1954 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD

Two Fleetwood Cadillacs were available: the Series Sixty Special and the Series 75.

SERIES SIXTY SPECIAL FLEETWOOD

The Sixty Special sedan had luxurious Fleetwood style interior appointments. Identifiers included the traditional fender louvers, V-shaped ornaments on the hood and rear deck and a Fleetwood script in the latter location. Wheelbase measurements returned to 133 inches for the first time since 1949. Also seen were a panoramic (wraparound) windshield, new grille, longer more sweeping fenders and all other 1954-style appearance innovations. The newly expanded equipment list appeared on the 60S sedan, too.

Model Number	Body Style	Doors	Model	Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
54-60	6019X	4-door	Sedan	5	4683	4490	16,200

ENGINE

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	8.25:1.
Brake horsepower	230 at 4400 rpm
Bearings	Five main bearings.
Valve Lifters	Hydraulic valve lifters.
Carburetors	Carter WCFB four-barrel Models 2143S, 2109S and 2110S - also - Rochester 4GC four-barrel (with Aire) Model 7006963; (without Aire) Model 7006962.

SERIES 75 FLEETWOOD

The big Fleetwood "high headroom" job came as an eight-passenger limousine with driver's partition or eight-passenger sedan without, both having jump seats. V-shaped ornaments appeared on the hood and deck with a Fleetwood script in the latter location. Wheelbase increased to 149.8 inches. Styling changes conformed with those seen on other lines.

Model Number	Body Style	Doors	Model	Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
54-75	7523X	4-door	Sedan	5	5875	5031	889
54-75	7533X	4-door	Imperial Sedan	8	6090	5093	611
54-86	8680	-	Commercial chassis	-	-	-	1,635

NOTE: The commercial chassis featured a 158 inch wheelbase and was provided to professional car makers for construction of funeral cars, ambulances, etc.

ENGINE

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	8.25:1.
Brake horsepower	230 at 4400 rpm
Bearings	Five main bearings.
Valve Lifters	Hydraulic valve lifters.
Carburetors	Carter WCFB four-barrel Models 2143S, 2109S and 2110S - also - Rochester 4GC four-barrel (with Aire) Model 7006963; (without Aire) Model 7006962.

CHASSIS

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Series 60S	133 inches	227.4 inches	60 inches	63.1 inches	8.00 x 15 (opt. 8.20 x 15 whitewall)
Series 75	149.8 inches	237.1 inches	60 inches	63.1 inches	8.20 x 15
Exhaust	Dual exhaust system standard
Rear axle ratio	(Standard) 3.07: 1; (Standard with air conditioning; optional without) 3.36:1

POWER TRAIN OPTIONS

None available

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

Hydra-Matic drive on Series 75	$186
Power brakes	$48
Radio	$120
Heater	$129
Air-conditioning	$620
Power ol>erated window and seat	$124
Chrome wire wheels	$325
White sidewall tires	$49 exchange
E-Z-Eye tinted glass
Autronic Eye automatic headlamp dimmer
Vertical front seat adjuster
Horizontal front seat adjuster (standard on Series 60S and Series 75)
Other standard GM options and accessories

HISTORICAL NOTES

Assembly of 1954 models began January 4, 1954 after a 25 day halt for changeover to new production specifications.
Fiberglass-bodied Cadillac show cars appearing at the GM Motorama this year included the Park Avenue four-door sedan, El Camino coupe, and La Espada convertible.