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 | 4-door, 6-Window Sedan | 6 | 5080 | 4805 | 26,824 |
60-62K | 6229K | Export, 6-Window Sedan | 6 | 5080 | 4805 | 36 |
60-62A | 6239A | 4-door, 4-Window Sedan | 6 | 5080 | 4775 | 9,984 |
60-62G | 6237G | 2-door Hardtop Coupe | 6 | 4892 | 4670 | 19,978 |
60-62F | 6267F | Convertible | 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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