1963 Eldorado Cadillac history

A more distinguished-looking Biarritz arrived for 1963. The lower body "skeg" lines of 1961-62 were erased on all Cadillacs, and wide brushed-finish rocker panel moldings gave the Biarritz closer kinship with the svelte Sixty Special. The price remained stable -- a nominal two dollars less than the year before -- and production, though still limited, increased significantly.

Model 6367E, the Eldorado Biarritz convertible, had special styling with untrimmed body sides, full-length stainless steel underscores and a rectangular grid pattern rear decorative grille. Power vent windows, white sidewall tires and six-way power seats (in bench seat mode) were standard in Eldorados.

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
The alphabetical body identification code "C" was no longer used, since the short-deck Town Sedan was dropped from the 62 Series
However, the short-deck 6300 model, called the Sedan DeVille Park Avenue, was retained and used the same "D" body identification symbol
Rooflines on two-door hardtops were restyled, which brought a change in body style coding, but not in the alphabetical suffix

ENGINE

Type	V-8
Valves	Overhead valves
Block	Cast iron block
Displacement	6.384 Liters
Bore and stroke	101.6mm x 98.4mm
Compression ratio	10.5:1
Horsepower	325 hp @ 4800 rpm
Power	242 kW @ 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 25mm lower, 100mm narrower and 32mm shorter than the 1962 V-8.
It was also some 37 kg lighter, due to the use of aluminum accessory drives.
Model 6367E, the Eldorado Biarritz convertible, had special styling with untrimmed body sides, full-length stainless steel underscores and a rectangular grid pattern rear decorative grille. Power vent windows, white sidewall tires and six-way power seats (in bench seat mode) were standard in Eldorados.

STYLE

Model No.	Style No.	Body Type	Seat	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
63-63E	6367E	2-door Sport Convertible	6	$6609	2109 kg	1,825

CHASSIS

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

Air conditioner	$474
Automatic headlight control	$45
Controlled differential	$54
Cruise Control	$97
Door guards for	$4
Electric door locks	$46
E-Z-Eye Glass	$52
License plate frame	$6
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 standard on Eldorado

Wheelbase	3289mm
Overall Length	5664mm
Tires	8.20 x 15 whitewall
Rear axle ratio	2.94:1

I. D. NUMBERS

ENGINE

STYLE

CHASSIS

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

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