Whether youve been an opgi customer for many years, or this is your first time ordering with us, we look forward to serving you now and in the future. See more ideas about british sports, classic cars and car. Vintage motor fuel ration bookpetrol coupons 1970s good condition. Part of the front cover and first coupon are missing. Made from firstrate materials designed to comply with highquality standards. Motor trend magazine reported fuel consumption figures of 18. Motor fuel ration book x3 c1973 property of her majestys. The minister of fuel and power, philip noelbaker, told the house of commons rationing would be abolished because two american companies had agreed a deal to supply oil in return for buying british goods. Fuel ration book issued during the suez crisis of the 1950s. To get your classification and ration stamps, you had to certify to a local board that you needed gas and owned no more than five tires. Wiring diagrams for the 1957 1965 cadillac these diagrams are from the 1965 edition of the national automotive service wiring diagrams book. You can receive a refund by returning a suitable old core. Most fuel efficient cadillacs cadillac gas mileage ranking. However i ran across this engine in a 1957 cadillac with the oil dip stick on the drivers side and i can not make out the serial number stamped on the block.
Total 1955 output for all models reached 140,777 units, a new record high for cadillac division. Cover of 1957 book of petrol coupons, courtesy of francis duck. Buy a 1957 cadillac series 62 fuel pump at discount prices. Oil companies have also been warning of price rises due to the loss of revenue from petrol sales. This powerplant produces 250 bhp 253 ps186 kw of power at 4600 rpm, and maximum torque of 468 nm 345 lbft47.
Oil started to replace coal as a preferred fuel source. Get information about engine specs, fuel consumption, dimensions of any car your are interested in. This particular book was issued for a citroen car of engine size not exceeding 1100 cc 19 hp. Cadillac series 62 1957, fuel filter element by baldwin filters. Carter afb 4 barrel carburetor kit 1957 1966 cadillac 19611966 pontiac v8 float fits. The fuel shortages have also hit the motor car industry. Each book contains 6 months of coupons which authorise the furnishing and acquisition of the number of units of motor fuel specified on the coupons for a motor car 15012200cc, 1419 h.
I have a motor fuel ration book ref lh6 806166 completely. The cadillac eldorado brougham is a rear wheel drive motor vehicle, with its powerplant mounted in the front, and a 4 door saloon sedan body. I wish i knew more mechanical things to do more or most of the work required to get the car to its potential. Apr 08, 2007 1957 thunderbird what weight motor oil. Ration books were made out for particular motor cars on the basis of engine size and horsepower. This firstrate americanmade product is the winning choice for performanceminded racers. Cadillac series 62 5 out of 5 stars 1 product rating 1 product ratings carter afb 4 barrel carburetor kit 1957 1966 cadillac 19611966 pontiac v8 float. All the cadillac v8s were interested in had tremendous amounts of.
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Petrol coupons and motor fuel ration book issued to key workers in 1973 during the fuel crisis when petrol was in short supply. Cadillac is among the first automobile brands in the world, second in the united states only to fellow gm marque buick. Cadillac deville mpg 126 cadillac devilles have provided 1. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. Technical vin engine designation for 1957 cadillac discussion in the hokey ass message board started by logic2, apr 30, 2017. Motor fuel ration book fuel ration book issued during the suez crisis of the 1950s. Technical vin engine designation for 1957 cadillac. Apr 30, 2017 technical vin engine designation for 1957 cadillac discussion in the hokey ass message board started by logic2, apr 30, 2017. Other rationing also on clothes, fuel for household coal coke etc, and petrol and oils etc, for motor driven vehicles. Motor fuel ration book, 1957 stock image c0427086 science. Official shop manuals that the dealers and shop technicians use to diagnose, service and repair cadillac ats, cts, deville, dts, eldorado, escalade, fleetwood, seville, srx, sts, xlr or xts vehicles.
This superior product is painstakingly designed to provide outstanding quality and value. Politicians called for a national gasoline rationing program. Ration book containing a selection of coupons for one, two and three units of motor fuel petrol, shown with cover open. Cadillac models classic car database, specifications. Motor fuel ration books x 14 in good aged vintage motor fuel ration book, unsure of age, has half of front and back covers torn off at perforations. Object details category souvenirs and ephemera creator ministry of food and. Petrol rationing was reintroduced for five months as a result of the suez crisis of 1956. Cadillac models are distributed in 34 additional markets worldwide. Cadillac automobiles are at the top of the luxury field within the united states. In addition we stock a wide variety of classic and vintage rebuilt cadillac parts including water pumps, fuel pumps, starters, generators, drive shaft parts and wiper motors for most cadillacs from 1949 thru 1976. Image of motor fuel ration book, serial no lh 553685, 1973.
Click here to view all the cadillac eldorados currently participating in our fuel tracking program. Jun 4, 2015 discover the people and events that made british sports and classic car history. Staff at both companies have been told they will have to work a fourday week. Motor fuel ration book, november 1973 imperial war museums. Choose top quality brands airtex, carter, mr gasket, spectra premium. The 1973 oil crisis began in october 1973 when the members of the organization of arab. Rationing was introduced temporarily by the british government several times during the 20th century, during and immediately after a war. Motor fuel ration book for due to the light and screen difference, the items color may be slightly different from the pictures. Enjoy low prices, helpful experts, and unparalleled customer service. Its major markets are the united states, canada, and china. If youre looking for a supreme quality reproduction to restore your vehicle to its original showquality condition, this topnotch product from. Powering the cadillac eldorado brougham is an overhead valve, 6 litre naturally aspirated 8 cylinder powerplant, with 2 valves per cylinder that provides power and torque figures of 325 bhp 330 ps242 kw. Please select a cadillac model from the list below to access a full range of specs of older and newer models.
Motor fuel ration book for sale in uk view 25 bargains. That motor continued until 1956 when cadillac enlarged the bore to 4. Vauxhall motors and the ford motor company have announced reductions in the number of passenger cars to be built. I have a motor fuel ration book dated 15012200 and the number displayed is nh3721995. I seem to remember this being given to me in the early sixties when i. Hello, i have always been able to tell the correct engine size by the number stamped on the block passenger side front. The year is 1957 a local movie house is showing the three faces of eve, which means sheeran probably would be in his mid30s. Motor fuel rationing book a current secondary market value of. This book contains the wiring diagrams for all american cars from 5765. Caddydriver cadillac parts has been selling new, used and nos, new old stock cadillac parts since 1990. Ration book containing a selection of coupons for one, two and three units of motor fuel petrol. My dad has a 1957 cadillac eldorado he rebuilt 10 years ago. Long queues have appeared at garages this evening and motorists have torn their ration books into confetti after the government announced an end to petrol rationing. At the start of the second world war in 1939, the united kingdom was importing 20 million long tons of food per year, including about 70% of its cheese and sugar, almost 80% of fruit and about 70% of cereals and fats.
Cadillac service manuals original shop books factory. The a sticker is the most common of the ww2 gas ration stickers, and was issued to the general public. The firm was founded from the remnants of the henry ford company in 1902. Vehicles with similar dimensions 1955 cadillac eldorado. Made with craftsmanship and hightech machinery by highly skilled engineers, it. The stickers had to be affixed to the cars windshield, depending on need. A complete unused british ration book for motor fuel, this is dated 1966 and in excellent condition. Motor fuel ration book fuel ration book issued during the. Technical vin engine designation for 1957 cadillac the. Welcome to the old car manual projects collection of car brochures.
It contains coupons to the value of 24 x n units and 12 x l units, all for a six month period. Vintage motor fuel ration book unused motor car 2201cc 20 hp and over. Carburetor parts for cadillac series 62 for sale ebay. Engine, horsepower, torque, dimensions and mechanical details for the 1955 cadillac series 62. Expertly crafted from firstrate materials to the highest standards it ensures maximum. After seeing an old war time ration quota for the period of 194243, i sat down and. Shop our large selection of parts based on brand, price, description, and location.
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