Series 75 Cadillac History 1948

Series 75 Cadillac Models & History 1948

Onthe Series 75 Fleetwood, consideration was given to the deletion of the long-wheelbase line this year, but competitive pressures from Packard in the luxury class market dictated the retention of these models. Again, they featured General Motors’ old fashioned “Turret Top” styling, a throwback to the pre-war years. Minor revisions on the outside of the cars included a new background for the V-shaped hood emblem and Cadillac scripts — replacing block lettering — low on the fenders behind the front wheel opening. Buyers ordering fog lamps got rectangular parking lamps in place of the smaller round style. Stainless steel runningboards were seen once more and the 75s also had the new dashboard treatment, but with burled leather trim.

1948 Cadillac Series 75

I. D. DATA

  • Motor serial numbers 487500001 to 487546088 appeared on 1948 Series 75 Fleetwood models.

STYLE

Model Number Body Style Doors Model Seating Factory Price Shipping Weight Production Total
48-75 7519X 4-door Sedan 5 $4779 2216 kg 225
48-75 7523X 4-door Sedan 7 $4999 2217 kg 499
48-75 7523L 4-door Business Sedan 9 $4679 2173 kg 90
48-75 7533X 4-door Imperial Sedan 7 $5199 2254 lg 382
48-75 7533L 4-door Business Imperial 9 $4868 2200 kg 64
48-75 Chassis only 2

NOTE: The 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 75 3454mm 5740mm 1499mm 1600mm 7.50 x 16

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

Hydra-Matic transmission $174
Whitewall tires
Radio and antenna.
Fog lamps.
Safety spotlight.
Rear window defroster.
And more.