1941 Cadillac Series 62 4-door sedan
Purchased in 1975 by the third owner, a total ground up restoration was done in 1986, and the car has been in dry, indoor storage from 1987 to present. Car is driven every couple of months and has never spent a night outdoors. This elegant vehicle is in excellent condition and except for a few small details it is ready for the classic car show circuit.
The Series 62 Cadillacs are 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 this Cadillac's Deep Deep Blue 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. 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 the included fender skirts make it look long and sleek. There's more luxury inside. 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 an AM radio mounted high in the dash and a clock near the glove box lid, both common to cars of this era. The car also includes a heater and defroster unit, both of which were commonly installed options on these cars. 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 tanks during World War II, which speaks to its bulletproof reliability. There's a reason 1941 Cadillacs are one of the most popular tour cars in America. 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.
This beautiful classic Cadillac is priced well below the usual asking price due to the fact that the owner desires a quick sell.
