1960 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe

1960 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe

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1960 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe

This 1960 Cadillac Series 62 coupe was refinished in black over black and white leather upholstery in 2024. The car is powered by a 390ci V8 linked with a four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission that is said to have been rebuilt. Equipment includes power steering, power-assisted brakes, 15″ chrome wire wheels, Autronic Eye headlight control, a power-adjustable front seat, power windows, and air conditioning. This Series 62 was acquired by the seller in 2023 and is now offered on dealer consignment in South Carolina with a clean Florida title.

1960 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe

The car was finished from the factory in Olympic White (12) and has been refinished in black with a white roof. The bumpers were re-chromed and the brightwork was refinished. Imperfections on the brightwork are shown in the gallery below. Exterior details include quad headlights, a driver-side mirror, and tail fins with integrated taillights as well as chrome bumpers, window surrounds, and trim.

1960 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe

The 15″ chrome wire wheels are mounted with whitewall tires measuring 225/75. Power steering was standard, and braking is provided by power-assisted drums at each corner.

1960 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe

The cabin houses bench seating that was reupholstered in black and white during the refurbishment along with color-coordinated door panels. The black carpeting was also replaced. Interior equipment includes a power-adjustable front seat, an Autronic Eye automatic headlight dimmer, power windows, an AM radio, and air conditioning. The clock and the power antenna do not work.

1960 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe

The two-spoke steering wheel fronts a horizontal 120-mph speedometer and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 61k miles, approximately 50 of which were added under current ownership.

1960 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe

The 390ci V8 was factory equipped with a four-barrel carburetor and was rated at 325 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque when new. The oil was changed in preparation for the sale.

1960 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe

Power is routed to the rear wheels through a four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission, and the selling dealer tells us that the transmission was rebuilt in 2024.

1960 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe

Decoding the body plate reveals the following information:

  • Style 60-6237 – 1960 Series 62 coupe
  • Body FW 242 – Fleetwood body number
  • Trim 30 – Black cloth and vinyl
  • Paint 12 – Olympic White
  • ACC: E – Soft Ray glass, H – heater, X – power windows, Y – electric front seat

1960 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe

The car is titled to a reproduction VIN tag. The current Florida title carries a “Duplicate” notation and lists the color as white.

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