A minor styling facelift characterized 1947 Series 61 Cadillacs

• The grilles had five massive horizontal blades instead of the six used the previous year.
• A new identification feature was a striped field for the V-shaped hood crest.
• Sombrero style wheel covers were an attractive new option seen on many Cadillacs.
• In the logo department, a script type nameplate replaced the block lettering used on the sides of front fenders in 1946.
• Upholstery and paint combinations were generally revised
• Steering wheel horn rings were changed to a semicircular design.
• The old style rubber stone shields were replaced with a bright metal type
• A new winged trunk ornament was used on all models except the Series 60 Fleetwood Special sedan.
• Other features were basically unchanged over last year's cars.
• The Series 61 models continued to use the GM B-Body with fastback styling.