1959 Cadillac history

Series 6200 Convertible

The DeVille models, two sedans and a coupe, had script nameplates on the rear fenders eliminating the use of the front fender crest medallions. They were trimmed like 6200s otherwise. The DeVilles also had all of the same standard equipment listed for 6200s plus power windows and Two-Way power seats.

I. D. NUMBERS

The motor serial number system adopted in 1958 was used again with numbers in the same physical locations
The first pair of symbols changed to "59" to designate model year
The third symbol (a letter listed as a Body Style Number suffix in charts below) identified model and series
Consecutive unit numbers began at 000001 and up

STYLE

Model Number	Body Style	Model	Seat	Price	Weight	Production Total
59-63	6329L	Supersize 4-door 6 Window Sedan	6	$5498	2205 kg	19,158
59-63	6339B	Supersize 4-door 4 Window Sedan	6	$5498	2193 kg	12,308
59-63	6337J	Supersize 2-door Coupe	6	$5252	2145 kg	21,924

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
Carburetor	Carter AFB four-barrel Model 2814S

CHASSIS

Wheelbase	3302mm
Overall Length	5715mm
Tires	8.00 x 15
Dual exhausts	standard
Rear axle ratios	2.94:1 standard; 3.21:1 optional or mandatory with air conditioning

POWERTRAIN OPTIONS

The 345 horsepower Eldorado V-8 was optional on all other Cadillacs at $134.30 extra

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

Radio with rear speaker	$165
Radio with rear speaker and remote control	$247
Automatic heating system on Series 75	$179
Automatic heating system on other models	$129
Six-Way power seat on 6200s except convertible	$189
Six-Way power seat on 60-6306-6400 and 6200 convertible	$89
Power window regulators	$73
Power vent regulators	$73
Air conditioning on Series 75	$624
Air conditioning on other models	$474
Air suspension	$215
Autronic Eye	$55
Cruise Control	$97
Electric door locks on two-doors	$46
Electric door locks on four-doors	$70
E-Z-Eye glass	$52
Fog lamps	$46
White sidewall tires 8.20 x 15 four-ply	$57 exchange
8.20 x 15 six-ply	$65 exchange
Door guards on four doors	$7
Door guards on two doors	$4
Remote control trunk lock	$59
License Plate frame	$8

LOCAL OPTIONS

Utility kit	$15
Monogram	$12
Acryllic Lustre finish	$20
Undercoating	$25
Radio foot switch	$10
Gas cap lock	$4
Pair of rugs for front	$8
Pair of rugs for rear	$5

HISTORICAL NOTES

Assembly of 142,272 units was counted for the 1959 model year.
This was the next to last season for selling the Brougham.
Flat-top roof styling was used on four-window sedans
Six-window jobs had sloping rooflines with rear vent panes.
Power steering and shock absorbers were improved this year.
Charles E. Arnold was chief engineer