1960 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CONVERTIBLE-SURVIVOR-DE VILLE-GARAGED SINCE NEW
Condition: | Used |
Make: | Cadillac |
Model: | DeVille |
SubModel: | Series 62 Convertible |
Type: | Convertible |
Trim: | 1960 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible |
Year: | 1960 |
Mileage: | 79,909 |
VIN: | 60F119778 |
Color: | Red |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Hydra-Matic |
Drive type: | Rear WheelL Drive |
Interior color: | Red & White |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | West Hills, California, United States |
Extras |
6-Way Power Seat, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Windows 6-Way Power Seat, Two-Speed Wipers, Windshield Washer, Leather Seats, Convertible |
Listed by |
Private seller |
Description of 1960 Cadillac DeVille Series 62 Convertible |
THE 1960 CADILLAC IS A MASTERPIECE OF AUTOMOTIVE SCULPTURE AND REPRESENTS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AUTOMOTIVE DESIGNS EVER BUILT! THIS ONE IS READY TO DRIVE & ENJOY JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER! THIS 1960 CADILLAC CONVERTIBLE HAS BEEN IN MY PERSONAL COLLECTION FOR THE PAST FOUR YEARS AND HAS BEEN GARAGE STORED SINCE NEW. MOST OF THE CAR IS IN EXCELLENT "SURVIVOR" CONDITION, NCLUDING MOST OF THE INTERIOR. I AM SELLING BOTH THIS AND MY OTHER 1960 CADILLAC CONVERTIBLE TO MAKE ROOM FOR SOME NEW TOYS. THIS 1960 CADILLAC CONVERTIBLE "SURVIVOR" WAS BUILT IN THE 4TH WEEK OF JUNE 1960 AND CAME FROM THE FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH THE 325 HP 4BBL ENGINE, UAL EXHAUST, YDRA-MATIC TRANSMISSION, OWER STEERING, OWER BRAKES, OWER WINDOWS, OWER 6-WAY SEAT, ZEYE GLASS, ACK UP LIGHTS, IGNAL SEEKING RADIO, OWER ANTENNA, EATER/DEFROSTER, UAL SPEED WIPERS, INDSHIELD WASHER, ND AUTOMATIC-RELEASE PARKING BRAKE. EXTERIOR THIS AMAZING 1960 CADILLAC IS A REAL BEAUTY IN ITS POMPEIAN RED METALLIC PAINT, IG FINS, BUNDANT CHROME AND WIDE WHITE WALL TIRES! THIS IS SUCH A PRETTY CAR! THE CHROME, TAINLESS TRIM, RILLE, EADLAMP SURROUNDS, LASS, TC ARE ALL IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THIS CADI APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN REPAINTED ONCE IN ITS ORIGINAL POMPEIAN RED METALLIC PAINT THAT HAS A GOOD SHINE. THE CHROME BUMPERS LOOK LIKE NEW AND MAY HAVE BEEN RECHROMED TO LOOK THIS GOOD! THE WHITE CONVERTIBLE TOP HAS BEEN REPLACED AND IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. ALL WEATHERSTRIPPING IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THIS IS A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF A BEAUTIFUL 1960 CADILLAC CONVERTIBLE! INTERIOR WHEN YOU SIT DOWN INSIDE THIS CADI, T'S ALMOST LIKE BEING IN A TIME CAPSULE FROM 1960. ONE OF THE MOST STRIKING IMPRESSIONS ONE RECEIVES FROM INSIDE THIS 1960 CADILLAC IS A MARVELOUS FEELING OF OPENNESS. SITTING IN THE CAR, HE DRIVER CAN EASILY SEE ALL FOUR CORNERS AND ENJOY AN ALMOST UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW IN ALL DIRECTIONS WITH THE TOP DOWN. THIS CADI HAS ITS ORIGINAL RADIO, EATER AND RED & WHITE LEATHER UPHOLSTERY! THE INSTRUMENTS, OOR PANELS AND THE PADDED DASH ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH NO SIGNS OF WEAR. THE CARPET HAS BEEN REPLACED, UT THE REST OF THE INTERIOR APPEARS TO BE IN VERY WELL PRESERVED ORIGINAL "SURVIVOR" CONDITION. ENGINE COMPARTMENT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS IN AMAZING ORIGINAL UNRESTORED CONDITION. THE WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED FOUR YEARS AGO. EVERYTHING ELSE APPEARS ORIGINAL. PLEASE SEE PHOTOS. TRUNK THE TRUNK IS IN GOOD CONDITION, TILL CONTAINING ALL OF ITS ORIGINAL COMPONENTS. IT EVEN STILL HAS ITS ORIGINAL FACTORY TRUNK MAT AND CARDBOARD SURROUND PANELS. THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TRUNK LID HAS THE ORIGINAL FACTORY PAINT AND JACKING INSTRUCTIONS. THE SPARE TIRE, IRE BLOCK AND ORIGINAL JACK ARE THERE!MECHANICALS THIS 1960 CADILLAC IS POWERED BYITS ORIGINAL 325 HP V-8 ENGINE WITH 4-BBL CARBURETOR, UAL EXHAUST AND HYDRA-MATIC TRANSMISSION. ALL MAJOR MECHANICAL COMPONENTS OPERATE AS THEY SHOULD.THE BRAKE HORSE POWER WAS RATED AT 325 @ 4,800 RPM, O THIS CADI HAS PLENTY OF POWER. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT FIVE YEARS AGO. THE TOP MOTOR & PUMP WERE REPLACED FIVE YEARS AGO AND THE TOPS PUMP LINES REPLACED FOUR YEARS AGO. THE TOP OPERATES FLAWLESSLY. THE WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED FOUR YEARS AGO AND THE BRAKES WERE JUST RECENTLY REDONE.THIS CADI HAS BEEN DRIVEN VERY LITTLE SINCE THE ABOVE WORK WAS DONE. VIN & TRIM TAG CODES: VIN# 60F119778 60=1960F=Series 62 Convertible119778=Unit # Vehicle Data Plate STYLE 60-6267=1960 Series 62 ConvertibleBODY FW 12291=#12291 of 14,000 Convertibles Built06D=Build Date 4th Week of June, 960TRIM 28=White & Red Leather InteriorPaint 50=Pompeian Red Metallic ExteriorTOP 1=Ivory TopACC. EHY=EZEye Glass, eater and 6-Way Power Seat THE 1960 CADILLAC The 1960 model year was an impressive beginning to a new decade. During the Sixties, adillac styling became more graceful and restrained as Bill Mitchell gradually unified the design. Few new engineering advances were introduced, ut orderly design development and a conservative styling approach set Cadillac apart from other luxury makes and maintained its reputation as "The Standard of the World." To the American public, adillac remained a symbol of prestige, uccess, nd good taste. The 1960 Cadillac began the evolutionary process of toning down the excesses of 1959. Although it continued the jet plane styling theme of the '59, ts fins were clipped (but still prominent) and Ed Taylor redesigned the taillights into a thin strip of red plastic neatly blended into the end of the fin. Supplementing that was a second taillight in each "exhaust port," now a vertical oval that still housed the backup light as well. The simplified grille lost its horizontal divider bar and the front bumper was also simpler and less bulky. New, oo, as the instrument panel. All in all, he 1960 Cadillac had a more formal, et youthful, ook. The Cadillac Series Sixty-Two convertible was priced at $5455. This was a very expensive automobile in its day. The Series Sixty-Two models were distinguished by a narrow full-length chrome rub strip that ran from behind the front wheel to the rear bumper. The 390 cubic inch V-8 had a cast iron block, verhead valves, ive main bearings, ydraulic valve lifters, nd a Rochester four-barrel carburetor. The bore and stroke were 4.00 x 3.875 inches, he compression ratio was 10.5:1, nd the brake horsepower was 325 @ 4800 rpm. Cadillac's 1960 bold sweeping lines stood out as a modern masterpiece of automotive sculpture. Every luxury and convenience coddled both driver and passengers; with comfort enough for even the longest journey. Here was a car designed for comfort, ut one that offered a pleasant surprise when a quick response was needed -- 0-60 mph in just 10.3 seconds. According to contemporary road tests, as economy ratings for 1960 Cadillac's were approximately 14 miles per gallon at a steady 60 miles per hour. Cadillac engineering and design had come together in creating a sumptuous machine. The 1960 Cadillac was designed during a period of great change within GM. Harley Earl was heavily involved with the 1959s, ut Bill Mitchell took over after Earl's retirement and was mainly responsible for the 1960 models. Under Mitchell, new freshness permeated the air -- a freshness and youthfulness that was to become the hallmark of most cars developed under his regime. Earl, itchell, ols, lowacke, nd Scheelk designed a car whose time is now. It is seen everywhere these days: TV, ovies, nd even in commercials for new Cadillac's! People can't get enough of the 1960 Cadillac's beauty, nd prices are escalating accordingly. It is such a welcome relief to see one parked amongst the little boxes-on-wheels of today. Ah, he genius of it all. Car Life magazine selected the 1960 Cadillac as its "Best buy in the luxury field." The dealer Data Book for 1960 says that Cadillac cannot be fully appreciated without experiencing the surpassing comfort of its ride, he remarkable ease and safety of its steering and braking and the exceeding flexibility and sureness of its response to the driver's every demand. THIS 1960 CADILLAC WAS PREVIOUSLY OWNED BY A KNOWLEDGABLE COLLECTOR AND CADILLAC CLUB MEMBER. IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN GARAGED, OVINGLY CARED FORAND MAINTAINED, ND IS READY FOR ITS NEW OWNER TO DRIVE AND ENJOY! WHEN YOU DRIVE THIS 1960 CADILLAC, THER MOTORISTS WILL BE IN AWE OF THIS ICONIC 1960'S AMERICAN JET-AGE STYLING. YOU'LL BE ON THE RECEIVING END OF MANY SMILES, HUMBS-UP AND COMMENTS FROM ITS ADMIRERS! THIS IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE THIS FABULOUS ICONIC 1960 CADILLAC THAT WILL GIVE YOU YEARS OF DRIVING ENJOYMENT AND IMMENSE PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP. READY TO SHOW OR DRIVE See my (523) 100% Feedbacks and BID WITH CONFIDENCE!BID TO WIN! Vehicle Condition: TO SAY THIS 1960 CADILLAC IS VERY ATTRACTIVE IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT! IT IS A BEAUTIFUL "SURVIVOR" THAT RUNS AND DRIVES VERY WELL! This Cadillac is 55 years old, o some signs of age are to be expected! While it is strikingly beautiful, t is not a "RESTORED" vehicle. Everything appears to be in either amazing unrestored original "SURVIVOR" condition or refurbished. However, here are some things that need to be mentioned. The car runs and drives very well, ut sounds like it may need a muffler. The water pump has been replaced, he transmission rebuilt and the brakes were done. This Cadillac has been driven very sparingly since the above work was done. The car appears to have been repainted only once in its correct original Pompeian Red Metallic. There is some lacquer checking on the nose of the hood and in some other places. There are indications that there had been some rust that was previously repaired at the lowest part of the rear quarter panels. The exterior chrome is in excellent condition, nd there are only a few very minor scratches. The convertible top was replaced and is in good condition. The interior is mostly original and in mostly excellent unrestored condition. The original clock, ipers, indshield washer and original radio with power antenna are not working, ot surprising for a car this age, lthough the signal seek on the radio does operate. The motor for the 6-way power seat works, ut the seat does not move. I have made no attempt to repair this, ut suspect this is a very simple repair, erhaps as easy as lubrication. The original front seat leather is in very good condition, specially for a convertible, nd shows just a bit of wear with a few spots of some very minor surface cracking in the color coating. The instruments, oor panels and padded dash pad look like new. The carpet was replaced and is in excellent condition. Please note that the California license plate shown in the photos is not included with the vehicle.Note that the odometer reading above is believed to reflect this Cadi's actual total miles, owever I do not have documentation to confirm that. This Cadillac is absolutely beautiful. It would not take much to bring this Cadillac up to the next level! This Cadillac will turn heads and gets thumbs up virtually everywhere it goes! THIS VEHICLE IS LOCATED INWEST HILLS,CALIFORNIA, BOUT 20 MILES FROM LOS ANGELES. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VEHICLE,EMAIL OR CALL STEVEStevekr2000@aol.com*(818) 340-4700* All questions will be gladly answered!PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS INVESTMENT GRADE VEHICLE MAY BE FINANCED THROUGH JJ BEST CLASSIC CAR FINANCE. YOU CAN OWN AND ENJOY YOUR DREAM CAR TODAY AND PAY IT OFF OVER TIME! VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AThttp://www.jjbest.com/ OR CONTACT LENNY FOUGERE AT (800) USA-1965 FOR MORE DETAILS. |