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The Cadillac Series 39-90, V-16, was the same as the 1938 model except for a few detail changes:

  • Chrome strips used along running board edges.
  • Spear on hood and fender skirts fully chromed.
  • New instrument panel and minor differences in bumpers and tail lights.
  • Generator relocated high in the Vee and belt driven.

I. D. DATA

  • Serial numbers were located on the left frame side bar, opposite the steering gear.
  • Starting: Same as engine number.
  • Ending: Same as engine number.
  • Engine numbers were on the left rear corner on the flat top of the crankcase, parallel to the dash.
  • Starting Engine No.: 5290001.
  • Ending: 5290198.

STYLE

Fleetwood Series 39-90, 141 in. wheelbase
Style NumberStyleSeatingPriceWeightProduction
39-9019Sedan5$52402320 kg13
39-9019-FImperial Sedan5$53152348 kg2
39-9023Sedan7$53752357 kg18
39-9029Convertible Sedan5$61102432 kg4
39-9033Imperial Sedan7$55252430 kg60
39-9033-FFormal Sedan7$61652430 kg8
39-9039Town Sedan5$58002336 kg2
39-9053Town Car7$72952461 kg5
39-9057Coupe2$54402234 kg6
39-9057-BCoupe5$55452280 kg5
39-9059Formal Sedan5$61652320 kg4
39-9067Convertible Coupe2$55452270 kg7
39-90Chassis   2

ENGINE

Type135 degree Vee. L-head
CylindersSixteen Cylinders
BlockCast iron block
Bore & Stroke79.4mm x 79.4mm
Displacement6.287 Liters (see note)
Compression Ratio7:1
Brake Horsepower185 hp @ 3600 rpm
Power138 kW @ 3600 rpm
SAE/Taxable Horsepower67.6
Main bearingsNine
Valve liftersHydraulic
CarburetorCarter WDO 407s(L) - 408s(R)

Note: Most literature says the displacement is "431 cu. in." (i.e., 7.062 Liters), but in calculating the bore and stroke for 16 cylinders results in 384 cu. in. (6.287 Liters)

CHASSIS

Wheelbase3581mm
Overall length5639mm
Front Tread1537mm
Rear Tread1588mm
Tires7.50 x 16.

DRIVETRAIN

TransmissionSelective synchro manual transmission
Speeds3 Forward, 1 Reverse
ControlsLeft Hand Drive; gearshift on column; handbrake at left.
ClutchSingle disc clutch.
DriveShaft drive Hotchkiss.
AxleSemifloating rear axle.
GearsHypoid gears.
Overall Ratio4.31:1.
BrakesHydraulic brakes on four wheels.
WheelsDisc wheels.
Wheel size16 in.

OPTIONS

Radio$69.50).
Heater$31.50).
Seat covers$8.25 per seat).
Spotlight$18.50).
Windshield washer$5.75).
Automatic battery filler$7.50).
Fog lights$14.50 pair).

1939 Cadillac

  • 1939 Cadillac Carved-Panel Hearse by Sayers and Scovill.
  • This outstanding hearse is now owned by Mr. Jerry Kayser, Kayser's Chapel of Memories, Moses Lake, WA.
  • Over the past few years he has had the coach fully restored.
  • In August of 1998, it was shown at the Professional Car Society's International Meet, where it won the highest award of Best of Show.