Vehicle Description
This 1941 Cadillac Series 61 Five Passenger Coupe is an absolute
beauty having underwent an extensive frame-off restoration. 1941
was a banner year for Cadillac, with the luxury automaker setting
its new all-time sales record at the time and beating its previous
record by over 20,000 new cars sold. Likely contributing to
Cadillac's success in '41 was the fact that its companion marque,
LaSalle, was folded back into Cadillac in 1941 and thus was no
longer eating into Cadillac's market share at the higher end of the
market. Due to the demise of LaSalle, Cadillac re-introduced its
1941 Series 61 line in September of 1940 in hopes to recapture the
customers catered to by LaSalle. While the Series 61 served as an
entry-level model for many Cadillac buyers, it was still considered
a high-end luxury car and its style would influence automobile
design for years to come. The "fastback" body lines gave the Series
61 models a new, more aerodynamic look. The 1941 Cadillacs also
featured a new hood design, with the hoods coming down lower in the
front and featured louvered side panels. Also new in 1941, the
headlights became incorporated into the front fenders further
contributing the overall aerodynamic appearance of the car. This
particular Series 61 is considered a "True Classic" from the
Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) and comes to us from a
California-based collector who has totally babied the car while
under his ownership. Under the hood on this 1941 Cadillac is a
smooth running 346 Cubic Inch L-Head V8 engine that is paired with
a single 2 barrel carburetor that pushed out 150 horsepower in its
day. Interestingly, 1941 marked the first time since 1926 that all
Cadillacs featured the same engine, the 346 L-Head V8. The 346 V8
is hooked up to a 3 speed manual transmission that is shifted using
a column-mounted "3-on-the-tree" shifter. Several engine
compartment upgrades were added to this 5 passenger coupe under
previous ownership including an electric fuel pump, an electronic
Pertronix ignition system, and other electrical system upgrades to
improve the overall reliability of the car. The chrome and
brightwork around the exterior of this car are in stellar
condition. The exterior on this '41 Series 61 Coupe has been
beautifully refinished in its original color, Black. Riding on
Vincinnes Red painted wheels adorned with Beauty Rings and Cadillac
Hubcaps, along with wide whitewall bias-ply tires, this 1941 Series
61 "Sedanette" has a truly classic exterior look. The interior on
this '41 Cadillac is impeccable! The front and rear bench seats
have been correctly reupholstered in Tan Ribbed Cloth, just how
this car was ordered back in December 1940. The woodgrain dash,
door panels and steering wheel all appear to be in their stock
configuration and are in excellent condition. The dash is equipped
with a 100 MPH speedometer, temperature gauge, battery gauge,
gasoline gauge, and oil pressure gauge, along with a clock and AM
radio. Whether you're looking for your very first classic car or
your garage is full of pre-war Cadillacs, this 1941 Cadillac Series
61 Five Passenger Coupe would make an excellent choice. Give us a
call today!
*346 Cu. In. L-Head V8
*Single 2 Barrel Carburetor
*3 Speed Manual Transmission
*Correct Black Exterior
*Correct Tan Ribbed Cloth Interior
*Original Sales Paperwork
*California History
*Wide Whitewall Bias-Ply Tires
*Vincinnes Red Rims w/ Beauty Rings & Cadillac Hubcaps
*"Wheel Shield" Fender Skirts
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 63,028 Miles
