Series 61 Cadillac Models & History 1947
Aminor styling facelift characterized 1947 Series 61 Cadillacs
- The grilles had five massive horizontal blades instead of the six used the previous year.
- A new identification feature was a striped field for the V-shaped hood crest.
- Sombrero style wheel covers were an attractive new option seen on many Cadillacs.
- In the logo department, a script type nameplate replaced the block lettering used on the sides of front fenders in 1946.
- Upholstery and paint combinations were generally revised
- Steering wheel horn rings were changed to a semicircular design.
- The old style rubber stone shields were replaced with a bright metal type
- A new winged trunk ornament was used on all models except the Series 60 Fleetwood Special sedan.
- Other features were basically unchanged over last year’s cars.
- The Series 61 models continued to use the GM B-Body with fastback styling.
1947 Cadillac
I. D. NUMBERS
- Cadillac serial numbers again matched motor numbers and were used for all license, insurance and identification purposes.
- They were placed in the same locations as before.
- Motor serial numbers 5420001 to 5428555 appeared on 1947 Series 61 models.
STYLE
Model Number |
Body Style |
Doors |
Model |
Seat |
Factory Price |
Shipping Weight |
Production Total |
47-61 |
6107 |
2-door |
Club Coupe |
5 |
$2200 |
1855 kg |
3,395 |
47-61 |
6109 |
4-door |
Sedan |
5 |
$2324 |
1893 kg |
5,160 |
ENGINE
Type |
V-8 L-head. |
Block |
Cast iron block. |
Displacement |
5.678 Liter |
Bore and stroke |
88.9mm x 114.3mm |
Compression ratio |
7.25:1. |
Brake horsepower |
150 hp @ 3400 rpm |
Power |
112 kW @ 3400 rpm |
Bearings |
Three main bearings. |
Valve lifters |
Hydraulic valve lifters. |
Carburetor |
Carter WCD two-barrel (models 595S or 595SA) or Stromberg AAV-26 two-barrel (models 380154 or 380871). |
CHASSIS
Model |
Wheelbase |
Overall Length |
Front Tread |
Rear Tread |
Tires |
Series 61 |
3200mm |
5461mm |
1499mm |
1600mm |
7.00 x 15 |