1941 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 75 Sedan (LHD)
Sold: $22,000
Specifications
| Engine | V-8 |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 3-Speed manual |
| Body Work | Sedan |
| Colour | Black |
| Trim | Cloth |
| Wheels | Steel |
| Brakes | Drum |
Description
The 1941 Cadillac range represented quite a change for the brand, with its flagship V-16 and value-based La Salle sub-brand being discontinued.
1941 was significant, however, for the introduction of the egg-crate grille, which was to go on to become a Caddy hallmark. Additionally, it was the first year of the now-legendary 'Hydra-matic' auto transmission in a Caddy.
After consolidating the model range, Caddilac introduced the Series Sixty-One as its new entry-level model, with the 150bhp 346ci flathead V8 becoming the sole engine option across the range. Sixty-Two and Sixty-Three models shared the Sixty-One's 126-inch wheelbase, while the larger Sixty-Seven rode on a mammoth 139-inch platform.
The high-end Fleetwood nameplate appeared on the 126-inch 'Sixty Special' and a special 136-inch 'Seventy- Five' Sedan, with seating for five, seven or nine. You could even order a commercially-sized Fleetwood Seventy-Five, on a 163-inch wheelbase.
The seven-seat Fleetwood Seventy-Five Formal Sedan retailed at $4045 to top the range; a big jump from the Sixty-One Coupe at $1345.
