Vehicle Description
Gorgeous Coupe deVille finished in classic Artisan Ochre Yellow and
matching interior! Original 331ci V8 and Hydra-Matic automatic
transmission. Optioned with power steering & brakes, power windows,
full wheel discs, E-Z-Eye tinted glass, Coker radial whitewall
tires, Autronic Eye, and fog lamps. Wonderfully capable driver and
show worthy example. Cadillac Automobile Company had just
celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 1952, and with such success,
they achieved record sales! So in 1953, Cadillac made only slight
changes to the Series 62 body style that included heavier bumpers
with integrated bumperettes, redesigned headlight brows with
parking lamps repositioned underneath. This marked the final
iteration of the third generation Series 62 model. Changes under
the hood did include an upgrade to 210 horsepower mated to a
standard Hydro-Matic automatic transmission! Simple rocker trim and
the V-emblems marked the hood and deck lid to set Cadillacs upscale
luxury line apart. Offered here is a 1953 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe
deVille finished in a sharp Artisan Ochre exterior with Alpine
White roof, matched to a Yellow cloth/white vinyl custom interior.
It remains all numbers matching with original Rochester carbureted
331ci V8 under the hood, Dual Range Hydra-Matic automatic
transmission, and 3.31 geared rear axle. Options include power
steering, power brakes, hydraulically-operated power windows, 15
steel wheels with full disc covers wrapped in Coker Classic
235/75R15 wide whitewall tires, signal-seeking AM radio with foot
control, Autronic Eye auto-dimming headlamps, fender skirts, door
handle paint protectors, driver outside mirror, fog lamps, E-Z-Eye
tinted glass, and more! This particular example comes from the
south Florida area where it treated to a full cosmetic restoration
many years ago that included a full color change from original
Forrest Green Metallic to the pale yellow it presents in today. The
results are now believed to be pushing 20 years old, and still
prove to be outstanding with some visible wear noted on entry &
exit points! The paint application was obviously completed
professionally remaining very sharp and providing excellent gloss!
The chrome and bright work are all in very good condition. Inside
the front, driver seat is showing some fading on the bottom along
with some patina around the door panels, but very little can be
critiqued otherwise! It continues to start, run, and drive down the
road with utter ease. It shifts super smooth and can handle highway
speeds all day long! The majority of service work was completed by
The Car Doctor based in Eustis, Florida for the past 7 years,
operated by Billy Fowler, a 30 year GM mechanic & transmission
expert. This included new front brake cylinders & adjustments,
cooling system renovated with re-cored radiator, new water pump, &
thermostat, rebuilt wiper motor, and complete transmission service
in 2017 to include fresh filter, adjusted bands, pan gasket, &
fluids. It was proudly, and avidly, shown in the central Florida
area by the previous owner as often as possible. Included with this
vehicle will be a matching spare tire, original jack, wrench, in a
nicely detailed trunk. The under hood presentation is also very
sharp with original, matching engine and chassis VIN stamp clearly
visible. It should be noted that this example was assigned a new
VIN out of the state of Oregon. The factory chassis & engine number
read 536284010. More recent conditioning by the St. Louis Car
Museum includes new interior carpeting & rear package tray, rebuilt
heater system after with new control valve, T-pipe, hoses, radiator
cap, along with having the heater cores boiled out, flushed, and
pressure tested. The brakes have been cleaned and adjusted and new
rear taillight lenses installed in freshly re-chromed housings. We
also replaced the battery, wiper blades, outside rear view mirror,
all engine fluids & filters, driveshaft U-joints, under hood
insulating pad, and idler arm assembly. This represents a terrific
opportunity for any Cadillac enthusiast and collector alike! Please
feel free to call with additional questions, or to schedule a
chance to review this convertible coupe in person. We look forward
to working with you!