1936 CADILLAC Models 70 & 75

Models 36-70 & 36-75 V-8 Cylinders

Though not the best seller in 1936, the Series 36-70 and 36-75 were the basic Cadillacs. Lower priced LaSalles and Series 60's were better sellers; V-12's and V-16's were better cars; but the 346 cu. in. V-8's were the ones which survived to form the main source of Cadillac business for years to come.

Features on Models 36-70 and 36-70 included:

I. D. DATA

Engine numbers were on top of the crankcase, just behind the fan support.
Starting: 3110001.
Ending: 3115248.

STYLE

Series 36-70 Fleetwood 231 in. Wheelbase
Style NumberStyleSeatingPriceWeight
36-7057Coupe225954620
36-7067Convertible Coupe226954690
36-7019Transformable Sedan524454670
36-7029Convertible Sedan527454710

STYLE

Fleetwood Series 36-75 138 in. wheelbase
Style NumberStyleSeatingPriceWeight
36-7509Sedan526454805
36-7519Transformable Sedan526454805
36-7509FFormal Sedan533954805
36-7529Convertible Sedan533955040
36-7539Town Sedan531454840
36-7503Sedan727954885
36-7513Imperial Sedan729955045
36-7523Transformable Sedan727954885
36-7533Imperial Transformable Sedan729955045
36-7543Town Car744455115

STYLE

Fleetwood Commercial Cars
Style NumberStyleSeatingPriceWeight
36-7503LCommercial Sedan72695 
36-7513LCommercial Imperial Sedan72865 
36-7523LCommercial Transformable Sedan72695 
36-7533LCommercial Imperial Transformable Sedan 72865

ENGINE

TypeNinety degree, L-head.
CylindersEight Cylinders.
BlockCast iron block (blocks cast enbloc with crankcase).
Bore & Stroke3-1/2 x 4-1/2 in.
Displacement346 cu. in.
Compression Ratio6.25:1.
Brake Horsepower135 @ 3400 rpm
SAE/Taxable Horsepower39.20.
Main bearingsThree.
Valve liftersHydraulic.
CarburetorStromberg EE-25.

CHASSIS

FeatureSeries 36-70Series 36-75Series 36-75 Commercial
Wheelbase131 in.138 in.156 in.
Overall length206-1/4 in.213-1/2 in. 
Height66 - 69-1/2 in.68-13/16 
Front Tread60-3/1660-3/16 
Rear Tread60-1/2 in.62-1/2 
Tires7.50 x 167.50 x 16 

DRIVETRAIN

TransmissionSelective, synchro transmission.
Speeds3 Forward, 1 Reverse
ControlsLeft Hand Drive, center control, emergency lever at left under panel (rhd opt).
ClutchSingle disc clutch.
DriveShaft drive Hotchkiss.
AxleSemifloating rear axle
Drive Typespiral bevel drive.
Overall ratio for 36-704.55:1 std.; 4.3:1 opt.
Overall ratio for 36-754.60.1 std.; 4.3:1 opt.
BrakesHydraulic brakes on four disc wheels.
Wheel size16 in.

OPTIONS

Sidemount cover(s)$20.00
Master Radio$89.50
Standard Radio$54.50
Heater$18.50
Seat covers 
Flexible steering wheel$16.00
Trim rings$1.50 each
Wheel discs$4.00 each

HISTORICAL NOTES




1936 Cadillac

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1936 Cadillac Fleetwood

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