Fleetwood Cadillac Models & History 1957
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 |
57-60 |
6039 |
4-door |
Hardtop Sedan |
6 |
$5539 |
2161 kg |
24,000 |
SERIES SIXTY SPECIAL 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 60 Fleetwood |
Wheelbase |
3378mm |
Overall Length |
5700mm |
Front Tread |
1549mm |
Rear Tread |
1549mm |
Tires |
8.00 x 15 blackwall |
Exhaust |
Standard dual exhausts |
CONVENIENCE ACCESSORIES