1963 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD

SERIES SIXTY-SPECIAL FLEETWOOD

The Sixty-Special Fleetwood sedan was, again, distinguished by chevron slashes of bright metal on the sides of the roof "C" pillars. Also seen were full-length bright metal underscores, clean side styling, a rear end quadrant pattern grille and Cadillac crest medallions toward the back of the rear fenders. Standard equipment included all normal 6300 sub-series features, plus power ventipanes.

STYLE

Model Number	Style Number	Body Type	Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
63-60M	6039M	4-door Hardtop Sedan	6	6366	4690	14,000

SERIES 5700 - FLEETWOOD 75

Cadillac's extra-long nine-passenger cars were the only pillared four-door sedans in the line. Standard equipment was the same as on base 6300 models and Series 62 convertibles. Trimmings included a full-length lower beltline molding of a simple, but elegant design. Convertible top-look rooflines and windshields with forward "dog leg" style pillars were 1962 carry-overs seen exclusively on this line.

STYLE

Model Number	Style Number	Body Type	Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
63-67R	6723R	4-door Sedan	9	9724	5240	680
63-67S	6733S	4-door Limousine	9	9939	5300	795
63-68	6890	Commercial chassis	-	-	-	2,527

NOTE: The commercial chassis featured a 156 inch wheelbase and was provided to professional car makers for construction of funeral cars, ambulances, etc.

I. D. NUMBERS

Motor serial numbers took the same form used in 1962, with the first pair of symbols changed to "63" to indicate the new model year.

Applicable codes were stamped in the same locations on the cars.

ENGINE

Type	V-8
Valves	Overhead valves
Block	Cast iron block
Displacement	390 cubic inches
Bore and stroke	4.00 x 3.875 inches
Compression ratio	10.5:1
Horsepower	325 @ 4800 rpm
Bearings	Five main bearings
Valve Lifters	Hydraulic valve lifters
Carburetion	Rochester four-barrel model 710930.

NOTE:

Although neither engine displacement or output changed, the 1963 Cadillac V-8 was completely redesigned.
Quieter, smoother and more efficient, the new motor was one-inch lower, four inches narrower and 1-1/4 inches shorter than the 1962 V-8.
It was also some 82 pounds lighter, due to the use of aluminum accessory drives.

CHASSIS

Feature	Series 60	Series 75
Wheelbase	129.5"	149.8"
Overall length	223"	243.3"
Tires	8.00 x 15	8.20 x 15
Rear axle ratio	2.94:1	3.36:1

POWERTRAIN OPTIONS

None available.

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

Air conditioner for Series 75	$624
Automatic headlight control	$45
Controlled differential	$54
Cruise Control	$97
Door guards	$7
Electric door locks	$70
E-Z-Eye Glass	$52
Leather upholstery for style 6039M	$134
License plate frame	$6
Padded roof for style 6039M	$134
Six-way power seat	$85 or $113 depending on body style
Power window regulators as an option	$118
Power ventipanes as an option	$73
Radio with rear seat speaker	$165
Radio with rear seat speaker and remote control	$247
AM/FM radio	$191
Adjustable steering wheel	$48.
Remote control trunk lock	$53.
Five white sidewall tires, 8.20 x 15 four-ply on Series 60	$57 exchange.
Five white sidewall tires, 8.20 x 15 six-ply on Series 75 models	$64 exchange.