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V16 Cadillac History 1934

V16 Cadillac Models & History 1934

TheV-16’s shared the Fleetwood bodies with the eights and twelves, but were given a few distinctive styling details. The grill was of eggcrate design. Headlights were mounted on the radiator shell rather than the fenders, and the parking lights were on the fenders rather than in the headlight supports. Three spears were placed on the hood side panels and front fender skirts. There was no crease across the nose of the front fenders.

Chassis changes were the same as on the eights and twelves, with minor differences to accommodate the added weight, power, and tremendous 3912mm wheelbase.

I. D. DATA

  • Serial numbers were on top surface of frame side bar, right side, just ahead of dash.
  • Same as engine number.
  • Starting no.: 5100001.
  • Ending: 5100150 (with 1935).
  • Engine numbers were stamped on the right hand side of the crankcase on the generator drive chain housing.
  • Starting engine no.: 5100001.
  • Ending: 5100156 (with 1935)

STYLE

Fleetwood 154 in. Wheelbase Vee Windshield
Style Number Style Seating Price Weight
5702 Roadster 2
5712-C Collapsible Town Cabriolet 5
5712-LB Town Cabriolet 5 $8850
5712-MB Town Cabriolet 5
5720 Town Cabriolet 7
5720-C Collapsible Town Cabriolet 7
5725-B Town Cabriolet 7
5725-LB Town Cabriolet 7 $8950 2905 kg
5725-MB Town Cabriolet 7
5730 Imperial Sedan 5
5730-FL Imperial Cabriolet 5 $7700
5730-FM Imperial Brougham 5
5730-S Sedan 5 $7300 2773 kg
5733 Imperial Town Sedan 5
5733-S Town Sedan 5 $7350 2766 kg
5735 Convertible Coupe 2 $7600 2682 kg
5757 Transformable 7
5759 Sport Phaeton 5
5775 Imperial Sedan (Limousine) 7 $7650 2823 kg
5775-B Limousine 7
5775-E Imperial Sedan 7
5775-FL Imperial Cabriolet 7 $7850
5775-FM Imperial Brougham 7
5775-H4 Imperial Sedan 7
5775-S Sedan 7 $7450 2814 kg
5775-W Limousine 7
5776 Coupe 2 $7450 2655 kg
5780 Convertible Sedan with divider 5 $7850 2773 kg
5780-B Convertible Sedan 5
5780-S Convertible Sedan 5
5785 Collapsible Coupe 5 $7885
5788 Stat. Coupe 5
5789-A Victoria Coupe 4
5791 Limousine Brougham 7 $8850
5791-B Limousine Brougham 7
5799 Aerodynamic Coupe 5 $7850

STYLE

Fleetwood 154 In. Wheelbase Flat Windshield
Some listings show these as 62- styles.
Style Number Style Seating Price Weight
6030-B Imperial Sedan 5
6030-FL Imperial Cabriolet 5 $7050
6030-FM Imperial Brougham 5
6030-S Sedan 5 $6650
6033-S Town Sedan 5 $6700 2766 kg
6035 Convertible Coupe 2
6075 Imperial Sedan 7 $7000 2823 kg
6075-B Limousine (spec. back) 7
6075-D Limousine 7
6075-E Limousine 7
6075-FL Imperial Cabriolet 7 $7200
6075-Fm Imperial Brougham 7
6075-H3 Limousine 7
6075-H4 Limousine 7
6075-O Imperial Sedan 7
6075-S Sedan 7 $6800 2814 kg
  • Some confusion exists regarding style numbers on 1934-35 Fleetwood bodies.
  • Following the previous Fleetwood system, V-8’s would be 56- or 60- styles, V-12’s would be 57- or 61- styles, and V-16’s would be 58- or 60- styles.
  • This system was followed in promotional literature, in the 1934 Master Parts List, and in early factory records.
  • However, since the bodies were identical for all these series, Fleetwood stamped all body plates 57- or 60-.
  • Master Parts Lists after 1934 used only 57- and 60- style numbers for 1934-35 Fleetwood bodies.
  • Starting in 1936, V-8 and V-12 style numbers reflected the new 1936 series designations, but V16’s retained the 57- system. However, 60- styles were no longer offered.

ENGINE

Type 45 degree, overhead valve.
Cylinders Sixteen cylinders.
Crankcase Cast iron block on aluminum crankcase.
Bore & Stroke 76.2mm x 101.6mm
Displacement 7.416 Liters
Compression Ratio 6.0:1 std. 5.57:1 opt.
Brake Horsepower 169.2 hp @ 3400 rpm
Power 126.2 kW @ 3400 rpm
SAE/Taxable Horsepower 57.5.
Main bearings Five.
Valve lifters Mechanical with hydraulic silencer on rocker bushing.
Carburetor Dual Detroit lubricator, type R-14, L-14, Model 51.

CHASSIS

Wheelbase 3912mm
Overall length 6096mm
Front Tread 1508mm
Rear Tread 1575mm
Tires 7.50 x 17.

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission Selective synchro transmission.
Speeds 3 Forward, 1 Reverse
Controls Left Hand Drive, center control; emergency brake lever at left under panel (rhd opt).
Clutch Twin disc clutch.
Drive Shaft drive, Hotchkiss.
Axle 3/4 floating rear axle
Drive Type spiral bevel drive
Overall ratio 4.64:1 std. 4.31:1 opt, 4.07:1 opt.
Brakes Mechanical brakes with vacuum assist on four wheels.
Wheels Wire wheels.
Wheel size 17 in. drop center.

OPTIONS

Sidemount cover(s) $20.00 each
Standard Radio $64.50
Master Radio $74.50
Heater $44.50
Seat covers –
Spotlight $24.50
Flexible steering wheel –