The 1960 Cadillac lineup is iconic, and in many ways, the four-door models are just as cool as the coupes and convertibles. That’s what makes this ragged ’60 DeVille so interesting. The sculpted sweep of the sides is spot-on—a beautiful design rarely achieved with four-passenger classics.
The two-tone 1960 Cadillac DeVille is for sale on eBay in Carmel, Ind., with a Buy-It-Now price of just $2,900.
A 1960 Cadillac DeVille with Good Bones
The seller describes his ’60 Sedan DeVille as “an original mainly used for weekend drives.” Maybe it was employed for that purpose during his current four-year ownership, but it would be hard now with no engine or hood.
There’s plenty of visible rust around this car’s fenders and rocker panels, but the owner says it has solid floors and a rot-free frame. There’s surface rust on the rear quarters, but they don’t look too bad. No accident damage is visible.
The best part of this car is the intact tinted glass and the interior, which features a re-upholstered front seat, most likely using the chambray cloth and leather style that was an option that year. There’s also a clean dashboard.
Double Your Pleasure With Four Doors
In the past, these DeVilles reached a certain age and then became donor cars for two-door models. Maybe that’s what happened to this example’s power plant. But replacing the engine and getting it back on the road shouldn’t be too difficult.
Perhaps a swap to the ubiquitous Chevrolet LS engine would be a quick way to get back on the road. eBay Motors will have what you need—maybe some door panels and a hood, too?
This is the second year of the DeVille, which debuted in 1959 with 53,000 sold (37 percent of all Cadillacs).
This is the six-window flattop model available in 1960.
For 1960, the bullet taillights are gone, but the big fins are intact. The grille was more expansive, and the pointed front bumper guards (known as “Dagmars”) were gone. Four-door buyers had two design choices, six-window pillar-less models and four-window “flat tops” with a wraparound rear window that is even cooler.
Get Your Hands Dirty
There is plenty of work ahead for anyone looking to take on this project. Even if the frame and undercarriage are clean and solid, all the suspension and brakes will need to be gone through before this can be driven safely—no matter what engine goes under the hood.
Cosmetically, one might consider preserving the patina. But a proper Cadillac is nothing without gleaming chrome and deep, luxuriant paintwork. Budget for time and money spent making this look right.
Hagerty lists a Coupe DeVille at $36,200 in #3 “good” condition. So anyone buying this car for less than $3,000 will be able to invest some dollars before getting underwater.
The coupe will always be the preferred model. After all, it’s an icon of the era of Detroit excess. But this four-door sedan shares nearly all of the magnificent and over-the-top styling at a bargain price.
