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.

Series 62 models had full-length chrome underscores on the rocker panels, rear fender skirts and lower rear quarters. The sedan had a conventional backlight (i.e., rear window) and featured rear ventipanes. A new Coupe DeVille script was seen on the rear roof pillar of this model which, like the convertible, was an exclusive Series 62 offering. The script clearly distinguished the more luxurious DeVille from the plainer club coupe, a distinction not emphasized in 1950. Hydra-Matic drive was regular equipment on all models (with a new type dial) and power windows were standard on the convertible and Coupe DeVille.

The 60 Special Fleetwood sedan was facelifted to conform with the minor changes in other models. Eight vertical chrome louvers on the forward edge of the rear fenders continued to identify this car. All 1951 Cadillacs with full wheel discs featured a new type design lacking the popular Sombrero look. Hydra-Matic and power windows were standard on Sixty Specials.

The Series 75 Fleetwood models were also facelifted to conform to the minor changes seen in other lines. Jump seats were used in both the seven-passenger sedan and Imperial limousine. Hydra-Matic drive was optional and hydraulic window lifts were standard. Business sedans were built in limited numbers on a special order basis.