1955 Cadillac Fleetwood Series Sixty Special

Description

Produced during Cadillac's postwar golden era, the Fleetwood Sixty Special represented the marque's flagship luxury sedan. Renowned for its abundant brightwork and advanced power-assisted features, the Fleetwood Sixty Special offered a level of comfort and prestige that helped define Cadillac's position as America's premier luxury automobile manufacturer. Powered by Cadillac's celebrated 331 cubic-inch overhead-valve (OHV) V8 and equipped with the four-speed Hydra-Matic transmission, the Sixty Special combined effortless performance with the refinement expected of the marque's top-of-the-line passenger car.

This 1955 Cadillac Fleetwood Series Sixty Special is powered by a reportedly overbored 331 cubic-inch OHV V8 paired with a four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. Finished in Cobalt Blue Metallic over a reupholstered blue broadcloth interior, the car features refurbished brightwork. This Cadillac is powered by a V8 fitted with an electronic fuel pump and PerTronix electronic ignition, and said to have been overhauled at approximately 46,000 miles following extended storage. Additionally, the seller reports brake and fuel-system work.

This 1955 Cadillac Fleetwood Series Sixty Special is now offered with an owner's manual, spare parts, shop and club authenticity manuals, and a clean Illinois title in the seller's name.

Highlights

• Cadillac's flagship Fleetwood Sixty Special luxury sedan

• Overbored 331ci OHV V8 paired with a 4-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission

• Finished in Cobalt Blue Metallic with refurbished chrome and brightwork

• Refurbished and retrimmed blue broadcloth interior

• Power steering and power-assisted drum brakes

• Power-adjustable front seat and power windows

Factory Equipment

• The chassis number (556083147) decodes as:

  • 55 – Model Year: 1955

  • 60 – Fleetwood Sixty Special Series

  • 8 – Eight-cylinder engine

  • 3147 – Sequential production number

• The trim tag decodes as:

  • Style 55-6019X – 1955 Fleetwood Sixty Special Sedan

  • Body FW 13107 – Fleetwood production sequence

  • Trim 83 – Light blue V-pattern and dark blue broadcloth upholstery

  • Paint 26 – Cobalt Blue Metallic exterior finish

  • ACC. E-H-Y – E-Z Eye glass, heater, and tilt-seat adjuster

• 331ci OHV V8

• Four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission

• Power steering

• Power-assisted drum brakes

• Power-adjustable front seat

• Power windows

• "Wunderbar" signal-seeking radio

• Cabin heater

• Analog clock

• Concealed fuel filler located behind the left taillight

• 15-inch steel wheels with chrome covers and whitewall tires

• Full-width chrome trim and Cadillac hood ornament

Modifications

• Electronic fuel pump

• PerTronix electronic ignition

Servicing & Documentation

According to the seller, the following service work has been performed:

• Engine reportedly overhauled at 46,000 miles, at which time it received the following work and replacement components:

  • Reportedly overbored .030"

  • Repainted in Cadillac Blue

  • Carburetor rebuilt

  • Radiator repaired

  • Heads and block machined

  • Pistons and connecting rods

  • Valves, lifters, and cam

• Fuel tank internally refurbished

• Heater core repaired

• Stainless-steel brake lines installed

• Stainless-steel fuel lines installed

• Power brake unit rebuilt

• Brake cylinders replaced

• Brake shoes replaced

• Interior retrimmed

• Interior metal surfaces repainted

• Rear bumper assembly re-chromed

• Rear bumper ends/exhaust outlets replaced

• Hood ornament re-chromed

• Side trim re-chromed

From the seller: "This Fleetwood Sixty Special has been maintained in largely original mechanical and visual configuration. The car retains its original engine, transmission, and drivetrain and remains finished in its factory Cobalt Blue Metallic color as indicated by the body tag.

During ownership, the chrome and interior were restored while preserving the character of the car. The engine was rebuilt to original specifications at approximately 46,000 miles and the vehicle runs and drives well. The frame and floor structure remain solid, and the vehicle presents as a well-preserved example of Cadillac's flagship luxury sedan."

Known Imperfections

• Hazing present on the hood

• Some paint bubbles visible in several exterior areas

• Corrosion present on some underhood sheet metal, behind rear quarter-panel stainless trim, and beneath trunk area

• Paint chips, dings, dents, bubbling, and other cosmetic blemishes visible

• Carpeting shows stains and wear

• Wunderbar radio powers on but does not produce sound

• Horn is inoperable

• Fluid seeps from transmission and rear differential

• Some trim exhibits pitting

• Trunk liner is stained

• Original jack assembly missing

• Upper battery hold-down bracket missing

• Some weatherstripping is loose or frayed

• Front bumper chrome shows pitting

Ownership History

The vehicle is now offered with a clean Illinois title in the seller's name.

Included Items

• Miscellaneous spare parts removed during refurbishment

• Lug wrench and modern jack

• Owner’s manual

• Shop manual

• Authenticity manual

• Two sets of keys

• Spare tire