This 1937 Cadillac Series 60 Convertible Coupe is a sporty pre-war
convertible with a great look and fantastic options! The year 1937
marked an important milestone for Cadillac, General Motors' crown
jewel and the undisputed leader in American luxury automobiles.
Cadillac nearly doubled its sales compared to the previous year, a
remarkable achievement considering the lingering economic
challenges of the Great Depression. At a time when legendary
marques such as Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg, Marmon, Peerless, Stutz,
and Pierce-Arrow were either gone or on the brink of collapse,
Cadillac remained one of the few surviving luxury automakers. Its
survival strategy relied on a balanced lineup: more affordable
models, aided by the companion brand LaSalle, alongside its
exclusive long-wheelbase V-12 and V-16 automobiles that catered to
the wealthiest clientele. By 1937, however, the Cadillac V-12 would
be discontinued, symbolizing a shift in the brand's focus, though
the prestige of Cadillac's design and engineering remained
unquestioned. The 1937 Cadillac Series 60 Convertible Coupe
exemplified the marque's ability to blend elegance, performance,
and forward-looking design. Cadillac bodies retained much of their
1936 styling but were distinguished by refined updates. The most
recognizable change was the new die-cast "egg-crate" grille, a bold
front fascia that has since become one of Cadillac's most iconic
design elements. Restyled front fenders featured a subtle central
peak, while redesigned chrome bumpers proudly displayed the
Cadillac crest at their center. These enhancements gave the 1937
models a fresher, more sophisticated presence on the road. Inside,
the Series 60 Convertible Coupe continued Cadillac's tradition of
offering some of the most luxurious interiors in the industry.
Plush upholstery, fine craftsmanship, and meticulous attention to
detail ensured that every ride reinforced Cadillac's reputation as
the pinnacle of American luxury motoring. Combining timeless
design, advanced engineering, and the prestige of the Cadillac
name, the 1937 Cadillac Series 60 Convertible Coupe remains a
landmark example of pre-war. In total, Cadillac produced a mere
7,003 of its entry-level V8 Series 60 models, which makes this
particular Convertible Coupe a pretty rare, pre-war luxury car.
This 1937 Cadillac Convertible, like all Cadillacs from this model
year, is recognized as a Full Classic by the Classic Car Club of
America (CCCA), making it eligible for all official CCCA events and
CARavans. Powering this '37 Cadillac Convertible Coupe is a 346
cubic inch L-Head V8 fed by a Stromberg single 2 barrel carburetor
that together were said to have produced 135 horsepower when new.
The 346 Cadillac V8 is backed by a 3 speed manual transmission that
shifted with a floor-mounted shifter that makes this Full Classic
an enjoyable pre-war car to drive. Exhaust exits via a set of stock
exhaust manifolds and out through a single tailpipe, generating a
terrific throaty sound at idle and while cruising down the road.
This 1937 Cadillac Series 60 Convertible is appointed with
fantastic options as well! Dual covered side-mounted spare tires
are not only useful should you need to change a tire on a CARavan
but also elevate the upscale exterior look of this fantastic
automobile. Amber-lensed fog lights are another welcome addition to
this 1937 Cadillac as they provide additional visibility in
low-light conditions and serve as another period correct luxury
appointment. The driver's side chrome mirror greatly improves
parking efforts since you can better see what is along side of you
while squeezing into a tight parking spot at the local CCCA show or
even at the local ice cream parlor. The front and rear chrome
bumpers are also optioned each with a pair of bumper guards that
further elevate the already outstanding look of this '37 Cadillac
Convertible. Riding on a set of wide whitewall tires mounted on
painted steel wheels and accented with optional chrome wheel discs,
this 1937 Cadillac 60 Convertible has a fantastic look while parked
or cruising down the road. The tan cloth convertible top is in
wonderful condition as well and sports a glass rear window. The all
steel body of this '37 Cadillac Convertible has been correctly
refinished in Richelier Maroon paint that completes the exterior
look of this fantastic pre-war classic car. The interior of this
1937 Cadillac Series 60 Convertible Coupe is gorgeous! The tan
upholstery on both the front bench seat as well as in the rumble
seat was replaced during this Cadillac's restoration and shows
quite well. The matching upholstered door panels, tan carpeting,
woodgrain-trimmed dash and optional flexible "banjo" steering wheel
are all in wonderful shape as well and retain a nice stock look. As
one can expect in a high-end luxury pre-war car, this 1937 Cadillac
comes equipped with a full array of instrumentation including a 110
MPH Speedometer, temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, battery
gauge, and fuel gauge, as well as a full-size clock. This '37
Cadillac Convertible also comes equipped with an optional AM radio
which was a massive luxury option deep in the throws of the Great
Depression. The dash is finished off with an ash receiver, cigar
lighter, auxiliary map light, throttle control, lighting controls,
as well as a locking glovebox. Whether you're a card carrying
member of the Classic Car Club of America looking to add a
V8-powered convertible to your collection or you're buying your
very first Full Classic Car, or even your very first classic car,
this 1937 Cadillac Series 60 Convertible Coupe would make an
excellent choice. Give Ellingson's a call today at
763-428-7337!
*346 Cu. In. L-Head V8
*Stromberg Single 2 Barrel Carburetor
*135 Horsepower
*3 Speed Manual Transmission
*Wide Whitewall Tires w/ Full Wheel Discs
*Dual Covered Side-Mounted Spare Tires
*Correctly Refinished in Richelier Maroon
*Tan Bench Seat & Rumble Seat
*Tan Cloth Convertible Top
*Optional AM Radio
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 72,009 Miles
Vehicle Details
1937 Cadillac Series 60
Listing ID:CC-2002979
Price:$89,995
Location:Rogers, Minnesota
Year:1937
Make:Cadillac
Model:Series 60
Exterior Color:Richelier Maroon
Interior Color:Tan
Transmission:Manual
Odometer:72009
Stock Number:8987
VIN:6B1508
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