Pages 13–20 (8 pages)

Accessories, Equipment and Options

From the 1957 Cadillac New Car Specifications Manual

Accessory group and option codes for 1957: basic groups A, B and C, numbered equipment groups, and single codes for Autronic Eye, fog lamps, Dor-Gards, Sabre Spoke wheels, gold grille insert, rear control radio and anti-freeze. It covers the code K air conditioner, standard and optional axle ratios (3.07, 3.36, 3.77), tubeless tires, the 300 hp and dual carburetor Eldorado engines, carpets and headlining, license frames by state, and power window and seat adjuster availability by body style.

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What this section covers

  • Basic and equipment group codes
  • Air conditioner ordering (code K)
  • Axle gear ratios
  • Tires and white sidewall code
  • Eldorado 300 hp and dual carburetor engines
  • Carpets, headlining and arm rests
  • License frames by state
  • Power window regulators and seat adjusters
Year
1957
Make
Cadillac
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Specifications
Models
Series 62, Coupe and Sedan de Ville, Eldorado Biarritz and Seville, Sixty Special, Series 75; 86 chassis
Pages
46

What’s inside

Colors, trim and options

  1. Body Styles and IndexTitle pages, the 1957 body style table with series and style numbers (6267S to 7533 and the 86 commercial chassis), wheelbase, overall length and order code letters E to Z, and the book's index.pp. 1–4
  2. Exterior ColorsThe 24 basic 1957 colors and the two-tone chart marking preferred and good combinations, rules for acrylic Eldorado colors 90 to 98, special-order colors (code 0), color advice for air-conditioned cars, and convertible and Eldorado top colors.pp. 5–6
  3. Upholstery and Color-Trim Combinationspp. 7–10
  4. Special Interiors and GlossarySpecial-order leather and cloth interiors (code 00), why trim styles cannot be swapped between bodies, a sample car order form, and a glossary of interior styling terms such as bolster, biscuit, halo panel, welt and Elascofab.pp. 11–12
  5. Accessories, Equipment and Optionspp. 13–20

Body styles

  1. EEldorado Biarritz ConvertibleStyle 6267S, code E: trim style, Cape Buffalo grain leather trim codes 10 to 19, Vicodec top colors, standard equipment including the 300 hp Eldorado engine, and the only options that can be added.pp. 21–22
  2. FSeries 62 ConvertibleStyle 6267, code F: biscuit and button trim style, milled grain leather trim codes 20 to 29, top colors, Tuscany carpet, and standard power windows and horizontal seat adjuster.pp. 23–24
  3. HEldorado Seville CoupeStyle 6237S, code H: trim style, leather and cloth trim codes 10 to 58, Vicodec-covered roof, standard equipment and the options that can be added.pp. 25–26
  4. JCoupe de VilleStyle 6237D, code J: trim style, Sahara, Brocade and Corinthian cloth trim codes 40 to 49, special-order leather, and standard power windows and seat adjuster.pp. 27–28
  5. GSeries 62 CoupeStyle 6237, code G: trim style, Neptune and Grecian cloth trim codes 30 to 37, and optional power windows (X) and 6-way seat adjuster (V).pp. 29–30
  6. KSeries 62 SedanStyle 6239, code K: trim style, Neptune and Grecian cloth trim codes 30 to 37, and optional power windows (X) and 6-way seat adjuster (V).pp. 31–32
  7. LSedan de VilleStyle 6239D, code L: trim style, Sahara, Brocade and Corinthian cloth trim codes 40 to 49, special-order leather, and standard power windows and seat adjuster.pp. 33–34
  8. MSixty Special SedanStyle 6039, code M: pleated trim style with brushed chrome panel, cloth and Corinthian cloth with leather trim codes 60 to 76, pressed-pattern headlining and roof mouldings.pp. 35–36
  9. RSeries 75 SedanStyle 7523, code R: trim style with teakwood-pattern panels, cord and broadcloth trim codes 80 to 94, ducted trunk-mounted air conditioner, rear control radio and options not available.pp. 37–38
  10. SSeries 75 LimousineStyle 7533, code S: black leather front compartment, rear compartment cord and broadcloth trim codes 80 to 94, ducted air conditioner and options not available.pp. 39–40

Ordering and reference

  1. Ordering ProceduresCar order preference tabs, the notice of order released for production, advance notice of shipment, the meaning of the sales order number, engine and serial number coding, changing orders, and factory deliveries in Detroit.pp. 41–43
  2. Lacquer Numbers and General InformationLacquer numbers for every 1957 paint code, with metallic and acrylic colors identified, then general notes on rear radio speaker, air conditioner outlets, arm rests, grille insert, Sabre Spoke wheels, seat adjusters and license frames.pp. 44–46

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