Fleetwood Cadillac Models & History 1958
Thelimousine or nine-passenger long-wheelbase sedans were available once again, both with auxiliary seats and the same basic side trim as Series 62 models.
I. D. NUMBERS
- Serial numbers now used a three symbol prefix
- The first pair of numerical symbols “58” designated model year
- A one-letter alphabetical code (included as part of model number in charts below) indicated model and series
- Each prefix was followed by the consecutive unit number which started at 000001 and up
- The serial number was located at the front of the lefthand frame side bar
- Motor serial numbers again matched and were found on the center lefthand side of the block above the oil pan
STYLE
Model Number |
Body Style |
Doors |
Model |
Seat |
Price |
Weight |
Production Total |
58R-75 |
7523X |
4-door |
Supersize Sedan |
9 |
8460 |
5360 |
802 |
58S-75 |
4533X |
4-door |
Supersize Imperial Sedan |
9 |
8675 |
5475 |
730 |
58-86 |
8680S |
|
Commercial chassis |
|
|
|
1,915 |
NOTE: The commercial chassis features a 3962mm wheelbase and was provided to professional car makers for construction of funeral cars and ambulances, etc.
SERIES 75 FLEETWOOD ENGINE
Type |
V-8 Overhead valves |
Block |
Cast iron block |
Displacement |
5.972 Liters |
Bore and stroke |
101.6mm x 92.1mm |
Compression ratio |
10.25:1 |
Brake horsepower |
310 hp @ 4800 rpm |
Power |
231 kW @ 4800 rpm |
Bearings |
Five main bearings |
Valve Lifters |
Hydraulic valve lifters |
Carburetor |
Carter AFB four-barrel Model 2862S |
CHASSIS
Model |
Wheelbase |
Overall Length |
Front Tread |
Rear Tread |
Tires |
Series 75 58R & 58S Fleetwood |
3802mm |
6022mm |
1549mm |
1549mm |
8.20 x 15 six-ply blackwall |
POWERTRAIN OPTIONS
The 335 horsepower Eldorado engine with triple two barrel carburetion was used on all Eldorados as standard equipment |
This engine was also optional for all other Cadillacs |
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
Radio with antenna and rear speaker |
$164 |
Radio with rear speaker and remote control on Series 75 only |
$246 |
Automatic heating system for Series 75 |
$179 (for other models $129) |
Posture seat adjuster |
$81 |
Six-Way seat adjuster |
$103 |
Power window regulators |
$108 |
E-Z-Eye Glass |
$46 |
Fog lamps |
$41 |
Automatic headlamp beam control |
$48 |
Five (5) sabre spoke wheels |
$350 |
White sidewall 8.20 x 15 four-ply tires |
$55 |
Gold finish grille |
$27 |
Four-door door guards |
$7 |
Two-door door guards |
$4 |
Remote control trunk lock |
$43 |
License plate frame |
$8 |
Air conditioning |
$474 |
Series 75 air conditioner |
$625 |
Eldorado engine in lower models |
$134 |
Air suspension |
$214 |
Electric door locks on coupes |
$35 (on sedans =$57) |
LOCAL DEALER OPTIONS
Utility kit |
$15 |
Monogram |
$12 |
Blue Coral waxing |
$25 |
Undercoating |
$5 |
Lubrication agreement |
$34 |
Keyword: Fleetwood Cadillac History 1958