Vehicle Description
Cadillac broadened its market coverage in 1936 with the
introduction of the series 60 family of vehicles - completely new
to Cadillac. They were priced very fairly and showed extraordinary
performance. They ran on a 121-inch wheelbase which was 7 inches
shorter than the smallest 1935 Cadillac. New, also for 1936 was the
redesigned L-Head V-8 with 322 cubic-inches which was rated at 125
bhp. Behind it was a three speed manual transmission. All 1936
Cadillacs were equipped with GM's knee-action independent front
suspension and had the new duo-servo hydraulic brakes. Also new to
this Cadillac was a center-point steering and a front stabilizer
bar which was an industry first and complimented the carry-over
rear stabilizer bar and contributed to the exceptional handling on
the 36's. There were three series 60 body styles; a three window
coupe, four-door sedan, and a sporty convertible couple w/ rumble
seat. All of the bodies were done by Fisher - the larger Cadillac
vehicles had bodies finished by Fleetwood.
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this highly desirable 1936
Series 60 V-8 Convertible Coupe with rumble seat. It is rumored
that this is one of ten remaining in the United States! This car
has been included in the Meadowbrook Concours d'Elegance, Eyes on
Design Show, and the Henry Ford Muster and has won many trophies
and awards. It has also been on the Woodward Dream Cruise many
times and has proven how easy it can handle any type of traffic
situations. This Cadillac is actually a celebrity! - It was the
"Cover Car" in the October of 2012 edition of Collectible
Automobile. This vehicle was purchased by the current owner in
1969. The car is very original, complete and correct - it was
driven for about 15 years as-is and then commenced a complete body
off restoration which was done in the 1980's. The body, fenders,
floors, etc. were in excellent condition and needed little to no
work done to them other than stripping and painting. The
restoration consisted of a complete mechanical restoration of the
engine, transmission, brakes, rear end, wiring, new paint, new
upholstery, new chrome, new glass, top, restored gauges, etc. When
the car was originally restored it was finished in a lacquer paint,
but over the years the lacquer paint began to crack, resulting in
the car to be completely stripped down to bare metal and repainted
again - this was in 2007. The car is finished in the factory
correct 1936 Cadillac Colonial Cr�me and it looks absolutely
phenomenal. The chassis was re-detailed as needed and a new top was
also installed. Today, the car shows extremely well, runs
wonderfully, and everything seems to function as it should. Please
call or email today for more information on this lovely 1936
Cadillac Series 60.
To see over 80 photos of this car, including under carriage please
visit our website www.grautogallery.com
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.
