Cadillacs were restyled and re-engineered for 1961. The new grille slanted back towards both
the bumper and the hood lip along the horizontal plane and sat between quad headlamps. New
forward slanting front roof pillars with non-wraparound windshield glass was seen. The revised
backlight (rear window) treatment had crisp, angular lines with thin pillars on some models and
heavier, semi-blind-quarter roof posts on others. A new short-deck sedan was situated in the
6300 lineup, ostensibly created for rich dowagers with small parking stalls in their luxury
apartment houses.
Standard equipment on base 6200 models included
power brakes
power steering
automatic transmission
dual backup lights
windshield washer and dual speed wipers
wheel discs
plain fender skirts
outside rear view mirror
vanity mirror
oil filter
Rubberized front and rear coil springs replaced the trouble prone air suspension system.
Wheelbases were decreased on most models. Four-barrel induction systems were now the sole
power choice and dual exhausts were no longer available. Series designation trim appeared on
the front fenders.
CADILLAC I.D. NUMBERS
Motor serial numbers took the same form used in 1960 with the first pair of symbols changed to "61" to
indicate model year.
Applicable codes were stamped in the same locations on the cars.
The alphabetical code "C" identified the new Series 6300 short-deck sedan.
Model Number
Style Number
Body Type
Seating
Factory
Price
Shipping Weight
Production Total
61-62A
6239A
4-door 4-window Sedan
6
5080
4660
4,700
61-62K
6229K
4-door 6-window Sedan
6
5080
4680
26,216
61-62G
6237G
2-door Hardtop Coupe
6
5892
4560
16,005
61-62F
6267F
Convertible
6
5455
4720
15,500
NOTE: All 6200 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 3-8/8 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.5:1.
Brake horsepower: 325 @ 4800 rpm
Five main bearings.
Hydraulic valve lifters.
Carburetion: Rochester four-barrel Model 701930.
CHASSIS
Model
Wheelbase
Overall Length
Front Tread
Rear
Tread
Tires
Exhaust
Series 62
129.5"
222"
-
-
8.00 x
15
Single
Deville
129.5"
222"
-
-
8.00 x
15
Single
Deville Town Sedan
129.5"
215"
-
-
8.00 x
15
Single
POWERTRAIN OPTION
None available.
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
Air conditioning Series 62 or 63 ($474)
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).
Pair of fog lamps ($43)
Automatic heating system on Series 62 or 63 ($129)
License plate frame ($6)
Six-way power seat ($85-113)
Power windows ($85)
Power vent windows ($73)
Radio with rear speaker ($16); with remote control ($247)
Remote control trunk lock ($59)
Five white sideqall tire size 8.20 x 15 four-ply ($85 exchange)
Permanent anti-freeze -20° ($8); -40° ($9).
Accessory groups A and B included mostly the same features as 1960 at the combined total of individual
prices listed above.
Cadillacs were restyled and re-engineered for 1961. The new grille slanted back towards both
the bumper and the hood lip along the horizontal plane and sat between quad headlamps. New
forward slanting front roof pillars with non-wraparound windshield glass was seen. The revised
backlight (rear window) treatment had crisp, angular lines with thin pillars on some models and
heavier, semi-blind-quarter roof posts on others. A new short-deck sedan was situated in the
6300 lineup, ostensibly created for rich dowagers with small parking stalls in their luxury
apartment houses.
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