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1941 CADILLAC SERIES 62 DELUXE CONVERTIBLE SEDAN
COACHWORK BY FISHER
Chassis No. 8349577
Balmour maroon with parchment leather interior
Engine: V8, 346.3ci, 150bhp at 3,400rpm; Gearbox: three-speed manual; Suspension: semi-elliptic leaf springs front and rear; Brakes: four wheel drum. Left hand drive.
The Cadillac Motor Car Company came out of the ambition of Henry Martin Leland who was born in 1843. Leland was an engineering purist like Henry Royce, and when he rescued the Detroit Motor Company in 1902 he wanted to build quality cars. He called the company Cadillac after an early French explorer of the Midwest. In 1908, the company became part of General Motors. From the outset the first V8 engined Cadillac, introduced in 1915, captured a significant portion of the luxury car market. Cadillac claimed the engine had liquid smoothness, and the simple and powerful side valve V8 is undeniably one of the most significant designs in the history of the motor car.
By 1941 Cadillac had perfected the V8 engine to the point where it was deemed worthy to replace the almighty V16. There were also dramatic styling changes, which have come to make the 1941 Series 62 highly sought after by collectors. Some of the wonderful period styling highpoints include the development of the recessed headlamps built into the fenders, the triple chrome spears at the rear of each fender and the lovely horizontal grille. The sharply raked V-windscreen and low roof line gave the Convertible Sedan a modern racy appearance that was largely unparalleled by its competition. Production on the convertible sedans was a mere 400 as compared to the convertible coupes at 3,100.
The stunning example on offer here was probably fully restored around ten years ago. It comes equipped with a radio, rear fender skirts, wide white wall tires and has a high-speed rear end (higher rear axle ratio). While we did not personally have the opportunity to drive this Cadillac prior to consignment, the vendor reports that the engine runs extremely quietly and smoothly. The steering is reported to be tight for the model and the desirable three-speed column change shifts well and, owing to the high-speed rear end, the car can be driven effortlessly at speed. It records good oil pressure and does not overheat in over 90 degree weather in his home state of Florida. A long distance trip taken from Orlando to Birmingham, Alabama to attend a Cadillac meet a few years ago was completed with ease and the car scored in the mid 90s. The 1941 Series 62 Cadillac Convertible Sedan is thought to be one of the most desirable Cadillac touring cars of the immediate pre-war era. It is considered a Full Classic by the CCCA and is therefore eligible for many of the tours and events throughout America.
COACHWORK BY FISHER
Chassis No. 8349577
Balmour maroon with parchment leather interior
Engine: V8, 346.3ci, 150bhp at 3,400rpm; Gearbox: three-speed manual; Suspension: semi-elliptic leaf springs front and rear; Brakes: four wheel drum. Left hand drive.
The Cadillac Motor Car Company came out of the ambition of Henry Martin Leland who was born in 1843. Leland was an engineering purist like Henry Royce, and when he rescued the Detroit Motor Company in 1902 he wanted to build quality cars. He called the company Cadillac after an early French explorer of the Midwest. In 1908, the company became part of General Motors. From the outset the first V8 engined Cadillac, introduced in 1915, captured a significant portion of the luxury car market. Cadillac claimed the engine had liquid smoothness, and the simple and powerful side valve V8 is undeniably one of the most significant designs in the history of the motor car.
By 1941 Cadillac had perfected the V8 engine to the point where it was deemed worthy to replace the almighty V16. There were also dramatic styling changes, which have come to make the 1941 Series 62 highly sought after by collectors. Some of the wonderful period styling highpoints include the development of the recessed headlamps built into the fenders, the triple chrome spears at the rear of each fender and the lovely horizontal grille. The sharply raked V-windscreen and low roof line gave the Convertible Sedan a modern racy appearance that was largely unparalleled by its competition. Production on the convertible sedans was a mere 400 as compared to the convertible coupes at 3,100.
The stunning example on offer here was probably fully restored around ten years ago. It comes equipped with a radio, rear fender skirts, wide white wall tires and has a high-speed rear end (higher rear axle ratio). While we did not personally have the opportunity to drive this Cadillac prior to consignment, the vendor reports that the engine runs extremely quietly and smoothly. The steering is reported to be tight for the model and the desirable three-speed column change shifts well and, owing to the high-speed rear end, the car can be driven effortlessly at speed. It records good oil pressure and does not overheat in over 90 degree weather in his home state of Florida. A long distance trip taken from Orlando to Birmingham, Alabama to attend a Cadillac meet a few years ago was completed with ease and the car scored in the mid 90s. The 1941 Series 62 Cadillac Convertible Sedan is thought to be one of the most desirable Cadillac touring cars of the immediate pre-war era. It is considered a Full Classic by the CCCA and is therefore eligible for many of the tours and events throughout America.