Cadillac Dealer Used Car Reconditioning Manual – 1960 Edition

This particular manual was printed in 1960 and issued to Cadillac dealers. It contains detailed instructions/suggestions on how to recondition vehicles that come into their facility to prepare for sale. Information is broken down by area of the car. Of course, technology and techniques have changed over the years but it’s an interesting look at the old-school processes employed by Cadillac dealers in the 1950s & 1960s. We’ll add content over time by section of the manual. See below the image for available sections.

1959 1960 Cadillac Dealer used car reconditioning manual

Engine | Trunk | Headliner | Upholstery | Door Panels | Floor Coverings | Convertible Tops
Magic Mirror Polishing | Mechanical Tips | Additi0nal/New Ideas

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