CLASSIC CARS

CHEVROLET CORVAIR (1960-1964)

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Nameplate year of origin: 1960.
Current bodystyle lifespan: 1960 through 1964.
Predecessor to this model: None.
Replacement for this model: Corvair (1965 to 1969).
Percentage of division’s sales volume: 15.14%.
Corporate siblings: None.
Primary competition: Rambler American, Ford Falcon, Plymouth Valiant and Studebaker Lark.
Notable changes: All-new model for 1960.
Major standard equipment: Fabric and vinyl front bench seat, left-hand sun visor, turn signals, center dome light, electric windshield wipers, and 6.50 × 13 BSW tires. 700 adds: Luggage compartment trim, color-keyed floor mats, dual horns, and automatic dome lamp switch. Monza adds: All-vinyl bucket seats, folding rear seat, dual sun visors, glove box light, and additional exterior chrome trim.

Chevrolet Corvair

Measurements
Wheelbase 108.0″
Length 180.0″
Width 66.9″
Height 51.3″
Legroom—front 42.8″
Legroom—rear 36.5″
Headroom—front 38.9″
Headroom—rear 38.0″
Cargo capacity (cu. ft.) 15.6
Fuel capacity (gals.) 11.0

Chevrolet Corvair Models Available
Corvair 500 2-Door Club Coupe
Corvair 500 4-Door Sedan
Corvair Deluxe 700 2-Door Coupe
Corvair Deluxe 700 4-Door Sedan
Corvair Monza 900 2-Dr. Club Cpe.

CADILLAC FLEETWOOD SEVENTY FIVE (1959-1965)

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Nameplate year of origin: 1927 (Fleetwood bodies), 1936 (75 series).
Current bodystyle lifespan: 1959 through 1965.
Predecessor to this model: Fleetwood 75 (1957 to 1958).
Replacement for this model: Fleetwood 75 (1966).
Percentage of division’s sales volume: 1.11%.
Corporate siblings: None.
Primary competition: Crown Imperial Limousine and Lincoln Continental Mark V Executive Sedan.
Notable changes: Revised rear styling, minor trim and detail changes.
Major standard equipment: Bedford cord or broadcloth upholstery with leather chauffeur compartment trim, two-way power seat, 2-speed electric windshield wipers with washers, power windows, power steering, power brakes, Hydramatic automatic transmission, and 8.20 × 15 BSW tires.

Cadillac Fleetwood Seventy-Five Limousine (1959)

Measurements
Wheelbase 149.8″
Length 244.8″
Width 80.6″
Height 59.3″
Legroom—front 44.2″
Legroom—rear 37.8″*
Headroom—front 36.3″
Headroom—rear 34.8″
Luggage capacity (cu. ft.) NA
Fuel capacity (gals.) 21.0

Cadillac Fleetwood Seventy Five Models Available
Fl. Seventy-Five 4-Door Sedan
Fl. Seventy-Five 4-Dr. Limousine

CADILLAC FLEETWOOD SIXTY SPECIAL (1959-1960)

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Nameplate year of origin: 1938.
Current bodystyle lifespan: 1959 through 1960.
Predecessor to this model: Fleetwood Sixty-Special (1957 to 1958).
Replacement for this model: Fleetwood Sixty-Special (1961 to 1964).
Percentage of division’s sales volume: 8.43%.
Corporate siblings: Buick Electra and Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Primary competition: Imperial LeBaron and Lincoln Continental Mark V.
Notable changes: Revised rear styling, minor trim and detail changes.
Major standard equipment: Cardinal cloth or Clarion cloth and Florentine leather upholstery, two-way power seat, 2-speed electric windshield wipers with washers, power windows, power steering, power brakes, Hydra-matic automatic transmission, and 8.00 × 15 BSW tires.

Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special (1959)

Measurements
Wheelbase 130.0″
Length 225.0″
Width 79.9″
Height 56.2″
Legroom—front 45.8″
Legroom—rear 44.6″
Headroom—front 33.9″
Headroom—rear 33.1″
Luggage capacity (cu. ft.) NA
Fuel capacity (gals.) 21.0

Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special

Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special Models Available
Fl. Sixty-Special 4-Dr. Sedan

CADILLAC ELDORADO (1959-1960)

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Nameplate year of origin: 1953.
Current bodystyle lifespan: 1959 through 1960.
Predecessor to this model: Eldorado (1957 to 1958).
Replacement for this model: Eldorado (1961 to 1964).
Percentage of division’s sales volume: 1.76%.
Corporate siblings: Buick Electra and Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Primary competition: Lincoln Continental Mark V.
Notable changes: Revised rear styling, minor trim and detail changes. Brougham had revised grille.
Major standard equipment: Leather or cloth and leather upholstery, six-way power seat, 2-speed electric windshield wipers with washers, AM radio with antenna, Cadillac heating system, fog lamps, remote-control trunk release, power windows and vent windows, power door locks, power steering, power brakes, Hydra-matic automatic transmission, air suspension, and 8.00 × 15 WSW tires. Brougham adds: Custom coachwork body styling, cruise control, Guide-Matic headlamp dimmers, tinted glass and air conditioning.

Cadillac Eldorado (1959)

Measurements
Wheelbase 130.0″
Length 225.0″
Width 79.9″
Height 54.3″
Legroom—front 45.8″
Legroom—rear 45.6″
Headroom—front 34.7″
Headroom—rear 33.4″
Luggage capacity (cu. ft.) NA
Fuel capacity (gals.) 21.0

Cadillac Eldorado Models Available
Eldorado Seville 2-Door Hardtop
Eldorado Biarritz 2-Door Convertible
Brougham 4-Door Hardtop Sedan

CADILLAC DE VILLE (1959-1960)

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Nameplate year of origin: 1949 (as Hardtop designation), 1959 (as model name).
Current bodystyle lifespan: 1959 through 1960.
Predecessor to this model: de Ville (1957 to 1958).
Replacement for this model: de Ville (1961 to 1964).
Percentage of division’s sales volume: 38.14%.
Corporate siblings: Buick Electra and Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Primary competition: Imperial Crown, and Lincoln Premiere.
Notable changes: Revised rear styling, minor trim and detail changes.
Major standard equipment: Chadwick cloth or Cambray cloth and leather upholstery, two-way power seat, 2-speed electric windshield wipers with washers, power windows, power steering, power brakes, Hydra-matic automatic transmission, and 8.00 × 15 BSW tires.

Cadillac Sedan de Ville (1959-1960)

Cadillac de Ville Models Available
Coupe de Ville 2-Door Hardtop
Sedan de Ville 4-Door, 4-w. HT
Sedan de Ville 4-Door, 6-w. HT