Gateway Classic Cars of Dallas is excited to bring to market a 1963
Cadillac Series 62 Sedan, these early '60s Cadillacs are screaming
bargains, but you can't argue with the stunning good looks and
luxurious appointments of this '63. And it probably doesn't hurt
that Don Draper drove one just like it in "Mad Men," right? Chrome
and fins, there's no mistaking this Cadillac. It looks like a rock
star from any angle and it's one of those rare old cars where
nobody will ever ask, "Hey, what is that?" because it's so
obviously a Cadillac. It appears to be a largely original car
that's sporting original paint, so it's not perfect, it has aged
into a West Texas Patina, and man does it look good cruising down
the street! The light gold paint is original! just look at the
crease that pulls off of the headlights, and the way the roof shows
just a hint of angularity. It doesn't look to have ever required
major surgery (man those are some straight quarter panels!) and all
the panels fit quite well. And yes, it's a Cadillac, so chrome is a
factor, with most of it being original stuff that's in
above-average condition. Cadillac was the epitome of good taste in
the early '60s, and the interior shows especially well. It's likely
original, and in the days before fake wood and goofy velour seats,
this is what luxury really looked like. The button-tufted seats are
a beautiful combination of leather and medium blue fabric, and the
matching door panels are trimmed in chrome, not plastic. The
handsome instrument panel is centered around the driver, with a
skinny steering wheel that's easy to see through to the wide
speedometer that spans the width of the instrument panel.
Noteworthy options include power windows, a tilt wheel, factory A/C
and an Autronic Eye sitting atop the dash. The carpets might be
showing their age, but given the authenticity shown in this big
coupe, I think it would be a mistake to try to replace them.
Instead, enjoy the preservation and the ride. And, of course, the
trunk is simply massive with original mats and a full-sized spare.
Cadillac's 390 cubic inch V8 was a stout performer, moving more
than 4000 pounds of steel with effortless ease. It's not a drag
racer, but if you want to cruise across the desert at 80 MPH, few
cars can do it better. The engine bay is also quite original and is
clean and well-maintained, if not detailed for show. The
Hydra-Matic automatic transmission is unobtrusive and the single
exhaust has a big muffler so this Caddy just whispers along. The
ride is as plush as you'd imagine, and the 2-inch lowering job
doesn't change that although it does have a very cool look.
Original hubcaps are fitted and live inside a set of whitewall
radials. This is perhaps the biggest bang for the buck in our
showroom right now and I'll wager that it won't last very long.
Call today! Don't miss your opportunity to own a piece of American
history in our Dallas Showroom. It can be seen in greater detail
including 100+ HD pictures and a HD video at
www.GatewayClassicCars.com. For additional information please call
our sales staff at 817-310-9400 or email us at
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