1936 Cadillac history

The Cadillac series 36-60, a new model for 1936 was more than a LaSalle, but less than a full size Cadillac.
It had the same concept as the LaSalle, but with the Cadillac name.
It was smaller, shorter, lighter, less powerful, less expensive, but with full Cadillac quality.
It was also limited to three body styles, by Fisher.
The Convertible Coupe had a rumble seat, but the closed Coupe had only a small folding seat inside for an extra passenger.
Both these body styles had a single fenderwell on the side opposite the driver.
The Vee windshield, grill and fender treatment were the same as on the larger V-8's.
The engine was the same new engine as in the Fleetwood bodies V-8's, but with a 9.5mm smaller bore.
The transmission was the smaller unit, similar to that in the LaSalle.
Many dimensions were less than on the larger V-8's, to fit the concept of a lower priced, less pretentious, but equally high-quality product.

Model Number	Model	Seating	Price	Weight
36-6077	Coupe	2	$1645	1741 kg
36-6067	Convertible Coupe	2	$1725	1791 kg
36-6019	Transformable Sedan	5	$1695	1823 kg

1936 Cadillac Notes

Introduced: October, 1935.
Model year production of Series 60: 6700.
Model year production Series 70: 2000.
Model year production Series 75: 3227
Model year production Series 80: 250.
Model year production Series 85: 651.
Model year production Series 90: 52.
Nicholas Dreystadt was general manager
Ernest W. Seaholm was chief engineer
William Mitchell was chief designer (Cadillac Studio)
Don E. Ahrens was general sales manager
For the first time since 1914, Cadillacs were designated as a year model - "The 1936 Cadillacs." Annual model changes and introduction in the Fall of the year would now become regular practice.

1936 Automotive Notes

Industry production rises slightly to 3,669,528 cars and 784,587 trucks
Alfred P. Sloan, Jr. was president of GM
Lammot du Pont was chairman of the board at GM
Cord returns with the 810 "coffin-nose"
The 12-cyl Lincoln-Zephyr is a medium-priced car
Reo leaves building cars after this year and concentrates on trucks
The Bearcat speedster is Stutz last automobile
American Bantam attempts to replace American Austin
Nash cars seats fold down to form a bed
Nash Motor Company merges with Kelvinator Corporation to form Nash-Kelvinator. George W. Mason is president and Charles W. Nash is chairman
After Willys-Overland Motors is reorganized it comes out of receivership
Buick uses names like Century and Roadmaster instead of just numbers
Chevrolet drops the roadster and phaeton
Chevrolet features new hydraulic brakes
Hupmobile shuts its plant down for 18 months
Pierce-Arrow is called the "World's Safest Car."
Reo drops the Self-Shifter and offers overdrive instead
Studebaker introduces "Hill Holder" to keep the car from rolling backward down a hill
Top model year production for 1936

Type	Ninety degree, L-head
Cylinders	Eight cylinders
Block	Cast iron block (blocks cast enbloc with crankcase)
Bore & Stroke	85.7mm x 114.3mm
Displacement	5.280 Liters
Compression Ratio	6.25:1
Brake Horsepower	125 hp @ 3400 rpm
Power	93.2 kW @ 3400 rpm
SAE/Taxable Horsepower	36.45
Main bearings	Three
Valve lifters	Hydraulic
Carburetor	Stromberg EE-25

Transmission	Selective, synchro transmission.
Speeds	3 Forward, 1 Reverse.
Controls	Left Hand Drive, center control, emergency lever at left under panel (rhd opt).
Clutch	Single disc clutch.
Drive	Shaft drive, Hotchkiss.
Axle	Semifloating rear axle
Drive Type	Spiral bevel drive.
Brakes	Hydraulic brakes on four wheels.
Wheels	Disc wheels.
Wheel size	16 in.

Model 36-60