Eldorado Brougham Cadillac Models & History 1960
Externalvariations on the Seville two-door hardtop and Biarritz convertible coupe took the form of bright body sill highlights that extended across the lower edge of fender skirts and Eldorado lettering on the sides of front fenders just behind the headlamps. Standard equipment included:
- power brakes
- power steering
- automatic transmission
- dual backup lamps
- windshield washers and dual Speed wipers
- wheel discs
- outside rear view mirror
- oil filter
- heater
- fog lamps
- Eldorado engine
- remote control trunk lock
- radio with antenna and rear speaker
- power vent windows
- Six-Way power seat
- air suspension
- electric door locks
- license frames
- five whitewall tires
A textured vinyl fabric top was offered on the Eldorado Seville and interior trim choice included cloth and leather combinations. The Brougham continued as an Italian-bodied four-door hardtop with special Brougham nameplates above the grille. It did not sport Eldorado front fender letters or body sill highlights, but had a distinctive squared-off roofline with rear ventipanes—a prediction of 1961 styling motifs for the entire Cadillac line. A fin-like crease, or “skeg,” ran from behind the front wheel opening to the rear of the car on the extreme lower body sides and there were special vertical crest medallions on the trailing edge of rear fenders. Cruise Control, a Guide-Matic headlight dimmer, air conditioning and E-Z-Eye glass were regular equipment.
I. D. NUMBERS
- Motor serial numbers took the same form used in 1959
- the first pair of symbols changed to “60” to indicate 1960 model year
- the next symbol was a letter to indicate the model as listed below
- the next six numbers indicated the consecutive unit number beginning with 000001
- The serial number was located at the front of the lefthand frame side bar
- Motor serial numbers again matched and were found on the center lefthand side of the block above the oil pan
STYLE
| Model No. | Style No. | Body Type | Seat | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60-69P | 6929P |
|
6 | 13075 | 101 |
ELDORADO BROUGHAM SUB-SERIES 6900 ENGINE
| Type | V-8 Overhead valves |
| Block | Cast iron block |
| Displacement | 6.384 Liters |
| Bore and stroke | 101.6mm x 98.4mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Brake horsepower | 345 hp @ 4800 rpm |
| Power | 257 kW @ 4800 rpm |
| Bearings | Five main bearings |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic valve lifters |
| Carburetion | Three (3) Rochester two-barrel Model 7015901 |
CHASSIS
1960 Eldorado
| Wheelbase | 3302mm |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5715mm |
| Tires | 8.00 x 15 |
| Dual exhausts | standard |
| Rear axle ratios | 2.94:1 standard; 3.21:1 optional or mandatory with air conditioning |
POWERTRAIN OPTIONS
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
1960 Eldorado
| 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 |
| 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 | |
