1935 CADILLAC

12-Cylinder 370-D

1935 Cadillac

Virtually the same as the 1934 model, except for a new bumper. The designation changed to Series 40.

I. D. DATA

Serial numbers were on top surface of frame side bar, right side, just ahead of the dash.
Same as engine number.
Starting number: 4100001 (with 1934).
Ending: 4101098.
Engine numbers were stamped on the right hand side of the crankcase, on the generator drive chain housing.
Starting engine number: 4100001 (with 1934).
Ending: 4101098.

STYLE

Series 40 Fleetwood 146 in. Wheelbase Vee Windshield
Style NumberStyleSeatingPriceWeight
5702Roadster2  
5712-CCollapsible Town Cabriolet5  
5712-LBTown Cabriolet 561955990
5712-MBTown Cabriolet5  
5720Town Cabriolet7  
5720-CCollapsible Town Cabriolet7  
5725-BTown Cabriolet7  
5725-LBTown Cabriolet762956040
5725-MBTown Cabriolet 7  
5730Imperial Sedan 5  
5730-FLImperial Cabriolet 548455765
5730-FMImperial Brougham 5  
5730-SSedan544455735
5733Imperial Town Sedan 5  
5733-STown Sedan 549955700
5735Convertible Coupe247455485
5757Transformable7  
5759Sport Phaeton 5  
5775Imperial Sedan (Limousine)747955790
5775-BLimousine7  
5775-EImperial Sedan 7  
5775-FLImperial Cabriolet 749955790
5775-FMImperial Brougham 7 
5775-H4Imperial Sedan 7  
5775-SSedan745955760
5775-WLimousine 7  
5776Coupe245955520
5780Convertible Sedan with divider549955800
5780-BConvertible Sedan 5  
5780-SConvertible Sedan 5 5770
5785Collapsible Coupe 549955685
5788Stat. Coupe5 5720
5789-AVictoria Coupe4  
5791Limousine Brougham761956030
5791-BLimousine Brougham7  
5799Aero. Coupe 549955720

STYLE

Some listings show these as 61___ styles.
Series 40 Fleetwood 146 in. Wheelbase Flat Windshield
6030-8Imperial Sedan5  
6030-FLImperial Cabriolet543955765
6030-FMImperial Brougham5  
6030-SSedan539955735
6033-STown Sedan 540455700
6035Convertible Coupe2  
6075Imperial Sedan 743455790
6075-BLimousine (spec. back)7  
6075-DLimousine 7  
6075-ELimousine 7  
6075-FLImperial Cabriolet 745455790
6075-FMImperial Brougham7  
6075-H3Limousine 7  
6075-H4Limousine 7  
6075-0Imperial Sedan 7  
6075-SSedan741455760

ENGINE

Type45 degree, overhead valve
CylindersTwelve cylinders.
CrankcaseCast iron block on aluminum crankcase.
Bore & Stroke3.125 x 4.00 in.
Displacement368 cu. in.
Compression Ratio6.00:1 std. 5.65:1 opt.
Brake Horsepower150 @ 3600 rpm
SAE/Taxable Horsepower46.9.
Main bearingsFour
Valve liftersMechanical with hydraulic silencer on rocker bushings
CarburetorDual Detroit lubricator, Type R-13, L-13, model 51.

CHASSIS

FeatureSeries 10Series 20Series 30Commercial
Wheelbase128 in.136 in.146 in.160 in.
Overall length207-1/2 in.215-1/3 in.227-9/16 
Front/Rear Tread59-3/8 in.59-3/8 in.59-3/8 in 
Rear Tread62 in.62 in.62 in. 
Tires7.00 x 177.00 x 177.00 x 17 

TECHNICAL

TransmissionSelective, synchro transmission.
Speeds3 Forward 1 Reverse
ControlLeft Hand Drive, Center control, emergency brake lever at left -- under panel (RHD opt).
ClutchTwin disc clutch.
DriveShaft drive, Hotchkiss.
Axle3/4 floating rear axle
Drive Typespiral bevel drive.
Overall ratio4.80:1 std., 4.60:1 opt., 5.11:1 opt.
BrakesMechanical brakes with vacuum assist on four wheels.
WheelsWire wheels.
Wheel size17 in. drop center.

OPTIONS

Sidemount cover(s)$20.00 ea.
Standard Radio$64.50
Master Radio$74.50
Heater$44.50
Seat covers. 
Spotlight$24.50
Flexible steering wheel 

HISTORICAL NOTES

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