Cadillac History 1958

Cadillac Models & History 1958

1958 Cadillac

Cadillacsfor 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

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 Style	Door	Model	Seat	Price	Weight	Production Total
58K-62	6239(X	4	Supersize Hardtop Sedan	6	$4891	2125 kg	13,335
58K-62	6239(X	4	Export Sedan	6	$4891	2125 kg	204
58N-62	6239E(X	4	Supersize Extended Deck Sedan	6	$5079	2168 kg	20,952
58L-62	6239EDX	4	Supersize Sedan DeVille	6	$5497	2207 kg	23,989
58G-62	6237(X	2	Supersize Hardtop Coupe	6	$4784	2105 kg	18,736
58J-62	6237DX	2	Supersize Coupe DeVille	6	$5231	2139 kg	18,414
58F-62	6267X	2	Supersize Convertible Coupe	6	$5454	2202 kg	7,825
58-62	62		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

Type	V-8 Overhead valves
Block	Cast iron block
Displacement	5.972 Liters
Bore and stroke	101.6mm x 92.1mm
Compression ratio	10.25:1
Brake horsepower	310 hp @ 4800 rpm
Power	231 kW @ 4800 rpm
Power	231 kW @ 4800 rpm
Bearings	Five main bearings
Valve Lifters	Hydraulic valve lifters
Carburetor	Carter AFB four-barrel Model 2862S

CHASSIS

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Series 62 58K	3289mm	5507mm	1549mm	1549mm	8.00 x 15 blackwall
Series 62 58G, 58J, & 58F	3289mm	5634mm	1549mm	1549mm	8.00 x 15 blackwall
Series 62 58N & 58L	3289mm	5723mm	1549mm	1549mm	8.00 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