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V12 Cadillac History 1937

V12 Cadillac Models & History 1937

12-CYLINDER SERIES 85

1937 Cadillac

TheCadillac Series 37-85 was, once more, a Series 37-75 with a V-12 engine. 1937 was the final model year for this engine. The Series 80, with 3327mm wheelbase was dropped from the line. Oil bath air cleaner and pressure radiator cap were new to the 1937 V-12.

I. D. DATA

  • Engine numbers were on the upper surface of the generator drive chain housing.
  • Starting: 4130001.
  • Ending: 4130478.

STYLE

Series 37-85 Fleetwood 138 in. wheelbase
Style Number Style Seating Price Weight
37-7509F Formal Sedan 5 $4195 2295 kg
37-7513 Imperial Sedan 7 $3695 2348 kg
37-7519 Transformable Sedan 5 $3345 2295 kg
37-7523 Transformable Sedan 7 $3495 2332 kg
37-7529 Convertible Sedan 5 $4145 2348 kg
37-7533 Imperial Transformable Sedan 7 $3695 2348 kg
37-7539 Town Sedan 5 $3845 2273 kg
37-7543 Town Car 7 $5245 2377 kg
37-7511 Transformable Coupe 5
37-7518 Sedan 5
37-7589A Coupe 5
37-7591 Limousine Brougham 7

STYLE

Series 37-85 Fisher 138 in. wheelbase Business Cars
Style Number Style Seating Price Weight
37-7523SL Special Business Transformable Sedan 8 $2575 2193 kg
37-7533SL Special Business Imperial Transformable Sedan 8 $2775 2266 kg

STYLE

Series 37-85 Fleetwood 138 in. wheelbase Business Cars
Style Number Style Seating Price Weight
37-7503L Business Sedan 8
37-7513L Business Imperial Sedan 8
37-7523L Business Transformable Sedan 8
37-7533L Business Imperial Transformable Sedan 8

ENGINE

Type 45 degree, overhead valve.
Cylinders Twelve Cylinders.
Block Cast iron block on aluminum crankcase.
Bore & Stroke 79.4 x 101.6mm
Displacement 6.035
Compression Ratio 6.0:1 std. 5.65:1 opt.
Brake Horsepower 150 hp @ 3600 rpm
Power 112 kW @ 3600 rpm
SAE/Taxable Horsepower 46.9.
Main bearings Four.
Valve lifters Mechanical with hydraulic silencer on rocker bushing.
Carburetor Dual Detroit lubricator, type R-13, L-13, Model 51.

CHASSIS

Wheelbase 3505mm
Overall length 5483mm
Front Tread 1529mm
Rear Tread 1562mm
Tires 7.50 x 16.

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission Selective, synchro transmission.
Speeds 3 Forward, 1 Reverse
Controls Left Hand Drive, center control, emergency lever at left under panel (rhd opt).
Clutch Single disc clutch.
Drive Shaft drive, Hotchkiss.
Axle Semi-floating rear axle, spiral bevel drive.
Overall ratio 4.6:1.
Brakes Hydraulic brakes on four wheels.
Wheels Disc wheels.
Wheel size 16 in.

OPTIONS

Sidemount cover(s) $15.00 – 17.50
Master Radio $79.50
Standard Radio $59.50
Heater $19.50 – 60.00
Seat covers $7.50 per seat
Wheel discs $4.00 each
Trim rings $1.50 each
Flexible steering wheel $15.00.