1959 Cadillac Fact Sheet

Cadillac Series 6300:  The DeVille models, comprised of two sedans and a coupe, had script nameplates on the rear fenders – without the use of the front fender crest medallions. They were trimmed like 6200s otherwise. The DeVilles also had all of the same standard equipment listed for 6200s plus power windows and Two-Way power seats.

Eldorado and Eldorado Brougham:  The 6400 Eldorado sub-series included two 6400 models, the DeVille coupe and Biarritz convertible, and one 6900 model, the Brougham. All were characterized by a three-deck jeweled rear grille insert, but other trim and equipment features varied. The Seville and Biarritz had “Eldorado” spelled out behind the front wheel opening and featured broad, full-length body sill highlight moldings which curved over the rear fender profile and back along the upper belt line region.

Standard equipment included all items found on DeVilles plus heater, fog lamps, 345 horsepower three 2-barrel V-8, remote control deck lid, radio with antenna and rear speaker, power vent windows, Six-Way power seat, air suspension, electric door locks and license frames.

The Eldorado Brougham was now incorporated into the line though it was an Italian-bodied, limited production car. A vertical crest medallion with a “Brougham” script plate appeared on the front fenders and a single, thin molding ran from front to rear along the mid sides of the body. Styling on this car was not as radical as in the past. The standard equipment list was pared down to match those of other Eldorados plus Cruise Control, Autronic Eye, air conditioning and E-Z-Eye glass.

Series 60 Special:  “Fleetwood” lettering was used on the front fenders and on the trim strip crossing the bottom of the deck lid. A rear facing, bullet-shaped, scoop-like convex panel was used on the rear doors and fenders and was trimmed by a similarly shaped body rub molding that extended to the front wheel well at the bottom and to the headlamps at the top. Pillared, six window styling was seen and a three-deck jeweled rear grille was featured. The rear wheels were skirted and wheelbase was now identical to all other Series except the ’75 Series models.

The standard equipment list included all 6200 and 6300 features plus power vent windows and dual outside mirrors.

Series 75 Fleetwood: The long wheelbase Fleetwood models were still called Series 75, although a new numerical series designation was in official use. Production models again were a nine-passenger sedan and Imperial sedan-limousine with auxiliary jump seats. “Fleetwood” lettering appeared on the rear deck lid trim strip. Single side trim moldings extended from the front wheel housing to the rear of the car.

Standard equipment included all items found on the Sixty Special Fleetwood line.

Eldorado V-8:  Overhead valves. Cast Iron Block. Displacement: 390 CID. Bore and stroke: 4.00″ x 3.875″. Compression ratio: 10.5:1. Horsepower: 345 @ 4800 RPM. Torque: 405 @ 3400 RPM. Five main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. Camshaft Duration: Intake 324° (274°), Exhaust 324° (274°), Overlap 98° (48°), Lift (Intake) 0.451″ (Exhaust) 0.451″.  Carburetor: Three Rochester 2GC two-barrels, (front) model  7013033, (center) 7013034, (center w/air conditioning 7013037 (rear) model 7013035.

NOTE: This engine was available as an option in all lines except Series 75.

NOTE: Regarding advertised camshaft duration, Cadillac counted the hydraulic lifter “ramp” which allowed the lifter to fill with fluid, but did not appreciably lift the valve. The more accurate duration was at about 50 degrees of camshaft rotation – hence the true duration is shown in parenthesis.