped in the same locations on the cars.
ENGINE
V-8 - Overhead valves
Cast iron block
Displacement: 390 cubic inches
Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.875 inches
Compression ratio: 10.5:1
Horsepower: 325 @ 4800 rpm
Five main bearings
Hydraulic valve lifters
Carburetion: Rochester four-barrel model 710930.
NOTE:
Although neither engine displacement or output changed, the 1963 Cadillac V-8 was completely
redesigned.
Quieter, smoother and more efficient, the new motor was one-inch lower, four inches narrower and 1-1/4
inches shorter than the 1962 V-8.
It was also some 82 pounds lighter, due to the use of aluminum accessory drives.
Model 6367E, the Eldorado Biarritz convertible, had special styling with untrimmed body sides, full-length
stainless steel underscores and a rectangular grid pattern rear decorative grille. Power vent windows, white
sidewall tires and six-way power seats (in bench seat mode) were standard in Eldorados.
Model Number
Style Number
Body Type
Seating
Factory
Price
Shipping Weight
Production Total
63-63E
6367E
2-door Sport
Convertible
6
6609
4640
1,825
CHASSIS
Wheelbase: 129.5 inches
Overall length: 223 inches
Tires: 8.20 x 15 whitewall
Rear axle ratio: 2.94:1
POWER TRAIN OPTIONS
None available.
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
Air conditioner ($474)
Automatic headlight control ($45)
Controlled differential ($54)
Cruise Control ($97)
Door guards for ($4)
Electric door locks ($46)
E-Z-Eye Glass ($52)
License plate frame ($6)
Six-way power seat ($85 or $113 depending on body style)
Power window regulators as an option ($118)
Power ventipanes as an option ($73)
Radio with rear seat speaker ($165)
Radio with rear seat speaker and remote control ($247)
AM/FM radio ($191)
Adjustable steering wheel ($48).
Remote control trunk lock ($53).
Five white sidewall tires, 8.20 x 15 four-ply standard on Eldorado
View My Guestbook
