1934 CADILLAC 16-Cylinder 452-D

The V-16's shared the Fleetwood bodies with the eights and twelves, but were given a few distinctive styling details. The grill was of eggcrate design. Headlights were mounted on the radiator shell rather than the fenders, and the parking lights were on the fenders rather than in the headlight supports. Three spears were placed on the hood side panels and front fender skirts. There was no crease across the nose of the front fenders.

Chassis changes were the same as on the eights and twelves, with minor differences to accomodate the added weight, power, and tremendous 154 inch wheelbase.

I. D. DATA

• Serial numbers were on top surface of frame side bar, right side, just ahead of dash.
• Same as engine number.
• Starting no.: 5100001.
• Ending: 5100150 (with 1935).
• Engine numbers were stamped on the right hand side of the crankcase on the generator drive chain housing.
• Starting engine no.: 5100001.
• Ending: 5100156 (with 1935).

Fleetwood 154 in. Wheelbase Vee Windshield
Style Number	Style	Seating	Price	Weight
5702	Roadster	2
5712-C	Collapsible Town Cabriolet	5
5712-LB	Town Cabriolet	5	8850
5712-MB	Town Cabriolet	5
5720	Town Cabriolet	7
5720-C	Collapsible Town Cabriolet	7
5725-B	Town Cabriolet	7
5725-LB	Town Cabriolet	7	8950	6390
5725-MB	Town Cabriolet	7
5730	Imperial Sedan	5
5730-FL	Imperial Cabriolet	5	7700
5730-FM	Imperial Brougham	5
5730-S	Sedan	5	7300	6100
5733	Imperial Town Sedan	5
5733-S	Town Sedan	5	7350	6085
5735	Convertible Coupe	2	7600	5900
5757	Transformable	7
5759	Sport Phaeton	5
5775	Imperial Sedan (Limousine)	7	7650	6210
5775-B	Limousine	7
5775-E	Imperial Sedan	7
5775-FL	Imperial Cabriolet	7	7850
5775-FM	Imperial Brougham	7
5775-H4	Imperial Sedan	7
5775-S	Sedan	7	7450	6190
5775-W	Limousine	7
5776	Coupe	2	7450	5840
5780	Convertible Sedan with divider	5	7850	6100
5780-B	Convertible Sedan	5
5780-S	Convertible Sedan	5
5785	Collapsible Coupe	5	7885
5788	Stat. Coupe	5
5789-A	Victoria Coupe	4
5791	Limousine Brougham	7	8850
5791-B	Limousine Brougham	7
5799	Aerodynamic Coupe	5	7850

Fleetwood 154 In. Wheelbase Flat Windshield
Some listings show these as 62- styles.
Style Number	Style	Seating	Price	Weight
6030-B	Imperial Sedan	5
6030-FL	Imperial Cabriolet	5	7050
6030-FM	Imperial Brougham	5
6030-S	Sedan	5	6650-
6033-S	Town Sedan	5	6700	6085
6035	Convertible Coupe	2-
6075	Imperial Sedan	7	7000	6210
6075-B	Limousine (spec. back)	7
6075-D	Limousine	7
6075-E	Limousine	7
6075-FL	Imperial Cabriolet	7	7200
6075-Fm	Imperial Brougham	7
6075-H3	Limousine	7
6075-H4	Limousine	7
6075-O	Imperial Sedan	7
6075-S	Sedan	7	6800	6190

Some confusion exists regarding style numbers on 1934-35 Fleetwood bodies. Following the previous Fleetwood system, V-8's would be 56___ or 60___ styles. V-12's would be 57___ or 61___ styles, and V-16's would be 58___ or 62___ styles. This system was followed in promotional literature, in the 1934 Master Parts List, and in early factory records. However, since the bodies were identical for all these series, Fleetwood stamped all body Plates 57___ or 60___. Master Parts Lists after 1934 used only 57___ and 60___ style numbers for 1934-35 Fleetwood bodies. Starting in 1936, V-8 and V-12 style numbers reflected the new 1936 series designations, but V16's retained the 57___ system. 60___ styles were no longer offered.

ENGINE

• 45 degree, overhead valve.
• Sixteen cylinders.
• Cast iron block on aluminum crankcase.
• Bore & Stroke: 3.00 x 4.00 in.
• Displacement: 452 cu. in.
• Compression Ratio: 6.0:1 std. 5.57:1 opt.
• Brake Horsepower: 169.2 @ 3400 rpm
• SAE/Taxable Horsepower: 57.5.
• Main bearings: Five.
• Valve lifters: Mechanical with hydraulic silencer on rocker bushing.
• Carburetor: Dual Detroit lubricator, type R-14, L-14, Model 51.

CHASSIS

• Wheelbase: 154 in.
• Overall length: 240 in.
• Front Tread: 59-3/8 in.
• Rear Tread: 62 in.
• Tires: 7.50 x 17.

TECHNICAL

• Selective synchro transmission.
• Speeds: 3 Forward, 1 Reverse
• Left Hand Drive, center control; emergency brake lever at left under panel (RHD opt).
• Twin disc clutch.
• Shaft drive, Hotchkiss.
• 3/4 floating rear axle
• spiral bevel drive
• Overall ratio: 4.64:1 std. 4.31:1 opt, 4.07:1 opt.
• Mechanical brakes with vacuum assist on four wheels.
• Wire wheels.
• Wheel size: 17 in. drop center.

OPTIONS

Sidemount cover(s)	20.00 each
Standard Radio	64.50
Master Radio	74.50
Heater	44.50
Seat covers	-
Spotlight	24.50
Flexible steering wheel	-

HISTORICAL

• Introduced January, 1934.
• Model year sales: 150 (with 1935). The president and general manager was Lawrence P. Fisher to May 31, 1934.
• Nicholas Dreystadt was general manager after June 1, 1934.

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