This was Cadillac's fiftieth anniversary year. Only minor styling and trim changes were seen, but some were specially planned to commemorate the occasion. For example, the V-shaped hood and deck emblems were done as gold castings. The Series 62 sedan was also characterized by a distinct, higher rear deck lid contour. This provided additional luggage space. Backup lights were standard equipment and were now incorporated in the taillights. The grille wraparound panels were redesigned once again. They now had broad chrome trim below each headlight with side scoop styling and a gold-colored winged emblem mounted in the center. At the rear, all models adopted a new Cadillac trademark, a through-the-bumper dual exhaust system. Deck ornamentation varied by series and, on 62s, took the form of a Cadillac crest over a broad golden 'V'.
The Coupe DeVille again had a script nameplate on the rear roof pillar. New
standards included self-winding clocks, dual-range Hydra-Matic drive, improved
direction signal indicators, glare-proof mirrors, stannate treated pistons,
four-barrel carburetion and all other features seen the year before. Hydraulic window
lifts remained as regular equipment on convertibles and Coupe De Villes.
| Serial numbers and engine numbers were again one and the same. |
| They appeared on the righthand side of the crankcase above the water pump and on the right frame side bar behind the engine support. |
| The first two symbols were '52- or 1952. |
| The next two symbols indicated the series as follows: '62', '60S' or '75'. |
| The remaining digits represented the consecutive unit number and began with 00000 for all series. |
| All series had the same ending number, which would be misinterpreted if listed. |
| Model Number | Body Style | Doors | Model | Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52-62 | 6219 | 4-door | Sedan | 5 | 3636 | 4151 | 42,625 |
| 52-62 | 6237 | 2-door | Club Coupe | 5 | 3542 | 4174 | 10,065 |
| 52-62 | - | 6237DX | Coupe DeVille | 5 | 3962 | 4205 | 11,165 |
| 52-62 | - | 6267X | Convertible Coupe | 5 | 4110 | 4419 | 6,400 |
| Type | V-8 Overhead valves. |
| Block | Cast iron block. |
| Displacement | 331 cubic inches. |
| Bore and stroke | 3-13/16 x 3-5/8 inches |
| Compression ratio | 7.50:1. |
| Horsepower | 190 at 4000 rpm |
| Bearings | Five main bearings. |
| Valve lifters | Hydraulic valve lifters. |
| Carburetor | Carter WFCB four-barrel Model 896S - also - Rochester 4GC four-barrel 7004500. |
The Sixty Special Fleetwood sedan had the same general styling changes seen in other lines, plus minor trim and
appointment variations. For example, the word Fleetwood appeared on the rear deck lid (instead of a Cadillac
crest) and the eight vertical fender louvers were seen again. Hydra-Matic drive and hydraulic windows were
installed at no extra cost to buyers.
| Model Number | Body Style | Doors | Model | Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52-60 | 6019 | 4-door | Sedan | 5 | 4720 | 4258 | 16,110 |
| Type | V-8 Overhead valves. |
| Block | Cast iron block. |
| Displacement | 331 cubic inches. |
| Bore and stroke | 3-13/16 x 3-5/8 inches |
| Compression ratio | 7.50:1. |
| Horsepower | 190 at 4000 rpm |
| Bearings | Five main bearings. |
| Valve lifters | Hydraulic valve lifters. |
| Carburetor | Carter WFCB four-barrel Model 896S - also - Rochester 4GC four-barrel 7004500. |
Styling changes on the long-wheelbase series also conformed to the theme for the year with the Golden
Anniversary aspect highlighted. Equipment features were the same as before and no business sedans were built.
| Model Number | Body Style | Doors | Model | Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52-75 | 7523X | 4-door | Sedan | 5 | 5361 | 4699 | 1,400 |
| 52-75 | 7533X | 4-door | Imperial Sedan | 8 | 5572 | 4734 | 800 |
| 52-76 | 86 | - | Commercial chassis | - | - | - | 1,694 |
NOTE: The commercial chassis was built off a 157 inch wheelbase and was provided to makers of professional
vehicles for construction of funeral cars, ambulances, etc.
| Model | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series 62 Sedans | 126 inches | 215-1/2 inches | 59 inches | 63 inches | 8.00 x 15 |
| Series 62 (all others) | 126 inches | 200-1/2 inches | 59 inches | 63 inches | 8.00 x 15 |
| Series 60S | 130 inches | 224-1/2 inches | 59 inches | 63 inches | 8.00 x 15 |
| Series 75 | 147 inches | 236-1/4 inches | 59 inches | 63 inches | 8.20 x 15 |
| Dual Exhausts | Standard | ||||
| Rear axle ratio | 3.07:1 | ||||
| None available. |
| Hydra-Matic drive on Series 75 | $186 |
| Wheel discs | $28 |
| Windshield washer | $11 |
| Oil filter | $11 |
| Fog lamps | $37 |
| License frames | $4 |
| Outside mirror | $6 |
| Vanity mirror | $2 |
| E-Z-Eye glass | $46 |
| Heater and blower | $114 |
| Pushbutton radio and rear speaker | $112 |
| Signal-seeking radio and rear speaker | $129 |
| Power steering | $198 |
| Autronic Eye headlight beam control | $53 |
| White sidewall tires Series 62 and 60S | $34 |
| Automatic window regulators | $139 |
| Wheel trim rings | $11 |
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