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This 1960 Coupe de Ville is a great classic with the look and ride that helped distinguish the Cadillac brand. It has a presence you can feel whether driving down the highway or just parked at cars and coffee. And while it makes quite a scene from the outside, it also makes an impression from the inside where it offers a very comfortable ride complete with cold air conditioning.
Showing just under 40k miles, this rust-free example spent most of its life in Texas. It has been refinished in its original Oxford White which seems the perfect color for this model. The lavish front grille is a beautiful piece by itself, but the pronounced rear end with its stately fins is even more impressive. All the trim pieces are in good shape from front to back; note this can be a huge expense on these old Cadillacs. The wire wheels and wide whitewall tires look magnificent and are a must-have on any Coupe de Ville.
The engine is Cadillac’s 390 cubic inch V8 with a factory rating of 325 hp and in impressive 425 ft-lb of torque. Behind this sits a robust 4-speed Hydramatic transmission which was the best of its day, even being used in army tanks. The power brakes have remarkable stopping power and use immense brake drums. Similarly, the power steering lets you turn the wheel of this massive car with just a finger. It’s everything you’d expect from a 1960’s Cadillac.
There is a lot to talk about inside as well. It starts with the original code 40 black Cambray cloth and white leather upholstery which is still in good condition after 66 years - a testament to material quality and proper care. The door panels and headliner are also impressive as are the steering wheel and instrument panel. The air conditioning has been converted to R134a and was recently serviced with a new compressor, bypass valve, receiver, and more. The wipers, washers, horn, heater/defroster, power seat, and power windows all work properly. Other functional features include the fender turn signals and a signal seeking radio with power antenna.
There is nothing like riding in one of these big classic Cadillacs, especially when they look and drive like this one. And with all the lookalike vehicles around us today, it makes an even bigger statement now than it did in 1960.
