Cadillac Models & History 1929
SERIES 341-B
1929 Cadillac Sport Coupe
Theseries 341-B was similar to 1928 Cadillac Series 341-A except:
Bodies
- Side lights moved to fenders.
- Security-Plate safety glass used in all windows and windshields.
- All brightwork chrome plated.
- Electric windshield wipers used.
- Fleetwood introduced the All Weather Phaeton.
- Fleetwood showed the sweep panel across cowl and hood on all body styles.
Chassis:
- Duplex-Mechanical brakes with all shoes internal used.
Drive line:
- Synchro-mesh transmission introduced.
Engine
- Connecting rods drilled to give pressure lubrication to small ends.
- Metric spark plugs introduced mid-year.
I.D. DATA
1929 Cadillac
There were no serial numbers used.
Engine numbers were stamped on the front of the dash and on the crankcase just below the water inlet on the right side.
Starting 320002. Ending: 338104.
STYLE
| Fisher — 140 in. wheelbase | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Style No. | Doors | Body Type | Seating | Price | Weight |
| 1182 | 4-dr. | Touring | 7P | $3450 | 2170 kg |
| 1193 | 4-dr. | Phaeton | 7P | $3450 | 2107 kg |
| 1183-B | 4-dr. | Sport Phaeton | 4P | $3950 | 2323 kg |
| 1184 | 2-dr. | Roadster | 2/4P | $3350 | 2126 kg |
| 8620 | 4-dr. | Sedan | 7P | $3795 | 2339 kg |
| 8630 | 4-dr. | Imperial Sedan | 7P | $3995 | – |
| 8640 | 4-dr. | Sedan | 5P | $3695 | 2285 kg |
| 8650 | 4-dr. | Imperial Sedan | 5P | – | – |
| 8660 | 4-dr. | Town Sedan | 5P | $3495 | 2285 kg |
| 8670 | 2-dr. | Coupe | 5P | $3595 | 2221 kg |
| 8680 | 2-dr. | Convertible Coupe | 2/4P | $3595 | 2180 kg |
| 8690 | 2-dr. | Coupe | 2/4P | $3295 | 2231 kg |
| Semi-Commercial – 152 in. wheelbase | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Style No. | Doors | Body Type | Seating | Price | Weight |
| NA | – | Limousine Funeral Coach | – | – | – |
| NA | – | Limousine Ambulance | – | – | – |
| Fleetwood – 140 in. wheelbase | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Style No. | Doors | Body Type | Seating | Price | Weight |
| 3830 | 4-dr. | Imperial | 5P | $4345 | 2332 kg |
| 3830-S | 4-dr. | Sedan | 5P | $4195 | 2327 kg |
| 3830-C | 4-dr. | Collapsible Imperial | 5P | $5045 | – |
| 3830-SC | 4-dr. | Collapsible Sedan | 5P | $4895 | – |
| 3830-L | 4-dr. | Imperial (leather back) | 5P | $4445 | – |
| 3930-SL | 4-dr. | Sedan (leather back) | 5P | $4295 | – |
| 3861 | 4-dr. | Imperial Town (club) Sedan | 5P | – | – |
| 3861-S | 4-dr. | Club Cabriolet | 5P | $4395 | 2327 kg |
| 3861-C | 4-dr. | Collapsible Imperial Club Cabriolet | 5P | – | – |
| 3861-SC | 4-dr. | Collapsible Club Cabriolet | 5P | $5095 | – |
| 3855 | 4-dr. | Imperial Cabriolet | 5P | $4345 | 2332 kg |
| 3855-S | 4-dr. | Sedan Cabriolet | 5P | $4195 | 2327 kg |
| 3855-C | 4-dr. | Collapsible Imperial Cabriolet | 5P | $5045 | – |
| 3855-SC | 4-dr. | Collapsible Sedan Cabriolet | 5P | $4895 | – |
| 3875 | 4-dr. | Imperial | 7P | $4545 | 2368 kg |
| 3875-S | 4-dr. | Sedan | 7P | $4295 | 2364 kg |
| 3875-C | 4-dr. | Collapsible Imperial | 7P | $5245 | – |
| 3875-L | 4-dr. | Imperial (leather back) | 7P | $4645 | – |
| 3875-SL | 4-dr. | Sedan (leather back) | 7P | $4395 | – |
| 3875-SC | 4-dr. | Collapsible Sedan | 7P | $4995 | – |
| 3875-X | 4-dr. | Imperial (full leather quarter) | 7P | $4795 | – |
| 3875-SX | 4-dr. | Sedan (full leather quarter) | 7P | $4545 | – |
| 3180 | – | All Weather Phaeton | 5P | $5750 | 2332 kg |
| 3880 | 4-dr. | Imperial All Weather Phaeton | 5P | $5995 | 2336 kg |
| 3512 | 4-dr. | Trans. Town Cabriolet | 5/7P | $5250 | 2355 kg |
| 3512-C | 4-dr. | Collapsible Touring Town Cabriolet | 5/7P | $5950 | 2355 kg |
| 3520 | 4-dr. | Trans. Town Cabriolet | 7P | $5500 | 2355 kg |
| 3520-C | 4-dr. | Collapsible Touring Town Cabriolet | 7P | $6200 | 2355 kg |
| 3525 | 4-dr. | Trans. Town Cabriolet | 7P | $5500 | 2355 kg |
| 3525-C | 4-dr. | Collapsible Touring Town Cabriolet | 7P | $5500 | 2355 kg |
| 3591 | 4-dr. | Touring Limousine Brougham | 7P | $5500 | 2355 kg |
| 3591-C | 4-dr. | Collapsible Touring Landau Brougham | 7P | $6200 | 2355 kg |
| 3550 | 4-dr. | Full Collapsible Touring Cabriolet | 7P | $6700 | – |
ENGINE
| Engine description | Ninety degree V-8, L-head. Eight cylinder. Cast iron block on Copper/Aluminum crankcase. |
| Bore and Stroke | 84.1mm x 125.4mm |
| Displacement | 5.581 Liters |
| Compression ratio | 5.3:1 std. 4.8:1 opt. |
| Brake H.P. | 90 plus advertised. |
| SAE/Taxable/N.A.C.C. H.P. | 35.1 |
| Main bearings | Three |
| Valve lifters | Mechanical, with rollers riding on cams |
| Carburetor | Manufactured by Cadillac under C. F. Johnson patents. |
| Compression | 90-92 psi @ 1000 R.P.M., 105-107 psi @ 1000 RPM with hi-compression heads |
CHASSIS
1929 Cadillac
| Series 341-B | Series 341-B Commercial Chassis | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3556mm | 3861mm |
| Overall Length | 5417mm | – |
| Front Tread | 1422mm | 1422mm |
| Rear Tread | 1473mm | 1473mm |
| Tires | 7.00-20 (32 x6.75) | 7.00-20 (32 x 6.75) |
DRIVETRAIN
1929 Cadillac
| Transmission | Selective synchromesh transmission |
| Speeds | 3 Forward, 1 reverse |
| Controls | Left drive, center control (rhd opt) |
| Clutch | Twin disc clutch |
| Drive | Shaft drive (torque tube) |
| Axle | Full floating rear axle, spiral bevel drive |
| Overall ratio | 5.08:1 std; 4.75:1, 4.39:1 opt. |
| Brakes | Duplex-mechanical brakes on four wheels. All shoes inside drums |
| Drum size | 16-1/2 in. |
| Wheels | Wood artillery wheels (wire and disc opt) |
| Wheel size | 20 in. |
OPTIONS
| Folding trunk rack | $25.00 |
| Step plate | $3.25 ea. |
| Tire mirrors | $30.00 |
| Wind wings | $15.00-30.00 |
| Heater | $32.00 |
| Trunks | $65.00-100.00 |
| Herald ornament | $12.00 |
| Seat covers | $25.25 |
| Spotlight | $35.00 |
| Tire covers | $10.00 |
| Tonneau windshield | $120.00 |
| Natural wood wheels | $10.00 extra |
| 5 disc wheels | $20.00 |
| 6 disc wheels, fender wells, 2 spares | $175.00 |
| 5 wire wheels | $95.00 |
| 6 wire wheels, fender wells, 2 spares | $250.00 |
| Fender wells for wood wheels, 2 spares | $140.00 |
HISTORICAL NOTES
1929 Cadillac
1929 Cadillac Notes
- Introduced August, 1928.
- Innovations:
- Synchro-mesh transmission.
- Safety glass.
- Model year sales: 18103.
- Model year production: 18103.
- Lawrence P. Fisher was president
- Ernest W. Seaholm was chief engineer
- H. M. Stephens was general sales manager
1929 Automotive Notes
- Industry production increases to 4,455,178 cars and 881,909 trucks
- Alfred P. Sloan, Jr. was president of GM
- Pierre S. du Pont was chairman of the board at GM until February when Lammot du Pont became chairman of the board
- Stock market crashes in October to begin the Great Depression
- The Ford Model A is a big success
- Chevrolet brings out a 6-cyl
- Oldsmobile introduces the short-lived Viking
- Buick introduces the Marquette
- Duesenberg introduces the Model J which runs 187 km/h at the Indianapolis Speedway
- The luxury market is filled with Cord L-29, Ruxton, Marmon, Stutz, Lincoln, Packard, Pierce-Arrow, Auburn, as well as the Viking and Duesenberg
- DeSoto goes on sale with a record 81,065 first year sales.
- Chrysler introduces the Fargo
- David Dunbar Buick died (1854-1929)
- Walter C. White died
- Top model year production for 1929
Ford1,507,132 Chevrolet846,743 Hudson/Essex300,962 Chrysler244,921 Willys-Overland/Whippet242,000 Pontiac/Oakland211,054 Buick196,104 Dodge124,557 Nash116,622 DeSoto81,065 Cadillac/LaSalle36,598
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