The Sixty Special sedan had luxurious Fleetwood style interior appointments. Identifiers included the traditional
fender louvers, V-shaped ornaments on the hood and rear deck and a Fleetwood script in the latter location.
Wheelbase measurements returned to 133 inches for the first time since 1949. Also seen were a panoramic
(wraparound) windshield, new grille, longer more sweeping fenders and all other 1954-style appearance
innovations. The newly expanded equipment list appeared on the 60S sedan, too.
Model Number
Body Style
Doors
Model
Seating
Factory
Price
Shipping Weight
Production Total
54-60
6019X
4-door
Sedan
5
4683
4490
16,200
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: 8.25:1.
Brake horsepower: 230 at 4400 rpm
Five main bearings.
Hydraulic valve lifters.
Carburetors: Carter WCFB four-barrel Models 2143S, 2109S and 2110S - also - Rochester 4GC four-barrel
(with Aire) Model 7006963; (without Aire) Model 7006962.
SERIES 75 FLEETWOOD
The big Fleetwood "high headroom" job came as an eight-passenger limousine with driver's partition or
eight-passenger sedan without, both having jump seats. V-shaped ornaments appeared on the hood and deck with
a Fleetwood script in the latter location. Wheelbase increased to 149.8 inches. Styling changes conformed with
those seen on other lines.
Model Number
Body Style
Doors
Model
Seating
Factory
Price
Shipping Weight
Production Total
54-75
7523X
4-door
Sedan
5
5875
5031
889
54-75
7533X
4-door
Imperial
Sedan
8
6090
5093
611
54-86
8680
-
Commercial
chassis
-
-
-
1,635
NOTE: The commercial chassis featured a 158 inch wheelbase and was provided to professional car makers for
construction of funeral cars, ambulances, etc.
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: 8.25:1.
Brake horsepower: 230 at 4400 rpm
Five main bearings.
Hydraulic valve lifters.
Carburetors: Carter WCFB four-barrel Models 2143S, 2109S and 2110S - also - Rochester 4GC four-barrel
(with Aire) Model 7006963; (without Aire) Model 7006962.
CHASSIS
Model
Wheelbase
Overall Length
Front Tread
Rear
Tread
Tires
Series 60S
133 inches
227.4 inches
60 inches
63.1
inches
8.00 x 15 (opt. 8.20 x 15 whitewall)
Series 75
149.8 inches
237.1 inches
60 inches
63.1
inches
8.20 x 15
Exhaust
Dual exhaust system standard
Rear axle ratio
(Standard) 3.07: 1; (Standard with air conditioning; optional
without) 3.36:1
POWER TRAIN OPTIONS
None available
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
Hydra-Matic drive on Series 75 ($186).
Power brakes ($48).
Radio ($120).
Heater ($129).
Air-conditioning ($620).
Power ol>erated window and seat ($124).
Chrome wire wheels ($325).
White sidewall tires ($49 exchange).
E-Z-Eye tinted glass.
Autronic Eye automatic headlamp dimmer.
Vertical front seat adjuster.
Horizontal front seat adjuster (standard on Series 60S and Series 75).
Other standard GM options and accessories.
HISTORICAL
Assembly of 1954 models began January 4, 1954 after a 25 day halt for changeover to new production
specifications.
Fiberglass-bodied Cadillac show cars appearing at the GM Motorama this year included the Park Avenue
four-door sedan, El Camino coupe, and La Espada convertible.
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