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1958 Cadillac

1958 Cadillac

Cadillacs for 1958 were basically carryover models with a facelift on all but the Brougham. There was a new grille featuring multiple round "cleats" at the intersection of horizontal and vertical members. The grille insert was wider and the bumper guards were positioned lower to the parking lamps. New quad (dual) headlamps were seen throughout all lines and small chrome fins decorated front fenders. Tailfins were a bit less pronounced and trim attachments were revised. The word Cadillac appeared, in block letters, on the fins of Series 62 base models. On the sides of the cars there were five longer horizontal windsplits ahead of the unskirted rear wheel housings; front fender horizontal moldings with crests placed above at the trailing edge and no rocker sill trim.

1958 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

1958 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

The convertible, Coupe DeVille, and Sedan DeVille used solid metal trim on the lower half of the conical projectile flares, while other models had a thin ridge molding in the same location. Standard equipment was the same as the previous year. All-new was an extended deck Series sedan, which was 216mm longer than other base models.

I. D. NUMBERS

  • Serial numbers now used a three symbol prefix
  • The first pair of numerical symbols "58" designated model year
  • A one-letter alphabetical code (included as part of model number in charts below) indicated model and series
  • Each prefix was followed by the consecutive unit number which started at 000001 and up
  • The serial number was located at the front of the lefthand frame side bar
  • Motor serial numbers again matched and were found on the center lefthand side of the block above the oil pan

STYLE

Model No.Body StyleDoorModelSeatPriceWeightProduction
Total
58K-626239(X4
Hardtop Sedan

Supersize
Hardtop Sedan

6$48912125 kg13,335
58K-626239(X4Export Sedan
6$48912125 kg204
58N-626239E(X4
Extended Deck Sedan

Supersize
Extended Deck Sedan

6$50792168 kg20,952
58L-626239EDX4
Sedan DeVille

Supersize
Sedan DeVille

6$54972207 kg23,989
58G-626237(X2
Hardtop Coupe

Supersize
Hardtop Coupe

6$47842105 kg18,736
58J-626237DX2
Coupe DeVille

Supersize
Coupe DeVille

6$52312139 kg18,414
58F-626267X2
Convertible Coupe

Supersize
Convertible Coupe

6$54542202 kg7,825
58-6262 Chassis only   1

NOTES:

  • The export sedan was shipped in CKD form to foreign countries.
  • The symbol "X", in brackets after Body Style Number, indicates power windows and seat optional; without brackets indicates these features standard.
  • Style Number 6239E(X) is the new Extended Deck Sedan.

ENGINE

TypeV-8 Overhead valves
BlockCast iron block
Displacement5.972 Liters
Bore and stroke101.6mm x 92.1mm
Compression ratio10.25:1
Brake horsepower310 hp @ 4800 rpm
Power231 kW @ 4800 rpm
Power231 kW @ 4800 rpm
BearingsFive main bearings
Valve LiftersHydraulic valve lifters
CarburetorCarter AFB four-barrel Model 2862S

CHASSIS

ModelWheelbaseOverall LengthFront TreadRear TreadTires
Series 62 58K3289mm5507mm1549mm1549mm8.00 x 15 blackwall
Series 62 58G, 58J, & 58F3289mm5634mm1549mm1549mm8.00 x 15 blackwall
Series 62 58N & 58L3289mm5723mm1549mm1549mm8.00 x 15 blackwall

POWERTRAIN OPTIONS

  • The 335 horsepower Eldorado engine with triple two barrel carburetion was used on all Eldorados as standard equipment
  • This engine was also optional for all other Cadillacs

CONVENIENCE ACCESSORIES

Radio with antenna and rear speaker$164
Automatic heating system$129
Posture seat adjuster$81
Six-Way seat adjuster$103
Power window regulators$108
E-Z-Eye Glass$46
Fog lamps$41
Automatic headlamp beam control$48
Five (5) sabre spoke wheels$350
White sidewall 8.20 x 15 four-ply tires$55
Gold finish grille$27
Four-door door guards$7
Two-door door guards$4
Remote control trunk lock$43
License plate frame$8
Air conditioning$474
Eldorado engine in lower models$134
Air suspension$214
Electric door locks on coupes$35
Electric door locks on sedans$57

LOCAL DEALER OPTIONS

Utility kit$15
Monogram$12
Blue Coral waxing$25
Undercoating$5
Lubrication agreement$34