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Series 75 Cadillac History 1949

Series 75 Cadillac Models & History 1949

Toaccommodate luxury-class buyers, the long wheelbase Fleetwood models were carried over without any basic changes, except for revisions to the dashboard design which followed those on other models.

1949 Cadillac series 75 Fleetwood

SERIES 75 FLEETWOOD I. D. NUMBERS

  • Motor serial numbers 497500000 to 497577135 appeared on 1949 Series 75 models.

SERIES 75 FLEETWOOD STYLE

Model Number Body Style Doors Model Seating Factory Price Shipping Weight Production Total
49-75 7519X 4-door Sedan 5 $4750 2081 kg 220
49-75 7523X 4-door Sedan 7 $4970 2103 kg 595
49-75 7523L 4-door Business Sedan 9 $4650 2055 kg 35
49-75 7533X 4-door Imperial Sedan 7 $5170 2113 kg 626
49-75 7533L 4-door Business Imperial 9 $4839 2079 kg 25
49-75 Chassis only 1
49-75 Commercial chassis 1,861

NOTE: The commercial chassis featured a 4140mm wheelbase and was offered to professional car makers for the construction of funeral vehicles, ambulances, etc.

SERIES 75 FLEETWOOD ENGINE

Type V-8: Overhead valves.
Block Cast iron block.
Displacement 5.425 Liters
Bore and stroke 96.8mm x 92.1mm
Compression ratio 7.50:1.
Power 119 kW @ 3800 rpm
Power 119 kW @ 3800 rpm
Power 119 kW @ 3800 rpm
Bearings Five main bearings.
Valve lifters Hydraulic valve lifters.
Carburetor Carter WCD two-barrel Models 682S or 722S.

CHASSIS

Wheelbase Overall Length Front Tread Rear Tread Tires
3454mm 5740mm 1499mm 1600mm 7.50 x 16

POWER TRAIN OPTIONS

Hydra-matic transmission $174

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

  • Whitewall tires
  • Radio and antenna
  • Heating and ventilating system
  • Chrome wheel discs
  • Fog lights
  • Safety spotlights
  • Other standard accessories