1948 Series 75 Cadillac history

On the Series 75 Fleetwood, consideration was given to the deletion of the long-wheelbase line this year, but competitive pressures from Packard in the luxury class market dictated the retention of these models. Again, they featured General Motors' old fashioned "Turret Top" styling, a throwback to the pre-war years. Minor revisions on the outside of the cars included a new background for the V-shaped hood emblem and Cadillac scripts -- replacing block lettering -- low on the fenders behind the front wheel opening. Buyers ordering fog lamps got rectangular parking lamps in place of the smaller round style. Stainless steel runningboards were seen once more and the 75s also had the new dashboard treatment, but with burled leather trim.

I. D. NUMBERS

STYLE

Model Number	Body Style	Doors	Model	Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
48-75	7519X	4-door	Sedan	5	4779	4875	225
48-75	7523X	4-door	Sedan	7	4999	4878	499
48-75	7523L	4-door	Business Sedan	9	4679	4780	90
48-75	7533X	4-door	Imperial Sedan	7	5199	4959	382
48-75	7533L	4-door	Business Imperial	9	4868	4839	64
48-75	-	-	Chassis only	-	-	-	2

NOTE: The commercial chassis featured a 163 inch wheelbase.

ENGINE

Type	V-8 L-head.
Block	Cast iron block.
Displacement	346 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke	3-1/2 x 4-1/2 inches.
Compression ratio	7.25:1.
Brake horsepower	150 at 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).

CHASSIS

Model	Wheelbase	Overall length	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Series 61 and 62	126 inches	214 inches	59 inches	63 inches	8.20 x 15
Series 60S	133 inches	226 inches	59 inches	63 inches	8.20 x 15
Series 75	136 inches	226 inches	59 inches	63 inches	7.50 x 16