For Sale: 1941 Cadillac Series 62 in Fitchburg, Wisconsin

1941 Cadillac Series 62 4-door sedan convertible

Production occurred at Cadillac plants before wartime halt in 1942, with the Series 62 becoming Cadillac’s bestseller post-war.

1941 was the final year for the 4-door convertible sedan.  Only 400 were produced.  The 1941 Cadillac 4-door sedan convertible is highly prized by collectors for its extreme rarity, stunning pre-war styling and status as the last four-door convertible Cadillac ever produced.  It is estimated that out of the 400 units built before wartime production halted, there may be only about two dozen survivors today.

Harley Earl and Bill Mitchell’s sleek “torpedo” design that features flowing curved sheet metal, horizontal chrome accents, integrated headlights, a wide tombstone grille and fender skirts still appeal to serious collectors.  

• The 1941 Cadillac featured a distinctive Art Deco design with elegant lines and chrome accents.
• Powered by a 346 cubic inch V8 engine, offering smooth performance and reliability.
• The factory Hydra-Matic transmission with 4th gear acting as an overdrive gear.  
• The convertible model provided a luxurious open-air driving experience, appealing to affluent buyers.
• Interior amenities included leather upholstery, a radio, and advanced dashboard instrumentation for its time.
• Production was limited due to World War II, making it a rare collector's item today.
• The 1941 Cadillac is celebrated for its classic styling and is always a hit at any car show.

Now in reference to this extremely rare 1941 Cadillac 4-door sedan convertible that is equipped with factory hydraulic automatic transmission.  Most collectors will agree that in 1941 every one of General Motors divisions had a great looking car design due to Harley Earl’s influence.  In reference to the 1941 Cadillac, several historians give most of the credit for the design to Bill Mitchell. 

The sleek design of the 1941 Cadillac with its Art Deco influence inside and out really makes this a stunning car. Check out the gorgeous dash board and the interior door trim.  The emblem on the fender skirts are a great touch with the artistic chrome trim both inside and outside.

The wonderful condition of this car make it an ideal for car show purposes because of its rarity but also delightful for a touring vehicle.  The car has a very nice tight fitting convertible top. 

This car is especially attractive in the special paint of Berkshire Green (per the build sheet) and dark green leather interior.  

In 1941, General Motors was just coming out with their fully developed Hydra-Matic 4-speed transmission This hydraulic transmission absolutely makes driving this car a real pleasure.  The 4-speed auto transmission that lets this large car have plenty of pickup and go from a stoplight.  The 4th gear acts as an overdrive gear so you can tour at high speeds with the V8 engine turning over at low RPM’s.  It definitely beats the three speed on the column in terms of speed and convenience.

The 4-door convertibles were among the rarest Cadillacs in 1941.  If you are going to have only one prewar car in your collection, this could possibly be the most attractive example you can find. This car is priced at a very attractive price!

The car is ready to go to serious car shows or for long tours.

We do not text but ask that serious inquiries call 464-243-5726