Vehicle Description
Very unique, steel top custom Cadillac Woodie Wagon! One of only 14
ever produced by skilled craftsmen in Costa Rica! Excellent wood
work, color accents, and finishing throughout! Take a close look at
this rare treasure! Not to be seen again anytime soon!
In 1941, Cadillac styling took a major turn. For the first time,
headlights were fully integrated into the front fenders, and a
horizontal-theme grille stretched from side to side. The hood was
made front-opening for the first time, and the gas tank filler was
hidden in the left rear taillight, a feature that became a Cadillac
hallmark. A Series 61 Fastback was offered in both Coupe and Sedan
designs as well. Power came from the dependable 346ci L-head V8
producing a strong 150 horsepower with Stromberg Aerotype
carburetion and 3-speed manual transmission as standard equipment.
The ride was smooth utilizing coil spring, independent front
suspension and live rear axle with semi-elliptic springs. Stopping
power came from large, four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.
Offered here is a very unique 1941 Cadillac Series 61 custom built
6-passenger Woodie Wagon! Finished in highly desired Burgundy over
Tan Leather interior with matching carpets and full headliner! Said
to be one only 14 Cadillacs converted by a special restoration shop
based in Costa Rica using the finest woods available! Their experts
hand-fitted and custom finished the wood framework with outstanding
results! The low fastback roofline of the original Series 61 Sedan
allowed for a special low profile stance never found on any typical
Cadillac station wagon, not to mention the expertise to hand form a
full steel roof! You have to admit, it is one of the most
attractive, might even say sporty, wood-attired wagons to take out
to the dinner club on Saturday night!
The overall condition is outstanding, with the chassis nicely
painted underneath, along with the exterior body color being using
underneath indicating a proper frame-off style restoration. Inside,
the seating surfaces are recovered in real tan leather, with tight
loop floor carpeting throughout, along with custom fit headliner.
The door panels maintain the wood exterior theme. Options on this
outstanding Cadillac include highly detailed original 346ci
Flathead V8, 3-speed manual transmission, pushbutton AM radio,
heater/defrost, rear wheel skirts, front bumper guard, turn
signals, telescoping sun visors, carpeted floor mats, front cowl
vent, chromed rear fender guards, and upgraded Coker Classic wide
whitewall 225/75R15 radial tires with matching spare hidden in the
rear storage compartment.
This incredible Cadillac has been recognized in the Cadillac
LaSalle Club- Potomac Region for several years now, participating
in the Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the 1941 Cadillac in
2016 Capital Cadillac/CLC Fall Show in 2016, and taking 2nd Place
honors in its class at the Cadillac Grand Nationals held in McLean,
Virginia in August 2017. Upon arrival to the St. Louis Car Museum,
we had the both the original 6-volt generator and starter
professionally rebuilt, along with installing a new battery in
February 2018. It continues to run and operate wonderfully! This
represents a very unique opportunity to an astute private collector
or museum to add as a highlight to any automobile collection! As
always, we are happy to assist in worldwide shipping
arrangements.
