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1953 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible

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

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.

I. D. NUMBERS

1953 Cadillac Series 62 Fisher emblem

1953 Cadillac Series 62
Fisher emblem

  • 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 "53" for 1953.
  • The next two symbols indicated the series as follows:
    • "62" = Series 62 (including Eldorado)
    • "60" = Series Sixty Special Fleetwood
    • "75" = Series 75 Fleetwood
  • 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 StyleDoorsModelSeatFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
53-626219(X)4Sedan5$36661910 kg47,316
53-626219(X)4Export Sedan5$36661910 kg324
53-626237(X)2Coupe5$35711904 kg14,353
53-626237DX2Coupe DeVille5$39951933 kg14,550
53-626267X2Convertible Coupe5$41442035 kg8,367
53-6262 Chassis only   4
ELDORADO SPECIAL
53-626267SX2Sport Convertible Coupe5$77502181 kg532

NOTES:

  • The export sedan was shipped in CKD form to foreign countries.
  • The symbol X in brackets indicates hydraulic window lifts optional
  • "without brackets" indcates this feature is standard.

ENGINE

TypeV-8 Overhead valves.
BlockCast iron block.
Displacement5.425 Liters
Bore and stroke96.8mm x 92.1mm
Compression ratio8.25:1.
Brake horsepower210 hp @ 4150 rpm
Power157 kW @ 4150 rpm
BearingsFive main bearings
Valve liftersHydraulic valve lifters.
Carburetors:
  • with Hydra-Matic Transmission:
    Carter WCFB four-barrel Model 2005S
    also - Rochester 4GC four-barrel Model 7005100.
  • with Dynaflow Transmission:
    Carter WCFB four-barrel Models 2088S, 2119S, and 2119SA
    also - Rochester 4GC four-barrel Model 7006215.
1953 Cadillac

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.

CHASSIS

1953 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible interior

1953 Cadillac Series 62
Convertible interior

Wheelbase3200mm
Overall length (Sedan)5481mm
Overall length (Other)5608mm
Tires8.00 x 15.
Dual exhaust systemstandard.
Rear axle ratios3.07:1

POWERTRAIN OPTIONS

1953 Cadillac

1953 Cadillac

  • None available.

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

1953 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible rear end

1953 Cadillac Series 62
Convertible rear end

Hydraulic window lifts optional on some Series 62 models. 
Heating and ventilation system$199
Power steering$177
Signal-seeking radio with preselector and antenna$132
Remote control signal-seeking radio with preselector and antenna$214
Five white sidewall tires$48 exchange
Tinted E-Z-Eye glass$46
Autronic Eye Automatic headlamp beam control$53
Chrome wire wheels$325
Air conditioning$620

HISTORICAL NOTES

1953 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible V-emblem

1953 Cadillac Series 62
Convertible V-emblem

  • On August 12, a fire at the Hydra-Matic transmission factory in Livonia, Mich. broke out and would bring a damaging halt to production within a week.
  • Charles E. Arnold was chief engineer
  • It was September 8 before Cadillacs began leaving the factory again.
  • 28000 Cadillacs were built with Buick Dynaflow transmission after GM's Hydra-Matic plant burned to the ground.