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17/08/2026 11:13 am
By 1940, Cadillac had discontinued their V12 and V16 engines, leaving for 1941, their 150 HP 346 cid V8 with a 2 bbl carburetor. To its credit its mid-range torque was a healthy 283 lb/ft. When passenger car production was halted in 1941, Cadillac continued producing their V8 as well as their 4 speed Hydro-Matic for our army's light tanks which used two of the V8s in line mated to that automatic transmission. This Cadillac Fleetwood series 60 Special offered a luxe interior with leather everywhere with wood trim. I love the nose of this car with its intricate and formidable looking grill topped by a regal looking winged Cadillac crest just below the hood mascot. The base price for the 60 series Fleetwood was just under $2100 with about 4000 sold for 1941.
This topic was modified 2 months ago by Rich Sufficool
17/08/2026 11:36 am
Great review and great car. Much appreciated.
17/08/2026 12:32 pm
Regal is the right word for the manner in which it presents itself. Who created this model?
17/08/2026 1:29 pm
So, DM chose to include tire valve stem detail on this beautiful model ? I find that to be incredible detailing !!
steve
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17/08/2026 1:50 pm
@100ford2003 LOL Any model that features valve stems is a good model, I'm guessin'.
17/08/2026 5:57 pm
I couldn't believe the replicated quality of the interior on this model when you posted pics all those years ago Rich. Just had to have one!
Rich Sufficool reacted
17/08/2026 10:10 pm
An incredible model, even though DM issued the model in a 2-tone green, it just doesn't have the class and distinction the black one does.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
18/08/2026 1:19 am
+1!, elegant, refinement too maybe?An incredible model, even though DM issued the model in a 2-tone green, it just doesn't have the class and distinction the black one does.
18/08/2026 6:32 am
Great post and pics, Rich. I've had the black issue from when it was released by DM. I never cared for the green issue, to me it resembled a military vehicle.
John Bono
North Jersey