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 |
POWERTRAIN OPTIONS
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
HISTORICAL NOTES
- The Series 61 line was discontinued in the middle of the year due to lagging sales.
- Charles E. Arnold was chief engineer