This was Cadillac's fiftieth anniversary year. Only minor styling and trim changes were seen, but some were
specially planned to commemorate the occasion. For example, the V-shaped hood and deck emblems were done
as gold castings. The Series 62 sedan was also characterized by a distinct, higher rear deck lid contour. This
provided additional luggage space. Backup lights were standard equipment and were now incorporated in the
taillights. The grille wraparound panels were redesigned once again. They now had broad chrome trim below
each headlight with side scoop styling and a gold-colored winged emblem mounted in the center. At the rear, all
models adopted a new Cadillac trademark, a through-the-bumper dual exhaust system. Deck ornamentation varied
by series and, on 62s, took the form of a Cadillac crest over a broad golden 'V'. The Coupe DeVille again had a
script nameplate on the rear roof pillar. New standards included self-winding clocks, dual-range Hydra-Matic
drive, improved direction signal indicators, glare-proof mirrors, stannate treated pistons, four-barrel carburetion
and all other features seen the year before. Hydraulic window lifts remained as regular equipment on convertibles
and Coupe De Villes.
I. D. NUMBERS
Serial numbers and engine numbers were again one and the same.
They appeared on the righthand side of the crankcase above the water pump and on the right frame side bar
behind the engine support.
The first two symbols were '52- or 1952.
The next two symbols indicated the series as follows: '62', '60S' or '75'.
The remaining digits represented the consecutive unit number and began with 00000 for all series.
All series had the same ending number, which would be misinterpreted if listed.
Model Number
Body Style
Doors
Model
Seating
Factory
Price
Shipping Weight
Production Total
52-62
6219
4-door
Sedan
5
3636
4151
42,625
52-62
6237
2-door
Club
Coupe
5
3542
4174
10,065
52-62
-
6237DX
Coupe
DeVille
5
3962
4205
11,165
52-62
-
6267X
Convertible
Coupe
5
4110
4419
6,400
ENGINE
V-8 Overhead valves.
Cast iron block.
Displacement: 331 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3-13/16 x 3-5/8 inches
Compression ratio: 7.50:1.
Horsepower: 190 at 4000 rpm
Five main bearings.
Hydraulic valve lifters.
Carburetor: Carter WFCB four-barrel Model 896S - also - Rochester 4GC four-barrel 7004500.
SERIES SIXTY SPECIAL
FLEETWOOD
The Sixty Special Fleetwood sedan had the same general styling changes seen in other lines, plus minor trim and
appointment variations. For example, the word Fleetwood appeared on the rear deck lid (instead of a Cadillac
crest) and the eight vertical fender louvers were seen again. Hydra-Matic drive and hydraulic windows were
installed at no extra cost to buyers.
Model Number
Body Style
Doors
Model
Seating
Factory
Price
Shipping Weight
Production Total
52-60
6019
4-door
Sedan
5
4720
4258
16,110
ENGINE
V-8 Overhead valves.
Cast iron block.
Displacement: 331 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3-13/16 x 3-5/8 inches
Compression ratio: 7.50:1.
Horsepower: 190 at 4000 rpm
Five main bearings.
Hydraulic valve lifters.
Carburetor: Carter WFCB four-barrel Model 896S - also - Rochester 4GC four-barrel 7004500.
SERIES 75 FLEETWOOD
Styling changes on the long-wheelbase series also conformed to the theme for the year with the Golden
Anniversary aspect highlighted. Equipment features were the same as before and no business sedans were built.
Model Number
Body Style
Doors
Model
Seating
Factory
Price
Shipping Weight
Production Total
52-75
7523X
4-door
Sedan
5
5361
4699
1,400
52-75
7533X
4-door
Imperial
Sedan
8
5572
4734
800
52-76
86
-
Commercial
chassis
-
-
-
1,694
NOTE: The commercial chassis was built off a 157 inch wheelbase and was provided to makers of professional
vehicles for construction of funeral cars, ambulances, etc.
CHASSIS
Model
Wheelbase
Overall Length
Front Tread
Rear
Tread
Tires
Series 62 Sedans
126 inches
215-1/2 inches
59 inches
63
inches
8.00 x 15
Series 62 (all others)
126 inches
200-1/2 inches
59 inches
63
inches
8.00 x 15
Series 60S
130 inches
224-1/2 inches
59 inches
63
inches
8.00 x 15
Series 75
147 inches
236-1/4 inches
59 inches
63
inches
8.20 x 15
Dual exhausts standard.
Real axle ratio: 3.07:1.
POWERTRAIN OPTIONS
None available.
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
Hydra-Matic drive on Series 75 ($186).
Wheel discs ($28).
Windshield washer ($11).
Oil filter ($11).
Fog lamps ($37).
License frames ($4).
Outside mirror ($6).
Vanity mirror ($2).
E-Z-Eye glass ($46).
Heater and blower ($114).
Pushbutton radio and rear speaker ($112).
Signal-seeking radio and rear speaker ($129).
Power steering ($198).
Autronic Eye headlight beam control ($53).
White sidewall tires Series 62 and 60S ($34).
Automatic window regulators ($139).
Wheel trim rings ($11).
HISTORICAL
Cadillac had the most powerful car in the American industry this year.
The 1,300,000th Cadillac of all time was built.
Military orders for T41El Walker Bulldog tanks and T41 twin 40-mm gun motor carriages were secured by
the Division this year as part of the Korean war buildup.
Hydraulically controlled power seats were standard on Coupe DeVille.
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