1953 Cadillac
Series 62
Convertible
Changes seen in 1953 included a redesigned grille with heavier integral bumper and bumper guards, the repositioning of parking lamps directly under the headlights, chrome "eyebrow" type headlamp doors and one-piece rear windows without division bars. Wheel discs were fashioned in an attractive new dished design. Series 62 models were identified by non-louvered rear fenders, the use of thin bright metal underscores on the bottom rear of the cars only and the decoration of both hood and deck lid with Cadillac crests and V-shaped ornaments. As was the practice since 1951, Series 62 sedan bodies measured 127mm less than the other styles.
1954 Cadillac Series 62
A Coupe DeVille roof pillar script was seen again on this luxury hardtop. Standard equipment included all items featured the year before. Late in the production year the limited-edition Eldorado luxury convertible was added to this model range. A full assortment of DeLuxe accessories, including wire wheels, were standard on this specialty car which introduced the wraparound windshield for production models.
1953 Cadillac Series 62
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Model Number | Body Style | Doors | Model | Seat | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
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53-62 | 6219(X) | 4 | Sedan | 5 | $3666 | 1910 kg | 47,316 |
53-62 | 6219(X) | 4 | Export Sedan | 5 | $3666 | 1910 kg | 324 |
53-62 | 6237(X) | 2 | Coupe | 5 | $3571 | 1904 kg | 14,353 |
53-62 | 6237DX | 2 | Coupe DeVille | 5 | $3995 | 1933 kg | 14,550 |
53-62 | 6267X | 2 | Convertible Coupe | 5 | $4144 | 2035 kg | 8,367 |
53-62 | 62 | Chassis only | 4 | ||||
ELDORADO SPECIAL | |||||||
53-62 | 6267SX | 2 | Sport Convertible Coupe | 5 | $7750 | 2181 kg | 532 |
NOTES:
Type | V-8 Overhead valves. |
Block | Cast iron block. |
Displacement | 5.425 Liters |
Bore and stroke | 96.8mm x 92.1mm |
Compression ratio | 8.25:1. |
Brake horsepower | 210 hp @ 4150 rpm |
Power | 157 kW @ 4150 rpm |
Bearings | Five main bearings |
Valve lifters | Hydraulic valve lifters. |
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1953 Cadillac
NOTE: After the Hydra-Matic plant fire approximately 19,000 Cadillacs were sold with Buick Dynaflow transmission attachments. This was referred to as the "Twin Turbine" drive.
1953 Cadillac Series 62
Convertible interior
Wheelbase | 3200mm |
Overall length (Sedan) | 5481mm |
Overall length (Other) | 5608mm |
Tires | 8.00 x 15. |
Dual exhaust system | standard. |
Rear axle ratios | 3.07:1 |
1953 Cadillac Series 62
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