Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptional and great
daily driving and extraordinarily rare virtually all original
specification and completely rust free and unrestored example of
this 1947 Cadillac Series 62 2 Door 6 passenger Club Coupe,
otherwise and more commonly known as the 'Fastback Sedanet', which
has the aura and look of the classic 'boattail' look about it, with
its all original 'Tan Dual Cord' interior, 346CID 2BBL L-head 150HP
flathead V8 engine matched to the Hydra-Matic automatic
transmission ($186), original radio ($74); heater under seat amp;
defroster ($76); full floor carpeting, chrome rear fender gravel
guards, rear fender skirts, directional signals, dual downdraft
carburetor with automatic choke, 'Super Safe' hydraulic brakes,
small hubcaps - 1 of only 3,395 series 62 C2 Door Club Coupe's
built in 1947. Recently purchased from long-time storage and
obviously always garaged with a reportedly rebuilt engine and
transmission and with an older but very presentable and striking
repaint and boasting it's original factory 'Tan Dual Cord' interior
with reportedly original rear seat cover. The floor boards, trunk
and all the typical rust-prone areas are completely original, solid
and rust-free and the car has no signs of any accidents - obviously
an always primarily cherished 'Garage Queen'. The 346 CID V8 engine
runs extraordinarily well and this particular car drives absolutely
magnificently - must be driven to be fully appreciated - does not
miss a beat and purrs like a kitten - drives straight as an arrow -
a truly remarkable daily driver considering it's age! The
transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the car is an
absolute pleasure to drive! After a 3 year gap due to World War II,
Cadillac returned to resuming car production in late 1945. To get
the assembly lines moving as quickly as possible the 1942 models
were put back into production with only minor changes. The 1947
Cadillac again brought very little change to the Cadillac line.
Like other GM divisions, Cadillac was struggling to meet the demand
created by the wartime halt of manufacturing, so not much time or
energy was spent on updates. Demand outpaced supply as owning a
Cadillac was the ultimate new symbol of success. The Series 62 was
the most desirable automobile in a car hungry nation although out
of reach for all but the very few and due to postwar shortages of
materials, only some 3,395 2 Dr Club Coupe 'Fastback Sedanet' were
built in '47, for which demand far outpaced supply. But still 1947
saw an all new grille with five horizontal bars while still
utilizing the familiar egg crate design. Since chrome plating
materials were becoming more plentiful the rear fender gravel
shield was now of chrome plated stainless steel. Steering wheels
changed to an Ivory color and upholstery weaves were changed on
some models but otherwise were Cadillac familiar. The powertrains
and the model line continued as in 1946.Under the hood the 346 CID
V8 L-Head engine continued with many enthusiasts preferring this
classic flathead V8 engine as being both smoother and quieter, to
say nothing of more classic, when comparing it to the later 1949
331 CID overhead valve high compression engine which was both
slightly more powerful, and which probably more importantly in it's
day, provided better mileage.This is a rare opportunity to own a
superb mostly all original and unrestored survivor example of a
simply terrific daily driving example of a very original 1947
Cadillac Series 62 2 Door Club Coupe 'Fastback Sedanet'! Highly
sought after model and widely coveted both at home in the U.S. and
internationally.