135632 / 1941 Cadillac Series 62

For more information on this vehicle visit Combining the best aspects of legendary Motor City style with a skilled and thorough restoration, this national award-winning Cadillac Series 62 is the perfect classic for any enthusiast who wants to ooze old school swagger! BODYWORK 1 of only 1,985 Series 62 coupes built for the 1941 model year, this stunning Cadillac was assembled in Detroit just prior to U.S. involvement in World War II, and shipped directly to Seattle. The car’s 1941-exclusive facade, penned by General Motors legend Harley Earl, is often cited as a favorite by Ed Welburn, much lauded and recently retired GM Vice President of Global Design. That faÐ=ade wears a nicely seasoned restoration that was likely conducted before the car started spending sunny days in Florida. Speaking of the Sunshine State, the Caddy’s short stint there was under the ownership of a very meticulous enthusiast who formerly worked as an artistic engraver for Tiffany & Co. And today, it rolls as a stunning Art Deco head turner that, on its way to logging 73,508 miles, picked up Excellence in Class honors at the 9th Annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance. ENGINE As one of the world’s leading proprietors of fine, Cadillac knows a thing or two about refinement. For example, this coupe’s 346 cubic inch Monobloc V8, in which the engine’s cylinders and crankcase were cast as a single unit, was good enough to help win World War II and serve as the brand’s premier motivation for close to 20 years. And while the wreath-and-crest boys would, like the rest of Detroit, eventually build their engines around a locus of power, this mill was designed to idle silently, create instantaneous thrust and emit merely a whisper from its tailpipe. At the top of the Deep Green block, a traditional oil bath air cleaner funnels wind in to a small Stromberg carburetor. That carburetor feeds a correct, cast iron intake that’s seated between stamped valve covers and eight AC Delco spark plugs. At the back of those covers, a petite distributor sequences fire through eight correct wires. Beneath those wires, cast iron exhaust manifolds frame a tagged Delco-Remy starter. In front of those manifolds, an old school radiator sends coolant around a tagged Delco-Remy generator and vintage AC fuel components. And everything, from the car’s clean washer reservoir to its freshly decaled oil filter, displays an overall period-correct appearance. DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION Under the car, a correct 3-speed transmission, rebuilt along with the car’s engine, spins a correct, factory-style rear end. In front of that drivetrain, control arms and coil springs remain just as they looked back in 1941. And the same holds true behind that drivetrain, where leafs and a solid axle maintain ride height and add ample grip. Requisite drum brakes do an excellent job of bringing 4,060 pounds of steel to a casual pause. And everything rides on 15-inch, color-keyed wheels that spin fresh Yokohama LT Radial whitewalls around polished, Cadillac-branded hubcaps. INTERIOR Between the doors, this Series 62’s tailored interior features a perfect blend of classic comfort and traditional American luxury. The plush bench seats, proudly advertising both the car’s Fisher and Fleetwood coach builders, have been stuffed with firm padding and decked in French-stitched wool broadcloth. In front of those seats, a dappled dash hangs tasteful factory telemetry around a chrome-trimmed AM radio. And in front of the driver, a vintage Cadillac steering wheel spins a dash of chrome inside a dash of color. The Old World produces some very nice cars, but there’s no piece that says Ð=2you’ve made itÐ=2 better than a pre-war Cadillac. If you’re looking for a spectacular classic that you can drive AND enjoy, call, click or visit for the chance to claim this classy Series 62!