Series 62 Cadillac Models & History 1953
Changesseen in 1953 included a redesigned grille with heavier integral bumper and bumper guards, the repositioning of parking lamps directly under the headlights, chrome “eyebrow” type headlamp doors and one-piece rear windows without division bars. Wheel discs were fashioned in an
1953 Cadillac
Series 62
Convertible
attractive new dished design. Series 62 models were identified by non-louvered rear fenders, the use of thin bright metal underscores on the bottom rear of the cars only and the decoration of both hood and deck lid with Cadillac crests and V-shaped ornaments. As was the practice since 1951, Series 62 sedan bodies measured 127mm less than the other styles.
1954 Cadillac Series 62
A Coupe DeVille roof pillar script was seen again on this luxury hardtop. Standard equipment included all items featured the year before. Late in the production year the limited-edition Eldorado luxury convertible was added to this model range. A full assortment of DeLuxe accessories, including wire wheels, were standard on this specialty car which introduced the wraparound windshield for production models.
I. D. NUMBERS
1953 Cadillac Series 62
Fisher emblem
- Serial numbers and engine numbers were again one and the same.
- They appeared on the right-hand side of the crankcase above the water pump and on the right frame side bar behind the engine support.
- The first two symbols were “53” for 1953.
- The next two symbols indicated the series as follows:
- “62” = Series 62 (including Eldorado)
- “60” = Series Sixty Special Fleetwood
- “75” = Series 75 Fleetwood
- The remaining digits represented the consecutive unit number and began with 00000 for all series.
- All series had the same ending number, which would be misinterpreted if listed.
STYLE
| Model Number | Body Style | Doors | Model | Seat | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53-62 | 6219(X) | 4 | Sedan | 5 | $3666 | 1910 kg | 47,316 |
| 53-62 | 6219(X) | 4 | Export Sedan | 5 | $3666 | 1910 kg | 324 |
| 53-62 | 6237(X) | 2 | Coupe | 5 | $3571 | 1904 kg | 14,353 |
| 53-62 | 6237DX | 2 | Coupe DeVille | 5 | $3995 | 1933 kg | 14,550 |
| 53-62 | 6267X | 2 | Convertible Coupe | 5 | $4144 | 2035 kg | 8,367 |
| 53-62 | 62 | Chassis only | 4 | ||||
| ELDORADO SPECIAL | |||||||
| 53-62 | 6267SX | 2 | Sport Convertible Coupe | 5 | $7750 | 2181 kg | 532 |
NOTES:
- The export sedan was shipped in CKD form to foreign countries.
- The symbol X in brackets indicates hydraulic window lifts optional
- “without brackets” indcates this feature is standard.
ENGINE
| Type | V-8 Overhead valves. |
| Block | Cast iron block. |
| Displacement | 5.425 Liters |
| Bore and stroke | 96.8mm x 92.1mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.25:1. |
| Brake horsepower | 210 hp @ 4150 rpm |
| Power | 157 kW @ 4150 rpm |
| Bearings | Five main bearings |
| Valve lifters | Hydraulic valve lifters. |
| Carburetors: |
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1953 Cadillac
NOTE: After the Hydra-Matic plant fire approximately 19,000 Cadillacs were sold with Buick Dynaflow transmission attachments. This was referred to as the “Twin Turbine” drive.
CHASSIS
1953 Cadillac Series 62
Convertible interior
| Wheelbase | 3200mm |
| Overall length (Sedan) | 5481mm |
| Overall length (Other) | 5608mm |
| Tires | 8.00 x 15. |
| Dual exhaust system | standard. |
| Rear axle ratios | 3.07:1 |
POWERTRAIN OPTIONS
1953 Cadillac
- None available.
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
1953 Cadillac Series 62
Convertible rear end
| Hydraulic window lifts optional on some Series 62 models. | |
| Heating and ventilation system | $199 |
| Power steering | $177 |
| Signal-seeking radio with preselector and antenna | $132 |
| Remote control signal-seeking radio with preselector and antenna | $214 |
| Five white sidewall tires | $48 exchange |
| Tinted E-Z-Eye glass | $46 |
| Autronic Eye Automatic headlamp beam control | $53 |
| Chrome wire wheels | $325 |
| Air conditioning | $620 |
HISTORICAL NOTES
1953 Cadillac Series 62
Convertible V-emblem
