1936 Cadillac photos

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Unless otherwise specified all photos and illustrations are from Yann Saunders'
collection of Cadillac photos, advertisements and product catalogs,
reproduced courtesy of the Cadillac Motor Car Division and the Cadillac-LaSalle Club

The artist's drawings below are from the beautiful catalog of Fleetwood bodies on the Cadillac chassis, published by the Cadillac Printing Company in October 1935. Some factory photos as well as a few photos of surviving cars may be added later, space permitting. Black and white designer's drawings, where used, are from the 1936 Book of Fleetwood.

Also available in 1936 but not illustrated here were the three models in the Series 60, with a wheel base of 121 inches. The bodies of these cars were built by Fisher; they included a coupe, a convertible coupe and a touring sedan. Photos of the latter models may be added in due course.

Cadillac built also four so-called "commercial cars" in the 75 Series. These are the commercial sedan without trunk, the commercial touring car with integral trunk, the commercial imperial without trunk and the commercial touring imperial with integral trunk. A special, extended chassis of 154" wheel base (same length as the chassis if Cadillac's V-16 models)was made available also to independent, domestic coach builders in the ambulance and funeral trades. Images of these models and chassis may be found in the Professional Cars section of the Database for 1933-1936.

Each car is identified by (a) the "Series" code, namely the first two digits, and (b) the "Style" code, that is the last two digits and - in some cases - a letter suffix. Some additional descriptions of these double-digit body styling codes may be found in The (New) Cadillac DatabaseŠ section entitled "Styling".

The finest piece for this year is, without any doubt, The Book of Fleetwood that illustrates fourteen distinctive body types in each of the V-8 and V-12 lines, as well as some typical, individual custom styles on the V-16 chassis. Fleetwood could fill almost any client's wish; it was recommended, however, that buyers place their orders well in advance; it generally took from 15 to 17 weeks to build an individual, custom job. Prices and delivery information were furnished by Cadillac's Custom Body Department. That book was placed kindly at my disposal by Z. Taylor Vinson of Alexandria, VA, one of the world's most knowledgeable auto historians and automotive literature collectors ...who happens to be also my brother-in-law (in 1982, his sister, Mary-Blair, married Gita's late and much regretted brother, Mike).



1936 Cadillac models on display at that year's Chicago Auto Show

The Series 60


TO BE COMPLETED

Series 60 (?) coupe

Series 70 and 75, V-8, Body by Fleetwood (1936-37)
131" (70) and 138" (75) wheel base chassis



Coupe for two passengers, style #7057, list price >>>>>

Rumble seat, as used also in the
convertible coupe for two passengers



Convertible coupe for two passengers, style #7067, list price >>>>>



Touring sedan for five passengers, style #7019, list price >>>>>

Interior of Series 70 and 80 touring sedan



Convertible sedan for five passengers, style #7029, list price >>>>>



Touring sedan for five passengers, style #7519, list price >>>>>



Sedan for five passengers, style #7509, list price >>>>>

Touring sedan for 7 passengers, style #7523, list price >>>>>

Sedan for 7 passengers, style #7503, list price >>>>>



Touring imperial (limousine) for 7 passengers, style #7533, list price >>>>>

Imperial (limousine) for 7 passengers, style #7513, list price >>>>>



Town sedan for 5 passengers, style #7539, list price >>>>>

Convertible sedan for 5 passengers, style #7529, list price >>>>>



Formal sedan for 5 passengers, style #7509-F list price >>>>>



Town cabriolet (town car) for 7 passengers, style #7543, list price >>>>>

Series 80 and 85, V-12, Body by Fleetwood (1936)
131" (80) and 138" (85) wheel base chassis



Coupe for two passengers, style #8057, list price >>>>>



Convertible coupe for two passengers, style #8067, list price >>>>>



Touring sedan for five passengers, style #8019, list price >>>>>

Convertible sedan for five passengers, style #8029, list price >>>>>

Touring sedan for five passengers, style #8519, list price >>>>>

Sedan for five passengers, style #8509, list price >>>>>

Touring sedan for 7 passengers, style #8523, list price >>>>>

Sedan for 7 passengers, style #8503, list price >>>>>

Touring imperial (limousine) for 7 passengers, style #8533, list price >>>>>

Imperial (limousine) for 7 passengers, style #8513, list price >>>>>

Town sedan for 5 passengers, style #8539, list price >>>>>

Convertible sedan for 5 passengers, style #8529, list price >>>>>

Formal sedan for 5 passengers, style #8509-F list price >>>>>

Town cabriolet (town car) for 7 passengers, style #8543, list price >>>>>

The Fleetwood Series 70 and Series 80

36_7057b.JPG (12615 bytes)
The Fleetwood stationary coupe, with rumble seat
for two occasional passengers; this body style was available
on both the V8 chassis (Series 70), at a cost of $2595,
and the V12 chassis (Series 80), at a cost of $3295.
The wheel base was 131 inches

36_7057.JPG (13639 bytes)
2-pass. Coupe

367057.jpg (9909 bytes) 36rumst.jpg (5089 bytes)
Left: factory dimensional drawings for this style
Right: both the stationary coupe and the convertible coupe, below, had a rumble seat incorporated in the rear deck;
there was room also for a single spare wheel in a separate compartment under the rumble seat

P36cvcp.jpg (6781 bytes)
The Fleetwood convertible coupe, with rumble seat for two
occasional passengers; this body style was available on both
the V8 chassis (Series 70), at a cost of $2695,
and the V12 chassis (Series 80), at a cost of 3395.
The wheel base was 131 inches

36_7067.JPG (12518 bytes)
2-pass. Convertible Coupe

367067.jpg (9642 bytes) 36cvcp3.jpg (9046 bytes)
Left: factory dimensional drawings for this style
Right: factory photo of this model

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[ Photo (far right): Š 2002, J. Scott-Harris ]

Hiding at far right: 1931 V-12 convertible coupe

P365pt8.jpg (7623 bytes)
The Fleetwood touring sedan for five passengers, with integral
trunk; it was available on both the V8 chassis (Series 70),
at a cost of $2445, and the V12 chassis (Series 80),
at a cost of $3145; the wheel base was 131 inches

36_7533x.JPG (10853 bytes)
5-pass. Touring Sedan

36i5pTrg.JPG (45128 bytes) 36i5pTS2.jpg (6865 bytes)
This interior, with light-weight opera seats, is typical of both the Series 70 and 80 cars

367019.jpg (10261 bytes)
Factory dimensional drawings for this style

36_7029b.JPG (11887 bytes)
The Fleetwood convertible sedan with integral trunk; this body style was available
on both the V8 chassis (Series 70), at a cost of $2745,
and the V12 chassis (Series 80), at a cost of $3445.
The wheel base was 131 inches

36_7529x.JPG (15622 bytes)
5-pass. Convertible Sedan

37CvSdSrv.jpg (7984 bytes) 367029.jpg (10614 bytes) 36_7029.JPG (18584 bytes)
Left and right: two survivors with almost martching color schemes
Center: factory dimensional drawings for this style
36CnvSdn.jpg (24332 bytes)
Another splendid survivor

The Fleetwood Series 75 and Series 85

36TrgSdn5p.jpg (8191 bytes)

36_7533x.JPG (10853 bytes)
5-pass. Touring Sedan

367519.jpg (11060 bytes) 36i5pTS.JPG (7748 bytes)
Left: factory dimensional drawings for this style
Right: this interior is typical of both the Series 75 and 85 cars

P365ptrg.jpg (7885 bytes)
The Fleetwood sedan for five passengers; it was available on both
the V8 chassis (Series 75), at a cost of $2645, and V12 chassis
(Series 85), at a cost of $3345. The wheel base was 138 inches
(note the rear-mounted spare wheel)

36_7533.JPG (17874 bytes)
5-pass. Sedan

367509.jpg (12199 bytes)
Factory dimensional drawings for this style

P367pts.jpg (7636 bytes)
The Fleetwood touring sedan for seven passengers, with integral trunk;
t was available on the V8 chassis (Series 75), at a cost of $2795,
and the V12 chassis (Series 85), at a cost of 3495.
The wheel base was 138 inches

36_7533.JPG (17874 bytes)
7-pass. Touring Sedan

367523.jpg (11006 bytes)
Factory dimensional drawings for this style

P367psd.jpg (8148 bytes)
The Fleetwood sedan for seven passengers; it was available
on the V8 chassis (Series 75), at a cost of $2795,
and the V12 chassis (Series 85), at a cost of $3495.
The wheel base was 138 inches

36_7533.JPG (17874 bytes)
7-pass. Sedan

367503.jpg (10005 bytes)
Factory dimensional drawings for this style

P367pti.jpg (7605 bytes)
The Fleetwood touring imperial for seven passengers, with
integral trunk; it came on the V8 chassis (Series 75), at a cost
of $2995, and the V12 chassis (Series 85), at a cost of $3695.
The wheel base was 138 inches

36_7533.JPG (17874 bytes)
7-pass. Touring Imperial (division)

367533.jpg (10592 bytes)
Factory dimensional drawings for this style

P367pimp.jpg (8009 bytes)
The Fleetwood imperial for seven passengers, it was
available on both the V8 chassis (Series 75), at a cost of $2995,
and the V12 chassis (Series 85), at a cost of $3695.
The wheel base was 138 inches

36_7533.JPG (17874 bytes)
7-pass. Imperial (limousine)

367585im2.JPG (50801 bytes) 36imp7in.jpg (5304 bytes) 36impdiv.jpg (4996 bytes)
This interior, with forward-facing auxiliary seating, is typical of both the Series 75 and 85 cars
Leather-trimmed front compartment has stationary seat; chauffeur phone is located overhead

367513.jpg (11685 bytes)
Factory dimensional drawings for this style

Illustration from 1936 ad theme

P36tnsd.jpg (8056 bytes)
The Fleetwood town sedan, with integral trunk; it was available
on both the V8 chassis (Series 75), at a cost of $3145,
and the V12 chassis (Series 85), at a cost of $3845.
The wheel base was 138 inches

36_7539.JPG (11233 bytes)
5-pass. Town Sedan

367539.JPG (11176 bytes) 36iTnSed.JPG (40333 bytes)
Left: factory dimensional drawings for this style
Right: town sedan interior (note foot hassocks, robe rail and convenient package compartment in back of front seat)

36cvsd7585.jpg (8784 bytes)

36_7529x.JPG (15622 bytes)
5-pass. Convertible Sedan

36iCnvSd.JPG (41928 bytes)
Left: ample leg-room in the Series 75 and 85 convertible sedan; division glass gave phaeton
appearance with top down and afforded added comfort for rear seat passengers

367529.JPG (12340 bytes) 36cvsddg.jpg (8265 bytes)
Left: factory dimensional drawings for this style
Right: full-scale chalkboard drawing in progress

36FrmlSdn.jpg (8284 bytes)

36_7509F.JPG (16797 bytes) 36iFmlSed2.JPG (41779 bytes)
5-pass. Formal Sedan with light-weight folding seats ("opera" seats) for two occasional passengers

367509F.JPG (11807 bytes)
Factory dimensional drawings for this style

36tncab.jpg (7880 bytes)

P36tc.jpg (8275 bytes)
The Fleetwood town car available on the V8 chassis
(Series 75), at a cost of $4445, and the V12 chassis
(Series 85), at a cost of $5145.
The wheel base was 138 inches

36_7543.JPG (16382 bytes)
7-pass. Town Cabriolet (town car)

367543.JPG (11729 bytes) 3675tc.jpg (29410 bytes)
Left: factory dimensional drawings for this style
Right: a rare survivor

Interior and Exterior Details
[ from the 1936 Book of Fleetwood ]

36Trk5Whl.JPG (50230 bytes) 36Trk6Whl.JPG (50100 bytes)
Left: trunk compartment for 5-wheel Touring sedans and limousines
Right: the same, but for 6-wheel jobs with fender-mounted spares

36TrkCvSd.JPG (48161 bytes) 36trkrak.jpg (6567 bytes)
Left: Large trunk of 5-wheel Series 75 and 85 convertible sedans
Right: trunk rack for cars with fender-mounted spares

36Trimming.jpg (21153 bytes) 36METAL.JPG (5657 bytes) 36inspect.jpg (18288 bytes)
Fleetwood body construction operations. (L-R) interior trimming, metal finishing, inspection

36bye1.jpg (6177 bytes) 36cha156.jpg (10933 bytes)
Left: Bird's eye-view of a 1936 closed body style
Right: chassis detail

The Series 90
[ V-16 ]

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