1920-21 CADILLAC

TYPE 59

Type 59 was similar to the 1919 Type 57, with the following exceptions:



1920-21 Cadillac

I. D. DATA

Serial numbers were not used. 1920-21 Cadillac
Engine numbers were stamped on the crankcase just back of the right hand bank of cylinders, and on a plate on the dash.
Engine No.: 59-A-1 through 59-Z-1000 and 59-AA-1 through 59-BB-12.

STYLE

First Design
Style No.Body TypeSeatingPrice
-4-door Touring7$3740
-4-dr. Phaeton4$3590
-2-dr. Roadster2/4$3590
40002-dr. Victoria4$4340
-2-dr. Coupe2$4290
4010 4-dr. Sedan5$4750
4020 4-dr. Suburban7$4990
40304-dr. Limousine7$5090
40504-dr. Imperial Limousine7$5190
40404-dr. Town Brougham7$5090

STYLE

Second Design
-4-dr. Touring7$3940
-4-dr. Phaeton4$3790
-2-dr. Roadster2/4$3790
41302-dr. Victoria4$4540
-2-dr. Coupe2-
41404-dr. Sedan5$4950
41204-dr. Suburban7$5190
41504-dr. Limousine7$5290
41704-dr. Imperial Limousine7$5390
41604-dr. Town Brougham7$5290

STYLE

Third Design
-4-dr. Touring7$3940
-4-dr. Phaeton4$3790
-2-dr. Roadster2/4$3790
42902-dr. Victoria4$4540
-2-dr. Coupe2P-
42704-dr. Sedan5$4950
43004-dr. Suburban7$5190
43604-dr. Limousine7$5290
43504-dr. Imperial Limousine7$5390
-4-dr. Town Brougham7$5690


1920-21 Cadillac

Note 1: Some Fisher references designate 1st, 2nd, 3rd designs as 59-A, 59-B. 59-C. These designs differ only in detail and are not significant styling changes. The -A, -B, -C's refer only to bodies, not "Type" -- there was no Type 59-A, Type 59-B, or Type 59-C Cadillac.

Note 2: The two-passenger Coupe appeared only in early Type 59 catalogs. If produced at all as a Type 59 body style, this Coupe was dropped by April, 1920 but was picked up as a 1922 Type 61 style.

Note 3: The April 1, 1920 price list advanced all prices by $200 (two-passenger Coupe was not listed). The only price change on May 1, 1920 was an advance to $5690 for the Town Brougham. This body style was not shown in the later (1921) catalogs, but was picked up as a 1922 Type 61 style.

Note 4: Job (Body) number is stamped on right front door sill.

ENGINE

Engine TypeNinety degree V-8. L-Head. Cast iron blocks of four on Aluminum crankcase.
Bore and Stroke3.125 x 5.125 in. (79.4mm x 130.2mm)
Displacement314.5 cu. in. (5.153 liter)
S.A.E./N.A.C.C. H.P.31.25.
Main bearingsThree.
Valve liftersRockers with roller cam follower acting on mechanical lifters
Carburetorfloat feed, auxiliary air control; manufactured by Cadillac under C. F. Johnson patents.

CHASSIS

ItemType 59 Phae., Rds., Vict., Cpe., Sed.Others
Wheelbase125 in.132 in.
Front/Rear Tread56 in.56 in.
Tires34 x 4-1/235 x 5

TECHNICAL

TransmissionSelective sliding gear transmission. Case in unit with engine
Speeds3 Forward and 1 Reverse
ControlsLeft drive, center control (right hand drive optional)
ClutchMultiple disc, dry plate clutch
DriveShaft drive
AxleSpiral bevel, full floating rear axle
Overall ratio4.44:1, 5.07:1
BrakesMechanical brakes on two wheels, one external, one internal.
WheelsWood artillery wheels, demountable rims, 12 spoke
Wheel size25 in.
Optional Drive ratio3.94:1

OPTIONS

All nickel headlamps, sidelamps, and hubcaps. R-W wire wheels.

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