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The Cadillac Series 62 debuted for the 1940 model year as the 40-62. The Series 62 shared its platform with the Pontiac Custom Torpedo, Buick Roadmaster, and Olds Series 90. It was more aerodynamic than previous Cadillacs, with sleek lines, a curved rear window, and five inches of additional width, giving the 62 increased interior hip and shoulder room. The Series 62 could even fit six when equipped with the Hydramatic automatic transmission that moved the shifter from the floor to the steering column.
1948 marked the return to new car designs for Cadillac with the revamped Cadillac Series 62. The new 62 sported tail fins, a slightly shorter wheelbase, wider track, and better interior accommodations. Power came from the 346 cubic-inch V8, with a new powerplant introduced for 1949. The Series 62 accounted for nearly seventy percent of Cadillac sales for 1948, with 34,213 Series 62s rolling off the showroom floor, even though it hadn’t been introduced until February 1948.
The Cadillac Series 62 would continue to represent a major portion of Cadillac sales throughout the 1950s. 1959 marked the birth of the 62’s sixth generation with a restyling that included much more pronounced tailfins with integrated taillights, standard power steering, power brakes, automatic transmission, vanity mirror, and back up lights. As De Villes and Eldorados became models unto themselves, Series 62 sales dropped to just 70,763 units.
1960 would see the Cadillac Series 62 appearance become more refined, with the taillights moving below the substantial tailfins, elimination of the pointed bumper guards, and less chrome trim. The list of standard equipment was considerable, with convertibles adding power windows to their repertoire.
Our feature 1960 Cadillac Series 62 convertible was refurbished by its previous owner. Originally finished in Olympic White with a black convertible top, it received a color change to a tasteful metallic purple with white convertible top over a white leather interior. Power is provided by a 325-horsepower, 390 cubic-inch V8 backed by a four-speed Hydramatic automatic transmission. It is equipped with power brakes, power steering, power convertible top, power windows, air conditioning, Cadillac crest wheel covers, whitewall tires, and a pushbutton AM radio. In 2005, this Series 62 was been awarded a Senior National First Prize by the Antique Automobile Club.
This unique 1960 Cadillac Series 62 convertible is now being auctioned on Bring a Trailer, with the auction ending Thursday, May 23rd, at 2:15pm.
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