1968 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.
1968 60 Special
Though very similar to the previous year 60 Special, the hood was lengthened to hide the windshield wipers. The trunk lid now featured a beveled section, and this was the first year for side marker lights. The Brougham package was ordered on more 60 Specials by five-to-one.
AVAILABLE MODELS:
1968
- Body Style
- 60S-Series Four-Door Sedan
1968 Cadillac VIN Decoder:
First Character: Body Style
- M ~ 60 Special Fleetwood
- P~ Fleetwood Brougham
Second Character: Year
Third-Eighth Characters: Production Sequence
- Sequence starts with 000001/Up
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