Vehicle Description
We often talk about the level of craftsmanship in the way things
used to be made, but this 1947 Cadillac Series 62 really put it on
display. It's a bare metal classic that has an awesome
industrial-style shine. Plus, with the smooth V8 power and a comfy
leather interior, it's easy to drive and show off this unique
classic.
It takes a careful eye and patience to get something as unique as
this. About a year ago, the consigner started sanding down the car.
It took five different sessions to make sure this got through the
old paint without creating new lines and curves in the body. The
result is a beautiful style that showcases nearly 75 years of
exceptional panels. After all, you'd know if someone rebuilt those
rounded fenders out of putty. And because this is such a
labor-intensive process, the whole car was given two coats of clear
on top once it was all done. That way you can seal in the hard work
and show off the final product. In fact, with the quality of the
body and the shine of the clearcoat, this one just looks like a
metallic silver painted Caddy from far away. While the body is
awesome, the details are impressive, too. You have the two-piece
windshield, three-piece rear window, whitewalls, and rear fender
skirts. The brightwork looks highly original and complete,
including the torpedo-like bumper overriders, factory-style wheel
covers, and the taillight housings that hint at the tailfin era
that was on the horizon.
The interior also received attention within the last year. More
noticeable is the seating. It has the classic style but is now done
in fresh and supple leather. The door panels, headliner, and
carpeting are also quite nice to make for an inviting total
package. There is a beautiful vintage style everywhere from the
Cadillac crest on the steering wheel to the AM radio that's still
there for display. The only modern upgrade you might find is that
this has been converted to 12-volt power. That's especially nice
with the outlet hidden under the dash. That way you have a pure
vintage look, but you can still charge your cell phone while you're
out cruising for the day.
Power comes from Cadillac's famous 346 cubic-inch flathead V8. This
was the motor they created for such durable use that it was also a
favorite for tanks in World War II. This period-correct motor looks
exceptionally honest in the engine bay, but it also has received
proper attention, including some new seals and a rebuilt
carburetor. It remains a strong runner, and the torque-filled
nature knows how to pull this Caddy around with ease. You even get
control over it all with the classic column-shifted three-speed
manual transmission.
This Cadillac has a truly unique look and plenty of solid
investments all around. So it's amazing something so distinct and
desirable can also be obtained for such a value price. Call
now!