Series 75 Cadillac History 1947

Series 75 Cadillac Models & History 1947

Unchangedin all but minor details for 1947, the big Fleetwood 75 series continued to use the touring sedan body with a stately, pre-war appearance. It came in the same five configurations marketed the year before and had the same assortment of standard equipment geared to the luxury class buyer.

I. D. NUMBERS

Motor serial numbers 3420001 to 3425036 appeared on 1947 series 75 models.

STYLE

Model Number Body Style Doors Model Seating Factory Price Shipping Weight Production Total
47-75 7519 4-door Sedan 5 $4340 2216 kg 300
47-75 7523 4-door Sedan 7 $4517 2225 kg 890
47-75 7523L 4-door Business Sedan 9 $4195 2177 kg 135
47-75 7533-L Imperial Business Sedan 9 $4388 2182 kg 80
47-75 7533 Imperial Sedan 7 $4711 2241 kg 1,005
47-75 Chassis only 3
47-75 Commercial Chassis 2,423
47-75 Business Chassis 200

Note: The Commercial Chassis and Business 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 75 3454mm 226 inches 1499mm 1600mm 7.50 x 16

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

Hydra-Matic transmission $186
Large wheel discs $25
White sidewall discs
Fog lights.
Safety spotlight.
Fender mounted radio antenna.
And more.