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1961 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD

SERIES SIXTY-SPECIAL FLEETWOOD

The Sixty Special Fleetwood sedan featured semi-blind-quarter four-door hardtop styling with an angular roofline that approximated an erected convertible top. Six chevron slashes appeared on the rear fender sides at the trailing edge. A model nameplate was seen on the front fender. Standard equipment was the same used on 6300 models including power seats and windows.

STYLE

Model NumberStyle NumberBody TypeSeatingFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
61-60M6039M4-door Hardtop Sedan
1961 Cadillac
66233477015,500

SERIES SIXTY-SPECIAL FLEETWOOD ENGINE

TypeV-8 - Overhead valves
BlockCast iron block.
Displacement390 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke4.00 x 3-8/8 inches.
Compression ratio10.5:1.
Brake horsepower325 @ 4800 rpm
BearingsFive main bearings.
Valve LiftersHydraulic valve lifters.
CarburetionRochester four-barrel Model 701930.

SERIES 6700 FLEETWOOD 75

The limousine and big sedan for 1961 sported the all-new styling motifs. Standard equipment was the same used on 6300 models including power seats and windows.

STYLE

Model NumberStyle NumberBody TypeSeatingFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
61-67R6723R4-door Sedan
1961 Cadillac
995335390699
61-67S6733S4-door Imperial Sedan
1961 Cadillac
997485420926
61-686890Commercial chassis---2,204

NOTE:

  • The commercial chassis featured a 156 inch wheelbase and was provided to professional car makers for construction of funeral vehicles and ambulances, etc.
  • Series 6700 sedans were full-pillared models with six-window styling.
  • A high-headroom roofline was used on these models.

SERIES 6700 FLEETWOOD 75 ENGINE

TypeV-8 - Overhead valves
BlockCast iron block.
Displacement390 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke4.00 x 3-8/8 inches.
Compression ratio10.5:1.
Brake horsepower325 @ 4800 rpm
BearingFive main bearings.
Valve LiftersHydraulic valve lifters.
CarburetionRochester four-barrel Model 701930.

CHASSIS

ModelWheelbaseOverall LengthFront TreadRear TreadTiresExhaust
Series 75149.9"242.3"--8.20 x 15Single
Series 60129.5"222"--8.00 x 15Single


POWERTRAIN OPTION

None available.

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

Air conditioning Series 60$474
Air conditioning Series 75$624.
Autronic Eye$46.
Cruise Control$97.
Door guards$7.
Electric door locks$70
E-Z-Eye Glass$52.
Pair of fog lamps$43
Automatic heating system on Series 60$129
Automatic heating system on Series 75$179.
License plate frame$6
Six-way power seat$85-113
Power windows$85
Power vent windows$73
Radio with rear speaker$16
Radio with remote control$247
Remote control trunk lock$59
Five white sidewall tire size 8.20 x 15 four-ply$85 exchange
Five white sidewall tire size 8.20 x 15 six-ply for series 75$64 exchange
Permanent anti-freeze -20°$8
Permanent anti-freeze -40°$9.
Accessory groups A and B included mostly the same features as 1960 at the combined total of individual prices listed above

HISTORICAL NOTES

  • Total model year output for all 1961 cars amounted to 138,379 units.
  • A limited slip differential was optional at $53.70.

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