For Sale at Auction: 1947 Cadillac Series 62 in Amelia Island, Florida

Engine No. 8427100
Body No. 4567

The second-generation Series 62 left a lasting influence on Cadillac's history as the first post-war model the marque produced. Featuring a thick catalog of body styles, paint colors, upholstery materials, and options, Cadillac's full-size luxury car was endlessly tailorable to each fortunate owner. The Series 62 was powered by a 346 cu-in V8 with either a three-speed manual or optional four-speed Hydra-Matic Drive-the first mass-produced automatic transmission that had recently been "battle-tested" in American combat vehicles during the war including the M5 Stuart and M24 Chaffee tanks. For 1947, the Cadillac received minor styling upgrades, most notably a redesigned front grille, and an array of interior refinements. The refined 1947 car cemented the Series 62 as Cadillac's best-selling car throughout the 1940s; an early representative of the postwar American economic boom on wheels.

This 1947 Cadillac Series 62 Five-Passenger Touring Sedan is fully restored in its original color of Madeira Maroon Metallic. Its interior is equally superb: thoughtfully specified from the factory in Tan Dual Cord wool upholstery, door panels, and headliner plus brown hog's hair carpeting with matching floor mats and wood grain interior trim. It was originally (and handsomely) optioned with Hydra-Matic Drive plus fog lights, dual side view mirrors, engraved Cadillac crest, underseat heater, AM auto-clock, radio located in the front compartment, vacuum antenna, armchair rear seat, and Firestone Deluxe Champion white wall tires enveloping its wheel discs with factory "Sombrero" hubcaps. The included General Motors Heritage Archive build sheet also reveals an optional accessory group that added amenities like license frames, windshield washer, backup light, glare-proof day/night rear view mirror, and special three-spoke steering wheel.

This 1947 Cadillac Series 62 has been restored both cosmetically and mechanically to the highest level, and its spectacular presentation has garnered top honors-winning First Prize at both the 2001 and 2004 AACA Grand Nationals and is recognized as a CCCA Museum Full Classic. During an inspection of the award-winning Series 62, the consigning Broad Arrow Car Specialist confirmed its condition remains just as exceptional as it was twenty years prior, believing it to be one of the best examples in existence today. It is furnished with a copy of its build sheet from the General Motors Heritage Archive and its well-earned awards, as well as a spare wheel, jack, and lug wrench.

Already proven on the concours field with first place recognition from the AACA and CCCA, this exceptional 1947 Cadillac Series 62 Five-Passenger Touring Sedan is a benchmark example whose standout presentation invites continued success and distinction at the most prestigious car shows nationwide.