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1947 Cadillac

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1947 Cadillac 4-door

Series 62 Cadillacs were again based on the GM C-Body and had a slightly sleeker appearance than models in the other lines. Notchback styling we seen on all models, except the fastback coupe. However, it was easy to distinguish this car from a 61 coupe, as the door skins did not flare-out above the rocker panels; the side window openings were lower and the reveal moldings circled each window individually instead of looping around all windows as on the smaller car. The 62 sedan also had door skins which mated flush with the rocker panels and featured ventipanes on both the front and rear windows. The 62 convertible was the only open-bodied Cadillac available.

I. D. NUMBERS

Motor serial numbers 8420001 to 8459835 appeared on 1947 Series 62 models.

STYLE

Model NumberBody StyleDoorsModelSeatFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
47-6262072-doorClub Coupe5$24461884 kg7,245
47-6262672-doorConvertible Coupe5$29022025 kg6,755
47-6262694-doorSedan 5$25231925 kg25,834
47-62  Chassis only   1

ENGINE

TypeV-8 L-head.
BlockCast iron block.
Displacement5.678 Liter
Bore and stroke88.9mm x 114.3mm
Compression ratio7.25:1.
Brake horsepower150 hp @ 3400 rpm
Power112 kW @ 3400 rpm
BearingsThree main bearings.
Valve liftersHydraulic valve lifters.
CarburetorCarter WCD two-barrel (models 595S or 595SA) or Stromberg AAV-26 two-barrel (models 380154 or 380871).

CHASSIS

ModelWheelbaseOverall LengthFront TreadRear TreadTires
Series 623277mm5588mm1499mm1600mm7.00 x 15