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1953 Cadillac Series 60
Touring Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $4,305.00
No. Produced 20,000
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 53-60S
Weight 4,275lbs
Wheelbase 130 inches
Length 224 13/16 inches
Width 80 39/64 inches
Height 62 45/64 inches
Front Tread 59.125 inches
Rear Tread 63 7/64 inches
Type 90 degree V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 331 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 13/16 & 3 5/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.25 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 210@4150
Rated Horsepower 46.5
Torque 330@2700
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers Same as VIN Serial Number.
Engine No. Location Boss on front face of right cylinder block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Carter or Rochester
Type Hydra-Matic automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 4
Gear Ratios
1st Not applicable
2nd Not applicable
3rd Not applicable
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Not applicable
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.07 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Ball bearing, worm & nut
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 12 inches
Exhaust System Dual
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Fin and tube
Fuel Type Premium
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 18 Pints
Cooling System 19.75 Quarts
Rear Differential 5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 536000001
VIN Description Total Digits: 9
Digits 1-2: Model year
Digits 3-4: Series
Digits 5-9: Production number
VIN Location On right frame side bar behind engine support bracket.
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Additional Information

Cadillac Shop Manual Supplement 1953Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age December 1952Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age March 1953Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age June 1953Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Paint Type Lacquer
Colors Burgandy Maroon Metallic
Phoenix Beige Metallic
Forest Green Metalli-Chrome
Artisan Ochre
Gloss Green
Court Gray
Pastoral Blue
Alpine White
Azure Blue
Aztec Red
Tunis Blue Metallic
Norman Gray Metallic
Crystal Green Metallic
Emerald Green Metalli-Chrome
Cobalt Blue Metallic
All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
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