Cadillac Models & History (1922-23 )
TYPE 61
TheType 61 was similar to the Type 59 of 1920-21, with the following exceptions:
Bodies
- This model had a higher radiator and the shoulders of hood were raised.
- It had a lower center of gravity with same ground clearance.
- The hood was made of Aluminum.
- There were exterior door handles on all models except the front doors of the Limousine.
- The closed cars had a soft-type roof construction and leather covered, fixed visor.
- The five passenger Sedan and Phaeton sported a trunk rack, vertical bars on rear of body, and running board kick plates.
- The headlights were mounted by a single post rather than fork.
- The shield shaped bead on the headlight door had straight sides rather than curved.
- Optional nickel plated lights and radiator shell were offered.
- The horn was moved under hood.
- The new steering wheel had no hinge.
- The windshield cleaner and rearview mirror were standard equipment.
- There were several new models: a two-passenger Coupe and Town Brougham (which had been dropped in 1920-21, but now revived), a five-passenger Coupe, and a Landau Sedan (1923).
- The 1923 Victoria had roomier interior and doors that hinged at the front.
Chassis
- Smaller wheels were used to give a lower center of gravity.
- All bodies were mounted on the 3353mm wheelbase.
- Self lubricating bushings were featured at many points in the brake and clutch linkage.
- New, piston-type grease cups were featured at other lube points.
Drive Line
- The rear axle housing was redesigned to maintain road clearance with smaller wheels.
- The final drive ratios were now 4.50:1, 4.91:1, and 4.15:1 (special).
- A transmission lock was also provided.
Engine
- The camshaft was drilled to provide internal oil passage and to replace the oil tube.
- A two-pole generator replaced the four-pole.
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1922 Cadillac Model 61
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1922 Cadillac Model 61
I.D. DATA
Serial numbers were not used.
Engine numbers were stamped on the crankcase just back of the right hand bank of cylinders, and on a plate on the dash.
Engine No.: 61-A-1 through 61-Z-18006.
STYLE
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1923 Cadillac Model 61
| First Design | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Style No. | Body Type | Seating | Price | Weight |
| – | 4-door Touring | 7 | $3940 | 1830 kg |
| – | 4-dr. Phaeton | 4 | $3790 | 1798 kg |
| – | 2-dr. Roadster | 2/4 | $3790 | 1782 kg |
| 4420 | 2-dr. Victoria | 4 | $4540 | 1870 kg |
| 4470 | 2-dr. Coupe | 2 | $4540 | 1768 kg |
| 4440 | 2-dr. Coupe | 5 | $4690 | 1877 kg |
| 4430 | 4-dr. Sedan | 5 | $4950 | 1918 kg |
| 4400 | 4-dr. Suburban | 7 | $5190 | 1918 kg |
| 4450 | 4-dr. Limousine | 7 | $5290 | 2000 kg |
| 4460 | 4-dr. Imperial Limousine | 7 | $5390 | 2023 kg |
| 4480 | 4-dr. Town Brougham | 7 | – | – |
| 5160 | 4-dr. Landau Sedan | 5 | – | – |
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1923 Cadillac Model 61
| Second Design | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Style No. | Body Type | Seating | Price | Weight |
| – | 4-dr. Touring | 7 | $3150 | 1830 kg |
| – | 4-dr. Phaeton | 4 | $3150 | 1798 kg |
| – | 2-dr. Roadster | 2/4 | $3100 | 1782 kg |
| 4430 | 2-dr. Victoria | 4 | $3875 | 1870 kg |
| 5080 | 2-dr. Coupe | 2 | $3875 | 1809 kg |
| 5050 | 2-dr. Coupe | 5 | $3925 | 1877 kg |
| 5040 | 4-dr. Sedan | 5 | $4100 | 1918 kg |
| 4410 | 4-dr. Suburban | 7 | $4250 | 2009 kg |
| 5060 | 4-dr. Limousine | 7 | $4550 | 2000 kg |
| 5070 | 4-dr. Imperial Limousine | 7 | $4600 | 2023 kg |
| – | 4-dr. Town Brougham | 7 | – | – |
| – | 4-dr. Landau Sedan | 5 | – | – |
| Third Design | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Style No. | Body Type | Seating | Price | Weight |
| – | 4-dr. Touring | 7 | $2885 | 1830 kg |
| – | 4-dr. Phaeton | 4 | $2885 | 1752 kg |
| – | 2-dr. Roadster | 2/4 | $2885 | 1782 kg |
| 5090 | 2-dr. Victoria | 4 | $3675 | 1870 kg |
| – | 2-dr. Coupe | 2 | – | 1809 kg |
| – | 2-dr. Coupe | 5 | $3750 | 1877 kg |
| – | 4-dr. Sedan | 5 | $3950 | 1918 kg |
| 5020 | 4-dr. Suburban | 7 | $3990 | 2009 kg |
| – | 4-dr. Limousine | 7 | $4300 | 2000 kg |
| – | 4-dr. Imperial Limousine | 7 | $4400 | 2023 kg |
| – | 4-dr. Town Brougham | 7 | – | – |
| – | 4-dr. Landau Sedan | 5 | $3950 | – |
Note: Introductory prices were much the same as for Type 59. In January, 1922 came a drastic price reduction, followed by a smaller reduction in December, 1922. These were the first price reductions for Cadillac and followed an industry trend. Increased production schedules, higher efficiency in the new manufacturing facilities, and economic pressures combined to make the reductions possible as well as necessary.
ENGINE
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1922 Cadillac Model 61
| Engine Type | Ninety degree V-8. L-Head. Cast iron blocks of four on Aluminum crankcase. |
| Bore and Stroke | 79.4mm x 130.2mm |
| Displacement | 5.153 Liters |
| Brake Horsepower | “over 60 horsepower” |
| S.A.E./N.A.C.C. H.P. | 31.25. |
| Main bearings | Three |
| Valve lifters | Rockers with roller cam follower acting on mechanical lifters |
| Carburetor | float feed, auxiliary air control; manufactured by Cadillac under C. F. Johnson patents. |
CHASSIS
1922 Cadillac Touring
| Wheelbase | 3353mm |
| Front/Rear Tread | 1422mm |
| Tires | 33 x 5 |
DRIVETRAIN
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1922 Cadillac Model 61
| Transmission | Selective sliding gear transmission. Case in unit with engine |
| Speeds | 3 Forward and 1 Reverse |
| Controls | Left drive, center control (right hand drive optional) |
| Clutch | Multiple disc, dry plate clutch |
| Drive | Shaft drive |
| Axle | Spiral bevel, full floating rear axle |
| Overall ratio | 4.50:1, 4.91:1 |
| Brakes | Mechanical brakes on two wheels, one external, one internal. |
| Wheels | Wood artillery wheels, demountable rims, 12 spoke |
| Wheel size | 23 in. |
| Optional Drive ratio | 4.15:1 |
OPTIONS
HISTORICAL NOTES
1922-23 Cadillac Notes
- Introduced September, 1921.
- Model two year sales: 41001.
- Model two year production: 41001.
- Herbert H. Rice was president and general manager
- Benjamin H. Anibal was chief engineer until 1923
- Ernest W. Seaholm became chief engineer on April 1923
- Lynn McNaughton was general sales manager
1922 Automotive Notes
- Industry production increases to 2,274,185 cars and 269,991 trucks
- Pierre S. du Pont was president and chairman of the board of GM
- William C. Durant sells the Star for $319 to compete with Ford’s Model T
- Durant buys Locomobile
- Innovations: Balloon tires, air cleaners, rubber mount engines, fuel gauges on the dash
- Ford drops the price of the Model T to $298
- Ford buys ailing Lincoln Motor Company
- Henry Ford publishes My Life and Work
- Charles M. Schwab replaces Harry Stutz at Stutz
- William S. Knudsen is vice-president at Chevrolet
- Top model year production for 1922
Ford1,147,028
Chevrolet243,479
Dodge152,653
Buick123,152
Studebaker105,005
Willys-Overland95,410
Durant55,300
Maxwell/Chalmers44,811
Oakland7849
Cadillac22,021
1923 Automotive Notes
- Industry production increases to 3,624,717 cars and 409,295 trucks
- Pierre S. du Pont was president and chairman of the board of GM until May when Alfred P. Sloan, Jr. became president
- Innovations: four-wheel brakes, power wipers, foot-controlled dimmer switches, car radios
- GM Research Corporation develops Ethyl gasoline; Standard Oil Company agrees to distribute the fuel
- Nash has vacuum-powered wiper motors, next year Buick and Cadillac introduce them
- Alfred P. Sloan, Jr. is president of GM
- Walter P. Chrysler develops Chrysler automobiles
- Top model year production for 1923
Ford1,831,128
Chevrolet480,737
Buick201,572
Willys-Overland196,038
Durant172,000
Dodge151,000
Studebaker146,238
Hudson/Essex88,914
Oakland30,901
Cadillac23,009
