The Cadillac Series 39-90, V-16, was the same as the 1938 model except for a few detail changes:
| Serial numbers were located on the left frame side bar, opposite the steering gear. |
| Starting: Same as engine number. |
| Ending: Same as engine number. |
| Engine numbers were on the left rear corner on the flat top of the crankcase, parallel to the dash. |
| Starting Engine No.: 5290001. |
| Ending: 5290198. |
| Fleetwood Series 39-90, 141 in. wheelbase | ||||
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| Style Number | Style | Seating | Price | Weight |
| 39-9057 | Coupe | 2 | 5440 | 4915 |
| 39-9057-B | Coupe | 5 | 5545 | 5015 |
| 39-9067 | Convertible Coupe | 2 | 5545 | 4995 |
| 39-9019 | Sedan | 5 | 5240 | 5105 |
| 39-9019-F | Imperial Sedan | 5 | 5315 | 5165 |
| 39-9059 | Formal Sedan | 5 | 6165 | 5105 |
| 39-9039 | Town Sedan | 5 | 5800 | 5140 |
| 39-9029 | Convertible Sedan | 5 | 6110 | 5350 |
| 39-9023 | Sedan | 7 | 5375 | 5185 |
| 39-9033 | Imperial Sedan | 7 | 5525 | 5345 |
| 39-9033-F | Formal Sedan | 7 | 6165 | 5345 |
| 39-9053 | Town Car | 7 | 7295 | 5415 |
| Type | 135 degree Vee. L-head |
| Cylinders | Sixteen Cylinders |
| Block | Cast iron block |
| Bore & Stroke | 3-1/4 in. x 3-1/4 in. |
| Displacement | 431 cu. in. |
| Compression Ratio | 6.75:1. |
| Brake Horsepower | 185 @ 3600 rpm |
| SAE/Taxable Horsepower | 67.6. |
| Main bearings | Nine |
| Valve lifters | Hydraulic |
| Carburetor | Carter WDO-407s (L) - 408s (R). |
| Wheelbase | 141 in. |
| Overall length | 222 in. |
| Front Tread | 60-1/2 |
| Rear Tread | 62-1/2 in. |
| Tires | 7.50 x 16. |
| Transmission | Selective synchro manual transmission |
| Speeds | 3 Forward, 1 Reverse |
| Controls | Left Hand Drive; gearshift on column; handbrake at left. |
| Clutch | Single disc clutch. |
| Drive | Shaft drive Hotchkiss. |
| Axle | Semifloating rear axle. |
| Gears | Hypoid gears. |
| Overall Ratio | 4.31:1. |
| Brakes | Hydraulic brakes on four wheels. |
| Wheels | Disc wheels. |
| Wheel size | 16 in. |
| Radio | $69.50). |
| Heater | $31.50). |
| Seat covers | $8.25 per seat). |
| Spotlight | $18.50). |
| Windshield washer | $5.75). |
| Automatic battery filler | $7.50). |
| Fog lights | $14.50 pair). |
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