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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
  • 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
    • the first pair of symbols changed to "60" to indicate 1960 model year
    • the next symbol was a letter to indicate the model as listed below
    • the next six numbers indicated the consecutive unit number beginning with 000001
  • The serial number was located at the front of the lefthand frame side bar
  • Motor serial numbers again matched and were found on the center lefthand side of the block above the oil pan

CHASSIS

Wheelbase3302mm
Overall Length5715mm
Tires8.00 x 15
Dual exhaustsstandard
Rear axle ratios2.94:1 standard; 3.21:1 optional or mandatory with air conditioning

STYLE

Model No.Style No.Body TypeSeatFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
60-62K6229K
4-door, 6-Window Sedan

4-door, 6-Window Sedan

6$50802184 kg26,824
60-62K6229K
Export, 6-Window Sedan

Export, 6-Window Sedan

6$50802184 kg36
60-62A6239A
4-door, 4-Window Sedan

4-door, 4-Window Sedan

6$50802170 kg9,984
60-62G6237G
2-door Hardtop Coupe

2-door Hardtop Coupe

6$48922123 kg19,978
60-62F6267F
Convertible

Convertible

6$54552205 kg14,000
60-6262Chassis only   2

NOTE:

  • The Export six-window sedan was shipped in CKD form to foreign countries.
  • All sedans were pillarless hardtop sedans.

SERIES 6200 ENGINE

TypeV-8 Overhead valves
BlockCast iron block
Displacement6.384 Liters
Bore and stroke101.6mm x 98.4mm
Compression ratio10.5:1
Brake horsepower325 hp @ 4800 rpm
Power242 kW @ 4800 rpm
BearingsFive main bearings
Valve LiftersHydraulic valve lifters
CarburetorsCarter two-barrel Model 2814S

POWERTRAIN OPTIONS

1960 Cadillac

1960 Cadillac

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
Door guards on four-door$7
Electric door locks on two-door$46
Electric door locks 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
Radio with rear speaker and remote control$247
Remote control trunk lock$59
White sidewall tires, size 8.20 x 15 four-ply$57 exchange
White sidewall tires size 8.20 x 15 six-ply$64
Anti-freeze -20° F$8
Anti-freeze -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