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A minor facelift and small trim variations were the main Cadillac styling news this year. Miniature egg crate "grilles" were set into the outboard grille extension panels below the headlights. Larger, bullet shaped style bumper guards were used. The features list included

  • handbrake warning lamp
  • key start ignition
  • steering column cover
  • Delco-Remy generator
  • knee-action front suspension
  • directionals
  • mechanical fuel pump
  • dual downdraft carburetion
  • slipper type pistons
  • rubber engine mountings
  • oversize brakes
  • Super Cushion tires
  • one-piece windshield
  • intake silencer
  • 160 horsepower engine
  • oil bath air cleaner
  • equalized manifolding
  • automatic choke
  • luxury appointments

On the dashboard, "idiot lights" were used to monitor oil pressure and electrical charge rate instead of gauges. The smaller body was again used on 61s and again identified by the lack of full-length chrome underscores. However, a new medallion now appeared on the rear roof pillar of these cars, above the upper beltline molding.

I. D. NUMBERS

  • Cadillac serial numbers again matched motor numbers and were used for all license, insurance and identification purposes.
  • They were located on a boss at the front right-hand face of the engine block and on the right frame side member behind the motor support.
  • Motor serial numbers for 1951 Series 61 models began at 51610000000.
  • The ending number for all Cadillac series was 110340 (preceded by applicable model year and-series code for final unit.)

STYLE

Model NumberBody StyleDoorsModelSeatPriceWeightProduction Total
51-6161694-doorSedan5$29171740 kg2300
51-5161372-doorClub Coupe5$28101739 kg2400

ENGINE

TypeV-8: Overhead valves.
BlockCast iron block.
Displacement5.425 Liter
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 Model 845S - also - Rochester BB two-barrel Model 7004200.

POWERTRAIN OPTIONS

Hydra-Matic drive$186

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

Power windows (specific models).
Heating and ventilating system.
Radio and antenna.
Chrome wheel discs.
Windshield washers.
Fog lamps.
White sidewall tires (availability limited).

CHASSIS (all models)

ModelWheelbaseOverall LengthFront TreadRear TreadTires
Series 613099mm5382mm1499mm1600mm8.00 x 15
Series 623200mm57371499mm1600mm8.00 x 15
Series 60S3302mm5712mm1499mm1600mm8.00 x 15
Series 753728mm6002mm1499mm1600mm8.20 x 15