1957 CADILLAC SIXTY SPECIAL FLEETWOOD

60S Fleetwood long-deck four-door hardtop sedan featured a wide, ribbed bright metal fairing extending from the lower rear half of the door to the back bumper. A Fleetwood nameplate appeared on the rear deck lid, which also housed the backup lamps on this car.
The Sixty Special name has been used at Cadillac to denote a special model since the 1938 Harley Earl-Bill Mitchell-designed Series 60 derivative. Although the 1938 model began in Cadillac's lowest price range, as a LaSalle, soon the Sixty Special name would be synonymous for some of Cadillac's most luxurious vehicles.
Cadillac introduced its first production four-door hardtop, the Sedan de Ville, in 1956. When Cadillac redesigned all of its standard models for 1957, the Sixty Special adopted the pillarless design as well. Priced at a hefty $5,539, the 4,761 lb (2,160 kg) (shipping weight) Sixty Special production reached an impressive 24,000 units - a sales plateau that the nameplate would never achieve again. The chrome fender louvers, a Sixty Special trademark since 1942, were gone in favor of a giant ribbed metallic panel that occupied the entire lower half of the rear fender. The Sixty Special script was gone but would return for its second and last appearance the following year. Engineering treats included moving the optional air conditioning unit from the trunk to a space under the hood, and a foot-operated parking brake that released when the car was put in gear. The 365 cu in (5.98 L) engine introduced last year was now bumped up to 300 hp (220 kW). In spite of all-new sheet metal on the 1957 models, much of Cadillac's attention was focused on the new limited production Eldorado Brougham. This new four-door model did not pose a threat to Sixty Special production, since the new Brougham was a hand-built, limited-production specialty model with a stupendously steep $13,074 price tag -- more than double a new Sixty Special. Power windows and brakes were standard. A pre-selector radio was optional.
1958 saw extensive design changes, even though the cars were entirely revamped for 1957. Horsepower from the 365 cu in (5.98 L) engine was now at 310 hp (230 kW). Sparkling "studs" decorated the wide new grille, while the rubber-tipped bumper guards were moved further out towards the edges of the car -- leaving a lower, wider look. Four headlights, a style that appeared on last year's Eldorado Brougham, were adopted for all Cadillacs, including the $6,117 Sixty Special. Full fender skirts practically hid the rear wheels from sight, and the massive ribbed stainless steel trim occupied the lower half of the rear fender. Small vent windows were added to Sixty Special's rear doors, and newly available power door locks were optional. This marked the last year that the Sixty Special would maintain a stretched GM C-Body until its return in the 1965 model year. The model year 1958 would also be the last that the Sixty Special script would actually appear anywhere on the car. Sales for the 4,930 pound (shipping weight) car slid to 12,900 units -- nearly half of last year's production.

[@tracer740]

This beauty looks absolutely flawless!

[@acts2211]

Absolutely stunning car and the color is amazing as well

[@shaneruthven]

Bahama Blue

[@user-im4bf3ro8q]

A symbol of success

[@thejohns-lv6ub]

Beautiful car

[@timothybedwards5440]

She's a beauty neighbor had one just like this as a kid

[@RayGettings]

Great car for an AACA member or a member of the Cadillac LaSalle club

[@lavonnemurdock7457]

LOVE THE CADDIES BEST.

[@khalidch5858]

Hi it's wonderful car....
مرحبا....إنها سيارة رائعة ومذهلة

[@CH67guy1]

Much awesomeness!

[@asa1973100]

WOW ❤

[@rolfrichter3984]

The exhaust originally would go through the bumpersides...

[@shaneruthven]

Yep but most dump it sympathetically to save the chrome

[@AssholeGarage]

Sheet metal screws holding the fender trim on ??? Oh the Humanity !!

[@frankgiaquinto1571]

Beautiful car - I love the Cadillacs of this time period - I'm fairly certain that the paint is a non original color but the car does look great in that color....

[@shaneruthven]

Fairly certain? It’s a factory colour Bahama Blue.

[@frankwood7878]

THE 57 CADDIE FRONT END LOOKS MEANER THEN THE 58 FRONT END. IT'S A MEAN G-RIDE

[@granskare]

I like the Hudson ! :)

[@rarevhsuploads4995]

Looked like a 1952?

[@frankwood7878]

HOW MUCH FOR THIS BABY ?