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 3805mm. Styling changes conformed with those seen on other lines.

I. D. NUMBERS

STYLE

Model NumberBody StyleDoorsModelSeatPriceWeightProduction Total
54-757523X4-doorSedan5$58752287 kg889
54-757533X4-doorImperial Sedan8$60902315 kg611
54-868680 Commercial chassis   1,635

NOTE: The commercial chassis featured a 4013mm wheelbase and was provided to professional car makers for construction of funeral cars, ambulances, etc.

ENGINE

TypeV-8 Overhead valves.
BlockCast iron block.
Displacement5.425 Liters
Bore and stroke96.8mm x 92.1mm
Compression ratio8.25:1.
Brake horsepower230 hp @ 4400 rpm
Power171 kW @ 4400 rpm
BearingsFive main bearings.
Valve liftersHydraulic valve lifters.
CarburetorsCarter WCFB four-barrel Models 2143S, 2109S and 2110S - also - Rochester 4GC four-barrel (with Aire) Model 7006963; (without Aire) Model 7006962.

CHASSIS

ModelWheelbaseOverall LengthFront TreadRear TreadTires
Series 753805mm6022mm1524mm1603mm8.20 x 15
ExhaustDual exhaust system standard
Rear axle ratio(Standard) 3.07: 1
(Standard with air conditioning; optional without) 3.36:1

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

Hydra-Matic drive on Series 75$186
Power brakes$48
Radio$120
Heater$129
Air-conditioning$620
Power operated 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 75) 
Other standard GM options and accessories 

HISTORICAL NOTES

LITERATURE & LINKS