1949 CADILLAC
SERIES 75 FLEETWOOD


To accomodate luxury-class buyers, the long wheelbase Fleetwood models were carried over without any basic changes, except for revisions to the dashboard design which followed those on other models.


SERIES 75 FLEETWOOD I. D. NUMBERS

Motor serial numbers 497500000 to 497577135 appeared on 1949 Series 75 models. 1949 Cadillac series 75 Fleetwood

SERIES 75 FLEETWOOD STYLE

Model NumberBody StyleDoorsModelSeatingFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
49-757519X4-doorSedan 547504579220
49-757523X4-doorSedan749704626 595
49-757523L4-doorBusiness Sedan94650452235
49-757533X4-doorImperial Sedan751704648626
49-757533L4-doorBusiness Imperial94839457325
49-75--Chassis only---1
49-75--Commercial chassis---1,861

NOTE: The commerical chassis featured a 163 inch wheelbase and was offered to professional car makers for the construction of funeral vehicles, ambulances, etc.



SERIES 75 FLEETWOOD ENGINE

TypeV-8: Overhead valves.
BlockCast iron block.
Displacement331 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke3-3/16 x 3-5/8 inches.
Compression ratio7.50:1.
Brake horsepower160 @ 3800 rpm
BearingsFive main bearings.
Valve liftersHydraulic valve lifters.
CarburetorCarter WCD two-barrel Models 682S or 722S.

CHASSIS

WheelbaseOverall LengthFront TreadRear TreadTires
136 inches226 inches59 inches63 inches7.50 x 16

POWER TRAIN OPTIONS

None available.

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

Hydra-matic transmission$174
Whitewall tires 
Radio and antenna 
Heating and ventilating system 
Chrome wheel discs 
Fog lights 
Safety spotlights 
Other standard accessories 

LITERATURE & LINKS




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