Cadillac history 1939

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1939 CADILLAC 16-Cylinder

The Cadillac Series 39-90, V-16, was the same as the 1938 model except for a few detail changes:

Chrome strips used along running board edges.
Spear on hood and fender skirts fully chromed.
New instrument panel and minor differencess in bumpers and tail lights.
Generator relocated high in the Vee and belt driven.

I. D. DATA

Serial numbers were located on the left frame side bar, opposite the steering gear.
Starting: Same as engine number.
Ending: Same as engine number.
Engine numbers were on the left rear corner on the flat top of the crankcase, parallel to the dash.
Starting Engine No.: 5290001.
Ending: 5290198.

Fleetwood Series 39-90, 141 in. wheelbase
Style Number	Style	Seating	Price	Weight
39-9057	Coupe	2	5440	4915
39-9057-B	Coupe	5	5545	5015
39-9067	Convertible Coupe	2	5545	4995
39-9019	Sedan	5	5240	5105
39-9019-F	Imperial Sedan	5	5315	5165
39-9059	Formal Sedan	5	6165	5105
39-9039	Town Sedan	5	5800	5140
39-9029	Convertible Sedan	5	6110	5350
39-9023	Sedan	7	5375	5185
39-9033	Imperial Sedan	7	5525	5345
39-9033-F	Formal Sedan	7	6165	5345
39-9053	Town Car	7	7295	5415

ENGINE

135 degree Vee. L-head
Sixteen Cylinders
Cast iron block
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/4 in. x 3-1/4 in.
Displacement: 431 cu. in.
Compression Ratio: 6.75:1.
Brake Horsepower: 185 @ 3600 rpm
SAE/Taxable Horsepower: 67.6.
Main bearings: Nine
Valve lifters: Hydraulic
Carburetor: Carter WDO-407s (L) - 408s (R).

CHASSIS

Wheelbase: 141 in.
Overall length: 222 in.
Front Tread: 60-1/2
Rear Tread: 62-1/2 in.
Tires: 7.50 x 16.

TECHNICAL

Selective synchro manual transmission
Speeds: 3 Forward, 1 Reverse
Left Hand Drive; gearshift on column; handbrake at left.
Single disc clutch.
Shaft drive Hotchkiss.
Semifloating rear axle.
Hypoid gears.
Overall Ratio: 4.31:1.
Hydraulic brakes on four wheels.
Disc wheels.
Wheel size: 16 in.

OPTIONS

Radio: $69.50).
Heater: $31.50).
Seat covers: $8.25 per seat).
Spotlight: $18.50).
Windshield washer: $5.75).
Automatic battery filler: $7.50).
Fog lights: $14.50 pair).

HISTORICAL

Introduced: October, 1938.
Model year sales and production: 138.
The general manager of Cadillac was Nicholas Dreystadt.

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