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).