Cadillac Models & History 1935

Onceagain Cadillac offered three models:

8-CYLINDER 355-D

 

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1935 Cadillac Model 355

The V-8 Cadillac for 1935 remained virtually unchanged from 1934. The biplane bumpers of 1934 were replaced by more conventional units. One major change was introduced on Fisher bodies–the all steel Turret Top. Fleetwood bodies did not have the steel top until 1936. For 1934, Fleetwood bodied V-8’s on 3708mm wheelbase were designated Series 30. Fisher bodied cars continued under the designations Series 10 and Series 20.

Having been associated with funeral and ambulance equipment for many years, Cadillac embarked on an extra effort in 1935 to consolidate this business. Three Fleetwood bodied seven passenger livery sedans were offered on the V-8 Series 30 chassis. Additionally, a 4064mm wheelbase commercial V-8 chassis was offered for hearse and ambulance adaptation.

I. D. DATA

 

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1935 Cadillac Model 355

  • Serial numbers were on top surface of frame side bar, right side, just ahead of the dash.
  • Same as engine number.
  • Starting no.: 3100001 (with 1934).
  • Ending: 3108318.
  • Engine numbers were stamped on crankcase near the water inlet on the right hand side.
  • Starting engine no.: 3100001 (with 1934).
  • Ending: 3108318.

STYLE

Fisher 128 in. Wheelbase
Body Type Doors Style Seating Price Weight
35728 2-door Sport Coupe 2/3 $2345 2068 kg
35718 2-door Convertible Coupe 2/4 $2445 2052 kg
35721 4-door Convertible Sedan 5 $2755 2159 kg
35722 2-door Town Coupe 5 $2495 2105 kg
35709 4-door Sedan 5 $2445 2143 kg
35702 4-door Town Sedan 5 $2495 2152 kg

STYLE

Series 20 Fisher 136 in. Wheelbase
Body Type Doors Style Seating Price Weight
35678 2-door Sport Coupe 2/3 $2545 2118 kg
35668 2-door Convertible Coupe 2/4 $2645 2102 kg
35671 4-door Convertible Sedan 5 $2955 2209 kg
35659 4-door Sedan 5 $2645 2193 kg
35652 4-door Town Sedan 5 $2695 2189 kg
35662 4-door Sedan 7 $2795 2248 kg
35663 4-door Imperial Sedan 7 $2945 2259 kg

STYLE

Series 30 Fleetwood Livery 146 in. Wheelbase
Body Type Doors Style Seating Price Weight
6075-L 4-door Livery Limousine 7
6075-LL 4-door Livery Limousine 7
6075-SL 4-door Livery Sedan 7

STYLE

Series 30 Fleetwood 246 in. Wheelbase Vee Windshield
Some listings show these as 56___ styles.
Style Number Style Seating Price Weight
5702 Roadster 2P
5712-C Collapsible Town Cabriolet 5
5712-LB Town Cabriolet 5 $5495 2518 kg
5712-MB Town Cabriolet 5
5720 Town Cabriolet 7
5720-C Collapsible Town Cabriolet 7
5725-B Town Cabriolet 7
5725-LB Town Cabriolet 7 $5595 2568 kg
5725-MB Town Cabriolet 7
5730 Imperial Sedan 5
5730-FL Imperial Cabriolet 5 $4145 2500 kg
5730-FM Imperial Brougham 5
5730-S Sedan 5 $3745 2484 kg
5733 Imperial Town Sedan 5
5733-S Town Sedan 5 $3795 2461 kg
5735 Convertible Coupe 2 $4045 2325 kg
5757 Transformable 7
5759 Sport Phaeton 5
5775 Imperial Sedan (Limousine ) 7 $4095 2536 kg
5775-B Limousine 7
5775-E Imperial Sedan 7
5775-FL Imperial Cabriolet 7 $4295 2536 kg
5775-FM Imperial Brougham 7
5775-H4 Imperial Sedan 7
5775-S Sedan 7 $3895 2520 kg
5775-W Limousine 7
5776 Coupe 2 $3895 2341 kg
5780 Convertible Sedan with divider 5 $4295 2484 kg
5780-B Convertible Sedan 5
5780-S Convertible Sedan 5 2468 kg
5785 Collapsible Coupe 5 $4295 2461 kg
5788 Stat. Coupe 5
5789-A Victoria Coupe 4
5791 Limousine Brougham 7 $5495 2536 kg
5791-8 Limousine Brougham 7
5799 Aero. Coupe 5 $4295 2468 kg

STYLE

Series 30 Fleetwood 149 in. Wheelbase Flat Windshield
Style Number Style Seating Price Weight
6030-B Imperial Sedan 5
6030-FL Imperial Cabriolet 5 $3695 2500 kg
6030-FM Imperial Brougham 5
6030-S Sedan 5 $3295 2484 kg
6033-S Town Sedan 5 $3345 2461 kg
6035 Convertible Coupe 2
6075 Imperial Sedan 7 $3645 2536 kg
6075-B Limousine (spec. back) 7
6075-D Limousine 7
6075-E Limousine 7
6075-FL Imperial Cabriolet 7 $3845 2536 kg
6075-FM Imperial Brougham 7
6075-H3 Limousine 7
6075-H4 Limousine 7
6075-0 Imperial Sedan 7
6075-S Sedan 7 $3445 2520 kg
  • Some confusion exists regarding style numbers on the 1934-35 Fleetwood bodies.
  • Following the previous Fleetwood system, V-8’s would be 56- or 60- styles, V-12’s would be 57- or 61- styles, and V-16’s would be 58- or 62- styles.
  • This system was followed in promotional literature, in the 1934 Master Parts List, and in early factory records.
  • However, since the bodies were identical for all these series, Fleetwood stamped all body plates 57- or 60-.
  • Master Parts Lists after 1934 used only 57- or 60- style numbers for 1934-35 Fleetwood bodies.
  • Starting in 1936, V-8 and V-12 style numbers reflected the new 1936 series designations, but V16’s retained the 57- system.
  • However the 60- styles were no longer offered.

ENGINE

Type Ninety degree L-head.
Cylinders Eight cylinders.
Crankcase Cast iron block on aluminum crankcase.
Bore & Stroke 85.7mm x 125.4mm
Displacement 5.793 Liters
Compression Ratio 6.25:1 std. 5.75:1 opt.
Brake Horsepower 130 hp @ 3400 rpm
Power 97 kW @ 3400 rpm
SAE/Taxable Horsepower 36.45.
Main bearings Three.
Valve lifters Mechanical.
Carburetor Detroit lubricator, model 51.

CHASSIS

Feature Series 10 Series 20 Series 30 Commercial
Wheelbase 3251mm 3454mm 3708mm 4064mm
Overall length 5271mm 5470mm 5780mm
Front/Rear Tread 1508mm 1508mm 1508mm
Rear Tread 1575mm 1575mm 1575mm
Tires 7.00 x 17 7.00 x 17 7.00 x 17

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission Selective, synchro transmission.
Speeds 3 Forward 1 Reverse
Controls Left Hand Drive, Center control, emergency brake lever at left — under panel (rhd opt).
Clutch Twin disc clutch.
Drive Shaft drive, Hotchkiss.
Axle 3/4 floating rear axle
Drive Type spiral bevel drive.
Overall ratio [Series 10, 20] 4.60:1 std., 4.36, 4.8:1 opt. [Series 30] 4.80:1 std., 4.60:1 opt.
Brakes Mechanical brakes with vacuum assist on four wheels.
Wheels Wire wheels.
Wheel size 17 in. drop center.

OPTIONS

Sidemount cover(s) $20.00 ea.
Standard Radio $64.50
Master Radio $74.50
Heater $44.50
Seat covers.
Spotlight $24.50
Flexible steering wheel

HISTORICAL NOTES

1935 Cadillac Notes

  • Introduced: January, 1935 (continuation of 1934 line).
  • Model year production V-8: 2989.
  • Model year production of V-12: 377.
  • Model year production of V-16: 50
  • Innovations: All steel Turret Top – Fisher bodies only.
  • Nicholas Dreystadt was general manager
  • Ernest W. Seaholm was chief engineer
  • J. C. Chick was general sales manager until December
  • Don E. Ahrens (who would become general manager in 1950) became general sales manager in December

1935 Automotive Notes

  • Industry production rises to 3,387,806 cars and 732,005 trucks
  • Alfred P. Sloan, Jr. was president of GM
  • Lammot du Pont was chairman of the board at GM
  • To attract new buyers, manufacturers offer stripped down, low-power cars
  • Trunk-backed models gain popularity
  • Chevrolet introduces the Suburban Carryall
  • Roy S. Evans takes over failed American Austin and starts American Bantam in 1936
  • Pierce-Arrow is reorganized
  • Paul G. Hofman is president of Studebaker
  • K. T. Keller is president of Chrysler after Walter P. Chrysler, F. M. Zeder is vice-chairman
  • Buick introduces a convertible
  • Graham is suffering financially
  • Parking meters first appear in Oklahoma City
  • Top model year production for 1935
Ford820,253
Chevrolet548,212
Standard201,773
Master Deluxe346,439
Plymouth327,448
Pontiac178,770
Dodge158,999
Oldsmobile120,374
Buick53,249
Series 4038,520
Series 506,536
Series 606,238
Series 901,836
Terraplane51,134
Studebaker43,682
Chrysler38,533
Nash35,184
Packard31,889
DeSoto26,800
Hudson21,020
Graham15,965
Hupmobile10,781
Willys10,715
LaFayette9,400
LaSalle8,651
Reo4,692
Cadillac3,636
355D Eight Series 101,130
355D Eight Series 201,859
355D Eight Series 30220
370D Twelve Series 40377
452D Sixteen Series 6050
Lincoln1,434
Pierce-Arrow667