Vehicle Description
Cadillacs were truly the envy of the elite when this 1952 Series 62
coupe was built. And with its original big V8 still under the hood,
and a personality that owns the road, this example upholds the best
Caddy traditions - all for a terrific price.
There were only about 10,000 examples of the standard Series 62
coupe produced in 1952, so just imagine how many have survived to
be this complete. Plus, this was also Cadillac's 50th anniversary.
So this one is already attractive for its mix of rarity and
history, but the appeal of this coupe goes much deeper. Cadillacs
of this era are a true exercise in style. Everything from the
flying lady hood ornament, to the gas cap hidden behind a flip-up
taillight are designed to make every other driver jealous. Of
course, everyone knows the true standout is the brightwork. The
huge form-hugging bumpers, intricate trim, deep V badging, factory
wheel covers, and everything else is complete on this example. And
it's a true exercise in style where the grille seamlessly flows
into the wraparound front trim, and then it tapers off down the
profile. All these details wouldn't look so great if it were not
for body panels that have been treated with respect for over six
decades. And that two-tone green just captures this original '50s
personality perfectly.
With all this green on the outside, it's only fitting to have the
inside such an envious color, too. This kind of full green package
inside & out can easily be shared with the world thanks to the
pillarless hardtop profile of this coupe. It feels like a time
capsule as the two-tone dash still has all the right pieces on
display like the AM radio and clock. The heater is a nice working
feature for those times you want to get to the car show at dawn.
The steering wheel has the classic grippy feeling and enough artful
trim to always remind you you're piloting a premium Cadillac. It
gives you a clear view of the gauge panel, so this classic is still
an easy cruiser. Plus, the trunk is so massive that the
original-style full-size spare can sit vertically.
Cadillac's 346 cubic-inch V8 engine was the icon of the industry.
General Motors was only beginning the plan to spread V8s to the
rest of its family of cars during this era. So, Cadillac still
reigned supreme with this big motor that carried nearly fifty
percent more displacement than anything that was available at
Chevrolet. This kind of history makes it extra special to have the
original V8 still under the hood today! More than just the motor,
the whole engine bay appears to be highly original. It includes the
Cadillac Blue paint still clinging to the block, correct
four-barrel carburetor, an original-style air cleaner, and all the
major accessories intact. And while this one has a story to tell,
it's also ready to hit the road. With the Hydramatic automatic
transmission, hypnotic hum of the dual exhaust, and Cadillac's
legendary ride quality, this how you want vintage cruising to
be.
This is a rolling icon at an obtainable price. So don't miss your
chance. Call today!!!