Cadillac’snon-limousine style Fleetwood model carried the Sixty Special designation in script below the Cadillac crest on the sides of the front fenders. A Fleetwood name also appeared on the rear face of the deck lid. Solid chrome exhaust extension trim moldings were seen on the rear fenders.
I. D. NUMBERS
1956 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
Serial numbers and engine numbers were the same again and were found in the same locations.
The first two symbols were “56” to designate 1956 model production.
The next two symbols indicated the series as follows:
“62” = Series 62
“60” = Fleetwood Sixty
“75” = Fleetwood 75
The remaining digits represented the consecutive unit number and began at 00000 for each series.
All series had the same ending number, which would be misinterpreted if listed.
STYLE
Model Number
Body Style
Doors
Model
Seat
Price
Weight
Production Total
55-62
6019X
4-door
Sedan
6
$6019
2269 kg
17,000
SERIES SIXTY SPECIAL FLEETWOOD ENGINE
Feature
Standard Engine
Optional Engine
Type
V-8: Overhead valves
V-8: Overhead valves
Block
Cast iron block
Cast iron block
Displacement
5.972 Liters
5.972 Liters
Bore and stroke
101.6mm x 92.1mm
101.6mm x 92.1mm
Compression ratio
9.75:1
9.75:1
Horsepower rating
285 hp @ 4600 rpm
305 hp @ 4700 rpm
Power rating
213 kW @ 4600 rpm
227 kW @ 4700 rpm
Main bearings
Five
Five
Valve lifters
Hydraulic
Hydraulic
Carburetor
Carter WCFB four-barrel, Model 2370S
Two (2) Carter WCFB four-barrel, Model 2371S
CHASSIS
Feature
Series 60 Fleetwood
Wheelbase
3378mm
Overall Length
5738mm
Front Tread
1524mm
Rear Tread
1603mm
Tires
8.00 x 15
Exhaust
Dual exhaust
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
Air conditioning.
White sidewall tires.
E-Z-Eye safety glass.
Autronic eye automatic headlamp dimmer.
Signal-seeking radio with preselector and antenna.
1956 Cadillac Coupe DeVille