Fleetwood Cadillac Models & History 1957
Long-wheelbaseCadillacs came in Fleetwood limousine or nine-passenger sedan configurations, both with auxiliary seats. Side trim was the same as on Series 62 models, except that no Cadillac crest was used on the rear fins.
1957 Cadillac Fleetwood
I. D. NUMBERS
- Serial numbers and engine numbers were the same again.
- They appeared
- on a boss on the front right-hand face of the engine block;
- on the lubrication plate on the left front door pillar (1953-1957)
- and on the right frame side member behind the motor support.
- The first pair of symbols were “57” to designate the model year.
- The next two symbols indicated series as follows:
- “62” = Series 62 including Eldorado Specials
- “60” = Series 60 Fleetwood
- “70” = Series 70 Eldorado Brougham
- “75” = Series 75 Fleetwood
- The immediately following numbers, beginning at 00000 for each series, indicated the production sequence in consecutive order.
- Ending numbers were the same for all series since the engines were installed in mixed production fashion.
STYLE
| Model Number | Body Style | Doors | Model | Seat | Price | Weight | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57-75 | 7523X | 4-door | Sedan | 9 | $7348 | 2427 kg | 1,010 |
| 57-75 | 7533X | 4-door | Imperial Sedan | 9 | $7586 | 2450 kg | 890 |
| 57-86 | 8680S | Commercial chassis | – | 2,169 |
NOTE: The commercial chassis featured a 3962mm wheelbase and was provided to professional car makers for construction of funeral cars and ambulances, etc.
SERIES 75 FLEETWOOD ENGINE
| Type | V-8, Overhead valves. |
| Block | Cast iron block. |
| Displacement | 5.972 Liters |
| Bore and stroke | 101.6mm x 92.1mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1. |
| Brake horsepower | 300 hp @ 4800 rpm |
| Power | 224 kW @ 4800 rpm |
| Bearings | Five main bearings. |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic valve lifters. |
| Carburetor | Rochester four-barrel Model 7015701. |
CHASSIS
| Feature | Series 75 Fleetwood |
| Wheelbase | 3802mm |
| Overall Length | 6000mm |
| Front Tread | 1549mm |
| Rear Tread | 1549mm |
| Tires | 8.20 x 15 six-ply blackwall |
| Exhaust | Standard dual exhausts |
CONVENIENCE ACCESSORIES
