Cadillac Models & History 1935
Onceagain Cadillac offered three models:
8-CYLINDER 355-D
1935 Cadillac Model 355
The V-8 Cadillac for 1935 remained virtually unchanged from 1934. The biplane bumpers of 1934 were replaced by more conventional units. One major change was introduced on Fisher bodies–the all steel Turret Top. Fleetwood bodies did not have the steel top until 1936. For 1934, Fleetwood bodied V-8’s on 3708mm wheelbase were designated Series 30. Fisher bodied cars continued under the designations Series 10 and Series 20.
Having been associated with funeral and ambulance equipment for many years, Cadillac embarked on an extra effort in 1935 to consolidate this business. Three Fleetwood bodied seven passenger livery sedans were offered on the V-8 Series 30 chassis. Additionally, a 4064mm wheelbase commercial V-8 chassis was offered for hearse and ambulance adaptation.
I. D. DATA
1935 Cadillac Model 355
- Serial numbers were on top surface of frame side bar, right side, just ahead of the dash.
- Same as engine number.
- Starting no.: 3100001 (with 1934).
- Ending: 3108318.
- Engine numbers were stamped on crankcase near the water inlet on the right hand side.
- Starting engine no.: 3100001 (with 1934).
- Ending: 3108318.
STYLE
| Fisher 128 in. Wheelbase | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Type | Doors | Style | Seating | Price | Weight |
| 35728 | 2-door | Sport Coupe | 2/3 | $2345 | 2068 kg |
| 35718 | 2-door | Convertible Coupe | 2/4 | $2445 | 2052 kg |
| 35721 | 4-door | Convertible Sedan | 5 | $2755 | 2159 kg |
| 35722 | 2-door | Town Coupe | 5 | $2495 | 2105 kg |
| 35709 | 4-door | Sedan | 5 | $2445 | 2143 kg |
| 35702 | 4-door | Town Sedan | 5 | $2495 | 2152 kg |
STYLE
| Series 20 Fisher 136 in. Wheelbase | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Type | Doors | Style | Seating | Price | Weight |
| 35678 | 2-door | Sport Coupe | 2/3 | $2545 | 2118 kg |
| 35668 | 2-door | Convertible Coupe | 2/4 | $2645 | 2102 kg |
| 35671 | 4-door | Convertible Sedan | 5 | $2955 | 2209 kg |
| 35659 | 4-door | Sedan | 5 | $2645 | 2193 kg |
| 35652 | 4-door | Town Sedan | 5 | $2695 | 2189 kg |
| 35662 | 4-door | Sedan | 7 | $2795 | 2248 kg |
| 35663 | 4-door | Imperial Sedan | 7 | $2945 | 2259 kg |
STYLE
| Series 30 Fleetwood Livery 146 in. Wheelbase | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Type | Doors | Style | Seating | Price | Weight |
| 6075-L | 4-door | Livery Limousine | 7 | – | – |
| 6075-LL | 4-door | Livery Limousine | 7 | – | – |
| 6075-SL | 4-door | Livery Sedan | 7 | – | – |
STYLE
| Series 30 Fleetwood 246 in. Wheelbase Vee Windshield | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some listings show these as 56___ styles. | ||||
| Style Number | Style | Seating | Price | Weight |
| 5702 | Roadster | 2P | – | – |
| 5712-C | Collapsible Town Cabriolet | 5 | – | – |
| 5712-LB | Town Cabriolet | 5 | $5495 | 2518 kg |
| 5712-MB | Town Cabriolet | 5 | – | – |
| 5720 | Town Cabriolet | 7 | – | – |
| 5720-C | Collapsible Town Cabriolet | 7 | – | – |
| 5725-B | Town Cabriolet | 7 | – | – |
| 5725-LB | Town Cabriolet | 7 | $5595 | 2568 kg |
| 5725-MB | Town Cabriolet | 7 | – | – |
| 5730 | Imperial Sedan | 5 | – | – |
| 5730-FL | Imperial Cabriolet | 5 | $4145 | 2500 kg |
| 5730-FM | Imperial Brougham | 5 | – | – |
| 5730-S | Sedan | 5 | $3745 | 2484 kg |
| 5733 | Imperial Town Sedan | 5 | – | – |
| 5733-S | Town Sedan | 5 | $3795 | 2461 kg |
| 5735 | Convertible Coupe | 2 | $4045 | 2325 kg |
| 5757 | Transformable | 7 | – | – |
| 5759 | Sport Phaeton | 5 | – | – |
| 5775 | Imperial Sedan (Limousine ) | 7 | $4095 | 2536 kg |
| 5775-B | Limousine | 7 | – | – |
| 5775-E | Imperial Sedan | 7 | – | – |
| 5775-FL | Imperial Cabriolet | 7 | $4295 | 2536 kg |
| 5775-FM | Imperial Brougham | 7 | – | – |
| 5775-H4 | Imperial Sedan | 7 | – | – |
| 5775-S | Sedan | 7 | $3895 | 2520 kg |
| 5775-W | Limousine | 7 | – | – |
| 5776 | Coupe | 2 | $3895 | 2341 kg |
| 5780 | Convertible Sedan with divider | 5 | $4295 | 2484 kg |
| 5780-B | Convertible Sedan | 5 | – | – |
| 5780-S | Convertible Sedan | 5 | – | 2468 kg |
| 5785 | Collapsible Coupe | 5 | $4295 | 2461 kg |
| 5788 | Stat. Coupe | 5 | – | – |
| 5789-A | Victoria Coupe | 4 | – | – |
| 5791 | Limousine Brougham | 7 | $5495 | 2536 kg |
| 5791-8 | Limousine Brougham | 7 | – | – |
| 5799 | Aero. Coupe | 5 | $4295 | 2468 kg |
STYLE
| Series 30 Fleetwood 149 in. Wheelbase Flat Windshield | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Style Number | Style | Seating | Price | Weight |
| 6030-B | Imperial Sedan | 5 | – | – |
| 6030-FL | Imperial Cabriolet | 5 | $3695 | 2500 kg |
| 6030-FM | Imperial Brougham | 5 | – | – |
| 6030-S | Sedan | 5 | $3295 | 2484 kg |
| 6033-S | Town Sedan | 5 | $3345 | 2461 kg |
| 6035 | Convertible Coupe | 2 | – | – |
| 6075 | Imperial Sedan | 7 | $3645 | 2536 kg |
| 6075-B | Limousine (spec. back) | 7 | – | – |
| 6075-D | Limousine | 7 | – | – |
| 6075-E | Limousine | 7 | – | – |
| 6075-FL | Imperial Cabriolet | 7 | $3845 | 2536 kg |
| 6075-FM | Imperial Brougham | 7 | – | – |
| 6075-H3 | Limousine | 7 | – | – |
| 6075-H4 | Limousine | 7 | – | – |
| 6075-0 | Imperial Sedan | 7 | – | – |
| 6075-S | Sedan | 7 | $3445 | 2520 kg |
- Some confusion exists regarding style numbers on the 1934-35 Fleetwood bodies.
- Following the previous Fleetwood system, V-8’s would be 56- or 60- styles, V-12’s would be 57- or 61- styles, and V-16’s would be 58- or 62- styles.
- This system was followed in promotional literature, in the 1934 Master Parts List, and in early factory records.
- However, since the bodies were identical for all these series, Fleetwood stamped all body plates 57- or 60-.
- Master Parts Lists after 1934 used only 57- or 60- style numbers for 1934-35 Fleetwood bodies.
- Starting in 1936, V-8 and V-12 style numbers reflected the new 1936 series designations, but V16’s retained the 57- system.
- However the 60- styles were no longer offered.
ENGINE
| Type | Ninety degree L-head. |
| Cylinders | Eight cylinders. |
| Crankcase | Cast iron block on aluminum crankcase. |
| Bore & Stroke | 85.7mm x 125.4mm |
| Displacement | 5.793 Liters |
| Compression Ratio | 6.25:1 std. 5.75:1 opt. |
| Brake Horsepower | 130 hp @ 3400 rpm |
| Power | 97 kW @ 3400 rpm |
| SAE/Taxable Horsepower | 36.45. |
| Main bearings | Three. |
| Valve lifters | Mechanical. |
| Carburetor | Detroit lubricator, model 51. |
CHASSIS
| Feature | Series 10 | Series 20 | Series 30 | Commercial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3251mm | 3454mm | 3708mm | 4064mm |
| Overall length | 5271mm | 5470mm | 5780mm | |
| Front/Rear Tread | 1508mm | 1508mm | 1508mm | |
| Rear Tread | 1575mm | 1575mm | 1575mm | |
| Tires | 7.00 x 17 | 7.00 x 17 | 7.00 x 17 | – |
DRIVETRAIN
| Transmission | Selective, synchro transmission. |
| Speeds | 3 Forward 1 Reverse |
| Controls | Left Hand Drive, Center control, emergency brake lever at left — under panel (rhd opt). |
| Clutch | Twin disc clutch. |
| Drive | Shaft drive, Hotchkiss. |
| Axle | 3/4 floating rear axle |
| Drive Type | spiral bevel drive. |
| Overall ratio | [Series 10, 20] 4.60:1 std., 4.36, 4.8:1 opt. [Series 30] 4.80:1 std., 4.60:1 opt. |
| Brakes | Mechanical brakes with vacuum assist on four wheels. |
| Wheels | Wire wheels. |
| Wheel size | 17 in. drop center. |
OPTIONS
| Sidemount cover(s) | $20.00 ea. |
| Standard Radio | $64.50 |
| Master Radio | $74.50 |
| Heater | $44.50 |
| Seat covers. | – |
| Spotlight | $24.50 |
| Flexible steering wheel | – |
HISTORICAL NOTES
1935 Cadillac Notes
- Introduced: January, 1935 (continuation of 1934 line).
- Model year production V-8: 2989.
- Model year production of V-12: 377.
- Model year production of V-16: 50
- Innovations: All steel Turret Top – Fisher bodies only.
- Nicholas Dreystadt was general manager
- Ernest W. Seaholm was chief engineer
- J. C. Chick was general sales manager until December
- Don E. Ahrens (who would become general manager in 1950) became general sales manager in December
1935 Automotive Notes
- Industry production rises to 3,387,806 cars and 732,005 trucks
- Alfred P. Sloan, Jr. was president of GM
- Lammot du Pont was chairman of the board at GM
- To attract new buyers, manufacturers offer stripped down, low-power cars
- Trunk-backed models gain popularity
- Chevrolet introduces the Suburban Carryall
- Roy S. Evans takes over failed American Austin and starts American Bantam in 1936
- Pierce-Arrow is reorganized
- Paul G. Hofman is president of Studebaker
- K. T. Keller is president of Chrysler after Walter P. Chrysler, F. M. Zeder is vice-chairman
- Buick introduces a convertible
- Graham is suffering financially
- Parking meters first appear in Oklahoma City
- Top model year production for 1935
Ford820,253 Chevrolet548,212 Standard201,773 Master Deluxe346,439 Plymouth327,448 Pontiac178,770 Dodge158,999 Oldsmobile120,374 Buick53,249 Series 4038,520 Series 506,536 Series 606,238 Series 901,836 Terraplane51,134 Studebaker43,682 Chrysler38,533 Nash35,184 Packard31,889 DeSoto26,800 Hudson21,020 Graham15,965 Hupmobile10,781 Willys10,715 LaFayette9,400 LaSalle8,651 Reo4,692 Cadillac3,636 355D Eight Series 101,130 355D Eight Series 201,859 355D Eight Series 30220 370D Twelve Series 40377 452D Sixteen Series 6050 Lincoln1,434 Pierce-Arrow667
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