1960 Cadillac 60 Special
Cadillac’s 60 Special was always a more luxurious version of their standard four-door sedans, slotted between Cad’s cheapest series and the high-end Fleetwood. It really was a “special” model that started in 1938, designed by future GM Design head Bill Mitchell to resemble a convertible sedan. With the passenger compartment shifted forward on the chassis, the proportions helped to define what a contemporary car would become. Because the whole car was lower due to the new 127-inch wheelbase X-frame chassis the running boards were eliminated and the top had less crown for a leaner, more modern look. The styling was groundbreaking and would translate to other GM products over the next few years. Other hallmarks of the 60 Special was it usually rode on a longer chassis than other Cadillac models, with the exception of the limousines; and it was always a four-door sedan, except in the late-1950s when all Cadillac four-doors were hardtops. As the line progressed, it displayed unique trim to distinguish it on the outside from lesser Cad models, usually featuring a series of small chrome louvers or special lined stainless cladding in the rear quarters. It also featured a more luxurious interior and appointments, including a lighted tables for rear passengers in the 1950s.
1960 60 Special
1960 saw its extreme styling backed off a bit. The fins were reduced in height, and taillight pods removed. The fake air scoops and extraneous trim was also gone, with a wide band of trim running along the rockers. The secondary fins under the rear were gone, and the rear and front bumpers were cleaner and lighter-looking, with less detail and mass. Instead of the ribbed cladding, none small chrome louvers were placed at the back of the quarter panels.
AVAILABLE MODELS:
1960
- Body Style
- 60S-Series Four-Door Sedan
1960 Cadillac VIN Decoder:
First Two Characters: Year
Third Character: Series
Four-Ninth Characters: Production Sequence
- Sequence starts with 000001
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