A minor styling facelift characterized 1947 Series 61 Cadillacs
- The grilles had five massive horizontal blades instead of the six used the previous year.
- A new identification feature was a striped field for the V-shaped hood crest.
- Sombrero style wheel covers were an attractive new option seen on many Cadillacs.
- In the logo department, a script type nameplate replaced the block lettering used on the sides of front
fenders in 1946.
- Upholstery and paint combinations were generally revised
- Steering wheel horn rings were changed to a semicircular design.
- The old style rubber stone shields were replaced with a bright metal type
- A new winged trunk ornament was used on all models except the Series 60 Fleetwood Special sedan.
- Other features were basically unchanged over last year's cars.
- The Series 61 models continued to use the GM B-Body with fastback styling.
