Cadillac history 1937

1937 CADILLAC 12-Cylinder

The Cadillac Series 37-85 was, once more, a Series 37-75 with a V-12 engine. 1937 was the final model year for this engine. The Series 80, with 131 in. wheelbase was dropped from the line. Oil bath air cleaner and pressure radiator cap were new to the 1937 V-12.

I. D. DATA

Engine numbers were on the upper surface of the generator drive chain housing.
Starting: 4130001.
Ending: 4130478.

Series 37-85 Fleetwood 138 in. wheelbase
Style Number	Style	Seating	Price	Weight
37-7509F	Formal Sedan	5	4195	5050
37-7513	Imperial Sedan	7	3695	5165
37-7519	Transformable Sedan	5	3345	5050
37-7523	Transformable Sedan	7	3495	5130
37-7529	Convertible Sedan	5	4145	5165
37-7533	Imperial Transformable Sedan	7	3695	5165
37-7539	Town Sedan	5	3845	5000
37-7543	Town Car	7	5245	5230
37-7511	Transformable Coupe	5
37-7518	Sedan	5
37-7589A	Coupe	5
37-7591	Limousine Brougham	7

Series 37-85 Fisher 138 in. wheelbase Business Cars
Style Number	Style	Seating	Price	Weight
37-7523SL	Special Business Transformable Sedan	8	2575	4825
37-7533SL	Special Business Imperial Transformable Sedan	8	2775	4985

Series 37-85 Fleetwood 138 in. wheelbase Business Cars
Style Number	Style	Seating	Price	Weight
37-7503L	Business Sedan	8
37-7513L	Business Imperial Sedan	8
37-7523L	Business Transformable Sedan	8
37-7533L	Business Imperial Transformable Sedan	8

ENGINE

45 degree, overhead valve.
Twelve Cylinders.
Cast iron block on aluminum crankcase.
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/8 x 4 in.
Displacement: 368 cu. in.
Compression Ratio: 6.0:1 std. 5.65:1 opt.
Brake Horsepower: 150 @ 3600 rpm
SAE/Taxable Horsepower: 46.9.
Main bearings: Four.
Valve lifters: Mechanical with hydraulic silencer on rocker bushing.
Carburetor: Dual Detroit lubricator, type R-13, L-13, Model 51.

CHASSIS

Wheelbase: 138 in.
Overall length: 215-7/8 in.
Front Tread: 60-3/16 in.
Rear Tread: 61-1/2 in.
Tires: 7.50 x 16.

TECHNICAL

Selective, synchro transmission.
Speeds: 3 Forward, 1 Reverse
Left Hand Drive, center control, emergency lever at left under panel (RHD opt.).
Single disc clutch.
Shaft drive, Hotchkiss.
Semi-floating rear axle, spiral bevel drive.
Overall ratio: 4.6:1.
Hydraulic brakes on four wheels.
Disc wheels.
Wheel size: 16 in.

OPTIONS

Sidemount cover(s): $15.00 - 17.50
Master Radio: $79.50
Standard Radio: $59.50
Heater: $19.50 - 60.00
Seat covers: $7.50 per seat
Wheel discs: $4.00 each
Trim rings: $1.50 each
Flexible steering wheel: $15.00.

HISTORICAL

Introduced: November, 1936.
Model year sales: 478
Model year production: 478
The general manager was Nicholas Dreystadt.

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