This is a very nice California and Arizona example of a 1941
Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special that is a multi-award concours winner
after benefiting from a full restoration several years ago. The
livery and interior show well overall. With a low-mileage, complete
engine rebuild and a newer transmission, this Fleetwood is ready to
national tours or regional shows. This 60 Special was produced in
February of 1941 and shipped to Valley Motor Company in
Bakersfield, CA. It was first registered in October 1941. The early
history of the Fleetwood is mostly unknown until a Northrup
engineer sold the Fleetwood in 1974 to Bruce Hyatt of Thousand
Oaks, CA. Shortly thereafter, Mr. Hyatt sold the Cadillac to
Fernando Altavilla, an employee of George Hormel who was an heir to
the Hormel meat-packing empire. The Cadillac became part of the
Hormel Automotive Collection. Several years later, the Cadillac was
resold to Bruce Hyatt. Mr. Hyatt then sold the Fleetwood to Dr.
Gene Baroway, a dentist in Thousand Oaks, CA. Dr. Baroway
commissioned a complete restoration of the Cadillac and it soon won
several Southern CA concours awards. Upon the passing of Dr.
Baroway, the Cadillac was acquired in 1993 by Don Klusman, a CCCA
Member who resided in Scottsdale, AZ. When the the Cadillac was
acquired by Mr. Klusman, it had accumulated 54,000 miles from new.
Mr. Klusman toured the Cadillac in at least seven CARavan events in
the Eastern and Northwestern US. Mr. Klusman enjoyed the Fleetwood
for over 33,000 miles. The current owners, John and Cheryl
Ossenfort of Flagstaff, AZ, acquired the Fleetwood on April 17,
2005 and have driven it approximately 10,000 miles while attending
several CARavans throughout the US. The livery has a nice luster
and shine in beautiful deep Antoinette Blue (Paint Code 51). There
are a few small paint imperfections noticeable upon close
inspection. The chrome and bright work are in nice overall
condition with minor scuff marks from normal use. The wide white
wall tires accompanied by chrome wheel covers with red insets show
well and nicely complement the deep blue paint. The original
Cadillac spotlight functions, but the housing is showing damage.
The exterior of the Cadillac shows well overall and is perfect for
tours. The interior is in very nice overall condition due to the
earlier restoration. The gray wool broadcloth Bedford cord
upholstery is finished with light gray piping and beautifully
complements the deep blue exterior. The upholstery presents well
overall showing little wear from normal use. The dark blue carpet
and accompanying dark blue floor mats are in nice condition but
show minor areas of wear. The overall dash and interior chrome are
in very nice condition with all gauges and the clock functioning as
designed. The radio is original equipment and shows very well. The
engine compartment has been nicely detailed and painted and is home
to the 346 ci Flathead V-8 producing 150 hp at 3,400 rpm. The
Flathead block was replaced and underwent a complete rebuild in
2002 and has accumulated approximately 17,000 since. The
transmission was replaced with a 1947 Cadillac Hydra-Matic 4-speed
automatic transmission. The engine runs strong and well and the
transmission shifts nicely and performs quietly. This Fleetwood
comes complete with the Operating Hints Manual, A Guide for the
Cadillac Enthusiasts, 1941 Cadillac Marketing Brochure, Repair and
Tune Up Manual, 1941 Shop Manual, 1941 Serviceman and Service
Bulletins, Cadillac Thoro-Check Engine Diagnosis Manual, 1941
Fischer Body Manual, Two Hydra-Matic Transmission Service Manuals
and Countless tech articles. Also accompanying the Fleetwood is a
list and collection of spare parts and approximately 2" of service
and parts receipts. For more information and details, please call
or text Chip Henson at 1.602.509.4776 or email us at
[email protected]. This Cadillac Fleetwood is available
for inspection at our Phoenix showroom. We are pleased to offer
FaceTime or WhatsApp live video inspections and we help coordinate
shipping worldwide. We also have financing partners if you are
interested in financing.
