1961 Fleetwood Cadillac history

The limousine and big sedan for 1961 sported the all-new styling motifs. Standard equipment was the same used on 6300 models including power seats and windows.

I. D. NUMBERS

Motor serial numbers took the same form used in 1960 with the first pair of symbols changed to "61" to indicate model year
Applicable codes were stamped in the same locations on the cars
The alphabetical code "C" identified the new Series 6300 short-deck sedan

STYLE

Model No.	Style No.	Body Type	Seat	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
61-67R	6723R	4-door Sedan	9	$9533	2450 kg	699
61-67S	6733S	4-door Imperial Sedan	9	$9748	2464 kg	926
61-68	6890	Commercial chassis				2,204

NOTE:

The commercial chassis featured a 3962mm wheelbase and was provided to professional car makers for construction of funeral vehicles and ambulances, etc.
Series 6700 sedans were full-pillared models with six-window styling.
A high-headroom roofline was used on these models.

SERIES 6700 FLEETWOOD 75 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
Bearing	Five main bearings
Valve Lifters	Hydraulic valve lifters
Carburetion	Rochester four-barrel Model 701930

CHASSIS

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires	Exhaust
Series 75	3808mm	6154mm			8.20 x 15	Single

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

Air conditioning Series 60	$474
Air conditioning Series 75	$624
Autronic Eye	$46
Cruise Control	$97
Door guards	$7
Electric door locks	$70
E-Z-Eye Glass	$52
Pair of fog lamps	$43
Automatic heating system on Series 60	$129
Automatic heating system on Series 75	$179
License plate frame	$6
Six-way power seat	$85-113
Power windows	$85
Power vent windows	$73
Radio with rear speaker	$16
Radio with remote control	$247
Remote control trunk lock	$59
Five white sidewall tire size 8.20 x 15 four-ply	$85 exchange
Five white sidewall tire size 8.20 x 15 six-ply for series 75	$64 exchange
Permanent anti-freeze -20°	$8
Permanent anti-freeze -40°	$9
Accessory groups A and B included mostly the same features as 1960 at the combined total of individual prices listed above

I. D. NUMBERS

STYLE

SERIES 6700 FLEETWOOD 75 ENGINE

CHASSIS

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

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