Dedicated to professional Cadillacs dating between 1950 and 1965; information and pictures of hearses, limousines, ambulances, and flower cars can be found here! Due to the large collection of pictures, this resource has been broken into three year groups as seen in bar above.

1947

1947 Cadillac Superior Cathedral Hearse

1949

As you may know, Cadillac and Oldsmobile introduced OHV motors in 1949, and some believe this was the very beginning of the muscle car era. Cadillac's motor displaced 331 cubic inches through 1955.

1950

1950 Cadillac Series 75 Fleetwood

7523X 4-Door 7 Passenger Sedan
Weight: 4555 lbs.
Production Total: 716......Price: $ 4770.00

7533X 4-Door Imperial 7 Passenger Sedan
Weight: 4586 lbs.
Production Total: 743......Price: $ 4959.00

7523L 4-Door 7 Passenger Bus
Only one produced, no statistics available. 86 Commercial Chassis
Production Total: 2052

ENGINE:
8-cylinder, cast iron block, V8, 3-13/16 x 3-5/8 Bore & Stroke, 331 cid (5.4 L), five main bearings, hydraulic valve lifters, 7.5:1 compression ratio, 2 barrel Carter carburetor, Hydraulic Valave lifters, Brake Horsepower (Net) 230 HP @ 4400 rpm.

DRIVE TRAIN
Optional Hydra-Matic for $174.

BODY
146.75" wheel base, 237.1" (6.02 M) over-all length (vs. 236.625"), 59" front track and63" rear track, 8.20 x 15 tires, weight (see above)

OPTION LIST:
Power Windows (Standard on 75's)
Chrome HubCaps
Heater and ventilation
Power brakes
Radio and Antenna
White Sidewall tires

1951

1951 Cadillac Series 75 Fleetwood

7523X 4-Door 8 Passenger Sedan
Weight: 4555 lbs.
Production Total: 1090......Price: $ 5200.00

7533X 4-Door Imperial 8 Passenger Sedan
Weight: 4586 lbs.
Production Total: 1085......Price: $ 5405.00

7523L 4-Door 8 Passenger Bus
30 produced, no statistics available.

86 Commercial Chassis
Production Total: 2960

ENGINE:
8-cylinder, cast iron block, V8, 3-13/16 x 3-5/8 Bore & Stroke, 331 cid (5.4 L), five main bearings, hydraulic valve lifters, 7.5:1 compression ratio, 2 barrel Carter carburetor, Hydraulic Valave lifters, Brake Horsepower (Net) 160 HP @ 3800 rpm.

DRIVE TRAIN
Optional Hydra-Matic for $186.

BODY
146.75" wheel base, 238.625" over-all length, 59" front and rear track and, 8.20 x 15 tires, weight (see above)

OPTION LIST
Power Windows (Standard on 75's)
Chrome HubCaps
Heater and ventilation
Radio and Antenna
White Sidewall tires

1952

1952 Cadillac Series 75 Fleetwood

7523X 4-Door 8 Passenger Sedan
Weight: 4699 lbs.
Production Total: 1400......Price: $ 5361.00

7533X 4-Door Imperial 8 Passenger Sedan
Weight: 4734 lbs.
Production Total: 800......Price: $ 5572.00

86 Commercial Chassis
Production Total: 1694

ENGINE:
8-cylinder, cast iron block, V8, 3-13/16 x 3-5/8 Bore & Stroke, 331 cid (5.4 L), five main bearings, hydraulic valve lifters, 7.5:1 compression ratio, 4 barrel Carter or Rochester carburetor, Brake Horsepower (Net) 190 HP @ 4000 rpm.

DRIVE TRAIN
Optional Hydra-Matic for $186, 3.07:1 rear axle ratio, Standard Dual Exhaust.

BODY
147" wheel base, 236.25" over-all length, 59" front track and 63" rear track, 8.20 x 15 tires, weight (see above)

OPTION LIST
HubCaps...$28
Heater and ventilation...$114
Oil Filter...$11
Windshield Washer...$11

1953

1953 Cadillac Series 75 Fleetwood

7523X 4-Door 8 Passenger Sedan
Weight: 4801 lbs.
Production Total: 1435......Price: $ 5604.00

7533X 4-Door Imperial 8 Passenger Sedan w/ Partition
Weight: 4853 lbs.
Production Total: 765......Price: $ 5818.00

8680S Commercial Chassis
Production Total: 2005

ENGINE:
8-cylinder, cast iron block, V8, 3-13/16 x 3-5/8 Bore & Stroke, 331 cid (5.4 L), five main bearings, hydraulic valve lifters, 8.25:1 compression ratio, 4 barrel Carter or Rochester carburetor, Brake Horsepower (Net) 210 HP @ 4150 rpm.

DRIVE TRAIN
Optional Hydra-Matic for $186, 3.07:1 rear axle ratio, Standard Dual Exhaust.

BODY
147" wheel base, 236.25" over-all length, 59" front track and 63" rear track, 8.20 x 15 tires, weight (see above)

OPTION LIST
Radio and Antenna...$132
Heater and ventilation...$199
Power Steering...$177
Air Conditioning...$620

1954

1954 Cadillac Series 75 Fleetwood

7523X 4-Door 8 Passenger Sedan w/o Partition
Weight: 5031 lbs.
Production Total: 889......Price: $ 5875.00

7533X 4-Door Imperial 8 Passenger Sedan w/ Driver's Partition
Weight: 5093 lbs. (2310 KG)
Production Total: 611......Price: $ 6090.00

8680 Commercial Chassis
Production Total: 1635

ENGINE:
8-cylinder, cast iron block, V8, 3-13/16 x 3-5/8 Bore & Stroke, 331 cid (5.4 L), five main bearings, hydraulic valve lifters, 8.25:1 compression ratio, 4 barrel Carter or Rochester carburetor, Dual Exhaust System, Brake Horsepower (Net) 230 HP @ 4400 rpm.

DRIVE TRAIN
Optional Hydra-Matic for $186, 3.07:1 rear axle ratio.

BODY
149.8" (3.8 M) wheel base (v.s. 133" on other models and 158" on commercial chassis), 237.1" (6.02 M) over-all length (vs. 216.4-227.4"), 60-63.1" track front and rear, 8.20 x 15 tires, weight (see above)

OPTION LIST:
Air Conditioning...$620
Autronic Eye automatic headlight dimmer
Chrome Wire Wheels...$325
E-Z-Eye safety glass
Heater...$129
Power brakes...$48
Power operated window and seat...$124
Radio...$120
White Sidewall tires...$49 exchange fee

1955

1955 Cadillac Series 75 Fleetwood

7523X 4-Door 8 Passenger Sedan w/o Partition
Weight: 5020 lbs.
Production Total: 1075......Price: $ 6187.00

7533X 4-Door Imperial 8 Passenger Sedan w/ Driver's Partition
Weight: 5113 lbs. (2319 KG)
Production Total: 841......Price: $ 6402.00

8680S Commercial Chassis
Production Total: 1635

ENGINE:
8-cylinder, cast iron block, V8, 3.81 x 3.63 Bore & Stroke, 331 cid (5.4 L), five main bearings, hydraulic valve lifters, 9:1 compression ratio, 4 barrel Carter or Rochester carburetor, Dual Exhaust System, Brake Horsepower (Net) 250 HP @ 4600 rpm. This was the last year for the 331 motor.

DRIVE TRAIN
3.36:1 rear axle ratio, Optional Hydra-Matic for $186.

BODY
149.8" (3.8 M) wheel base (v.s. 129-133" on other models and 158" on commercial chassis), 237.1" (6.02 M) over-all length (vs. 216.3-227.3"), 60-63.1" track front and rear, 8.20 x 15 sixply tubeless tires, weight (see above)

OPTION LIST:
Air Conditioning...$620
Autronic Eye automatic headlight dimmer
Chrome Wire Wheels...$325
E-Z-Eye safety glass
Four way adjustable power seat...$70
Heating and Ventilation...$129
Power brakes...$48
Power windows...$108
Radio and Antenna...$132
Vertically adjustable power seat...$54

EASY ID for ALL '55 Cad models:
Grille displays wider spaces between blades than the '54 models. Parking lights are located under the headlights as opposed to the '54 models which have these lights closer inward.