1947 Series 61 Cadillac history

1947 Cadillac

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.

I. D. NUMBERS

Cadillac serial numbers again matched motor numbers and were used for all license, insurance and identification purposes.
They were placed in the same locations as before.
Motor serial numbers 5420001 to 5428555 appeared on 1947 Series 61 models.

STYLE

Model Number	Body Style	Doors	Model	Seat	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
47-61	6107	2-door	Club Coupe	5	$2200	1855 kg	3,395
47-61	6109	4-door	Sedan	5	$2324	1893 kg	5,160

ENGINE

Type	V-8 L-head.
Block	Cast iron block.
Displacement	5.678 Liter
Bore and stroke	88.9mm x 114.3mm
Compression ratio	7.25:1.
Brake horsepower	150 hp @ 3400 rpm
Power	112 kW @ 3400 rpm
Bearings	Three main bearings.
Valve lifters	Hydraulic valve lifters.
Carburetor	Carter WCD two-barrel (models 595S or 595SA) or Stromberg AAV-26 two-barrel (models 380154 or 380871).

I. D. NUMBERS