Cadillac history 1937

1937 CADILLAC 16-Cylinder

The 1937 Series 90 remained essentially the same as the 1934-36 cars. 1937 was the final model year for the overhead valve V-16 engine. For the first time, hydraulic brakes (with a vacuum booster on the pedal) were used on these cars. A stabilizer bar was added to the front suspension. A Handy oil filter replaced the Cuno self-cleaning unit. A pressure cap was used on the radiator.

I. D. DATA

Engine numbers were on the upper surface of the generator drive chain housing.
Starting: 5130301.
Ending: 5130350.

Series 37-90 Fleetwood 154 in. Wheelbase
Style Number	Style	Seating	Price	Weight
37-5725LB	Imperial Town Cabriolet	7
37-5730S	Sedan	5
37-5730FL	Imperial Cabriolet	5
37-5733S	Town Sedan	5	7350	6085
37-5735	Convertible Coupe	2
37-5775	Imperial Sedan	7	7550	6190
37-5775S	Sedan	7	7350	6190
37-5775SF	Sedan	7
37-5775FL	Imperial Cabriolet	7	7950	6210
37-5775H4	Limousine	7
37-5776	Coupe	2
37-5780	Convertible Sedan	5	7950	6100
37-5785	Collapsible Coupe	5
37-5791	Limousine Brougham	7
37-5799	Aero. Coupe	5	7500

ENGINE

45 degree, overhead valve.
Sixteen Cylinders.
Cast iron block on aluminum crankcase.
Bore & Stroke: 3 x 4 in.
Displacement: 452 cu. in.
Compression Ratio: 6.0:1 std. 5.65:1 opt.
Brake Horsepower: 185 @ 3800 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: 238 in.
Front Tread: 59-3/8
Rear Tread: 62 in.
Tires: 7.50 x 17.

TECHNICAL

Selective, synchro transmission.
Speeds: 3 Forward, 1 Reverse.
Left Hand Drive, center control, emergency 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.
Hydraulic brakes with vacuum booster on four wheels.
Wire wheels with disc cover.
Wheel size: 17 in. drop center.

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: 50.
Model year production: 50.
The general manager was Nicholas Dreystadt.

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