1925 CADILLAC

The V-63 was a continuation of the 1924 line, expanded to include the "Custom" line introduced in October, 1924.



I. D. DATA

Serial numbers were not used.

1925 Cadillac

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1925 Cadillac

Engine numbers were stamped on the crankcase just back of the right hand bank of cylinders, and on a plate on the dash.
Starting: 63-H:1551. Ending: 63-M-2572.

STYLE

Standard Body Styles
Style No. Body Type Seating Price
1149 4-dr. Touring 7 $3185
1150 4-dr. Phaeton 4 $3185
1151 2-dr. Roadster 2/4 $3185
5690 2-dr. Victoria 4 $3485
6150 4-dr. Sedan 5 $3835
5700 4-dr. Landau Sedan 5 $3835
5680 4-dr. Sedan 7 $3885
6030 4-dr. Imperial Sedan 7 $4010
6010 2-dr. Coach 5 $3185

STYLE

"Custom" Body Styles
Style No. Body Type Seating Price
5750 4-dr. Sedan 5 $4550
5720 4-dr. Suburban 7 $4650
NA 4-dr. Imperial Sedan 5 -
5760 4-dr. Limousine 7 -
5730 4-dr. Imperial Suburban 7 $4950
5770 4-dr. Town Brougham 7 $-
5740 2-dr. Coupe 5 $4350
5710 2-dr. Coupe 2 $3975

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)
Brake Horsepower "over 80 horsepower"
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

  All Standard body styles & Custom 2-P Coupe Special Chassis All Custom body styles except 2-P Coupe
Wheelbase 132 in. 145 in. 138 in.
Front/Rear Tread 56 in. 56 in. 56 in.
Tires 33 x 5 33 x 5 33 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 4.50:1, 4.91:1
Brakes Mechanical brakes on four wheels
Wheels Wood artillery wheels, demountable rims, 12 spoke
Wheel size 23 in.
Optional Drive ratio 4.15:1, 5.55:1

OPTIONS

Black radiator shell -
Wire wheels -
Disc wheels -
Five balloon tires on disc wheels $140.00
Six balloon tires on disc wheels, plus double carrier for spares $215.00
Five balloon tires on wire wheels $225.00
Six balloon tires on wire wheels, plus double carrier for spares $315.00

HISTORICAL NOTES


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