• The grille became more massive, with fewer bars.
• Parking lights became round and fog light sockets became rectangular and were included within the grille area.
• A bullet shape appeared on the tops of the bumper guard.
• Fenders were rounded and longer.
• Front fenders on all but Series 75 extended into the front doors.
• Series 62 and 60S rear fenders extended forward into rear doors.
• The new fenders had heavy moldings along the sides.
• Series 75 had the new grille but retained the 1941 fender treatment.
• A detail trim change on the 75's was a rounded nose on the hood louvers.
• The first general styling change on the Sixty Special destroyed the character of the car.
• Bulbous lines plus superfluous trim in the form of louver bars on the quarters and numerous short vertical bars low on the fenders spoiled its appeal.
• The only convertible was the Series 62, showing quarter windows for the first time.
• A new fresh air ventilating system with air ducts leading from the grille, replaced cowl ventilators.
• Handbrake control was changed from lever to T-shaped pull handle.
• Radiator shutter control of engine temperature was replaced by a blocking-type thermostat in the water return fitting on the radiator.

• Serial numbers were on the right frame side bar, just behind the engine support bracket.
• Starting: Same as engine number.
• Ending: Same as engine number.
• Engine numbers were on the right hand side of the crankcase, just above the water pump.
• Engine Numbers on Chrome or polished stainless steel brightwork models
  • Series 42A-60S = 6380001 - 6391500
  • Series 42A-61 = 5380001 -5385237
  • Series 42A-62 = 8380001 - 8384401
  • Series 42A-63 = 7380001 - 7381500
  • Series 42A-67 = 9380001 -9380520
  • Series 42A-75 = 3380001 - 3381200
• Engine Numbers on Painted "brightwork" models
  • Series 428-60S = 6386001 - 6386375
  • Series 42B-61 = 5386001 - 5386461
  • Series 42B-62 = 8386001 - 8386560
  • Series 42B-63 = 7386001 - 7386250
  • Series 42B-67 = 9386001 - 9386180
  • Series 42B-75 = 3386001 - 3386327

• Ninety degree. L-head
• Eight Cylinders
• Cast iron block (blocks cast enbloc with crankcase)
• Bore & Stroke: 3-1/2 in. x 4-1/2 in.
• Displacement: 346 cu. in.
• Compression Ratio: 7.25:1
• Brake Horsepower: 150 @ 3400 rpm
• SAE/Taxable Horsepower: 39.20
• Main bearings: Three
• Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
• Carburetor: Stromberg AAV-26; Carter WDO 486S.

• Selective synchro manual transmission.
• Speeds: 3 Forward, 1 Reverse
• Left Hand Drive; gearshift on column; handbrake at left, (RHD optional except 60S, 62, 67, 75).
• Single disc clutch.
• Shaft drive Hotchkiss.
• Semifloating rear axle.
• Hypoid gears.
• Overall Ratio:
  • 60S, 61, 62, 63 = 3.77:1; (3.36:1 opt)
  • 67, 75 = 4.27:1 (3.77:1 opt)
• Hydraulic brakes on four wheels.
• Slotted disc wheels.
• Wheel size: 15 in (16 in. on 67 and 75).
• Drivetrain Options:
  • Automatic transmission: $135.00
  • Hill-holder (Norol): $12.50

• Radio: $65.00
• Heater: $59.50-65.00
• Seat covers: $9.75/seat
• Spotlight: $19.50
• Fog lights: $24.50
• Backup light: $12.50
• Windshield washer: $8.25
• Wheel discs: $4.00 each
• Trim rings: $1.50 each

• Introduced: September, 1941.
• Model year sales and production:
  • Series 60S: 1875
  • Series 61: 5700
  • Series 62: 4961
  • Series 63: 1750
  • Series 67: 700
  • Series 75: 1527
• The general manager of Cadillac was Nicholas Dreystadt.

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