1964 Cadillac Series Sixty Special Fleetwood Hardtop Sedan

Sixty Special is the name used by Cadillac to denote a high-end special model produced starting in 1938. This Harley Earl-Bill Mitchell-designed extended wheelbase derivative of the Series 60, often referred to as the Fleetwood Sixty Special, was a prime example of American luxury. The Sixty Special designation was reserved for some of Cadillac's most prestigious vehicles. It was initially offered as a four-door sedan and briefly as a four-door hardtop. This exclusivity was later reflected with the introduction of the Fleetwood Sixty Special Brougham d'Elegance in 1973, and the Fleetwood Sixty Special Brougham Talisman in 1974. The Sixty Special name was temporarily retired in 1976 but returned again in 1987 and continued through 1993.

1963 Cadillacs featured all-new styling and a new mechanically streamlined 390 cubic inch engine that produces 325 horsepower. The Sixty Special shares its lack of body-side trim with the Eldorado. This creates a clean and formal appearance compared to the standard Cadillac models.

Other than a slightly revamped grille and rear bumper, the 1964 Sixty Special saw few exterior changes. Engine displacement was enlarged to 429 cubic inches, and the venerable Hydra-Matic transmission was replaced with the new Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission. The list price was $6,366.00 and sales were up to 14,500 units. This is a prime example of an entirely original, un-restored Fleetwood 60 special. The current caretaker and his father are the second owners. To date, it has traveled just over 18,000 miles.