1956 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD

SERIES SIXTY SPECIAL FLEETWOOD

Cadillac's non-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.

STYLE

Model Number	Body Style	Doors	Model	Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
55-62	6019X	4-door	Sedan	6	6019	4992	17,000

SERIES SIXTY SPECIAL FLEETWOOD ENGINE

Feature	Standard Engine	Optional Engine
Type	V-8: Overhead valves
Block	Cast iron block
Displacement	365 cubic inches
Bore and stroke	4.00 x 3.63 inches
Compression ratio	9.75:1
Horsepower rating	285 @ 4600 rpm	305 @ 4700 rpm
Main bearings	Five
Valve lifters	Hydraulic
Carburetor	Carter WCFB four-barrel, Model 2370S	Two (2) Carter WCFB four-barrel, Model 2371S

SERIES 75 FLEETWOOD

Side trim on the long-wheelbase Fleetwood models was about the same as 1956, except for the addition of exhaust extension moldings on the rear fender. This trim ran along a tapering conical flare from above the wheel housing to the rear bumper. A Fleetwood script appeared on the deck lid and limousine styling was seen again. Changes in grilles and bumpers conformed to those used with other series. Both models had auxiliary seats and the Imperial sedan again featured a glass driver's partition. Standard equipment on all Cadillacs was comparable to that included the previous year.

STYLE

Model Number	Body Style	Doors	Model	Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
55-75	7523X	4-door	Sedan	7	6558	5050	1095
55-75	7533X	-	Imperial Sedan	8	6773	5130	955
55-86	8680S	-	Commercial chassis	-	-	2,025

NOTE: The commercial chassis featured a 158 inch wheelbase and was provided to makers of professional cars for construction of funeral cars and ambulances, etc.

SERIES 75 FLEETWOOD ENGINES

Feature	Standard Engine	Optional Engine
Type	V-8: Overhead valves
Block	Cast iron block
Displacement	365 cubic inches
Bore and stroke	4.00 x 3.63 inches
Compression ratio	9.75:1
Horsepower rating	285 @ 4600 rpm	305 @ 4700 rpm
Main bearings	Five
Valve lifters	Hydraulic
Carburetor	Carter WCFB four-barrel, Model 2370S	Two (2) Carter WCFB four-barrel, Model 2371S

CHASSIS

Feature	Series 60 Fleetwood	Series 75 Fleetwood
Wheelbase	133"	149.75"
Overall Length	225.9"	235.7
Front Tread	60"	60"
Rear Tread	63.1"	63.1"
Tires	8.00 x 15	8.20 x 15 Blackwall
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.

Heating and ventilation system.

Power window lifts (specific models).

Gold finish grille.

Two-way posture power seat ($81).

Six-way power seat ($97).

Other standard GM accessories available.

(Note: Posture power adjustable seat on convertible, DeVilles and Series 60S only. Six-way seat on 62 Coupe and sedan and standard for Eldorado).

HISTORICAL NOTES

The Cadillac Series 62 Sedan DeVille four-door hardtop and Eldorado Seville two-door hardtop were introduced to the public almost a month earlier than other models on October 24, 1955.
The remaining cars in the line were introduced the following month on November 18.
The 1956 Hydra-Matic transmission incorporated changes that increased its size and smoothed out shifting qualities.
It was developed by GM at a cost of $35 million.
The 1956 line set records in sales and production moving Cadillac from 10th to 9th position in the American sales race.
On Aug. 5, 1956 the division announced the purchase of the former Hudson Motor Car plant on Detroit's east end.