1939 V16 Cadillac history

The Cadillac Series 39-90, V-16, was the same as the 1938 model except for a few detail changes:

Chrome strips used along running board edges.
Spear on hood and fender skirts fully chromed.
New instrument panel and minor differences in bumpers and tail lights.
Generator relocated high in the Vee and belt driven.

I. D. DATA

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.

STYLE

Fleetwood Series 39-90, 141 in. wheelbase
Style Number	Style	Seating	Price	Weight	Production
39-9019	Sedan	5	$5240	2320 kg	13
39-9019-F	Imperial Sedan	5	$5315	2348 kg	2
39-9023	Sedan	7	$5375	2357 kg	18
39-9029	Convertible Sedan	5	$6110	2432 kg	4
39-9033	Imperial Sedan	7	$5525	2430 kg	60
39-9033-F	Formal Sedan	7	$6165	2430 kg	8
39-9039	Town Sedan	5	$5800	2336 kg	2
39-9053	Town Car	7	$7295	2461 kg	5
39-9057	Coupe	2	$5440	2234 kg	6
39-9057-B	Coupe	5	$5545	2280 kg	5
39-9059	Formal Sedan	5	$6165	2320 kg	4
39-9067	Convertible Coupe	2	$5545	2270 kg	7
39-90	Chassis				2

ENGINE

Type	135 degree Vee. L-head
Cylinders	Sixteen Cylinders
Block	Cast iron block
Bore & Stroke	79.4mm x 79.4mm
Displacement	6.287 Liters (see note)
Compression Ratio	7:1
Brake Horsepower	185 hp @ 3600 rpm
Power	138 kW @ 3600 rpm
SAE/Taxable Horsepower	67.6
Main bearings	Nine
Valve lifters	Hydraulic
Carburetor	Carter WDO 407s(L) - 408s(R)

Note: Most literature says the displacement is "431 cu. in." (i.e., 7.062 Liters), but in calculating the bore and stroke for 16 cylinders results in 384 cu. in. (6.287 Liters)

CHASSIS

DRIVETRAIN

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.

OPTIONS

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).

1939 Cadillac

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.

Wheelbase	3581mm
Overall length	5639mm
Front Tread	1537mm
Rear Tread	1588mm
Tires	7.50 x 16.