Cadillac history 1935

1935 CADILLAC 8-Cylinder 355-D

The V-8 Cadillac for 1935 remained virtually unchanged from 1934. The biplane bumpers of 1934 were replaced by more conventional units. One major change was introduced on Fisher bodies -- the all steel Turret Top. Fleetwood bodies did not have the steel top until 1936. For 1934, Fleetwood bodied V-8's on 146 in. wheelbase were designated Series 30. Fisher bodied cars continued under the designations Series 10 and Series 20.

Having been associated with funeral and ambulance equipment for many years, Cadillac embarked on an extra effort in 1935 to consolidate this business. Three Fleetwood bodied seven passenger livery sedans were offered on the V-8 Series 30 chassis. Additionally, a 160 in. wheelbase commercial V-8 chassis was offered for hearse and ambulance adaptation.

I. D. DATA

Serial numbers were on top surface of frame side bar, right side, just ahead of dash.
Same as engine number.
Starting no.: 3100001 (with 1934).
Ending: 3108318.
Engine numbers were stamped on crankcase near the water inlet on the right hand side.
Starting engine no.: 3100001 (with 1934).
Ending: 3108318.

Fisher 128 in. Wheelbase
Body Type	Doors	Style	Seating	Price	Weight
35728	2-door	Sport Coupe	2/3	2345	4550
35718	2-door	Convertible Coupe	2/4	2445	4515
35721	4-door	Convertible Sedan	5	2755	4750
35722	2-door	Town Coupe	5	2495	4630
35709	4-door	Sedan	5	2445	4715
35702	4-door	Town Sedan	5	2495	4735

Series 20 Fisher 136 in. Wheelbase
Body Type	Doors	Style	Seating	Price	Weight
35678	2-door	Sport Coupe	2/3	2545	4660
35668	2-door	Convertible Coupe	2/4	2645	4625
35671	4-door	Convertible Sedan	5	2955	4860
35659	4-door	Sedan	5	2645	4825
35652	4-door	Town Sedan	5	2695	4815
35662	4-door	Sedan	7	2795	4945
35663	4-door	Imperial Sedan	7	2945	4970

Series 30 Fleetwood Livery 146 in. Wheelbase
Body Type	Doors	Style	Seating	Price	Weight
6075-L	4-door	Livery Limousine	7	-	-
6075-LL	4-door	Livery Limousine	7	-	-
6075-SL	4-door	Livery Sedan	7	-	-

Series 30 Fleetwood 246 in. Wheelbase Vee Windshield
Some listings show these as 56___ styles.
Style Number	Style	Seating	Price	Weight
5702	Roadster	2P	-	-
5712-C	Collapsible Town Cabriolet	5	-	-
5712-LB	Town Cabriolet	5	5495	5540
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	5595	5650
5725-MB	Town Cabriolet	7	-	-
5730	Imperial Sedan	5	-	-
5730-FL	Imperial Cabriolet	5	4145	5500
5730-FM	Imperial Brougham	5	-	-
5730-S	Sedan	5	3745	5465
5733	Imperial Town Sedan	5	-	-
5733-S	Town Sedan	5	3795	5415
5735	Convertible Coupe	2	4045	5115
5757	Transformable	7	-	-
5759	Sport Phaeton	5	-	-
5775	Imperial Sedan (Limousine )	7	4095	5580
5775-B	Limousine	7	-	-
5775-E	Imperial Sedan	7	-	-
5775-FL	Imperial Cabriolet	7	4295	5580
5775-FM	Imperial Brougham	7	-	-
5775-H4	Imperial Sedan	7	-	-
5775-S	Sedan	7	3895	5545
5775-W	Limousine	7	-	-
5776	Coupe	2	3895	5150
5780	Convertible Sedan with divider	5	4295	5465
5780-B	Convertible Sedan	5	-	-
5780-S	Convertible Sedan	5	-	5430
5785	Collapsible Coupe	5	4295	5415
5788	Stat. Coupe	5	-	-
5789-A	Victoria Coupe	4	-	-
5791	Limousine Brougham	7	5495	5580
5791-8	Limousine Brougham	7	-	-
5799	Aero. Coupe	5	4295	5430

Series 30 Fleetwood 149 in. Wheelbase Flat Windshield
Style Number	Style	Seating	Price	Weight
6030-B	Imperial Sedan	5	-	-
6030-FL	Imperial Cabriolet	5	3695	5500
6030-FM	Imperial Brougham	5	-	-
6030-S	Sedan	5	3295	5465
6033-S	Town Sedan	5	3345	5415
6035	Convertible Coupe	2	-	-
6075	Imperial Sedan	7	3645	5580
6075-B	Limousine (spec. back)	7	-	-
6075-D	Limousine	7	-	-
6075-E	Limousine	7	-	-
6075-FL	Imperial Cabriolet	7	3845	5580
6075-FM	Imperial Brougham	7	-	-
6075-H3	Limousine	7	-	-
6075-H4	Limousine	7	-	-
6075-0	Imperial Sedan	7	-	-
6075-S	Sedan	7	3445	5545

Some confusion exists as regards 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___ or 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. However the 60___ styles were no longer offered.

ENGINE

Ninety degree L-head.
Eight cylinders.
Cast iron block on aluminum crankcase.
Bore & Stroke: 3-3/8 x 4-15/16 in.
Displacement: 353 cu. in.
Compression Ratio: 6.25:1 std. 5.75:1 opt.
Brake Horsepower: 130 @ 3400 rpm
SAE/Taxable Horsepower: 36.45.
Main bearings: Three.
Valve lifters: Mechanical.
Carburetor: Detroit lubricator, model 51.

CHASSIS

Feature	Series 10	Series 20	Series 30	Commercial
Wheelbase	128 in.	136 in.	146 in.	160 in.
Overall length	207-1/2 in.	215-1/3 in.	227-9/16	-
Front/Rear Tread	59-3/8 in.	59-3/8 in.	59-3/8 in	-
Rear Tread	62 in.	62 in.	62 in.	-
Tires	7.00 x 17	7.00 x 17	7.00 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: [Series 10, 20] 4.60:1 std., 4.36, 4.8:1 opt. [Series 30] 4.80:1 std., 4.60:1 opt.
Mechanical brakes with vacuum assist on four wheels.
Wire wheels.
Wheel size: 17 in. drop center.

OPTIONS

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

HISTORICAL

Introduced: January, 1935 (continuation of 1934 line).
Innovations: All steel Turret Top - Fisher bodies only.
Model year sales: 8318 (with 1934).
Model year production: 8318 (with 1934).
The general manager was Nicholas Dreystadt.

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