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1963 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.

1963 60 Special

A refresh eliminated the body sculpturing for a cleaner, simpler look, with very little trim. Still, bumpers front and rear were massive. The four-fin look was gone, replaced with a single clean fin per side.

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1963

  • Body Style
    • 60S-Series Four-Door Sedan
  • Engine Options
    • 390ci-4bbl, 325hp

1963 Cadillac VIN Decoder:

First Two Characters: Year

  • 63 ~ 1963

Third Character: Series

  • M ~ 60 Special Fleetwood

Four-Ninth Characters: Production Sequence

  • Sequence starts with 000001/Up