The 1960 model year was an impressive beginning to a new decade. During the Sixties, Cadillac styling became more graceful and restrained as Bill Mitchell gradually unified the design. Few new engineering advances were introduced, but orderly design development and a conservative styling approach set Cadillac apart from other luxury makes and maintained its reputation as "The Standard of the World." To the American public, Cadillac remained a symbol of prestige, success, and good taste. The 1960 Cadillac began the evolutionary process of toning down the excesses of 1959. Although it continued the jet plane styling theme of the '59, its fins were clipped (but still prominent) and Ed Taylor redesigned the taillights into a thin strip of red plastic neatly blended into the end of the fin. Supplementing that was a second taillight in each "exhaust port," now a vertical oval that still housed the backup light as well. The simplified grille lost its horizontal divider bar and the front bumper was also simpler and less bulky. New, too, was the instrument panel. All in all, the '60 Caddy had a more formal, yet youthful, look. MotoeXotica Classic Cars is pleased to present yet another beautiful, classic Cadillac, complete with fins! This true California Cadillac has benefitted from an older, frame off restoration and looks awesome! It has resided in El Macero, California with the same owner for 22 years. Finished in the correct, original color of Persian Sand, the paint looks great and only shows very minor imperfections. The body is solid and all the lines that the early 60’s Cadillacs are famous for are much defined. The top is finished in Olympic White and compliments the Persian Sand paint perfectly. The chrome appears to have been re-chromed and looks great with no pitting and only minor imperfections. Inside, you will find that the correct Plum interior is in excellent condition showing no wear or imperfections. The seats are wrapped in a vinyl and cloth combination and look great. The driver’s seat is actually a functioning power seat. The door panels, carpet and headliner are also in excellent condition. The dashboard is beautiful, complete with all the original gauges. The car also came equipped with an AM/FM radio with a power antenna. Under the hood, you’ll find an exceptionally clean 390 cubic inch V8 engine, capable of 325 horsepower. Attached to the engine is an automatic transmission. The car came equipped with power steering and power brakes. There are drum brakes all the way around. The Cadillac sits upon a set of original Cadillac chrome wheels. This gorgeous California Cadillac will make a great Sunday cruiser for anyone. The VIN is 60G077278 and the mileage currently shows 19,434. It is titled on a clean & clear California title! GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!
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