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1961 Cadillac

1961 Cadillac

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 (i.e., 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.

I. D. NUMBERS

  • Motor serial numbers took the same form used in 1960
    • the first pair of symbols changed to "61" to indicate 1961 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
  • The alphabetical code "C" identified the new Series 6300 short-deck sedan

STYLE

Model No.Style No.Body TypeSeatFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
61-62A6239A
4-door 4-window Sedan

4-door 4-window Sedan

6$50802118 kg4,700
61-62K6229K
4-door 6-window Sedan

4-door 6-window Sedan

6$50802127 kg26,216
61-62G6237G
2-door Hardtop Coupe

2-door Hardtop Coupe

6$58922073 kg16,005
61-62F6267F
Convertible

Convertible

6$54552145 kg15,500

NOTE: All 6200 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
CarburetionRochester four-barrel Model 701930

CHASSIS

ModelWheelbaseOverall LengthFront TreadRear TreadTiresExhaust
Series 623289mm5639mm  8.00 x 15Single
Deville3289mm5639mm  8.00 x 15Single
Deville Town Sedan3289mm5461mm  8.00 x 15Single

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

Air conditioning Series 62$474
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
Pair of fog lamps$43
Automatic heating system on Series 62$129
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
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