Cadillac 6200 History 1960

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