Cadillac Models & History 1956
1956 Cadillac
a facelift was the major restyling news for 1956, there were still many changes in the Series 62 lineup. The annual “beauty treatment” consisted of a new grille with finer textured insert and the repositioning of the parking lights in the bumper, below the wing guards. Buyers were given a choice of a standard satin finish grille or optional gold finish, both selections decorated with Cadillac script on the lefthand side. On the rear side fenders of Series 62 models a narrow chrome molding and nine vertical louvers were seen.
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1956 Cadillac Convertible
The Coupe DeVille had a model nameplate and Cadillac crest on the sides of the front fenders, while the more standard cars had only the crest. The new model Sedan DeVille was a pillarless four-door which sold over 40,000 units compared to only 25,000 for the Coupe Deville and 26,000 for the standard sedan. The series 62 convertible sold 8300 units which was still almost double the number of Eldorado convertibles. The standard four-door 62 sedan was 178mm shorter than the other cars in the series.
I. D. NUMBERS
1956 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
- Serial numbers and engine numbers were the same again and were found in the same locations.
- The first two symbols were “56” to designate 1956 model production.
- The next two symbols indicated the series as follows:
- “62” = Series 62
- “60” = Fleetwood Sixty
- “75” = Fleetwood 75
- The remaining digits represented the consecutive unit number and began at 00000 for each series.
- All series had the same ending number, which would be misinterpreted if listed.
STYLE
Model Number | Body Style | Door | Model | Seat | Price | Weight | Production Total |
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55-62 | 6219(X) | 4 | Sedan | 6 | $4241 | 2014 kg | 26,222 |
55-62 | 6219(X) | 4 | Export Sedan | 6 | $4241 | 2014 kg | 444 |
55-62 | 6239DX | 4 | Sedan DeVille | 6 | $4698 | 2068 kg | 41,732 |
55-62 | 6237(X) | 2 | Hardtop Coupe | 6 | $4146 | 2009 kg | 26,649 |
55-62 | 6237DX | 2 | Coupe DeVille | 6 | $4569 | 2020 kg | 25,086 |
55-62 | 6267X | 2 | Convertible Coupe | 6 | $4711 | 2111 kg | 8300 |
55-62 | 62 | Chassis only | – | 19 |
NOTE: The symbol X in brackets after Body Style Number indicates hydraulic window lifts optional; without brackets indicates this feature standard.
SERIES 62 ENGINE
Feature | Standard Engine | Optional Engine |
Type | V-8: Overhead valves | V-8: Overhead valves |
Block | Cast iron block | Cast iron block |
Displacement | 5.972 Liters | 5.972 Liters |
Bore and stroke | 101.6mm x 92.1mm | 101.6mm x 92.1mm |
Compression ratio | 9.75:1 | 9.75:1 |
Horsepower rating | 285 hp @ 4600 rpm | 305 hp @ 4700 rpm |
Power rating | 213 kW @ 4600 rpm | 227 kW @ 4700 rpm |
Main bearings | Five | Five |
Valve lifters | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
Carburetor | Carter WCFB four-barrel, Model 2370S | Two (2) Carter WCFB four-barrel, Model 2371S |
CHASSIS
Feature | Series 62 Sedan | Other Series 62 |
Wheelbase | 3277mm | 3277mm |
Overall Length | 5458mm | 5636mm |
Front Tread | 1524mm | 1524mm |
Rear Tread | 1603mm | 1603mm |
Tires | 8.00 x 15 | 8.00 x 15 |
Exhaust | Dual exhaust |