TheCadillac Series 39-90, V-16, was the same as the 1938 model except for a few detail changes:
Chrome strips used along running board edges.
Spear on hood and fender skirts fully chromed.
New instrument panel and minor differences in bumpers and tail lights.
Generator relocated high in the Vee and belt driven.
I. D. DATA
Serial numbers were located on the left frame side bar, opposite the steering gear.
Starting: Same as engine number.
Ending: Same as engine number.
Engine numbers were on the left rear corner on the flat top of the crankcase, parallel to the dash.
Starting Engine No.: 5290001.
Ending: 5290198.
STYLE
Fleetwood Series 39-90, 141 in. wheelbase
Style Number
Style
Seating
Price
Weight
Production
39-9019
Sedan
5
$5240
2320 kg
13
39-9019-F
Imperial Sedan
5
$5315
2348 kg
2
39-9023
Sedan
7
$5375
2357 kg
18
39-9029
Convertible Sedan
5
$6110
2432 kg
4
39-9033
Imperial Sedan
7
$5525
2430 kg
60
39-9033-F
Formal Sedan
7
$6165
2430 kg
8
39-9039
Town Sedan
5
$5800
2336 kg
2
39-9053
Town Car
7
$7295
2461 kg
5
39-9057
Coupe
2
$5440
2234 kg
6
39-9057-B
Coupe
5
$5545
2280 kg
5
39-9059
Formal Sedan
5
$6165
2320 kg
4
39-9067
Convertible Coupe
2
$5545
2270 kg
7
39-90
Chassis
2
ENGINE
Type
135 degree Vee. L-head
Cylinders
Sixteen Cylinders
Block
Cast iron block
Bore & Stroke
79.4mm x 79.4mm
Displacement
6.287 Liters (see note)
Compression Ratio
7:1
Brake Horsepower
185 hp @ 3600 rpm
Power
138 kW @ 3600 rpm
SAE/Taxable Horsepower
67.6
Main bearings
Nine
Valve lifters
Hydraulic
Carburetor
Carter WDO 407s(L) – 408s(R)
Note: Most literature says the displacement is “431 cu. in.” (i.e., 7.062 Liters), but in calculating the bore and stroke for 16 cylinders results in 384 cu. in. (6.287 Liters)
CHASSIS
Wheelbase
3581mm
Overall length
5639mm
Front Tread
1537mm
Rear Tread
1588mm
Tires
7.50 x 16.
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission
Selective synchro manual transmission
Speeds
3 Forward, 1 Reverse
Controls
Left Hand Drive; gearshift on column; handbrake at left.
Clutch
Single disc clutch.
Drive
Shaft drive Hotchkiss.
Axle
Semifloating rear axle.
Gears
Hypoid gears.
Overall Ratio
4.31:1.
Brakes
Hydraulic brakes on four wheels.
Wheels
Disc wheels.
Wheel size
16 in.
OPTIONS
Radio
$69.50).
Heater
$31.50).
Seat covers
$8.25 per seat).
Spotlight
$18.50).
Windshield washer
$5.75).
Automatic battery filler
$7.50).
Fog lights
$14.50 pair).
1939 Cadillac Carved-Panel Hearse by Sayers and Scovill.
This outstanding hearse is now owned by Mr. Jerry Kayser, Kayser’s Chapel of Memories, Moses Lake, WA.
Over the past few years he has had the coach fully restored.
In August of 1998, it was shown at the Professional Car Society’s International Meet, where it won the highest award of Best of Show.
