Cadillac Series 61
Every Cadillac Series 61 generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1939–1951 3 generations · 6 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 135 → 160 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 3 Legendary 3 Legendary
All 3 Cadillac Series 61 Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
Cadillac's famous tailfins didn't start as a styling flourish — this 1948 Series 61 wore them first, modeled directly on a WWII fighter plane.
Wartime rationing changed this Series 61 mid-run: from January 1942 chrome trim was banned, so cars built from then until February had their bumpers and trim painted instead of plated.
The Series 61 briefly vanished -- upgraded into the Series 62 for 1940 -- then came back for 1941, revived to replace Cadillac's own cancelled LaSalle Series 50.
Collectors Who Spotted the Cadillac Series 61
No member has published a public street spot of the Cadillac Series 61 yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Cadillac Series 61 Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series 61 (1948–1951) | 1948–1951 | Legendary | 5.4L V8 | 160 hp · 312 lb-ft | — | — | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Series 61 (1942–1947) | 1942–1947 | Legendary | 5.7L V8 | 150 hp | — | 4,390 lb | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| Series 61 (1939, 1941) | 1939–1941 | Legendary | 5.7L V8 | 135 hp | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
See a Cadillac Series 61 on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.