Fleetwood Cadillac Models & History 1958
Thelimousine or nine-passenger long-wheelbase sedans were available once again, both with auxiliary seats and the same basic side trim as Series 62 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 Number | Body Style | Doors | Model | Seat | Price | Weight | Production Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
58R-75 | 7523X | 4-door |
Supersize |
9 | 8460 | 5360 | 802 |
58S-75 | 4533X | 4-door |
Supersize |
9 | 8675 | 5475 | 730 |
58-86 | 8680S | Commercial chassis | 1,915 |
NOTE: The commercial chassis features 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 | 10.25:1 |
Brake horsepower | 310 hp @ 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 75 58R & 58S Fleetwood | 3802mm | 6022mm | 1549mm | 1549mm | 8.20 x 15 six-ply blackwall |