Vehicle Description
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at Auctions America’s Auburn Fall event, September 1-4, 2016.
Chassis No.
536092087
Estimate:
$ 45,000 - $ 55,000 US
From an era when elegance, class and style were an appreciated commodity, no other motorcar in the world occupied a higher place in the affections of its owners than the Cadillac Series 60 Special. Long the marques symbol of Cadillac leadership, this fantastic automobile was taken to even greater heights in 1953. If you’ve ever spoken to an enthusiast who saw these cars new and on the streets, you’ll know that its appearance alone set it apart as it reeked of sophistication and was a very demonstrable sign of personal success.
Its unusually long wheelbase, rear deck and fender lines, handsome and distinctive louvers along the rear fender, lower body brightwork treatment and Fleetwood insignia on the rear deck set it instantly by itself. Jewel-like interior hardware included the new-for-1953 “slide-back” door handles, vent window knob and hydraulically-assisted window lifts and further appointments like ostrich grain pattern panels for the greatest comforts of the period. The Fleetwood interiors were and are considered beautiful and of the highest quality.
Finished in fabulous rich tones and displaying the correct interior (including ostrich dymock material) for this model year; this Sixty Special also displays tan wool carpets, tinted glass, Autronic-Eye, AM radio, clock, heater, day/night mirror, two-tone sunvisors; power seat, steering and brakes. Other eye-catching detail is seen in the properly restored trunk with jack, lug wrench and original spare, rear fender skirts, “excellent original undercarriage,” foglights, gold-toned badging, stainless steel side window rain guards, clean engine bay, Firestone whitewall tires and factory “sombrero” wheel covers. The paint and chrome elements are reported as excellent.
Any discerning motorist who was looking for the ultimate in an owner-driven car of the 1950s saw the Cadillac Sixty Special as the logical and natural choice. This same spirit of luxury is seen in this example more than 60 years on and welcomes you to experience the allure for yourself.
