Fleetwood Cadillac Models & History 1958
1958 Fleetwood Sixty Special
TheSixty Special was very distinctive and rich-looking this year. Broad ribbed stainless steel fairings decorated the entire rear quarter panel, below the conical flare. Even the fender skirts featured this type of trim, which extended fully forward along the body sills. Sixty Special scripts appeared on the sides of the tailfins and a Fleetwood script nameplate adorned the rear deck lid. Standard equipment included Hydra-Matic, power brakes, power steering, power windows, and fore-and-aft power front seat.
I. D. NUMBERS
1958 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special
- Serial numbers now used a three symbol prefix
- The first pair of numerical symbols “58” designated model year
- A one-letter alphabetical code (included as part of model number in charts below) indicated model and series
- Each prefix was followed by the consecutive unit number which started at 000001 and up
- 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 Number | Body Style | Doors | Model | Seat | Price | Weight | Production Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
58M-60 | 6039X | 4-door |
|
6 | $6232 | 2241mm | 12,900 |
SERIES 60 SPECIAL FLEETWOOD ENGINE
Type | V-8 Overhead valves |
Block | Cast iron block |
Displacement | 5.972 Liters |
Bore and stroke | 101.6mm x 92.1mm |
Compression ratio | 10.25:1 |
Brake horsepower | 310 hp @ 4800 rpm |
Power | 231 kW @ 4800 rpm |
Bearings | Five main bearings |
Valve Lifters | Hydraulic valve lifters |
Carburetor | Carter AFB four-barrel Model 2862S |
CHASSIS
Model | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Series 60S 58M | 3378mm | 5723mm | 1549mm | 1549mm | 8.00 x 15 blackwall |