1920-21 CADILLAC

TYPE 59

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

I. D. DATA

Serial numbers were not used.

1920 Cadillac

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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 Type Seating Price
- 4-door Touring 7 $3740
- 4-dr. Phaeton 4 $3590
- 2-dr. Roadster 2/4 $3590
4000 2-dr. Victoria 4 $4340
- 2-dr. Coupe 2 $4290
4010 4-dr. Sedan 5 $4750
4020 4-dr. Suburban 7 $4990
4030 4-dr. Limousine 7 $5090
4050 4-dr. Imperial Limousine 7 $5190
4040 4-dr. Town Brougham 7 $5090

STYLE

Second Design
- 4-dr. Touring 7 $3940
- 4-dr. Phaeton 4 $3790
- 2-dr. Roadster 2/4 $3790
4130 2-dr. Victoria 4 $4540
- 2-dr. Coupe 2 -
4140 4-dr. Sedan 5 $4950
4120 4-dr. Suburban 7 $5190
4150 4-dr. Limousine 7 $5290
4170 4-dr. Imperial Limousine 7 $5390
4160 4-dr. Town Brougham 7 $5290

STYLE

Third Design
- 4-dr. Touring 7 $3940
- 4-dr. Phaeton 4 $3790
- 2-dr. Roadster 2/4 $3790
4290 2-dr. Victoria 4 $4540
- 2-dr. Coupe 2P -
4270 4-dr. Sedan 5 $4950
4300 4-dr. Suburban 7 $5190
4360 4-dr. Limousine 7 $5290
4350 4-dr. Imperial Limousine 7 $5390
- 4-dr. Town Brougham 7 $5690


1920 Cadillac

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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 Type Ninety degree V-8. L-Head. Cast iron blocks of four on Aluminum crankcase.
Bore and Stroke 3.125 x 5.125 in. (79.4mm x 130.2mm)
Displacement 314.5 cu. in. (5.153 liter)
S.A.E./N.A.C.C. H.P. 31.25.
Main bearings Three.
Valve lifters Rockers with roller cam follower acting on mechanical lifters
Carburetor float feed, auxiliary air control; manufactured by Cadillac under C. F. Johnson patents.

CHASSIS

Item Type 59 Phae., Rds., Vict., Cpe., Sed. Others
Wheelbase 125 in. 132 in.
Front/Rear Tread 56 in. 56 in.
Tires 34 x 4-1/2 35 x 5

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission Selective sliding gear transmission. Case in unit with engine
Speeds 3 Forward and 1 Reverse
Controls Left drive, center control (right hand drive optional)
Clutch Multiple disc, dry plate clutch
Drive Shaft drive
Axle Spiral bevel, full floating rear axle
Overall ratio 4.44:1, 5.07:1
Brakes Mechanical brakes on two wheels, one external, one internal.
Wheels Wood artillery wheels, demountable rims, 12 spoke
Wheel size 25 in.
Optional Drive ratio 3.94:1

OPTIONS

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

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