Vehicle Description
There's an upper echelon of early post-war classics, and this 1947
Cadillac Series 60 Special Fleetwood is right there on top. More
expensive than the standard Cadillac, these were a rare treat with
only 8,500 produced. And while it's already rare to find one 75
years later, this Special is extra special. It has been upgraded to
be an impressive modern cruiser with an updated V8, custom leather
interior, cold-blowing, A/C, an overdrive transmission, and
more.
If you know Cadillacs, then you know how special it is to have a
Fleetwood body from this era. Special door line profile, window
moldings, and trim transformed the standard Series 62 body into
something truly special... and noticeably more expensive than the
standard Caddy. Today that affluence is still presented quite
nicely with amazing and complete brightwork. The massive grille
makes a bold statement as it follows the contours created by the
tall hood and long fenders. The wraparound bumpers shine to a level
that makes sure this sedan leaves a lasting impression. And the
details are even nice with whitewall tires, rear fender skirts, and
taillight housings that hint at the tailfin era that was right
around the bend. The beige and maroon two-tone is a more modern
clearcoat application, but it's less about the modern style and
more about how people will probably just notice the nice shine to a
classic color combo. Still, there are also subtle hints at the
upgrades within. The crystal-clear headlights, slightly lowered
stance, and polished dual exhaust tips tell you this is more than
just a time capsule.
The interior instantly reminds you of proper Cadillac luxury, but
in this case, it fast forwards to decades further into the future.
After all, they didn't give you plush bucket seats and wide
headrests in the 1940s. These supple leather front seats are not
only power-adjustable but also heated! These Cadillacs have an
amazing amount of space in the rear, and it only gets better with
the upgraded seats and leather. Plus, details like the way the
exterior beige and maroon color theme is continued on the custom
door panels and dash to make sure this Fleetwood continues to have
the feeling of thoughtful luxury. And it's a terrific modern
cruiser with upgrades like the AM/FM/CD stereo, custom integrated
center console, and cold-blowing air conditioning. And the Lecarra
steering wheel is on a tilt column to give you a good view of the
classic-style VDO readouts.
Caddys of this era were known for V8 power, but you'll especially
appreciate what's now under the hood. It's a 350 cubic-inch small
block V8 with later-model center-bolt covers. These are legendary
hardy powerhouses, and it warms up to deliver the right torque to
keep this Caddy moving swiftly. It inhales deeply with a Holley
four-barrel carburetor, and it exhales into shorty headers feeding
a glasspack-style dual exhaust. This one was built to be a true
cruiser, and so you have some terrific upgrades that go towards the
heart of this. The four-speed automatic transmission means you now
have highway-ready overdrive, and the aluminum radiator with
electric fan helps keep it all running cool even when you're in
traffic with the A/C pumping. There are also power steering power
brakes, front discs, and modern tires disguised as those classic
whitewalls.
This is a rare Caddy that's made truly unique with all its added
investment in comfort. So if you love a true classic that's a
comfortable cruiser, call today!
