Vehicle Description
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at Auctions America's Auburn Spring event,
May 11-13, 2017.
Chassis No.
5762080449
Estimate:
$ 70,000 - $ 80,000 US
The 1957 Cadillac lineup presented a new sleekness in every line.
They were almost three-inches lower in overall height than their
predecessor. A lower hood, new flush-joining of the rear deck and
quarter panels and the general rooflines of the coupes and
raised-top convertibles added further to the road-hugging
appearance of the cars. New-for-1957 swifter fender lines sweep
back from extended headlight bezels that culminated in the new and
sharply designed stabilizer-type version of the famous Cadillac
rear fender fins. The impressively lower height of the 1957
Cadillac is equally evident when viewed from the front, side or
rear.
The Harley Earl led design team produced a beautiful car that is
well-represented by this restored silver splendor. The convertible
top is black (with matching boot) and the interior is leather and
primarily black with white accents, the upholstery appears to be
represented in original-type patterns. Powered by a 365-cid, 275-hp
V-8 engine by Cadillac, the standard transmission for this luxury
liner is the tried and true Hydra-Matic four-speed automatic. Many
standards were included on this platform; among these were power
seat (horizontal motion only), many lighting group standards,
remote driver's side rearview mirror, handsome, deep-contoured
factory wheel discs, whitewall tires, windshield washer; power
steering, brakes, windows and top. The interior has an AM radio
with center-placed front speaker, plus there is the owner's manual,
spare tire, jack, lug wrench and Cadillac air pressure gauge.
When this was a new car; the Cadillac was recognized as always
being an inspiring companion and source of wondrous comfort and
pleasure. Wherever your journey may carry you, the owner of this
fine machine knows that his Cadillac introduces him with a special
eloquence and introduces him as an individual of substance,
character and good taste. Time cannot erase the pure luxury this
car represents when new and now - sixty years on.
In 1979 a collector's guide to convertibles estimated that of the
9,000 Series 62 Convertibles built in 1957, that only 120 were then
known to exist. More may have been found and rescued since then,
but regardless, this is a very uncommon car and special in many
ways.
