1952 Series 60 Cadillac history

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.

I. D. NUMBERS

Serial numbers and engine numbers were again one and the same.
They appeared on the right-hand 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.

STYLE

Model Number	Body Style	Doors	Model	Seat	Price	Weight	Production Total
52-60	6019	4-door	Sedan	5	$4720	1935 kg	16,110

ENGINE

Type	V-8 Overhead valves.
Block	Cast iron block.
Displacement	5.425 Liter
Bore and stroke	96.8mm x 92.1mm
Compression ratio	7.50:1.
Horsepower	190 @ 4000 rpm
Power	142 kW @ 4000 rpm
Bearings	Five main bearings.
Valve lifters	Hydraulic valve lifters.
Carburetor	Carter WFCB four-barrel Model 896S - also - Rochester 4GC four-barrel 7004500.

CHASSIS

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Series 60S	3302mm	5702mm	1499mm	1600mm	8.00 x 15
Dual Exhausts	Standard
Rear axle ratio	3.07:1

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

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

HISTORICAL NOTES

Cadillac had the most powerful car in the American industry this year.
Charles E. Arnold was chief engineer
The 1,300,000th Cadillac of all time was built.
Military orders for T41El Walker Bulldog tanks and T41 twin 40-mm gun motor carriages were secured by the Division this year as part of the Korean war buildup.
Hydraulically controlled power seats were standard on Coupe DeVille.