TheSixty Special sedan had luxurious Fleetwood style interior appointments. Identifiers included the traditional fender louvers, V-shaped ornaments on the hood and rear deck and a Fleetwood script in the latter location. Wheelbase measurements returned to 3378mm for the first time since 1949. Also seen were a panoramic (wraparound) windshield, new grille, longer more sweeping fenders and all other 1954-style appearance innovations. The newly expanded equipment list appeared on the 60S sedan, too.
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1954 Cadillac Fleetwood
I. D. NUMBERS
Serial numbers and engine numbers were again one and the same.
They appeared on the right-hand of the crankcase above the water pump and on the right frame side bar behind the engine support.
The first two symbols were “54” for 1954.
The next two symbols indicated series as follows: “62”, “60” or “75”.
The remaining digits represented the consecutive unit number and began with 00000 for each series.
All series had the same ending number, which would be misinterpreted if listed.
STYLE
Model Number
Body Style
Doors
Model
Seat
Price
Weight
Production Total
54-60
6019X
4-door
Sedan
5
$4683
2041 kg
16,200
ENGINE
Type
V-8 Overhead valves.
Block
Cast iron block.
Displacement
5.425 Liters
Bore and stroke
96.8mm x 92.1mm
Compression ratio
8.25:1.
Brake horsepower
230 hp @ 4400 rpm
Power
171 kW @ 4400 rpm
Bearings
Five main bearings.
Valve lifters
Hydraulic valve lifters.
Carburetors
Carter WCFB four-barrel Models 2143S, 2109S and 2110S – also – Rochester 4GC four-barrel (with Aire) Model 7006963; (without Aire) Model 7006962.
ENGINE
Type
V-8 Overhead valves.
Block
Cast iron block.
Displacement
5.425 Liters
Bore and stroke
96.8mm x 92.1mm
Compression ratio
8.25:1.
Brake horsepower
230 hp @ 4400 rpm
Power
171 kW @ 4400 rpm
Bearings
Five main bearings.
Valve lifters
Hydraulic valve lifters.
Carburetors
Carter WCFB four-barrel Models 2143S, 2109S and 2110S – also – Rochester 4GC four-barrel (with Aire) Model 7006963; (without Aire) Model 7006962.
CHASSIS
Model
Wheelbase
Overall Length
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Tires
Series 60S
3378mm
5776mm
1524mm
1603mm
8.00 x 15 (opt. 8.20 x 15 whitewall)
Exhaust
Dual exhaust system standard
Rear axle ratio
(Standard) 3.07: 1
(Standard with air conditioning; optional without) 3.36:1
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
Power brakes
$48
Radio
$120
Heater
$129
Air-conditioning
$620
Power operated window and seat
$124
Chrome wire wheels
$325
White sidewall tires
$49 exchange
E-Z-Eye tinted glass
Autronic Eye automatic headlamp dimmer
Vertical front seat adjuster
Horizontal front seat adjuster (standard on Series 60S)
N/C
Other standard GM options and accessories
HISTORICAL NOTES
Assembly of 1954 models began January 4, 1954 after a 25 day halt for changeover to new production specifications.
Fiberglass-bodied Cadillac show cars appearing at the GM Motorama this year included the Park Avenue four-door sedan, El Camino coupe, and La Espada convertible.
