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1938 Cadillac Series 60 V8
Touring Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,780.00
No. Produced 1,295
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 4
Passengers 5
Model Number 6119
Weight 3,940lbs
Wheelbase 127 inches
Length 201 11/16 inches
Width
Height
Front Tread 58 inches
Rear Tread 59 inches
Type V8, L-head
Displacement 346 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 1/2 & 4 1/2 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6.25 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 135@3400
Rated Horsepower 39.2
Torque
Main Bearings 3
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers 8270001 to 8272052
Engine No. Location
Lubrication
Type Dual downdraft
Make Stromberg
Type
Drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Single plate
Clutch Size 11 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.92 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & double roller
Service Bendix hydraulic
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 12 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type Steel disc
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type 4 ply
Tire Size 7 x 16
Spare Location
Fuel 22 Gallons
Oil 7 Quarts
Transmission 2 1/2 Pints
Cooling System 24 Quarts
Rear Differential 5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Non Classic
VIN/Serial no. Same as engine no.
VIN Description Total Digits: 7
Digits 1-7: Production number
VIN Location On crankcase behind left block.
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Additional Information

Chilton Flat Rate & Tune Up Manual Thirteenth Edition 1939Horseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age January 1938Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Paint Type
Colors Cloudmist Green
Deauville Beige
Chantel Blue
Manchu Beige
Pelham Gray
Moleskin Gray
St. Regis Green
Patillo Maron
Italian Cream
Edgewood Green
Cruiser Gray
Fairhaven Blue
Antoinette Blue
All colors may not be available in all models.
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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