1952 Cadillac Resources

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• Coupe De Ville Hardtop
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• Series 62
• Series 75
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1952 Cadillac Facts – Body Paint Color Codes

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1952 Cadillac

1952 Cadillac Facts and Specifications

General Year Information – 1952 Cadillac Facts

In 1952, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Cadillac, the V-shaped hood and deck emblems were done as gold plated castings. The grille wraparound panels were redesigned once again having broad chrome trim below each headlight with side scoop styling and gold-colored winged emblem mounted in the center. Cars would now continue to have the bumper bullets (or “Dagmars” as they were called then). Engine output for the 331 CID V-8 was up to 190 HP. New standard features included self-winding clocks, improved direction signal indicators, glare proof mirrors, Stannate treated pistons, and four barrel carburetion. Cadillac won Motor Trend’s “Car of the Year” again in 1952.

Series 60
The “Fleetwood” script returned to the trunk lid. The rear exhaust outlets were now in the form of two wide horizontal slots on the outer edges of the rear bumper. Also new for 1952 were winged crest emblems, mounted on the grille extensions below the headlights. The revised automatic transmission was standard on Sixty Special, while power steering was offered at extra cost. Sales fell to 16,110 units, while the price and weight both rose, to $4,269 and 4,258 lbs. of shipping weight.

Series 62
The Series 62 sedan was also characterized by a higher rear deck lid contour that provided additional luggage space. Back up lights were now standard equipment and were incorporated in the taillights. The grille wraparound panels were redesigned once again having broad chrome trim below each headlight with side scoop styling and gold-colored winged emblem mounted in the center. The Coupe DeVille again had a script nameplate on the rear roof pillar. All Cadillacs adopted a through the bumper dual exhaust system. Deck ornamentation took the form of a Cadillac crest over a broad golden “V”.

Series 75
Although all Series 75 had been Fleetwood bodied since 1938 it was not until 1952 that the “Fleetwood” script appeared on the rear deck lid. Equipment features were the same as 1951 – and no business sedans were built.

Historical
Sales fell to 70,255, mostly due to Korean War manufacturing restrictions. Series 62 sales accounted for a record 78% of all Cadillacs.

1952 Cadillac Facts – Significant Options

• Prices where known
  • Autronic Eye ($53).
  • Chrome wire wheels.
  • Door-Guards.
  • E-Z-Eye glass ($46).
  • Fog lamps ($37).
  • Fold-down tissue dispenser.
  • Handy mats.
  • Handy spot lite.
  • Heater ($114).
  • Hydra-Matic drive on Series 75, standard Series 62 and 60S ($186).
  • License frames ($4).
  • Oil filter ($11).
  • Outside rear view mirror, left or right ($6).
  • Power steering ($198).
  • Power windows, standard on Series 62 Convertible & Coupe DeVille as well as Series 60S & 75 ($139).
  • Radio, push button and rear speaker ($112).
  • Radio, Signal-seeking and rear speaker ($129).
  • Tool kit.
  • Vanity mirror ($2).
  • Wheel discs ($28).
  • Wheel trim rings ($11).
  • White sidewall tires Series 62 and 60S ($34).
  • Windshield washer ($11).