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1947 Cadillac Series 75

Year of production - 1947
Power - 150 HP
V8 - 5675 cc
3 speeds
Weight - 2350 kg
Speed ​​- 140 km \ h

In the postwar years, these cars were the most prestigious in the United States. In 1947 he produced 59,436 copies, all with the old engine V8, released in 1938.
In 1947 he was commissioned two seven-modification of Cadillac, one for the President of the Republic, the other for the presidency of the Council of Ministers. Ministers changed on Packard Clipper, with 8cylinder engine with a seven-seater body. Secretaries of State, on the same model and brand, but in the five-seater version.

Dr. Salazar (António de Oliveira Salazar was the Prime Minister of Portugal from 1932 to 1968) used this car until his death (27-VII-1970), while maintaining the excellent condition of the interior.
It was purchased at auction July 10, 1971, and is currently exhibited in the museum.
The Museum has three car Salazar: Cadillac-it was used in '23, Chrysler and Mercedes-used in exceptional cases.
 
 

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