A minor facelift and small trim variations were the main
Cadillac styling news this year. Miniature egg crate "grilles" were set into the
outboard grille extension panels below the headlights. Larger, bullet shaped style
bumper guards were used. The features list included
- handbrake warning lamp
- key start ignition
- steering column cover
- Delco-Remy generator
- knee-action front suspension
- directionals
- mechanical fuel pump
- dual downdraft carburetion
- slipper type pistons
- rubber engine mountings
- oversize brakes
- Super Cushion tires
- one-piece windshield
- intake silencer
- 160 horsepower engine
- oil bath air cleaner
- equalized manifolding
- automatic choke
- luxury appointments
On the dashboard, "idiot lights" were used to monitor oil pressure and electrical
charge rate instead of gauges. The smaller body was again used on 61s and again
identified by the lack of full-length chrome underscores. However, a new medallion
now appeared on the rear roof pillar of these cars, above the upper beltline
molding.
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