Series 60 Cadillac History 1949

 Series 60 Cadillac Models & History 1949

Thecar with the big doors, the 60 Special Fleetwood sedan, again had four chrome slashes on the rear roof pillar, thinner rear fender stone guards with front and rear extensions and Cadillac scripts mounted high on the front fenders, above the crease line. The new grille design with parking lamp extensions was seen along with standard backup lamps. Hydraulic window lifts were also regular equipment on this car. A more conventional dashboard design appeared on all Cadillacs this year, featuring a horizontal speedometer.

SERIES 60 SPECIAL FLEETWOOD I. D. NUMBERS

  • Motor serial numbers 496000000 to 496088221 appeared on 1949 Series 60S Fleetwood models.

SERIES 60 SPECIAL FLEETWOOD STYLE

Model Number Body Style Doors Model Seating Factory Price Shipping Weight Production Total
49-60S 6069X 4-door Sedan 5 $3828 1877 kg 11,399
49-60S 6037X Special Coupe DeVille 5 1

SERIES 60 SPECIAL FLEETWOOD ENGINE

Type V-8: Overhead valves.
Block Cast iron block.
Displacement 5.425 Liters
Bore and stroke 96.8mm x 92.1mm
Compression ratio 7.50:1.
Brake horsepower 160 hp @ 3800 rpm
Power 119 kW @ 3800 rpm
Bearings Five main bearings.
Valve lifters Hydraulic valve lifters.
Carburetor Carter WCD two-barrel Models 682S or 722S.

CHASSIS

Wheelbase Overall Length Front Tread Rear Tread Tires
3378mm 5740mm 1499mm 1600mm 8.20 x 15

POWER TRAIN OPTIONS

  • Hydra-matic transmission .. $174

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

  • Whitewall tires
  • Radio and antenna
  • Heating and ventilating system
  • Chrome wheel discs
  • Fog lights
  • Safety spotlights
  • Other standard accessories