Vehicle Description
The Series 62 Cadillacs, including this lovely 1941 sedan, are Full
Classics according to the CCCA, making them eligible for all the
best shows and tours. They're also wonderful cars to drive, with
modern performance and handsome styling that defined the 1940s.
Sleek bodies like this always look great in dark colors, and
Cadillac's Valcour Maroon never goes out of style, especially on a
senior Cadillac. The Series 62 still used traditional trunk-back
styling and it remains attractive today with an expensive look that
suits the car just fine. The panels on this handsome sedan are in
excellent condition, and the glossy burgundy paint is good enough
for Cadillac, with depth and gloss all out of proportion to the
reasonable asking price. There's also a lot of chrome, from the
massive egg-crate grille to the big wrap-around bumpers, and the
taillights hint at the tailfins that would arrive in 1948. The left
taillight hides the fuel filler, which would be a Cadillac
trademark for years to come, and optional fender skirts make it
look long and sleek (and are probably worth quite a bit of cash all
by themselves).
There's more luxury inside, where the original bench seats have
been reupholstered in correct gray broadcloth that looks right for
1941. The new upholstery is durable and handsome, and shows minimal
wear aside from a little stretching on the driver's seat and door
panel. Beautiful ivory-colored plastic is used for the steering
wheel and accessory knobs, and the dashboard and window garnish
moldings are beautifully woodgrained to simulate burled walnut. A
full array of gauges give a comprehensive view of the engine. The
slender shifter controls a 3-speed manual transmission, which was
still the standard transmission in 1941. There's a fully
operational AM radio mounted high in the dash and a clock in the
glove box lid (sadly not working), both common to cars of this era.
The car also includes an under-seat heater and defroster unit, both
of which were commonly-installed options on these cars and still
welcome today. There's also a rather large trunk with correct
upholstery, a full-sized spare, and a complete jack assembly.
Power comes from Cadillac's famous 346 cubic inch flathead V8,
which was used extensively in Sherman tanks during World War II,
which speaks to its bulletproof reliability. There's a reason 1941
Cadillacs are the #1 most popular tour car in the CCCA. The engine
makes 150 horsepower and a serious dose of torque, and combined
with excellent gear spacing in the transmission, it's swift and
effortless in traffic, and will cruise all day at 60 MPH, making
late pre-war Cadillacs like this ideal tour cars. Very nicely
finished with recent paint and a proper oil bath air cleaner, the
engine bay is fully functional, the engine runs almost silently,
and the transmission shifts properly. The chassis appears to have
been restored with satin black paint, lots of new hardware, and a
sturdy full frame that might be more at home supporting a bridge
somewhere. It rides on steel wheels wearing 7.00-15 Firestone wide
whitewall tires and full wheel covers for a very 1941 feel.
Enthusiasts have discovered what magnificent road cars these are,
and any tour or CCCA Caravan will typically include several 1941
Series 62 Cadillacs. Find out why by giving us a call today!