Deville Cadillac Models & History 1960
Modelsin the DeVille sub-series were trimmed much like 6200s, but there was no bar medallion on the front fenders and special script nameplates appeared on the rear fenders. Standard equipment included all base model features plus power windows and Two-Way power seat. Interiors were done in Chadwick cloth or optional Cambray cloth and 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
STYLE
Model No. | Style No. | Body Type | Seat | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
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60-63 | 6329L | 4-door 6-window Sedan | 6 | $5498 | 2198 kg | 22,579 |
60-63B | 6339B | 4-door 4-window Sedan | 6 | $5498 | 2189 kg | 9,225 |
60-63J | 6337J | 2-door Hardtop Coupe | 6 | $5252 | 2139 kg | 21,585 |
NOTE: All DeVille sedans were pillarless hardtop sedans.
DEVILLE SUB-SERIES 6300 ENGINE
Type | V-8 Overhead valves |
Block | Cast iron block |
Displacement | 6.384 Liters |
Bore and stroke | 101.6mm x 98.4mm |
Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
Brake horsepower | 325 hp @ 4800 rpm |
Power | 242 kW @ 4800 rpm |
Bearings | Five main bearings |
Valve Lifters | Hydraulic valve lifters |
Carburetors | Carter two-barrel Model 2814S |
CHASSIS
Wheelbase | 3302mm |
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Overall Length | 5715mm |
Tires | 8.00 x 15 |
Dual exhausts | standard |
Rear axle ratios | 2.94:1 standard; 3.21:1 optional or mandatory with air conditioning |
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 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 |
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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