Series 75 Cadillac History 1946

Series 75 Cadillac Models & History 1946

Cadillac’sFleetwood Series 75 long-wheelbase line used totally distinctive bodies which were not shared with other General Motors’ divisions. They were generally characterized by a pre-war appearance and came in five different touring sedan configurations: with quarter windows; with auxiliary (jump) seats; business; Imperial 7-passenger and Imperial 9-passenger (the later two both having jump seats). Standard equipment included large wheel discs, fender skirts, hood, side and lower beltline moldings and stainless steel running boards.

I. D. DATA

Motor I.D. serial numbers 3400001 to 640579 appeared on 1946 models.

STYLE

Model Number	Body Style	Doors	Model	Seat	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
46-75	7519	4-door	Sedan	5	$4298	2209 kg	150
46-75	7523	4-door	Sedan	7	$4475	2230 kg	225
46-75	7523L		Business Sedan	9	$4153	2236 kg	22
46-75	7533L		Imperial Business Sedan	9	$4346	2239 kg	17
46-75	7533		Imperial Sedan	7	$4669	2239 kg	221
46-75			Commercial Chassis				1,292

Note: Commercial chassis featured a 4140mm wheelbase.

ENGINE

Type	V-8 L-head.
Block	Cast iron block.
Displacement	5.678 Liter
Bore and stroke	88.9mm x 114.3mm
Compression ratio	7.25:1.
Brake horsepower	150 hp @ 3400 rpm
Power	112 kW @ 3400 rpm
Bearings	Three main bearings.
Valve lifters	Hydraulic valve lifters.
Carburetor	Carter WCD two-barrel (models 595S or 595SA) or Stromberg AAV-26 two-barrel (models 380154 or 380871).

CHASSIS

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Series 61	3200mm	5461mm	1499mm	1600mm	7.00 x 15
Series 62	3277mm	5588mm	1499mm	1600mm	7.00 x 15
Series 60S	3378mm	5690mm	1499mm	1600mm	7.00 x 15
Series 75	3454mm	5766mm	1499mm	1600mm	7.50 x 16