1927 Cadillac history

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1927 Cadillac Roadster

Model 341 distinctives:

Body

Sport Coupe and Sport Sedan added to Standard line.
Convertible Coupe and Double Cowl (Sport) Phaeton added to "Custom" line.
Custom bodies by Fleetwood, Brunn, Willoughby, and others available.
Wheelbase on Standard seven passenger Sedan and Imperial now 3505mm
Standard Victoria made five passenger by removing the parcel compartment.
New radiator shell with sharp corner between top and front surfaces and with round emblem on black background.
Roadster and Phaetons have forward folding windshields.
Monogram panel on Touring and Phaetons extended to cowl, and vertical molding in front of rear door moved back of door.
Light controls moved from instrument panel to steering wheel.
New instrument panel of walnut with silver inlay effect.
"Custom" cars and Standard Sport models have Nickel cowl band and side lights.
All cars have large (254mm) headlights; black body on Standard, all Nickel on "Custom".
Horn of vibrator type, with bent trumpet.

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1927 Cadillac
Fender wells standard on Sport Coupe and Sedan, and on Sport Phaeton.
Bumpers and motometer standard on "Custom" line and Standard Sport Models.

Chassis:

At Steering Gear Unit Number 1-44906, steering gear was changed back to worm and sector type.

Drive Line:

4.9:1 is the only final drive ratio offered.

Engine:

Early 1927, at Engine Unit Number 1-41001 (Chassis Unit Number 1-40994): Practically everything on the outside of the engine, except the carburetor, was relocated.
The overall appearance, except for the location of the starter, now resembled the soon to be introduced 303 LaSalle engine.
Generator and water pump were moved to lower right front corner of engine and were driven by a common chain.
The fan was once more on a separate bracket, still belt driven.
The distributor went from the rear to the front of the engine and onto a common shaft with the oil pump, now inside the engine.
The fuel pressure pump was now at the rear of the engine, driven by a connecting rod.
The starter was moved forward and now drives through gear teeth cut on the front face of the flywheel.

I.D. DATA

STYLE

Standard Body Styles
Style No.	Doors	Body Type	Seating	Price	Weight
6970	2-dr.	Brougham	5P	$2995	1895 kg
6980	2-dr.	Coupe	2P	$3100	1866 kg
7000	2-dr.	Sport Coupe	2P	$3500	2027 kg
7030	2-dr.	Victoria	5P	$3195	1905 kg
6990	4-dr.	Sedan	5P	$3250	1941 kg
7040	4-dr.	Sport Sedan	5P	$3650	2086 kg
7050	4-dr.	Sedan	7P	$3400	1986 kg
7010	4-dr.	Imperial	7P	$3535	2036 kg

"Custom" Body Styles
Style No.	Doors	Body Type	Seating	Price	Weight
7020	2-dr.	Convertible Coupe	2/4P	$3450	1955 kg
6680	2-dr.	Coupe	5P	$3855	2030 kg
6690	4-dr.	Sedan	5P	$3995	2030 kg
6670	4-dr.	Suburban	7P	$4125	2082 kg
6700	4-dr.	Imperial	7P	$4350	2098 kg
6680-L	2-dr.	Cabriolet Coupe	5P	$3955	-
6690-L	4-dr.	Cabriolet Sedan	5P	$4095	-
6670-L	4-dr.	Cabriolet Suburban	7P	$4225	-
6700-L	4-dr.	Cabriolet Imperial	7P	$4450	-
1165	2-dr.	Roadster	2/4P	$3350	1918 kg
1164	4-dr.	Phaeton	4P	$3450	1943 kg
1164-B	4-dr.	D.C. Phaeton	4P	$3975	2023 kg
1163	4-dr.	Touring	7P	$3450	1948 kg

Fleetwood Body Styles
Style No.	Doors	Body Type	Seating	Price	Weight
2891	-	Limousine Brougham	-	$5525	-
2925	-	Town Cabriolet (seats forward)	7P	$5750	-
3200	-	Town Cabriolet (opera seats)	7P	$5500	-
3202	-	Coupe with rumble	2P	$4775	-
3260	-	Imperial	5P	$4975	-
3260-S	-	Sedan	5P	$4875	-
3261	-	Imperial Cabriolet	5P	$5125	-
3261-S	-	Sedan Cabriolet	5P	$4975	-
3275	-	Imperial	7P	$5150	-
3275-S	-	Sedan	7P	$4975	-
3276	-	Imperial Cabriolet	7P	$5375	-
3291	-	Limousine Brougham	-	$5525	-
3078	-	Cabriolet	7P	-	-
3012	-	Trans. Cabriolet	7P	-	-
2950	-	Convertible Cabriolet	7P	-	-

Brunn Body Styles
Style No.	Doors	Body Type	Seating	Price	Weight
1810	-	Collapsible Cabriolet	4P	-	-
1836	-	Sedan	4P	-	-
1915	-	Sedan Landau	6P	-	-
NA	-	Town Cabriolet	-	$4800	-

Willoughby Body Styles
Style No.	Doors	Body Type	Seating	Price	Weight
NA	-	Town Cabriolet	-	$4800	-

Semi-commercial line: Continuation of 1926.

ENGINE

CHASSIS

	All Standard Cars except 7P Sedan and Imperial. Custom Roadster and Conv. Coupe.	Semi-commercial	All Custom Cars except Roadster land Conv. Coupe. Standard 7P Sedan and Imperial
Wheelbase	3353mm	3810mm	3505mm
Front/Rear Tread	1422mm	1422mm	1422mm
Tires	33 x 6.75 low pressure	33 x 6.75 low pressure	33 x 6.75 low pressure

DRIVETRAIN

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1927 Cadillac Model 314

Transmission	Selective sliding gear transmission, case in unit with engine
Speeds	3 Forward and 1 Reverse
Control	Left drive, center control (rhd opt)
Clutch	Multiple dry disc clutch
Drive	Shaft drive
Axle	Spiral bevel, full floating rear axle
Overall ratio	4.91:1
Brakes	Mechanical brakes on four wheels
Wheels	Wood artillery wheels, split rim, 12 spoke. Note: Disc wheels standard on Standard Sport Coupe and Sedan. Wire wheels standard on Custom Sport Phaeton.
Wheel size	21 in.

OPTIONS

Front bumper for Standard cars	$25.00
Rear bumper for Standard cars	$25.00
Tire covers	$6.25-17.50
Black radiator shell	NC
Heater	$40.00
Trunk rack	$50.00
Trunks	$55.00-91.00
Arm rest on Std line	$25.00
Motometer on Std line	$10.00
Cowl lamps on Standard line	$75.00
Nickel headlights on Standard line	$10.00
33 x 5 high pressure tires	NC
Disc wheels set of 5	NC
Disc wheels set of 6, w/dual carrier	$25.00
Wire wheels set of 5	$140.00
Wire wheels set of 6, w/dual carrier	$175.00
6 Wire wheels, fender wells	$350.00
6 Disc wheels, fender wells	$240.00
6 Wood wheels, fender wells	$200.00

HISTORICAL NOTES

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1927 Cadillac 314 Victoria Coupe

1927 Cadillac Notes

The 1927 Cadillac Series 314 was a continuation of 1926 models.
Some new body styles introduced August, 1926.
Calendar year sales: (1927) 8599.
Calendar year production: (1927) 8599.
Model two year sales: 50619 (Aug. '25 through Sep. '27).
Model two year production: 50619 (Aug. '25 through Sep. '27).
Lawrence P. Fisher was president
Ernest W. Seaholm was chief engineer
H. M. Stephens was general sales manager
"Fifty body styles and types—Five hundred color and upholstery combinations" was Cadillac's catch phrase for their new program to individualize the motor car. Change was constant; everything was tried; and pilot models were sold but not cataloged. The catalog was but a starting point—the customer could pick almost any combination of bits and pieces and have a unique motor car without the expense of a full custom. Authenticity of surviving cars may be in question because of the multitude of possible variations. In the final analysis; if it has a vertical starter motor, it's most likely a 314.

1927 Automotive Notes

Industry production drops to 2,936,533 cars and 464,793 trucks
Alfred P. Sloan, Jr. was president of GM
Pierre S. du Pont was chairman of the board at GM
Chevrolet outsells Ford
Studebaker introduces the Erskine for $995
The LaSalle is introduced for $2496
Reo introduces the Flying Cloud and Wolverine
Standard equipment now includes: four-wheel brakes, air cleaners, oil & gas filters, crankcase vents, mirrors, and automatic windshield wipers
Graham-Paige Motor Corporation replaces the Paige-Detroit Motor Car Company
The last Ford Model T cars are built making a total of over 15 million
The Ford Model A is introduced but sold as a 1928
Top model year production for 1927

Engine Description	Ninety degree V-8. L-head. Cast iron blocks of four on Aluminum crankcase.
Bore and Stroke	79.4mm x 130.2mm
Displacement	5.155 Liters
S.A.E./Taxable/N.A.C.C. H.P.	31.25
Main bearings	Three
Valve lifters	Mechanical lifters with roller acting directly on cams
Carburetor	float feed, aux air control; manufactured by Cadillac under C. F. Johnson patents.

"THE NEW NINETY DEGREE CADILLAC"
—SERIES 314—August, 1926
(Chassis Unit Number 1-29675. Steering Unit Number 1-30501)

I.D. DATA

STYLE

ENGINE

CHASSIS

DRIVETRAIN

OPTIONS

HISTORICAL NOTES

LITERATURE & LINKS

"THE NEW NINETY DEGREE CADILLAC" —SERIES 314—August, 1926 (Chassis Unit Number 1-29675. Steering Unit Number 1-30501)

I.D. DATA

STYLE

ENGINE

CHASSIS

DRIVETRAIN

OPTIONS

HISTORICAL NOTES

LITERATURE & LINKS

"THE NEW NINETY DEGREE CADILLAC"
—SERIES 314—August, 1926
(Chassis Unit Number 1-29675. Steering Unit Number 1-30501)