This 1940 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Sedan has been loved by
one family for the past 59 years. It is a beautiful older
restoration of a very nice original car. It is nice enough to be
shown at nearly every major concours event and would be fantastic
for touring. And through the years the Cadillac was used to carry
many VIPs in parades, including the honor of carrying President
George HW Bush in 1970 for his state Senate run. This is the 70th
of the 75 Series 62 Convertible Sedans made in 1940. Dick and
Tissie Silberberg of Dalhart, TX bought the Cadillac in 1960 in
Kansas City. It was a very nice original car. The Silberberg's
enjoyed the Cadillac for about 35 years before commencing a
complete restoration. He was a long-time member of the Cadillac
LaSalle Club (CLC). Mrs. Silberberg set out on a full body-off the
frame restoration in 1994 with Russell Larsen of Amarillo, TX. The
restorations goal was to ensure that this example could maintain
its history as a wonderful parade car and the pride and joy of
their collection. This restoration was documented with photos
showing that every bit of the car was attended to. The car was
taken down to bare metal and resprayed in its original Long Key
Green Iridescent (Paint code 6). The paint looks very nice and has
a beautiful luster. The body prep was done fairly well, but upon
close inspection shows some waves and imperfections. We love the
more modern and sleek look of the deletion of the running boards
and the side mounts. After the restoration was completed, the
family put the Cadillac on jackstands and had the restorer start it
on a regular basis. It remained on the jackstands for at least ten
years. The interior is refinished in beautiful and soft tan
leather. The quality of the leather appears to be excellent and it
looks as new. The leather and trim are finished to a very high
standard. The carpet is tan and trimmed with tan binding. The
convertible top is finished in the correct tan Haartz cloth and is
equally well done. The car is accessorized with turn signals,
heater/defroster and the am radio with pre-set stations. In trying
to maintain its originality, most of the chrome and Cadillac badges
are original and in very good condition. Only the bumpers and the
parking lights were re-finished along with new wheel covers and
headlight rings. This provides a very consistent patina throughout
the car. All the mechanicals were rebuilt and the car runs and
drives beautifully. The venerable 346 cid flathead V8 was
thoroughly rebuilt and sounds great. The three speed manual
transmission shifts very well and the steering feels light and
responsive. For more details and information please call or text
Harry Clark at +1.602.245.7200 or email us at
[email protected]. The Cadillac can be inspected at our
Phoenix, AZ showroom by appointment only.
