Series 75 Cadillac History 1951

Series 75 Cadillac Models & History 1951

Series 75 Fleetwood models were also facelifted to conform to the minor changes seen in other lines. Jump seats were used in both the seven-passenger sedan and Imperial limousine. Hydra-Matic drive was optional and hydraulic window lifts were standard. Business sedans were built in limited numbers on a special order basis.

I. D. NUMBERS

1951 Cadillac Fleetwood 75

Motor serial numbers 517500000 and up appeared on 1951 Series 75 Fleetwood models.

STYLE

Model Number	Body Style	Doors	Model	Seat	Price	Weight	Production Total
51-75	7523X	4-door	Sedan	8	$5200	2070 kg	1,090
51-75	7533X	4-door	Imperial Sedan	8	$5405	2085 kg	1,085
51-75	7523L	4-door	Business Sedan	8			30
51-75	86		Commercial chassis			–	2,960

NOTE: The commercial chassis featured a 3988mm wheelbase and was supplied to professional car makers for construction.

ENGINE

Type	V-8: Overhead valves.
Block	Cast iron block.
Displacement	5.425 Liter
Bore and stroke	96.8mm x 92.1mm
Compression ratio	7.50:1.
Brake horsepower	160 hp @ 3800 rpm
Power	119 kW @ 3800 rpm
Bearings	Five main bearings.
Valve lifters	Hydraulic valve lifters.
Carburetor	Carter WCD two-barrel Model 845S – also – Rochester BB two-barrel Model 7004200.

CHASSIS (ALL MODELS)

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Series 61	3099mm	5382mm	1499mm	1600mm	8.00 x 15
Series 62	3200mm	5737	1499mm	1600mm	8.00 x 15
Series 60S	3302mm	5712mm	1499mm	1600mm	8.00 x 15
Series 75	3728mm	6002mm	1499mm	1600mm	8.20 x 15