Vehicle Description
1941 Cadillac Series 60 Special Sedan by Fleetwood This 1941
Cadillac Series 60 Special Sedan by Fleetwood is a largely original
example that's been patiently awaiting straightforward cosmetic and
mechanical recommissioning. Blue with tan interior. It's been off
the road for the last couple years and is not currently running. It
has a nice straight body with presentible paint and chrome showing
a fair share of patina. The interior is showing its age at this
point as well. An honest car with a lot of integrity and potential.
Easily turn into a driver or restore to your own standards. The
1941 Cadillac Series 60 Special Sedan by Fleetwood was the final
version of the original Bill Mitchell body styling, which was seen
as both a mechanical and visual improvement, and would be
recognized as one of the most significant and attractive automotive
designs of the decade. Most notably, the massive, broad grille and
prominent front-end styling became Cadillac trademarks for a
decade. Output of the robust 346-cubic inch V-8 engine was boosted
to 150 horsepower. The Series 60 Special remained the most
prestigious Cadillac outside of the limousines, with quality
coachwork and beautiful interiors fitted by Fleetwood. The
surviving Series 60 Special sedans are among the most desirable
CCCA Full Classics for CARavans and other events, and driving one
on the road is like driving a modern automobile. The 1940s were a
somewhat magical decade for Cadillac. Nearly every car they
produced from 1940 through 1949 was in some way a standout. Every
year's styling was handsome, and these cars remain much sought
after. Cadillacs of this era were performance leaders among
American cars and the 1940-42 design successfully translated
1930s-era classic Cadillac design cues into a more modern context.
Cadillacs from this era truly lived up to their motto "The Standard
of the World".