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1942 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe

  • Chassis Number: 8383603
The 1942 Cadillac was dramatically restyled and introduced to the public in September of 1941. The streamlined design theme continued its evolution with the addition of elliptical front fenders extending deeply into the front doors. There were bullet-shaped front bumper extensions which were later given the nickname 'Dagmars.'

This 1942 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Club Coupe was built on December 7th of 1941, the same day the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. On February 4th of 1942, civilian automobile production was halted and the American workforce was redirected to concentrate on the war-time effort.

This car is an original and unrestored example that has been driven 34,700 miles since new. There have been only two owners of this car prior to its acquisition at the 2008 auction. It is painted in Marlboro Blue and wears a replacement convertible top that it was given in the early 1960s. There are running boards, which were a no-cost option, a locking gas cap, and a windshield washer. The convertible top and the radio antenna are both operated by a vacuum-cylinder system.

The interior has blue and beige upholstery and is well equipped with a radio, heater and defroster, and a Deluxe steering wheel with a day-night rearview mirror. The car is powered by a 346 cubic-inch V8 engine and mated to a Hydra-Matic Drive transmission with four forward speeds.

In 2008, this car was brought to the 2nd Annual Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey presented by RM Auctions where it was estimated to sell for $35,000 - $45,000. It was offered without reserve. Those estimates were proven accurate when the bidding reached $39,600. The lot was sold.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2008

2008 Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey by RM Auctions

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $35,000-USD $45,000 
Sale Price :
USD $39,600

1942 Cadillac Series 62 Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Cadillac Series 62

(Data based on Model Year 1942 sales)
1942 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
Sold for USD$79,750
  2017 The Finest : Boca Raton
 
1942 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe
Sold for USD$88,000
  2015 Auctions America - Fort Lauderdale
 
1942 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe
Chassis#: 8384150
Sold for USD$64,000
  2012 RM Auctions - Hershey, PA
 
1942 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe
Chassis#: 8384112
Sold for USD$93,500
  2011 RM Auctions - Concours d'Elegance at St. Johns
1942 Cadillac Series 62 image  
1942 Cadillac Series 62
Chassis#: 8383397
Sold for USD$60,500
  2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook
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1942 Cadillac Series 42-63
Sold for USD$23,100
  2009 The Old Car Heaven Museum Auction
 
1942 Cadillac Series 62
Sold for USD$39,600
  2008 Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey by RM Auctions
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1942 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe
Chassis#: 5426611
Sold for USD$36,300
  2005 Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall
 

Cadillac Series 62s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1942 Cadillac Series 62's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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1942 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible 2015 Dragone Auction Fall $50,000$60,000

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