1940 Cadillac Sixty Special
In 1940, Cadillac slightly updated their whole line including the popular Sixty Special Sedan or Fleetwood Series 40-60S. It was one of Bill Mitchell's masterworks that catapulted Cadillac sales from 1938-41.
Like the earlier cars, this car is distinguished by its lack of running boards, wider and lower overall body, thinner window pillars, and less overall chrome pieces and an integrated rear trunk.
Optional bodies included a Sedan Delivery and a Town Car. All were manufactured by Fleetwood.
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1940 Cadillac Sixty Special Sedan - sold for $22,000
This fine 1940 Cadillac Sixty Special Five-Passenger Sedan was restored approximately ten years ago and remains in excellent condition. Bearing a mild patina the two-tone green paint scheme adds a little extra pizzazz and heightens the styling for which the flagship division of General Motors had become known. Adding to that fashionable look are wide whitewall tires with full hubcaps, driving lights, dual mirrors, a grille guard, overriders an... more
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| submitted by | admin |
| type | Production Car |
| built at | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
| engine | V8 w/L-Head |
| position | Front, Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Natural |
| block material | Cast Iron |
| fuel feed | Stromberg AAV-26 |
| displacement | 5670 cc / 346 in³ |
| bore | 88.9 mm / 3.5 in |
| stroke | 114.3 mm / 4.5 in |
| compression | 6.25:1 |
| power | 100.7 kw / 135 bhp @ 3400 rpm |
| specific output | 23.81 bhp per litre |
| wheel type | 16in Slotted Disc |
| front tires | 7.00 x 16 |
| rear tires | 7.00 x 16 |
| r suspension | Hotchkiss Axle |
| wheelbase | 3225 mm / 127 in |
| front track | 1473 mm / 58.0 in |
| rear track | 1549 mm / 61.0 in |
| length | 5509 mm / 216.9 in |
| transmission | 3-Speed Manual |
| tran clutch | Single disc |
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