Fleetwood Cadillac History 1956

Fleetwood Cadillac Models & History 1956

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