1938 Cadillac Sixty Special Sedan
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Artifact Overview
Cadillac introduced its less expensive Series 60 for 1936 as the Great Depression reduced demand for luxury cars. The Sixty Special, added in 1938, was Bill Mitchell's first major design for GM. With its integrated trunk, chrome-framed windows, and notable lack of running boards, the Sixty Special projected a fresh and modern look soon copied by other automakers.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1938
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by William L. Mitchell; manufactured by Cadillac Motor Car Division of General Motors Corporation.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.386.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Steel (Alloy)
Nickel (Metal)
Glass (Material)
Rubber (Material)
Color
Blue
Red
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 3.5 in
Diameter: 4.5 in (Bore)
Length: 39.2 in (Stroke)
Horsepower: 72 hp (53.69 kW)
Inscriptions
Front and rear bumpers: Cadillac
Trunk: V8
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