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Styling changes on the long-wheelbase series also conformed to the theme for the year with the Golden Anniversary aspect highlighted. Equipment features were the same as before and no business sedans were built.

I. D. NUMBERS

  • Serial numbers and engine numbers were again one and the same.
  • They appeared on the right-hand side of the crankcase above the water pump and on the right frame side bar behind the engine support.
  • The first two symbols were '52- or 1952.
  • The next two symbols indicated the series as follows: '62', '60S' or '75'.
  • The remaining digits represented the consecutive unit number and began with 00000 for all series.
  • All series had the same ending number, which would be misinterpreted if listed.

STYLE

Model NumberBody StyleDoorsModelSeatPriceWeightProduction Total
52-757523X4Sedan5$53612136 kg1,400
52-757533X4Imperial Sedan8$55722152 kg800
52-7686 Commercial chassis   1,694

NOTE: The commercial chassis was built off a 3988mm wheelbase and was provided to makers of professional vehicles for construction of funeral cars, ambulances, etc.

ENGINE

TypeV-8 Overhead valves.
BlockCast iron block.
Displacement5.425 Liter
Bore and stroke96.8mm x 92.1mm
Compression ratio7.50:1.
Horsepower190 @ 4000 rpm
Power142 kW @ 4000 rpm
BearingsFive main bearings.
Valve liftersHydraulic valve lifters.
CarburetorCarter WFCB four-barrel Model 896S - also - Rochester 4GC four-barrel 7004500.

CHASSIS

ModelWheelbaseOverall LengthFront TreadRear TreadTires
Series 753734mm6001mm1499mm1600mm8.20 x 15
Dual ExhaustsStandard
Rear axle ratio3.07:1

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

Hydra-Matic drive on Series 75$186
Wheel discs$28
Windshield washer$11
Oil filter$11
Fog lamps$37
License frames$4
Outside mirror$6
Vanity mirror$2
E-Z-Eye glass$46
Heater and blower$114
Pushbutton radio and rear speaker$112
Signal-seeking radio and rear speaker$129
Power steering$198
Autronic Eye headlight beam control$53
White sidewall tires Series 62 and 60S$34
Automatic window regulators$139
Wheel trim rings$11

HISTORICAL NOTES

  • Cadillac had the most powerful car in the American industry this year.
  • Charles E. Arnold was chief engineer
  • The 1,300,000th Cadillac of all time was built.
  • Military orders for T41El Walker Bulldog tanks and T41 twin 40-mm gun motor carriages were secured by the Division this year as part of the Korean war buildup.
  • Hydraulically controlled power seats were standard on Coupe DeVille.