1941 CADILLAC
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For 1941, the Series 61 designation was brought back, replacing LaSalle in the Cadillac price structure. A new Series 63 was offered in one body style. A new Series 67, with Fisher sedan bodies and the longest wheelbase (139 in.) replaced the 1940 Series 72. For the first time since 1926, all Cadillac products used the same engine.

1941 Cadillac

Front end stylists adoped a theme which was to be repeated for years to come. The one piece hood came down lower in front, included the side panels, and extended sideways to the fenders. A single, rectangular panel of louver trim was used on each side of the hood. Access to the engine compartment was improved, to say the least. The rectangular grill was wide, vertical, and bulged forward in the middle. Rectangular parking lights were built into the top outer corners of the grille. Headlights were built into the nose of the fenders, and provision for built in accessory fog lights was proved under the headlights. Three chrome spears were on the rear section of all four fenders, except on the Sixty Special. Rear wheel shields (fender skirts) were standard on most bodies.
Sixty special front fenders extended into the front doors

Series 61 Coupe and Sedan were fastback styles reminiscent of the Aerodynamic coupes of the Thirties.

Series 62 came in the standard body style lineup, including the only Convertible Sedan for 1941 and the last such body style offered by Cadillac.

Running boards were concealed or no-cost options on all but the 60S and 75; the Sixty Special had none and the 75s had nothing but. Power tops, electric divisions, factory installed air conditioning, and Hydra-Matic transmissions were available.

Serial numbers were located on the left fram side bar, opposite the steering gear. Starting number: Same as the engine number. Ending number: Same as engine number. Engine numbers were on the crankcase, just behind the left cylinder block parallel to the dash.

ModelBeginning serial numberEnding serial number
Series 41-60S63400016344101
Series 41-6153400015369258
Series 41-6283400018364734
Series 41-6373400017345050
Series 41-6793400019340922
Series 41-7533400013342101


SPECIFICATIONS


STYLE
Style No. Body Type Seating Price Weight Production
Fleetwood Series 41-60S, 126 in. wheelbase
41-6019S Sedan 5 pass. $2195 42304101
41-6019S-A Sedan (STT) 5 pass -- --
41-60195-F Sedan (Dlv) 5 pass $2345 4290
Fisher Series 41-61, 126 in wheelbase
41-6127 Coupe 5 pass $1345 398529,258
41-6127D Coupe Deluxe 5 pass $1435 4005
41-6109 Touring sedan 5 pass $1445 4065
41-6109D Touring Sedan Deluxe 5 pass $1535 4085
Fisher Series 41-62, 126 in. wheelbase
41-6227 Coupe 2/4 pass $1420 395024,734
41-6227D Coupe Deluxe 2/4 pass $1510 3970
41-6219 Touring Sedan 5 pass $1495 4030
41-6219D Touring Sedan Deluxe 5 pass $1535 4050
41-6267D Convertible Coupe Deluxe 2/4 pass $1645 4055
41-6229D Convertible Sedan Deluxe 5 pass $1965 4230
Fisher Series 41-63, 126 in. wheelbase
41-6319 Touring sedan 5 pass $1696 41405050
Fisher Series 41-67, 139 in wheelbase
41-6719 Touring sedan 5 pass $2595 4555922
41-6719-F Touring sedan (Div. window) 5 pass $2745 4615
41-6723 Touring sedan 7 pass $2735 4630
41-6733 Imperial Touring sedan 7 pass $2890 4705
Fleetwood Series 41-75, 136 in. wheelbase
41-7519 Touring sedan 5 pass $2995 47502104
41-7519-F Touring sedan (Div. window) 5 pass $3150 4810
41-7523 Touring sedan 7 pass $3140 4800
41-7533 Touring Imperial 7 pass $3295 4860
41-7559 Formal sedan 5 pass $3920 4900
41-7533-F Formal sedan 7 pass $4045 4915
Business Cars Series 41-74, 136 in. wheelbase
41-7523-L Business Touring sedan 9 pass $2895 4750included in above total
41-7533-L Business Touring Imperial 9 pass $3050 4810

 
ENGINE
Engine type Ninety degree, L-Head, 8-cylinders
Engine block Cast iron block (blocks cast enbloc with crankcase)
Bore & Stroke 3.50 x 4.50 in (88.9 mm x 114.3 mm)
Displacement 346 cu. in. (7.095 lit)
Compression ratio 7.25 : 1
Brake horsepower 150 @ 3400 RPM
SAE/Taxaable horsepower 39.20
Main bearings three
Valve lifters hydraulic
Carburetor Stromberg AAV-26, Carter WDO 506s

 
CHASSIS
Model Wheelbase Overall length Front Tread Rear Tread Tires
Series 41-6OS 126 in.
(3200 mm)		 217.375 in. 
(5521 mm)		 59 in
(1499 mm)		 63 in
(1600 mm)		 7.00 x 15
Series 41-61 126 in
(3200 mm)		 215 in
(5461 mm)		 59 in
(1499 mm)		 63 in
(1600 mm)		 7.00 x 15
Series 41-62 126 in
(3200 mm)		 216 in
(5486 mm)		 59 in
(1499 mm)		 63 in
(1600 mm)		 7.00 x 15
Series 41-63 126 in
(3200 mm)		 215 in
(5461 mm)		 59 in
(1499 mm)		 63 in
(1600 mm)		 7.00 x 15
Series 41-67 139 in
(3530 mm)		 228 in
(5791 mm)		 58.5 in
(1486 mm)		 62.5 in
(1588 mm)		 7.50 x 16
Series 41-75 136 in
(3454 mm)		 226.125 in 
(5744 mm)		 58.5 in
(1486 mm)		 62.5 in
(1588 mm)		 7.50 x 16
Series 41-62 commercial chassis 163 in
(4140 mm)		 252.875 in 
(6423 mm)		 - - 7.00 x 16
Series 41-75 commercial chassis 163 in
(4140 mm)		 252.875 in 
(6423 mm)		 - - 7.50 x 16

 
TECHNICAL
Transmission Selective synchro manual transmission
Speeds 3 forward, 1 reverse
Drive position Left hand drive (Right hand optional except on 60S and 67)
Gearshift location On column
Clutch Single disc
Drive Shaft drive
Rear axle Hotchkiss, semifloating rear axle, hypoid gears
Overall ratio (60S, 61, 62, 63) 3.77 : 1 (opt. 3.36 : 1)
Overall ratio (67, 75) 4.27 : 1 (opt. 3.77 : 1)
Brakes Hydraulic brakes on four wheels
Wheels Slotted disc wheels
Wheel size 15 in. (16 in on 67 and 75)
Drivetrain options Automatic transmission ($125.00), Hill-holder (Norol) $11.50

 
 
OPTIONS
Fender skirts $17.50/pair
Radio $69.50
Heater $59.50 - 65.00
Seat covers $8.75/seat
Spotlight $18.50
Fog lights $14.50
Backup light $7.50
Windshield washer $7.50
Wheel discs $4.00 each
Trim rings $1.50 each

The 1941 model was introduced September, 1940. The general manager of Cadillac was Nicholas Dreystadt

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