1950 Cadillac Facts, Figures, and Specifications
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1950 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
1. OHV V-8 Continues Unchanged
2. Hydra-Matic Drive Standard In Series 60 and 62
3. Series 61 Moves to Shorter 122 Inch Wheelbase
4. Series 75 Gets All New Sheet Metal
5. Series 61 Gets Hardtop Coupe
1950 Cadillac – New Bodies and Series 75 Gets Fins!
Three significant changes occurred this year: the styling became more svelte and swooping, the Series 61 received a shorter wheelbase, and the Series 75 adopted the same body styling as the rest of the line, including fins!
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| 1 Black | |
| 2 Hampden Blue | |
| 3 Lynton Green | |
| 4 Tyrolian Gray | |
| 5 Berkshire Blue | |
| 6 El Paso Beige | |
| 7 Corinth Blue | |
| 8 Savoy Gray | |
| 9 Madeira Maroon | |
| 10 French Gray | |
| 12 Ardsley Green | |
| 12 Glacier Green | |
| 13 Kingswood Green | |
| 16 Marlow Green | |
| 22 Fiesta Ivory |
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1950 Cadillac Facts and Specifications
General Year Information – 1950 Cadillac Facts
Cadillacs had extensive styling changes this year. The changes resulted in a looking hereafter, with low, sleek contours and longer rear decks, more sweeping front fenders and a rear fender line broken by faux chrome intake vents. The hood protruded further at the front and underneath was an even more massive egg crate grille. Round parking lights were used, however when buyers choose fog lamps an additional bulb was added and larger housing were used. This combined the fog lamps and directional signals. Significantly, one-piece windshields were introduced. The rear fenders were longer and ended in an even more sweeping tail fin design. “Cadillac” in script appeared on the sides of front fenders positioned close to the front door opening gap. An identifying feature on all Series models was the absence of rocker panel moldings and rear quarter panel chrome underscores. Stainless steel Sombrero wheel covers replaced the chrome plated type this year, although the stampings were identical.
Series 61
With the Series 61 models, change was a shorter wheelbase than used on the 62 Series, and bodies were four inches shorter than 1949. This led to some styling differences. This can be most noticed on Series 61 sedan, that had no rear compartment window ventipanes and and also had a wraparound backlight.
Series 62
Exclusive models in this range were the convertible coupe and Coupe DeVille, both came standard hydraulic window lifts. A power (hydraulic) seat was standard on the Coupe DeVille.
Series 60 Special
The Series 60 Special was easily distinguished from other models by its eight vertical chrome louvers on the rear fenders. It sat on the same platform as the previous year, but had all the new styling features as describe above. It looked lower than the Series 62 because of the extra length of the rear deck. Hydra-Matic drive and power windows were standard.
Series 75
An all-new body was featured, which conformed to to other lines for the first time since 1941 was introduced this year. It featured six-window styling and a “high-headroom” top that carried on the limousine appearance. Jump seats were in place in the seven-passenger sedan and the Imperial limousine (the limo had a glass partition between the passenger and driver compartment). Surprisingly, Hydra-Matic drive was optional, but power windows were standard.
NOTE: A commercial chassis that featured a 157 inch wheelbase was supplied to professional car makers for the construction of funeral cars, ambulances, etc. 2,052 were produced.
Historical
The one-millionth Cadillac produced was a 1950 Coupe DeVille assembled Nov. 25, 1949. An all-time Cadillac production record was also established this season with 103,857 sold.
1950 Cadillac – Factoids
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- Series Gets First new Body Since 1941
- Series 61 Moves to a Shorter Wheelbase
- Series 61 Gets Hardtop Coupe
- All Cadillacs Get One-Piece Windshield
The Cadillac Series 75 received all new sheet metal for 1950. Cadillac had hesitated delivering new sheet metal for the line due to its perception that the customers of Series 75 were very conservative and Series 75 vehicles were almost custom made, making changes more expensive and difficult.
In an effort to capture more buyers, Cadillac moved the entry level Series 61 down in size by taking 4 inches from the wheelbase. Hydramatic transmission was also optional in this line, lowering deliverable costs.
The Hardtop Coupe, introduced as the Coupe DeVille in Series 62 in 1949, was now available in the entry Series 60. This model added 11,839 units to the Series, not available before.
For the first time, Cadillac cars received a one-piece, semi-wraparound windshield. The looks of the car and the driver vision were vastly improved.
1950 Cadillac Facts – Models Offered
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Cadillac Series 61: In Series 61 models, a change to a shorter 122-inch wheelbase from what was used on the 62 Series, and bodies were four inches shorter than their 1949 counterparts. The big news was the replacement of the Club Coupe (2-door sedan) with the new 2-door hardtop “coupe”.
Models Available: 4-door Sedan and 2-door hardtop Club Coupe.
Series 62: The 1950 Series 62 was restyled to add more flowing lines and different trim, and the hood protruded further and was underlined by an even more massive egg crate grille. One-piece windshields were introduced. The leading edge of the rear fenders had chrome imitation air slots at the front. The rear fenders were longer and ended in a more swooping tail fin design. A new model, the (hardtop) Coupe appeared. It was trimmed like the sedan, whereas the Coupe DeVille Hardtop was trimmed like a convertible.
Models Available: 4-door Sedan, 2-door Coupe, Coupe DeVille and Convertible.
Series 60 Special: There were eight vertical chrome louvers on the rear fenders. It was built on the same platform as the previous year, but had the all the new styling featured on all other Series.The extra length of the rear deck added to the Series 60 overall length over a Series 62. Hydra-Matic drive and power windows were standard.
Models Available: 4-door Sedan only.
Series 75. The Series featured an all-new postwar body, that conformed to to other lines. This was the first change since 1941. It featured six-window styling and a “high-headroom” roof. Surprisingly, Hydra-Matic drive was optional, but power windows were standard equipment.
Models Available: 7523X 4-door Sedan 7 passenger, 7533X 4-door Imperial Sedan 7 passenger, 7523L and 4-door Business Sedan 7 passenger.
1950 Cadillac Facts – Engines
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Cadillac V-8: Overhead valves. Cast Iron Block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 331 CID.
Bore and stroke: 3.8125″ x 3.625″.
Compression ratio: 7.5:1.
Horsepower: 160 @ 3800 RPM.
Torque: 312 ft. lbs. @ 1800 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: (with ramps) Intake 302°, Exhaust 292°, Overlap 73°, Lift (Intake) 0.327″ (Exhaust) 0.327″.
Carburetor: Carter 2-barrel WCD 742S.
1950 Cadillac Facts – Chassis Features
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- Wheelbase: Series 61- 122.0″; 62 – 126.0″; Series 60 Special – 130.0″; Series 75 Fleetwood – 146.75″.
- Overall length: Series 61 – 211.875″; 62 4-door – 215.875″, Coupes and Convertible – 220.875″; Series 60 Special: 224.875″; Series 75: 236.675″.
- Front tread: 59.0″.
- Rear tread: 63.0″.
- Overall width: 80.125″.
- Overall Height: Series 61 4-door – 62.0″, 2-door – 60.9375″; 62 4-door – 60.9375″ 62 2-door 60.6875″, 62 Convertible – 60.125″; 60S – 62.6875″; Series 75: 64.0625″.
- Tires: Series 75 – 8.20 x 15; All Others: 8.00 x 15.
1950 Cadillac Facts – Powertrains
- Four Speed Hydramatic Transmission Ratios
- 1st – 3.819:1, 2nd – 2.634:1, 3rd – 1.450:1, 4th – 1:1, Reverse – 4.304:1
- Stall Speed: 1400 RPM.
- Three Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
- 1st – 2.39:1, 2nd – 1.53:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.39:1
- Rear Gear Standard Ratios
- 4-Speed AMT: All except Series 75 – 3.36:1; Series 75 – 3.77:1
- Manual transmission: All except Series 75 – 3.77:1; Series 75 – 4.27:1
1950 Cadillac Facts – Power Train Options
- Transmission:
- Three Speed Manual Transmission: Standard on Series 61 and Series 75.
- 4-speed Hydra-matic Transmission: Standard on Series 62, 60S; Optional Series 61 and 75.
1950 Cadillac Facts – Significant Options
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- Chrome wire wheels.
- Door-Guards.
- Electric clock.
- Fold-down tissue dispenser.
- Handy mats.
- Handy spot lite.
- Heating and ventilation system.
- Hydra-Matic drive, Standard Series 62 and 60S
- Hydraulic window lifts available Series 61 & 62 models – standard on Series 62 Convertible & Coupe DeVille as well as Series 60S & 75.
- License frames.
- Outside rear view mirror, left-hand
- Outside rear view mirror, right-hand
- Radio.
- Tinted E-Z-Eye glass.
- Tool kit.
- Windshield washer.
- White sidewall tires.
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1950 Cadillac Series 60 Special 4-door Sedan
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1950 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
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1950 Cadillac Series 62 2-door Coupe De Ville
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1950 Cadillac Series 62 2-door Hardtop Coupe
The 1950 Cadillac Series 62 2-door Hardtop Coupe was a new offering for this year, trimmed more like a 62 Sedan than the opulent Coupe De Ville. it was a smart marketing move, with 6,434 sold.
1950 Cadillac Series 62 4-door Sedan
The 1950 Cadillac Series 62 4-door Sedan was the most popular Cadillac offering in 1950 with 41,890 produced.
1950 Cadillac Series 75 4-door Sedan
The 1950 Cadillac Series 75 4-door Sedan was the luxury liner of the Cadillac fleet. Management reduced the number of available versions, but 3,512 were sold, more than the previous year.
1950 Cadillac Series 61 Hardtop Coupe
New for this year was the 1950 Cadillac Series 61 Hardtop Coupe, sitting on a shorter 122″ wheelbase and lighter too, in weight and price. It outsold the Series 62 Coupes combined with 11,839 delivered.
1950 Cadillac Series 61 4-door Sedan
The 1950 Cadillac Series 61 4-door Sedan now sat on the new 122″ wheelbase, making it a easier to park and drive. This paid off with 14,619 new sales.
