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The V-16's shared the Fleetwood bodies with the eights and twelves, but were given a few distinctive styling details. The grill was of eggcrate design. Headlights were mounted on the radiator shell rather than the fenders, and the parking lights were on the fenders rather than in the headlight supports. Three spears were placed on the hood side panels and front fender skirts. There was no crease across the nose of the front fenders.

Chassis changes were the same as on the eights and twelves, with minor differences to accommodate the added weight, power, and tremendous 3912mm wheelbase.

I. D. DATA

  • Serial numbers were on top surface of frame side bar, right side, just ahead of dash.
  • Same as engine number.
  • Starting no.: 5100001.
  • Ending: 5100150 (with 1935).
  • Engine numbers were stamped on the right hand side of the crankcase on the generator drive chain housing.
  • Starting engine no.: 5100001.
  • Ending: 5100156 (with 1935)

STYLE

Fleetwood 154 in. Wheelbase Vee Windshield
Style NumberStyleSeatingPriceWeight
5702Roadster2  
5712-CCollapsible Town Cabriolet5  
5712-LBTown Cabriolet5$8850 
5712-MBTown Cabriolet5  
5720Town Cabriolet7  
5720-CCollapsible Town Cabriolet7  
5725-BTown Cabriolet7  
5725-LBTown Cabriolet7$89502905 kg
5725-MBTown Cabriolet7  
5730Imperial Sedan5  
5730-FLImperial Cabriolet5$7700 
5730-FMImperial Brougham5  
5730-SSedan5$73002773 kg
5733Imperial Town Sedan5  
5733-STown Sedan5$73502766 kg
5735Convertible Coupe2$76002682 kg
5757Transformable7  
5759Sport Phaeton5  
5775Imperial Sedan (Limousine)7$76502823 kg
5775-BLimousine7  
5775-EImperial Sedan7  
5775-FLImperial Cabriolet7$7850 
5775-FMImperial Brougham7  
5775-H4Imperial Sedan7  
5775-SSedan7$74502814 kg
5775-WLimousine7  
5776Coupe2$74502655 kg
5780Convertible Sedan with divider5$78502773 kg
5780-BConvertible Sedan5  
5780-SConvertible Sedan5  
5785Collapsible Coupe5$7885 
5788Stat. Coupe5  
5789-AVictoria Coupe4  
5791Limousine Brougham7$8850 
5791-BLimousine Brougham7  
5799Aerodynamic Coupe5$7850 

STYLE

Fleetwood 154 In. Wheelbase Flat Windshield
Some listings show these as 62- styles.
Style NumberStyleSeatingPriceWeight
6030-BImperial Sedan5  
6030-FLImperial Cabriolet5$7050 
6030-FMImperial Brougham5  
6030-SSedan5$6650 
6033-STown Sedan5$67002766 kg
6035Convertible Coupe2  
6075Imperial Sedan7$70002823 kg
6075-BLimousine (spec. back)7  
6075-DLimousine7  
6075-ELimousine7  
6075-FLImperial Cabriolet7$7200 
6075-FmImperial Brougham7  
6075-H3Limousine7  
6075-H4Limousine7  
6075-OImperial Sedan7  
6075-SSedan7$68002814 kg
  • Some confusion exists regarding style numbers on 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 60- 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- and 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, 60- styles were no longer offered.

ENGINE

Type45 degree, overhead valve.
CylindersSixteen cylinders.
CrankcaseCast iron block on aluminum crankcase.
Bore & Stroke76.2mm x 101.6mm
Displacement7.416 Liters
Compression Ratio6.0:1 std. 5.57:1 opt.
Brake Horsepower169.2 hp @ 3400 rpm
Power126.2 kW @ 3400 rpm
SAE/Taxable Horsepower57.5.
Main bearingsFive.
Valve liftersMechanical with hydraulic silencer on rocker bushing.
CarburetorDual Detroit lubricator, type R-14, L-14, Model 51.

CHASSIS

Wheelbase3912mm
Overall length6096mm
Front Tread1508mm
Rear Tread1575mm
Tires7.50 x 17.

DRIVETRAIN

TransmissionSelective synchro transmission.
Speeds3 Forward, 1 Reverse
ControlsLeft Hand Drive, center control; emergency brake lever at left under panel (rhd opt).
ClutchTwin disc clutch.
DriveShaft drive, Hotchkiss.
Axle3/4 floating rear axle
Drive Typespiral bevel drive
Overall ratio4.64:1 std. 4.31:1 opt, 4.07:1 opt.
BrakesMechanical brakes with vacuum assist on four wheels.
WheelsWire wheels.
Wheel size17 in. drop center.

OPTIONS

Sidemount cover(s)$20.00 each
Standard Radio$64.50
Master Radio$74.50
Heater$44.50
Seat covers-
Spotlight$24.50
Flexible steering wheel-