SERIES 62

While no major appearance changes were seen on Cadillacs this year, a number of refinements were apparent.

• The grille was redesigned with wider spaces between the blades
• the parking lamps were repositioned directly below the headlights.
• On the sides of the body the rub-rail moldings formed a right angle with the vertical trim on the rear doors or fenders of Series 62 and 60S models.
• This accentuated a character line in the sheetmetal.
• The Florentine curve rear window treatment was adopted for sedans.
• Three chrome moldings bordered the rear license plate on either side and deck lid decorations consisted of a V-shaped ornament and a Cadillac crest
• The Coupe DeVille had a golden script nameplate at the upper body belt just forward of the rear window pillar.
• The Eldorado sport convertible featured extras such as
  • wide chrome body belt moldings
  • a distinctive rear fender design with twin round taillights halfway up the fenders and flatter, pointed tailfins.
• Tubeless tires were a new feature throughout the line.

Cadillac horsepower seemed to climb right along with sales. For 1955 it reached 250 standard via higher compression (9.0:1) and improved manifolding; Eldorado now boasted 270 bhp courtesy of dual four-barrel carburetors, optional for other models.

I. D. NUMBERS

• Serial numbers and engine numbers were the same again
• They were found in the same locations as previous year.
• The first two symbols were "55" to designate 1955 model production.
• The next two symbols indicated the series as follows:
  • "62" = Series 62 and Eldorado
  • "60" = Series Special Fleetwood
  • "75" = Series 75 Fleetwood
• The remaining digits represented the consecutive unit number and began at 00000 for each 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
55-62	6219(X)	4-door	Sedan	6	3977	4375	44,904
55-62	6219(X)	-	Export sedan	6	3977	4375	396
55-62	6237(X)	-	Hardtop Coupe	6	3882	4364	27,879
55-62	6237DX	-	Coupe DeVille	6	4305	4428	33,300
55-62	6267X	-	Convertible Coupe	6	4448	4631	8,150
55-62	62	-	Chassis only	-	-	-	7
ELDORADO SPECIAL
55-62	6267SX	-	Sport Convertible Coupe	5	6286	4809	3,950

NOTES:

• The export sedan was shipped in CKD form to foreign countries.
• The symbol X in brackets after Body Style Number indicates hydraulic window lifts optional;
• without brackets indicates this feature standard.

ENGINE

• V-8: Overhead valves
• Cast iron block
• Displacement: 331 cubic inches
• Bore and stroke: 3.81 x 3.63 inches
• Compression ratio: 9.0:1
• Brake horsepower: 250 @ 4600 rpm
• Five main bearings
• Hydraulic valve lifters
• Carburetors: Carter WCFB four-barre], Models 2355S, 2354S, 2185S, 2186S, 2266S, 2267S, and 2255 - also - Rochester 4GC four-barrel, (Less air conditioning) Model 7007970; (With air conditioning) Model 7007971.

Feature	Series 62 Sedan	Other Series 62
Wheelbase	129 inches	129 inches
Overall Length	216.3 inches	223.2 inches
Front Tread	60 inches	60 inches
Rear Tread	63.1 inches	63.1 inches
Tires	8.00 x 15	8.00 x 15
Exhausts	Standard dual exhausts
Standard Rear axle ratio	3.36:1
Optional Rear axle ratio	3.07:1

• The 270 horsepower Eldorado engine was available as an optional "Power Package" in other models for $161 extra.

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

• Radio and antenna ($132)
• Heating and ventilation system ($129)
• Power brakes ($48)
• Four-way adjustable power seat ($70)
• Vertically adjustable power seat ($54)
• Power windows ($1O8)
• Air conditioning ($620)
• White sidewall tires
• E-Z-Eye safety glass
• Autronic Eye automatic headlamp dimmer
• Other standard GM options and accessories available

HISTORICAL

• Motor Trend magazine reported fuel consumption figures of 12.9 miles per gallon (stop-and-go) for a Series 62 sedan with the standard 250 horsepower V-8.
• Total 1955 output for all models reached 140,777 units, a new record high for Cadillac Division.

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