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1939 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 39-75

1939 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 39-75

1939 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 39-75

The Fleetwood Series 39-75 chassis was reserved generally for Cadillac’s business-minded clients who wanted a larger car on the 141 in wheelbase chassis.

A wide array of bodies was available on the Series 39-75 including the top-of-the-line Formal Sedan and Town Car priced at $5,245.

New to the 1939 model year was a redesigned dashboard and rear rubber fender protectors.

In Detail

type Series Production Car
built at Detroit, Michigan, USA
production 2069
engine L-Head V8
position Front, Longitudinal
aspiration Natural
fuel feed Stromberg AAV-26 Carburetor
displacement 5670 cc / 346 in³
bore 88.9 mm / 3.5 in
stroke 114.3 mm / 4.5 in
compression 6.7:1
power 104.4 kw / 140 bhp @ 3400 rpm
specific output 24.69 bhp per litre