Series 62 Cadillac Models & History 1961
Cadillacswere restyled and re-engineered for 1961. The new grille slanted back towards both the bumper and the hood lip along the horizontal plane and sat between quad headlamps. New forward slanting front roof pillars with non-wraparound windshield glass was seen. The revised backlight (i.e., rear window) treatment had crisp, angular lines with thin pillars on some models and heavier, semi-blind-quarter roof posts on others. A new short-deck sedan was situated in the 6300 lineup, ostensibly created for rich dowagers with small parking stalls in their luxury apartment houses.
1961 Cadillac
Standard equipment on base 6200 models included
- power brakes
- power steering
- automatic transmission
- dual backup lights
- windshield washer and dual speed wipers
- wheel discs
- plain fender skirts
- outside rear view mirror
- vanity mirror
- oil filter
Rubberized front and rear coil springs replaced the trouble prone air suspension system. Wheelbases were decreased on most models. Four-barrel induction systems were now the sole power choice and dual exhausts were no longer available. Series designation trim appeared on the front fenders.
I. D. NUMBERS
- Motor serial numbers took the same form used in 1960
- the first pair of symbols changed to “61” to indicate 1961 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
- The alphabetical code “C” identified the new Series 6300 short-deck sedan
STYLE
| Model No. | Style No. | Body Type | Seat | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61-62A | 6239A |
|
6 | $5080 | 2118 kg | 4,700 |
| 61-62K | 6229K |
|
6 | $5080 | 2127 kg | 26,216 |
| 61-62G | 6237G |
|
6 | $5892 | 2073 kg | 16,005 |
| 61-62F | 6267F |
|
6 | $5455 | 2145 kg | 15,500 |
NOTE: All 6200 sedans were pillarless hardtop sedans.
SERIES 6200 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 | 325 hp @ 4800 rpm |
| Power | 242 kW @ 4800 rpm |
| Bearings | Five main bearings |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic valve lifters |
| Carburetion | Rochester four-barrel Model 701930 |
CHASSIS
| Model | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires | Exhaust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series 62 | 3289mm | 5639mm | 8.00 x 15 | Single | ||
| Deville | 3289mm | 5639mm | 8.00 x 15 | Single | ||
| Deville Town Sedan | 3289mm | 5461mm | 8.00 x 15 | Single |
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
