Cadillac history 1934

1934 CADILLAC 12-Cylinder 370-D

Except for the engine and various emblems, the V-12 was much the same car as the 146 inch wheelbase V-8.

I. D. DATA

Serial numbers were located on top surface of frame side bar, right side, just ahead of dash.
Same as engine number.
Starting no.: 4100001.
Ending: 4101098 (with 1935).
Engine numbers stamped on the right hand side of the crankcase, on the generator drive chain housing.
Starting engine no.: 4100001.
Ending: 4101098 (with 1935).

Fleetwood 146 in. wheelbase Vee Windshield
Style Number	Style	Seating	Price	Weight
5702	Roadster	2
5712-C	Collapsible Town Cabriolet	5
5712-LB	Town Cabriolet	5	6195	5990
5712-MB	Town Cabriolet	5
5720	Town Cabriolet	7
5720-C	Collapsible Town Cabriolet	7
5725-B	Town Cabriolet	7
5725-LB	Town Cabriolet	7	6295	6040
5725-MB	Town Cabriolet	7
5730	Imperial Sedan	5
5730-FL	Imperial Cabriolet	5	4845	5765
5730-FM	Imperial Brougham	5
5730-S	Sedan	5	4445	5735
5733	Imperial Town Sedan	5
5733-S	Town Sedan	5	4995	5700
5735	Convertible Coupe	2	4745	5485
5757	Transformable	7
5759	Sport Phaeton	5
5775	Imperial Sedan (Limousine)	7	4795	5790
5775-B	Limousine	7
5775-E	Imperial Sedan	7
5775-FL	Imperial Cabriolet	7	4995	5790
5775-FM	Imperial BrRm	7
5775-H4	Imperial Sedan	7
5775-5	Sedan	7	4595	5760
5775-W	Limousine	7
5776	Cpe.	2	4595	5520
5780	Convertible Sedan w/div.	5	4995	5800
5780-B	Convertible Sedan	5
5780-S	Convertible Sedan	5		5770
5785	Collapsible Coupe	5	4995	5685
5788	Stat. Coupe	5		5720
5789-A	Vict. Coupe	4
5791	Limousine Brougham	7	6195	6030
5791-B	Limousine Brougham	7
5799	Aerodynamic Coupe	5	4995	5720

Fleetwood 146 In. Wheelbase Flat Windshield
Some listings show these as 61- styles.
Style Number	Style	Seating	Price	Weight
6030-B	Imperial Sedan	5
6030-FL	Imperial Cabriolet	5	4395	5765
6030-FM	Imperial Brougham	5
6030-S	Sed	5	3995	5735
6033-S	Town Sedan	5	4045	5700
6035	Convertible Coupe	2
6075	Imperial Sedan	7	4345	5790
6075-B	Li@o. (Spec. back)	7
6075-D	Limousine	7
6075-E	Limousine	7
6075-FL	Imperial Cabriolet	7	4545	5790
6075-FM	Imperial Brougham	7		-
6075-H3	Li@o	7
6075-H4	Limousine	7
6075-O	Imperial Sedan	7
6075-S	Sed	7	4145	5760

Some confusion exists regarding style numbers on 1934-35 Fleetwood bodies. Following the previous Fleetwood system, V-8's would be 56___ or 60___ styles. V-12's would be 57___ or 61___ styles, and V-16's would be 58___ or 62___ styles. This system was followed in promotional literature, in the 1934 Master Parts List, and in early factory records. However, since the bodies were identical for all these series, Fleetwood stamped all body Plates 57___ or 60___. Master Parts Lists after 1934 used only 57___ and 60___ style numbers for 1934-35 Fleetwood bodies. Starting in 1936, V-8 and V-12 style numbers reflected the new 1936 series designations, but V16's retained the 57___ system. 60___ styles were no longer offered.

ENGINE

45 degree, overhead valve.
Twelve cylinders.
Cast iron block on aluminum crankcase.
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/8 in. x 4 in.
Displacement: 368 cu. in.
Compression Ratio: 6.0:1 std.; 5.65:1 opt.
Brake Horsepower: 133 @ 3400 rpm
SAE/Taxable Horsepower: 46.9.
Main bearings: Four.
Valve lifters: Mechanical with hydraulic silencer on rocker bushing.
Carburetor: Dual Detroit Lubricator, Type R-13, L-13, Model 51.

CHASSIS

Wheelbase: 146 in.
Overall length: 227-9/16 in.
Front Tread: 59-3/8 in.
Rear Tread: 62 in.
Tires: 7.50 x 17.

TECHNICAL

Selective, synchro transmission.
Speeds: 3 forward, 1 reverse
Left hand drive, center control; emergency brake lever at left under panel (RHD opt).
Twin disc clutch.
Shaft drive.
Hotchkiss.
3/4 floating rear axle
spiral bevel drive.
Overall ratio: 4.80:1 std., 4.60:1 opt., 5.11:1 opt.
Mechanical brakes with vacuum assist on four wheels.
Wire wheels.
Wheel size: 17 in. drop center.

OPTIONS

Sidemount cover(s)	20.00 each
Standard Radio	64.50
Master Radio	74.50
Heater	44.50
Seat covers
Spotlight	24.50
Flexible steering wheel

HISTORICAL

Introduced January, 1934.
Model year sales: 1098 (with 1935).
Model year production: 1098 (with 1935).
The president and general manager was Lawrence P. Fisher to May 31, 1934.
Nicholas Dreystadt was general manager after June 1, 1934.

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