Series 75 Cadillac Models & History 1952
Stylingchanges on the long-wheelbase series also conformed to the theme for the year with the Golden Anniversary aspect highlighted. Equipment features were the same as before and no business sedans were built.
I. D. NUMBERS
- Serial numbers and engine numbers were again one and the same.
- They appeared on the right-hand side of the crankcase above the water pump and on the right frame side bar behind the engine support.
- The first two symbols were ’52- or 1952.
- The next two symbols indicated the series as follows: ’62’, ’60S’ or ’75’.
- The remaining digits represented the consecutive unit number and began with 00000 for all series.
- All series had the same ending number, which would be misinterpreted if listed.
STYLE
| Model Number |
Body Style |
Doors |
Model |
Seat |
Price |
Weight |
Production Total |
| 52-75 |
7523X |
4 |
Sedan |
5 |
$5361 |
2136 kg |
1,400 |
| 52-75 |
7533X |
4 |
Imperial Sedan |
8 |
$5572 |
2152 kg |
800 |
| 52-76 |
86 |
|
Commercial chassis |
|
|
|
1,694 |
NOTE: The commercial chassis was built off a 3988mm wheelbase and was provided to makers of professional vehicles for construction of funeral cars, ambulances, etc.
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. |
| Horsepower |
190 @ 4000 rpm |
| Power |
142 kW @ 4000 rpm |
| Bearings |
Five main bearings. |
| Valve lifters |
Hydraulic valve lifters. |
| Carburetor |
Carter WFCB four-barrel Model 896S – also – Rochester 4GC four-barrel 7004500. |
CHASSIS
| Model |
Wheelbase |
Overall Length |
Front Tread |
Rear Tread |
Tires |
| Series 75 |
3734mm |
6001mm |
1499mm |
1600mm |
8.20 x 15 |
| Dual Exhausts |
Standard |
| Rear axle ratio |
3.07:1 |
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
| Hydra-Matic drive on Series 75 |
$186 |
| Wheel discs |
$28 |
| Windshield washer |
$11 |
| Oil filter |
$11 |
| Fog lamps |
$37 |
| License frames |
$4 |
| Outside mirror |
$6 |
| Vanity mirror |
$2 |
| E-Z-Eye glass |
$46 |
| Heater and blower |
$114 |
| Pushbutton radio and rear speaker |
$112 |
| Signal-seeking radio and rear speaker |
$129 |
| Power steering |
$198 |
| Autronic Eye headlight beam control |
$53 |
| White sidewall tires Series 62 and 60S |
$34 |
| Automatic window regulators |
$139 |
| Wheel trim rings |
$11 |
HISTORICAL NOTES
- Cadillac had the most powerful car in the American industry this year.
- Charles E. Arnold was chief engineer
- The 1,300,000th Cadillac of all time was built.
- Military orders for T41El Walker Bulldog tanks and T41 twin 40-mm gun motor carriages were secured by the Division this year as part of the Korean war buildup.
- Hydraulically controlled power seats were standard on Coupe DeVille.
