1942 CADILLAC
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For 1942, the Series lineup remained the same as in 1941.

• The grille became more massive, with fewer bars.
• Parking lights became round and fog light sockets became rectangular and were included within the grille area.
• A bullet shape appeared on the tops of the bumper guard.
• Fenders were rounded and longer.
• Front fenders on all but Series 75 extended into the front doors.
• Series 62 and 60S rear fenders extended forward into rear doors.
• The new fenders had heavy moldings along the sides.
• Series 75 had the new grille but retained the 1941 fender treatment.
• A detail trim change on the 75's was a rounded nose on the hood louvers.
• The first general styling change on the Sixty Special destroyed the character of the car.
• Bulbous lines plus superfluous trim in the form of louver bars on the quarters and numerous short vertical bars low on the fenders spoiled its appeal.
• The only convertible was the Series 62, showing quarter windows for the first time.
• A new fresh air ventilating system with air ducts leading from the grille, replaced cowl ventilators.
• Handbrake control was changed from lever to T-shaped pull handle.
• Radiator shutter control of engine temperature was replaced by a blocking-type thermostat in the water return fitting on the radiator.