1954 Cadillac - GM Heritage Center

Model
Year
1941
1942
Total
Production
66,130
16,511
(Production halted
February, 1942)
1943
1944
1945
Type of Cars
Produced
V-8 "40-60S"
V-8 "40-72"
V-8 "40-75"
V-16 "40-90"
V-8 "41-61"
V-8 "41-62"
V-8 "41-63"
V-8 "41 -60S"
V-8 "41-67"
V-8 "41-75"
V-8 "42-61"
V-8 "42-62"
V-8 "42-63"
V-8 "42-60S"
V-8 "42-67"
V-8 "42-75"
List Price
(Typical Car)
$2,090*
2,670*
2,995*
5,140*
1,445*
1,495*
1,695*
2,195*
2,595*
2,995*
1,647*
1,754*
1,882*
2,435*
2,896*
3,306*
Milestones
wood 72. During first six months, 1939, Cadillac outsold all
makes combined with series having 5 touring sedans priced at or
above $1,300.
First to introduce to the medium price field a motor car of
unquestioned prestige without a compromise in quality. First
high price car to offer Hydra-Matic, the completely automatic
transmission that eliminates the clutch pedal and all gear shifting.
Cadillac outsold all makes of cars in both the Medium and High
Price Groups.
Presentation of the Fortieth Anniversary Cadillacs. Introduction
of sealed, ribbed Super-Safe Brakes and All-Weather Ventilation
System.
Cadillac-built light tanks and motor carriages contributed
immeasurably to the struggle for victory and peace. Precision
aircraft engine parts made by Cadillac helped power America's
leading combat planes. Army-Navy "E" award to Cadillac for
excellence in production of war equipment.
Cadillac produced the M-24, one of the world's fastest and most
maneuverable combat vehicles of its kind. This famous light tank,
which served on all battlefronts, was powered by Cadillac
V-type engines and Cadillac Hydra-Matic Transmissions.
Continued production of the world-famous M-24 light tank for
distinguished use in European and Pacific theaters. Introduction
of the M-19, a potent anti-aircraft gun motor carriage.
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