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. |
1939 Cadillac Carved-Panel Hearse by Sayers and Scovill.
This outstanding hearse is now owned by Mr. Jerry Kayser, Kayser's Chapel of Memories, Moses Lake, WA.
Over the past few years he has had the coach fully restored.
In August of 1998, it was shown at the Professional Car Society's International Meet, where it won the highest award of Best of Show.
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