Series 62 Cadillac Models & History 1951
Series62 models had full-length chrome underscores on the rocker panels, rear fender skirts and lower rear quarters. The sedan had a conventional backlight (i.e., rear window) and featured rear ventipanes. A new Coupe DeVille script was seen on the rear roof pillar of this model which, like the convertible, was an exclusive Series 62 offering. The script clearly distinguished the more luxurious DeVille from the plainer club coupe, a distinction not emphasized in 1950. Hydra-Matic drive was regular equipment on all models (with a new type dial) and power windows were standard on the convertible and Coupe DeVille.
I. D. NUMBERS
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1951 Cadillac 62
- Motor serial numbers 516200000 and up appeared on 1951
STYLE
| Model Number | Body Style | Doors | Model | Seat | Price | Weight | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51-62 | 6219 | 4-door | Sedan | 5 | $3528 | 1865 kg | 54,596 |
| 51-62 | 6219 | Export Sedan | 5 | 756 | |||
| 51-62 | 6237 | 2-door | Club Coupe | 5 | $3436 | 1815 kg | 10,132 |
| 51-62 | 6237DX | Coupe DeVille | 5 | $3843 | 1852 kg | 10,241 | |
| 51-62 | 6267 | Convertible Coupe | 5 | $3987 | 1962 kg | 6,117 | |
| 51-62 | 126 | Chassis only | 2 |
NOTE: The export sedan was shipped in CKD form to foreign countries.
ENGINE
| Type | V-8: Overhead valves. |
| Block | Cast iron block. |
| Displacement | 5.425 Liter |
| 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 Model 845S – also – Rochester BB two-barrel Model 7004200. |
CHASSIS (ALL MODELS)
| Model | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series 61 | 3099mm | 5382mm | 1499mm | 1600mm | 8.00 x 15 |
| Series 62 | 3200mm | 5737 | 1499mm | 1600mm | 8.00 x 15 |
| Series 60S | 3302mm | 5712mm | 1499mm | 1600mm | 8.00 x 15 |
| Series 75 | 3728mm | 6002mm | 1499mm | 1600mm | 8.20 x 15 |
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