Cadillac Models & History 1942
For1942, the Series lineup remained the same as in 1941.
- The grille became more massive, with fewer bars.
- Parking lights became round and fog light sockets became rectangular and were included within the grille area.
- A bullet shape appeared on the tops of the bumper guard.
- Fenders were rounded and longer.
- Front fenders on all but Series 75 extended into the front doors.
- Series 62 and 60S rear fenders extended forward into rear doors.
- The new fenders had heavy moldings along the sides.
- Series 75 had the new grille but retained the 1941 fender treatment.
- A detail trim change on the 75’s was a rounded nose on the hood louvers.
- The first general styling change on the Sixty Special destroyed the character of the car.
- Bulbous lines plus superfluous trim in the form of louver bars on the quarters and numerous short vertical bars low on the fenders spoiled its appeal.
- The only convertible was the Series 62, showing quarter windows for the first time.
- A new fresh air ventilating system with air ducts leading from the grille, replaced cowl ventilators.
- Handbrake control was changed from lever to T-shaped pull handle.
- Radiator shutter control of engine temperature was replaced by a blocking-type thermostat in the water return fitting on the radiator.
I. D. DATA
Serial numbers were on the right frame side bar, just behind the engine support bracket.
Starting: Same as engine number.
Ending: Same as engine number.
Engine numbers were on the right hand side of the crankcase, just above the water pump.
Engine Numbers on Chrome or polished stainless steel brightwork models
- Series 42A-60S = 6380001 – 6391500
- Series 42A-61 = 5380001 – 5385237
- Series 42A-62 = 8380001 – 8384401
- Series 42A-63 = 7380001 – 7381500
- Series 42A-67 = 9380001 – 9380520
- Series 42A-75 = 3380001 – 3381200
Engine Numbers on Painted “brightwork” models
- Series 428-60S = 6386001 – 6386375
- Series 42B-61 = 5386001 – 5386461
- Series 42B-62 = 8386001 – 8386560
- Series 42B-63 = 7386001 – 7386250
- Series 42B-67 = 9386001 – 9386180
- Series 42B-75 = 3386001 – 3386327
STYLE
Fisher Series 42-61, 126″ Wheelbase | ||||||
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Style Number | Doors | Style | Seating | Price | Weight | Production |
42-6107 | Club Coupe | 5 | $1560 | 1834 kg | 2,470 | |
42-6107 | Club Coupe CKD | 5 | $1560 | 1834 kg | 12 | |
42-6109 | 4-door | Sedan | $1647 | 1870 kg | 3,194 | |
42-6109 | 4-door | Sedan CKD | $1647 | 1870 kg | 24 |
STYLE
Fisher Series 42-62, 129″ Wheelbase | ||||||
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Style Number | Doors | Style | Seating | Price | Weight | Production |
42-6207 | Club Coupe | 5 | $1667 | 1866 kg | 515 | |
42-6207D | Deluxe Club Coupe | 5 | $1754 | 1875 kg | 530 | |
42-6267D | Convertible Club Coupe | 5 | $2020 | 1984 kg | 308 | |
42-6269 | 4-door | Sedan | $1754 | 1902 kg | 1,780 | |
42-6269D | 4-door | Deluxe Sedan | $1836 | 1911 kg | 1,743 | |
42-6269D | 4-door | Deluxe Sedan CKD | $1836 | 1911 kg | 84 |
STYLE
Fisher Series 42-63, 126″ Wheelbase | ||||||
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Style Number | Doors | Style | Seating | Price | Weight | Production |
42-6319 | 4-door | Sedan | $1882 | 1870 kg | 1750 |
STYLE
Fleetwood Series 42-60S, 133″ Wheelbase | ||||||
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Style Number | Doors | Style | Seating | Price | Weight | Production |
42-6069 | 4-door | Sedan | $2435 | 1959 kg | 1684 | |
42-6069-F | 4-door | Imperial Sedan | $2589 | 1984 kg | 190 | |
42-60 | Chassis | 1 |
STYLE
Fisher Series 42-67, 139″ Wheelbase | ||||||
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Style Number | Doors | Style | Seating | Price | Weight | Production |
42-6719 | Sedan | 5 | $2896 | 2093 kg | 200 | |
42-6719-F | Imperial Sedan | 5 | $3045 | 2120 kg | 50 | |
42-6723 | Sedan | 7 | $3045 | 2127 kg | 260 | |
42-6733 | Imperial Sedan | 7 | $3204 | 2170 kg | 190 |
STYLE
Fleetwood Series 42-75, 136″ Wheelbase | ||||||
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Style Number | Doors | Style | Seating | Price | Weight | Production |
42-7519 | Sedan | 5 | $3306 | 2159 kg | 205 | |
42-7519-F | Imperial Sedan | 5 | $3459 | 2186 kg | 65 | |
42-7523 | Sedan | 7 | $3459 | 2182 kg | 225 | |
42-7523-L | Business Sedan | 9 | $3152 | 2159 kg | 29 | |
42-7533 | Imperial Sedan | 7 | $3613 | 2209 kg | 430 | |
42-7533-F | Formal Sedan | 7 | $4484 | 2234 kg | 80 | |
42-7533-L | Business Imperial | 9 | $3306 | 2186 kg | 6 | |
42-7559 | Formal Sedan | 5 | $4330 | 2227 kg | 60 | |
42-75 | Chassis | 1 | ||||
42-75 | Commercial Chassis | 425 |
ENGINE
Type | Ninety degree. L-head |
Cylinders | Eight Cylinders |
Block | Cast iron block (blocks cast enbloc with crankcase) |
Bore & Stroke | 88.9mm x 114.3mm |
Displacement | 5.678 Liter |
Compression Ratio | 7.25:1 |
Brake Horsepower | 150 hp @ 3400 rpm |
Power | 112 kW @ 3400 rpm |
SAE/Taxable Horsepower | 39.20 |
Main bearings | Three |
Valve lifters | Hydraulic. |
Carburetor | Stromberg AAV-26; Carter WDO 486S. |
CHASSIS
Series Number | Wheelbase | Overall length | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
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Series 42-60S | 3378mm | 5690mm | 1499mm | 1600mm | 7.00 x 15 |
Series 42-61 | 3200mm | 5461mm | 1499mm | 1600mm | 7.00 x 15 |
Series 42-62 | 3277mm | 5588mm | 1499mm | 1600mm | 7.00 x 15 |
Series 42-63 | 3200mm | 5461mm | 1499mm | 1600mm | 7.00 x 15 |
Series 42-67 | 3531mm | 5791mm | 1486mm | 1588mm | 7.50 x 16 |
Series 42-75 | 3454mm | 5766mm | 1486mm | 1588mm | 7.50 x 16 |
Series 42-75 Commercial Chassis |
4140mm | 6427mm | 7.50 x 16 |
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission | Selective synchro manual transmission. |
Speeds | 3 Forward, 1 Reverse |
Controls | Left Hand Drive: gearshift on column; handbrake at left, (rhd opt except 60S, 62, 67, 75). |
Clutch | Single disc clutch. |
Drive | Shaft drive Hotchkiss. |
Axle | Semifloating rear axle. |
Gears | Hypoid gears. |
Overall Ratio |
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Brakes | Hydraulic brakes on four wheels. |
Wheels | Slotted disc wheels. |
Wheel size | 15 in (16 in. on 67 and 75). |
OPTIONS
HISTORICAL NOTES
1942 Cadillac Notes
- Introduced: September, 1941.
- Model year sales and production:
- Series 60S: 1875
- Series 61: 5700
- Series 62: 4961
- Series 63: 1750
- Series 67: 700
- Series 75: 1527
- Nicholas Dreystadt was general manager
- Ernest W. Seaholm was chief engineer
- William Mitchell was chief designer (Cadillac Studio)
- Don E. Ahrens was general sales manager
1942 Automotive Notes
- Charles E. Wilson was president of GM
- Alfred P. Sloan, Jr. was chairman of the board at GM
- Because of WWII, chrome trim is replaced by black-painted parts
- Chrysler’s hood opens at the front instead of the side
- Oldsmobile becomes a division of GM, dropping the “Olds Motor Works” name
- Studebaker offers a semi-automatic transmission, Turbo-matic Drive
- U.S. government mandates a national 40 mph maximum speed limit which is later reduced to 35 mph
- Civilian car production halted on Feb. 9/42
- Civilian truck production halted on Mar. 3/42
- Gas rationing begins in December
- Graham-Paige manufactures amphibian tanks
- Top model year production for 1942
Chevrolet254,885
Ford160,432
Plymouth152,427
Buick92,573
Series 40ASpecial10,450
Series 40B Special35,085
Series 50 Super33,383
Series 60 Century4,551
Series 70 Roadmaster8,404
Series 90 Limited700
Pontiac83,555
Dodge68,522
Oldsmobile67,783
Studebaker50,678
Hudson40,661
Chrysler36,586
Packard33,776
Nash31,780
DeSoto24,015
Mercury22,816
Cadillac16,511
Series 615,700
Series 624,960
Series 631,750
Series 60 Special1,875
Series 67700
Series 751,526
Lincoln6,547
Crosley1,029