Series 75 Cadillac Models & History 1951
Series 75 Fleetwood models were also facelifted to conform to the minor changes seen in other lines. Jump seats were used in both the seven-passenger sedan and Imperial limousine. Hydra-Matic drive was optional and hydraulic window lifts were standard. Business sedans were built in limited numbers on a special order basis.
I. D. NUMBERS
1951 Cadillac Fleetwood 75
- Motor serial numbers 517500000 and up appeared on 1951 Series 75 Fleetwood models.
STYLE
Model Number |
Body Style |
Doors |
Model |
Seat |
Price |
Weight |
Production Total |
51-75 |
7523X |
4-door |
Sedan |
8 |
$5200 |
2070 kg |
1,090 |
51-75 |
7533X |
4-door |
Imperial Sedan |
8 |
$5405 |
2085 kg |
1,085 |
51-75 |
7523L |
4-door |
Business Sedan |
8 |
|
|
30 |
51-75 |
86 |
|
Commercial chassis |
|
|
– |
2,960 |
NOTE: The commercial chassis featured a 3988mm wheelbase and was supplied to professional car makers for construction.
ENGINE
Type |
V-8: Overhead valves. |
Block |
Cast iron block. |
Displacement |
5.425 Liter |
Bore and stroke |
96.8mm x 92.1mm |
Compression ratio |
7.50:1. |
Brake horsepower |
160 hp @ 3800 rpm |
Power |
119 kW @ 3800 rpm |
Bearings |
Five main bearings. |
Valve lifters |
Hydraulic valve lifters. |
Carburetor |
Carter WCD two-barrel Model 845S – also – Rochester BB two-barrel Model 7004200. |
CHASSIS (ALL MODELS)
Model |
Wheelbase |
Overall Length |
Front Tread |
Rear Tread |
Tires |
Series 61 |
3099mm |
5382mm |
1499mm |
1600mm |
8.00 x 15 |
Series 62 |
3200mm |
5737 |
1499mm |
1600mm |
8.00 x 15 |
Series 60S |
3302mm |
5712mm |
1499mm |
1600mm |
8.00 x 15 |
Series 75 |
3728mm |
6002mm |
1499mm |
1600mm |
8.20 x 15 |
POWERTRAIN OPTIONS
Hydra-Matic drive on Series 61 and 75 |
$186 |
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
Power windows (specific models). |
Heating and ventilating system. |
Radio and antenna. |
Chrome wheel discs. |
Windshield washers. |
Fog lamps. |
White sidewall tires (availability limited). |
HISTORICAL NOTES
- The Series 61 line was discontinued in the middle of the year due to lagging sales.
- Charles E. Arnold was chief engineer
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