Vehicle Description
More Photos and Information available at
www.VintageMotorCarsUSA.com Originally delivered to a U.S. Air
Force Major, this 1947 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible spent its
early years in Texas and New Mexico. In 1961, its second owner
brought it to Ohio, where he enjoyed it briefly before
commissioning a rebuild. The engine was restored by Mr. Univick, an
automotive instructor at East Tech High School, while Bill's
Automatic Transmission rebuilt the 4-speed Hydra-Matic. Completed
in 1962 at just 60,000 miles, the car has logged only about 2,000
miles since and remained mostly in storage for decades. In 1977,
the car caught the attention of Mark, who worked next to the
storage building and befriended Mr. Univick's son. After years of
admiration, Mark acquired the Cadillac in 1999 as Mr. Univick's
health declined. He quickly got the car running, giving its
longtime caretaker one final ride before his passing. Mark, a
seasoned bodywork and repair instructor, knew the car's value.
Exceptionally straight and rust-free, it offered a pristine
foundation for restoration. Though life delayed progress,
retirement during the COVID-19 pandemic reignited the project, and
by 2023, the body restoration was completed to showroom standards.
Every non-painted nut and bolt on the chassis was removed, cleaned,
and polished. The result is a car that looks factory-fresh, with
flawless paint, replated chrome, and a new convertible top by
Portage Trim. Finished in black over a matching red interior, this
Series 62 Convertible is equipped with a power-operated top,
windows, and seatall functioning as they should. The original
gauges are clear and operational, the factory steering wheel
remains in excellent condition, and the original top boot is still
intact. The 4-speed Hydra-Matic transmission pairs beautifully with
the rebuilt engine, which has seen just 700 miles since completion.
The car includes original spare components such as the generator
and starter. Few postwar American convertibles offer this level of
craftsmanship, originality, and preservation. Beautifully restored
and deeply documented, this Cadillac is an exceptional example of
late-1940s luxury motoring. More Photos and Information available
at www.VintageMotorCarsUSA.com
