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Series 75 Cadillac History 1953

Series 75 Cadillac Models & History 1953

Stylingfacelifts on the cars in the 75 Fleetwood line conformed to those seen on the other models. Appearance features and equipment were about the same as in previous years. Regular production models included the Imperial eight-passenger limousine with glass partition or eight-passenger sedan, both with jump seats.

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 “53” for 1953.
  • The next two symbols indicated the series as follows:
    • “62” = Series 62 (including Eldorado)
    • “60” = Series Sixty Special Fleetwood
    • “75” = Series 75 Fleetwood
  • 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
53-75 7523X 4-door Sedan 8 $5604 2182 kg 1,435
53-75 7533X Imperial Sedan 8 $5818 2206 kg 765
53-86 8680S Commercial chassis 2,005

NOTE: The commercial chassis featured 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 Liters
Bore and stroke 96.8mm x 92.1mm
Compression ratio 8.25:1.
Brake horsepower 210 hp @ 4150 rpm
Power 157 kW @ 4150 rpm
Bearings Five main bearings
Valve lifters Hydraulic valve lifters.
Carburetors:
  • with Hydra-Matic Transmission:
    Carter WCFB four-barrel Model 2005S
    also – Rochester 4GC four-barrel Model 7005100.
  • with Dynaflow Transmission:
    Carter WCFB four-barrel Models 2088S, 2119S, and 2119SA
    also – Rochester 4GC four-barrel Model 7006215.

NOTE: After the Hydra-Matic plant fire approximately 19,000 Cadillacs were sold with Buick Dynaflow transmission attachments. This was referred to as the “Twin Turbine” drive.

CHASSIS

Feature Series 75
Wheelbase 3728mm
Overall length 6007mm
Tires 8.20 x 15
Rear axle ratios 3.77:1
Exhaust Dual exhaust system standard

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

Hydra-Matic drive on Series 75 ($186).
Heating and ventilation system ($199).
Power steering ($177).
Signal-seeking radio with preselector and antenna ($132).
Remote control signal-seeking radio with preselector and antenna ($214).
Five white sidewall tires ($48 exchange).
Tinted E-Z-Eye glass ($46).
Autronic Eye Automatic headlamp beam control ($53).
Chrome wire wheels ($325).
Air conditioning ($620).

HISTORICAL NOTES

  • The Style Number 7533 Series 75 Fleetwood Imperial sedan was fitted with an hydraulically operated glass driver’s partition.
  • Also, 28000 Cadillacs were built with Buick Dynaflow transmission after GM’s Hydramatic plant burned to the ground.
  • Charles E. Arnold was chief engineer