A Brief History of the 1936 Cadillac 60-Series
Cadillac sales rapidly fell from their high point in 1928. The Depression was killing the Cadillac market. A new, more affordable Cadillac was introduced in 1936 partially in response to the economy, and partially to fill the $900 gap between the highest-priced LaSalle and cheapest Cadillac 70- Series at the top of GM’s price ladder. The 60-Series was similar to LaSalle, utilizing a smaller body and engine, but with the quality and prestige of a Cadillac. 60-Specials lacked both running boards, and also chrome side-trim—very daring for 1936. Three body styles were available; coupe, convertible, and four-door sedan. 60-Series came with the new 322ci V8, similar to what powered the Fleetwood line of Cadillac, but with a 3/8-inch smaller bore. This decreased output by only 10 horsepower. The standard three-speed transmission was the same as found in LaSalle, riding on a 121-inch wheelbase. A total of 6,712 60-Specials were built in 1936, with serial numbers starting at 6010001 and ending in 6016712.
AVAILABLE MODELS:
1936
- Body Style
- 60-Series Coupe
- 60-Series Convertible Coupe
- 60-Series Four-Door Sedan
- Engine Options
- 322ci-2bbl, 125hp
1936 Cadillac VIN Decoder:
First and Second Characters: Series
Third-Seventh Characters: Production Number Sequence