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1949 Cadillac

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1949 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special

The car with the big doors, the 60 Special Fleetwood sedan, again had four chrome slashes on the rear roof pillar, thinner rear fender stone guards with front and rear extensions and Cadillac scripts mounted high on the front fenders, above the crease line. The new grille design with parking lamp extensions was seen along with standard backup lamps. Hydraulic window lifts were also regular equipment on this car. A more conventional dashboard design appeared on all Cadillacs this year, featuring a horizontal speedometer.

SERIES 60 SPECIAL FLEETWOOD I. D. NUMBERS

  • Motor serial numbers 496000000 to 496088221 appeared on 1949 Series 60S Fleetwood models.

SERIES 60 SPECIAL FLEETWOOD STYLE

Model NumberBody StyleDoorsModelSeatingFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
49-60S6069X4-doorSedan5$38281877 kg11,399
49-60S6037X Special Coupe DeVille5  1

SERIES 60 SPECIAL FLEETWOOD ENGINE

TypeV-8: Overhead valves.
BlockCast iron block.
Displacement5.425 Liters
Bore and stroke96.8mm x 92.1mm
Compression ratio7.50:1.
Brake horsepower160 hp @ 3800 rpm
Power119 kW @ 3800 rpm
BearingsFive main bearings.
Valve liftersHydraulic valve lifters.
CarburetorCarter WCD two-barrel Models 682S or 722S.

CHASSIS

WheelbaseOverall LengthFront TreadRear TreadTires
3378mm5740mm1499mm1600mm8.20 x 15

POWER TRAIN OPTIONS

  • Hydra-matic transmission .. $174

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

  • Whitewall tires
  • Radio and antenna
  • Heating and ventilating system
  • Chrome wheel discs
  • Fog lights
  • Safety spotlights
  • Other standard accessories