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1949 Cadillac series 75 Fleetwood

1949 Cadillac series 75 Fleetwood

To accommodate luxury-class buyers, the long wheelbase Fleetwood models were carried over without any basic changes, except for revisions to the dashboard design which followed those on other models.

SERIES 75 FLEETWOOD I. D. NUMBERS

  • Motor serial numbers 497500000 to 497577135 appeared on 1949 Series 75 models.

SERIES 75 FLEETWOOD STYLE

Model NumberBody StyleDoorsModelSeatingFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
49-757519X4-doorSedan 5$47502081 kg220
49-757523X4-doorSedan7$49702103 kg595
49-757523L4-doorBusiness Sedan9$46502055 kg35
49-757533X4-doorImperial Sedan7$51702113 kg626
49-757533L4-doorBusiness Imperial9$48392079 kg25
49-75  Chassis only   1
49-75  Commercial chassis   1,861

NOTE: The commercial chassis featured a 4140mm wheelbase and was offered to professional car makers for the construction of funeral vehicles, ambulances, etc.

SERIES 75 FLEETWOOD ENGINE

TypeV-8: Overhead valves.
BlockCast iron block.
Displacement5.425 Liters
Bore and stroke96.8mm x 92.1mm
Compression ratio7.50:1.
Power119 kW @ 3800 rpm
Power119 kW @ 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
3454mm5740mm1499mm1600mm7.50 x 16

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