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1954 Cadillac Fleetwood

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1954 Cadillac Fleetwood

The Sixty Special sedan had luxurious Fleetwood style interior appointments. Identifiers included the traditional fender louvers, V-shaped ornaments on the hood and rear deck and a Fleetwood script in the latter location. Wheelbase measurements returned to 3378mm for the first time since 1949. Also seen were a panoramic (wraparound) windshield, new grille, longer more sweeping fenders and all other 1954-style appearance innovations. The newly expanded equipment list appeared on the 60S sedan, too.

I. D. NUMBERS

  • Serial numbers and engine numbers were again one and the same.
  • They appeared on the right-hand of the crankcase above the water pump and on the right frame side bar behind the engine support.
  • The first two symbols were "54" for 1954.
  • The next two symbols indicated series as follows: "62", "60" or "75".
  • The remaining digits represented the consecutive unit number and began with 00000 for each series.
  • All series had the same ending number, which would be misinterpreted if listed.

STYLE

Model NumberBody StyleDoorsModelSeatPriceWeightProduction Total
54-606019X4-doorSedan5$46832041 kg16,200

ENGINE

TypeV-8 Overhead valves.
BlockCast iron block.
Displacement5.425 Liters
Bore and stroke96.8mm x 92.1mm
Compression ratio8.25:1.
Brake horsepower230 hp @ 4400 rpm
Power171 kW @ 4400 rpm
BearingsFive main bearings.
Valve liftersHydraulic valve lifters.
CarburetorsCarter WCFB four-barrel Models 2143S, 2109S and 2110S - also - Rochester 4GC four-barrel (with Aire) Model 7006963; (without Aire) Model 7006962.

ENGINE

TypeV-8 Overhead valves.
BlockCast iron block.
Displacement5.425 Liters
Bore and stroke96.8mm x 92.1mm
Compression ratio8.25:1.
Brake horsepower230 hp @ 4400 rpm
Power171 kW @ 4400 rpm
BearingsFive main bearings.
Valve liftersHydraulic valve lifters.
CarburetorsCarter WCFB four-barrel Models 2143S, 2109S and 2110S - also - Rochester 4GC four-barrel (with Aire) Model 7006963; (without Aire) Model 7006962.

CHASSIS

ModelWheelbaseOverall LengthFront TreadRear TreadTires
Series 60S3378mm5776mm1524mm1603mm8.00 x 15 (opt. 8.20 x 15 whitewall)
ExhaustDual exhaust system standard
Rear axle ratio(Standard) 3.07: 1
(Standard with air conditioning; optional without) 3.36:1

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

Power brakes$48
Radio$120
Heater$129
Air-conditioning$620
Power operated window and seat$124
Chrome wire wheels$325
White sidewall tires$49 exchange
E-Z-Eye tinted glass 
Autronic Eye automatic headlamp dimmer 
Vertical front seat adjuster 
Horizontal front seat adjuster (standard on Series 60S)N/C
Other standard GM options and accessories 

HISTORICAL NOTES

  • Assembly of 1954 models began January 4, 1954 after a 25 day halt for changeover to new production specifications.
  • Fiberglass-bodied Cadillac show cars appearing at the GM Motorama this year included the Park Avenue four-door sedan, El Camino coupe, and La Espada convertible.
  • Charles E. Arnold was chief engineer