Cadillac 6200 Models & History 1960
SERIES 6200
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. |
STYLE
| Model Number | Style Number | Body Type | Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60-62K | 6229K |  |
6 | 5080 | 4805 | 26,824 |
| 60-62K | 6229K | |
6 | 5080 | 4805 | 36 |
| 60-62A | 6239A |  |
6 | 5080 | 4775 | 9,984 |
| 60-62G | 6237G |  |
6 | 4892 | 4670 | 19,978 |
| 60-62F | 6267F |  |
6 | 5455 | 4850 | 14,000 |
| 60-62( ) | 62 | Chassis only | – | – | – | 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
| Type | V-8 Overhead valves. |
| Block | 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 |
| Bearings | Five main bearings |
| Valve Lifters | 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 |
| 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 | |
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