1937 CADILLAC
Model 85

12-Cylinder Series 85

1937 Cadillac

The Cadillac Series 37-85 was, once more, a Series 37-75 with a V-12 engine. 1937 was the final model year for this engine. The Series 80, with 131 in. wheelbase was dropped from the line. Oil bath air cleaner and pressure radiator cap were new to the 1937 V-12.



I. D. DATA

Engine numbers were on the upper surface of the generator drive chain housing.
Starting: 4130001.
Ending: 4130478.

STYLE

Series 37-85 Fleetwood 138 in. wheelbase
Style NumberStyleSeatingPriceWeight
37-7509FFormal Sedan541955050
37-7513Imperial Sedan736955165
37-7519Transformable Sedan533455050
37-7523Transformable Sedan734955130
37-7529Convertible Sedan541455165
37-7533Imperial Transformable Sedan736955165
37-7539Town Sedan538455000
37-7543Town Car752455230
37-7511Transformable Coupe5  
37-7518Sedan5  
37-7589ACoupe5  
37-7591Limousine Brougham7  

STYLE

Series 37-85 Fisher 138 in. wheelbase Business Cars
Style NumberStyleSeatingPriceWeight
37-7523SLSpecial Business Transformable Sedan825754825
37-7533SLSpecial Business Imperial Transformable Sedan827754985

STYLE

Series 37-85 Fleetwood 138 in. wheelbase Business Cars
Style NumberStyleSeatingPriceWeight
37-7503LBusiness Sedan8  
37-7513LBusiness Imperial Sedan8  
37-7523LBusiness Transformable Sedan8  
37-7533LBusiness Imperial Transformable Sedan8  

ENGINE

Type45 degree, overhead valve.
CylindersTwelve Cylinders.
BlockCast iron block on aluminum crankcase.
Bore & Stroke3-1/8 x 4 in.
Displacement368 cu. in.
Compression Ratio6.0:1 std. 5.65:1 opt.
Brake Horsepower150 @ 3600 rpm
SAE/Taxable Horsepower46.9.
Main bearingsFour.
Valve liftersMechanical with hydraulic silencer on rocker bushing.
CarburetorDual Detroit lubricator, type R-13, L-13, Model 51.

CHASSIS

Wheelbase138 in.
Overall length215-7/8 in.
Front Tread60-3/16 in.
Rear Tread61-1/2 in.
Tires7.50 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.
AxleSemi-floating rear axle, spiral bevel drive.
Overall ratio4.6:1.
BrakesHydraulic brakes on four wheels.
WheelsDisc wheels.
Wheel size16 in.

OPTIONS

Sidemount cover(s)$15.00 - 17.50
Master Radio$79.50
Standard Radio$59.50
Heater$19.50 - 60.00
Seat covers$7.50 per seat
Wheel discs$4.00 each
Trim rings$1.50 each
Flexible steering wheel$15.00.

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