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While Fisher bodies were used on the new, smaller and less expensive Cadillac Series 60 V8 line for 1936, the larger Series 70 and 75 V8s carried the prestigious 'Body by Fleetwood' label. Both lines were powered by a new 125-horsepower L-head Cadillac V8 making its debut in 1936....with ongoing refinements, the engine would be used in Cadillac models through 1948, and specially designed versions would power tanks and other military vehicles in WWII.
This Model 7067 Convertible Coupe displayed here was one of the five styles offered in the 1936 Series 70 line. The car's 131-inch wheelbase and overall appearance were shaped with the Series 80 V12 Convertible of the same year. The large body incorporated both a two-passenger rumble seat and a small trunk compartment. Optional equipment on this example includes the dual sidemount spares, a Deluxe radio and a heater-making it a well-equipped all-weather vehicle for its era. It is believed that less than 200 of this model were produced.
This Series 70 Convertible was restored to show condition by an Illinois owner in the late 1980's but required refurbishing when the present owners acquired it in 2007. It has since been meticulously redone to present-day show standards.
 |  |  | Convertible Sedan Coachwork: Fleetwood Chassis Num: 3111969 |
| Sold for $57,750 at 2010 RM Auctions. | |||
The body designs would remain virtually unchanged for 1935 and 1936, with the exception of a narrower radiator shell, repositioned headlamps and the appearance of built-in luggage trunks.
With the improved body construction, the passengers were further isolated from engine heat and road noise. The handling and ride was improved with the new 'Knee-Action' independent front suspension.
For 1936, the Cadillac 36-70 and the 36-75 were available in a variety of body styles. The 36-70 was came as an enclosed- or convertible coupe, a touring sedan, or a convertible sedan. Pricing ranged from $2450-$2745. The 36-70 had a wheelbase size of 131-inchs while the 36-75 bodystyles rested on a larger, 138-inch platform. The 36-75 were custom bodied by Fleetwood with 10 bodystyles to select from. Five of these body styles were for five-passenger vehicles while the remaining five body styles had seating for seven. An additional four body styles were available as Fleetwood bodied Commercial vehicles. The most expensive vehicle in the lineup was the $4,445 seven-passenger Town Car.
Powering these Cadillac models were a 90-degree, L-head eight-cylinder engine with the blocks cast enblock with the crankcase. The 346 cubic-inch unit produced 135 horsepower and was mated to a three-speed selective synchromesh gearbox. Hydraulic drums could be found in both the front and in the back.
This Series 75 Convertible Sedan is the 58th example produced for 1936. In the 1970s, it was given a restoration. A short time after the work was completed, the car was sold to its current owner, a Cadillac dealer. Since then, it has been displayed in his showroom, driven sparingly and occasionally used for special events and weddings.
This Convertible Sedan features a division window, a 'banjo' steering wheel and dual side-mounted covered spares.
In 2010, this car was offered for sale at the Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $60,000 - $80,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $57,750, which includes buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2010
 |  |  | Convertible Sedan Coachwork: Fleetwood |
This Series 75 Convertible Sedan was originally a special order in the non-standard Golden Tan color for the Cadillac showroom in downtown Detroit. In 2012, the full-restoration was completed by the current owner.
The Cadillac Series 75 was the marque's flagship V8 from 1936 onwards, though the lower priced series easily outsold it. Production of the full-size V8 powered Cadillac's would continue from the 1930s through the 1950s. It served as a replacement for the outgoing 355-D and was introduced around the same time as the less-expensive Series 60 model. Outwardly, the Series 80, including the 85, were similar in appearance with the main difference being underhood. The Series 80/85 featured a V12 engine while the Series 70/75 had a V8. The V8 produced 135 horsepower while the V12's output was 150 hp.
In 1941, the short wheelbase Series 70 was replaced by the Series 62 and the long wheelbase Series 75 was integrated into the Fleetwood line. Cadillac would continue the '75' name until the mid 1960s.
The V8 Series 70 of the mid 1930s were powered by a Monoblock V8 engine that displaced 346 cubic-inches and produced 135 horsepower. A total of 5,248 examples were sold in 1936. There were three body-styles available for the Series 70 from 1936 through 1937 consisting of a 131-inch wheelbase for the 36-70, a 138-inch version of the 36-75 and a large 156-inch platform for the 36-75 Commercial version.
There were a wide variety of body-styles to select from and all wore badges of Cadillac's in-house coachbuilder Fleetwood. The list ranged from two-passenger coupes to seven-passenger town cars with 14 cataloged styles offered.
The Fleetwood Metal Body Company had a history that dated back to 1905 when they were formed in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania. During their early years, some of their best customers were Packard, Pierce-Arrow and Cadillac. Lawrence Fisher, head of GM's Fisher Body Company and later president of Cadillac was pleased with Fleetwood's coach-building work and felt the union between the two companies was appropriate. The company was purchased by Cadillac in 1925 and the sales and design offices were moved to Detroit. Additional plants were built in Pennsylvania for body production and Fleetwood continued to accept body-requests from non-GM companies.
A Fleetwood plant was built in 1929 in Detroit, adjacent to the Fisher Body facility, and by 1931 all production had migrated to this location. Later, the production was absorbed by General Motors Art & Colour and Fisher Body. The Fleetwood name persisted for many decades, often referring to limited and low-production styles.
In 1939 the Cadillac V8 models were given a new frontal look with a matching textured grille. On either side were two side grilles. The engine still displaced 346 cubic-inches but further tuning had increased the horsepower output and its compression.
The Series 72 was a Fleetwood car that rode on a shorter, 138-inch wheelbase.
Production ceased during the Second World War and resumed in 1946. When it did, the Series 75 became Cadillac's largest model offered; now riding on a 136-inch wheelbase. The 346 L-head V8 engine was the same as was most of its basic styling. Just like most other automakers, a 'new' model would not be introduced for several years.
For the Series 75, this did not occur until 1950. It had a 146.7 inch wheelbase with seating for seven. Engine options included a 346- and 365-cubic-inch V8.
The wheelbase size was again increased by 1954, now measuring 149.8 inches. To carry the extra weight Cadillac increased the horsepower to 230. The following year it rose again to 250 hp, with an optional dual-four barrel carburetor version offered that produced 270 horsepower. 1956 saw another increase in horsepower, now ranging from 285 to just over 300.
Another restyling occurred in 1957 and would remain until 1965. By now, the name '75' had all but disappeared. Horsepower hovered around the 300 to 325 range depending on the engine and the setup. The long version of the Fleetwood became known as the Series 6700 in accordance with the new Cadillac naming scheme.
By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008
In 1941, the short wheelbase Series 70 was replaced by the Series 62 and the long wheelbase Series 75 was integrated into the Fleetwood line. Cadillac would continue the '75' name until the mid 1960s.
The V8 Series 70 of the mid 1930s were powered by a Monoblock V8 engine that displaced 346 cubic-inches and produced 135 horsepower. A total of 5,248 examples were sold in 1936. There were three body-styles available for the Series 70 from 1936 through 1937 consisting of a 131-inch wheelbase for the 36-70, a 138-inch version of the 36-75 and a large 156-inch platform for the 36-75 Commercial version.
There were a wide variety of body-styles to select from and all wore badges of Cadillac's in-house coachbuilder Fleetwood. The list ranged from two-passenger coupes to seven-passenger town cars with 14 cataloged styles offered.
The Fleetwood Metal Body Company had a history that dated back to 1905 when they were formed in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania. During their early years, some of their best customers were Packard, Pierce-Arrow and Cadillac. Lawrence Fisher, head of GM's Fisher Body Company and later president of Cadillac was pleased with Fleetwood's coach-building work and felt the union between the two companies was appropriate. The company was purchased by Cadillac in 1925 and the sales and design offices were moved to Detroit. Additional plants were built in Pennsylvania for body production and Fleetwood continued to accept body-requests from non-GM companies.
A Fleetwood plant was built in 1929 in Detroit, adjacent to the Fisher Body facility, and by 1931 all production had migrated to this location. Later, the production was absorbed by General Motors Art & Colour and Fisher Body. The Fleetwood name persisted for many decades, often referring to limited and low-production styles.
In 1939 the Cadillac V8 models were given a new frontal look with a matching textured grille. On either side were two side grilles. The engine still displaced 346 cubic-inches but further tuning had increased the horsepower output and its compression.
The Series 72 was a Fleetwood car that rode on a shorter, 138-inch wheelbase.
Production ceased during the Second World War and resumed in 1946. When it did, the Series 75 became Cadillac's largest model offered; now riding on a 136-inch wheelbase. The 346 L-head V8 engine was the same as was most of its basic styling. Just like most other automakers, a 'new' model would not be introduced for several years.
For the Series 75, this did not occur until 1950. It had a 146.7 inch wheelbase with seating for seven. Engine options included a 346- and 365-cubic-inch V8.
The wheelbase size was again increased by 1954, now measuring 149.8 inches. To carry the extra weight Cadillac increased the horsepower to 230. The following year it rose again to 250 hp, with an optional dual-four barrel carburetor version offered that produced 270 horsepower. 1956 saw another increase in horsepower, now ranging from 285 to just over 300.
Another restyling occurred in 1957 and would remain until 1965. By now, the name '75' had all but disappeared. Horsepower hovered around the 300 to 325 range depending on the engine and the setup. The long version of the Fleetwood became known as the Series 6700 in accordance with the new Cadillac naming scheme.
By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008
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 1936
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| Cadillac Series 60 |
| Cadillac Series 80 |
| Cadillac Series 85 |
| Cadillac Series 90 |
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| Packard Twelve ($3,800-$6,400) |
Average Auction Sale: $35,100 |
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