The 1960 Cadillacs exhibited a smoother, more subtle rendition of the styling
theme introduced one year earlier. General changes included
a full width grille
the elimination of pointed front bumper guards
increased restraint in the application of chrome trim
lower tailfins with oval shaped nacelles, which enclosed stacked taillights and backup lamps
front fenders mounted directional indicator lamps
Series 6200 base models had
plain fender skirts
thin three-quarter length body side spears
Cadillac crests and lettering on short horizontal front fender bars mounted just behind the headlights.
Four-window (4W) and six-window (6W) sedans were offered again. The former featured a one-piece
wraparound backlight (rear window) and flat-top
roof, while the latter had a sloping rear window and roofline. Standard equipment on 6200 models included
power brakes
power steering
automatic transmission
dual backup lamps
windshield washers and dual Speed wipers
wheel discs
outside rear view mirror
oil filter.
Added extras on convertibles included power windows and Two-Way power seats. Technical highlights were
comprised of
finned rear drums
a vacuum operated automatic-releasing floor controlled parking brake
tubular X-frame construction.
Interiors were done in
fawn
blue or gray Cortina cord or turquoise
green
Persian Sand
or black Caspian cloth with Florentine vinyl bolsters.
Convertibles were upholstered in Florentine leather single or two-tone combinations or monochromatic Cardiff
leather combinations.
I. D. NUMBERS
Motor serial numbers took the same form used in 1959 with the first pair of symbols changed to "60" to
indicate 1960 model year.
The applicable codes were stamped in the same locations on cars.
Model Number
Style Number
Body Type
Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Production Total
60-62K
6229K
4-door, 6-Window Sedan
6
5080
4805
26,824
60-62K
6229K
Export, 6-Window Sedan
6
5080
4805
36
60-62A
6239A
4-door, 4-Window Sedan
6
5080
4775
9,984
60-62G
6237G
2-door Hardtop Coupe
6
4892
4670
19,978
60-62F
6267F
Convertible
6
5455
4850
14,000
60-62( )
62
Chassis only
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2
NOTE:
The Export six-window sedan was shipped in CKD (crated knock down) form to foreign countries.
All sedans were pillarless hardtop sedans.
SERIES 6200 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
Brake horsepower: 325 at 4800 rpm
Five main bearings
Hydraulic valve lifters
Carburetors: Carter two-barrel Model 2814S
POWERTRAIN OPTIONS
The 345 horsepower Eldorado V-8 with three two-barrel carburetors was $134.40 extra installed in any other
Cadillac model.
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
Air conditioning on Series 62 ($474)
Air suspension ($215)
Autronic Eye ($46)
Cruise Control ($97)
Door guards on two-door ($4); on four-door ($7)
Electric door locks on two-door ($46); on four-door ($70)
E-Z-Eye glass ($52)
Fog lamps ($43)
Automatic heating system on Series 62 ($129)
License plate frame ($6)
Six-Way power seat ($85-113) depending on style number
Power window regulators ($118)
Power vent windows ($73)
Radio with rear speaker ($165); with rear speaker and remote control ($247)
Remote control trunk lock ($59)
White sidewall tires, size 8.20 x 15 four-ply ($57 exchange); size 8.20 x 15 six-ply ($64)
Anti-freeze -20° F. ($8); -40° F. ($9)
Accessory Group "A" included whitewalls, heater, radio and E-Z-Eye glass for $402 extra and air
suspension, cruise control and Eldorado engine at regular prices
Accessory Group "B" included air conditioner
Whitewalls, heater, radio and E-Z-Eye glass at $876 extra and Six-Way power seat, power vent windows and
power windows at regular prices
Gas and oil delivery charge was $7 and district warehousing and handling charges averaged $15
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