1946 Cadillac Series 62 Club Coupe

As soon as World War II ended, the Detroit 'Arsenal of Democracy' shifted back to producing new automobiles for a car-hungry America. Cadillac, like other manufacturers, re-introduced slightly revised versions of their short-run 1942 models. The rarely seen 1942 Cadillac Series 62 models had featured completely new, extremely handsome styling that, if anything, became even more desirable with the 1946 adaptation.

The Series 62 Club Coupe was an especially stylish car, with its low roofline and side windows accenting its beautifully flowing lines. The massive car had an overall length of 220 inches and a 129-inch wheelbase. It weighed 4,100 lbs.

The Series 62's basic Fisher 'C-Body' design was also used by Oldsmobile and Buick senior lines. Buick called the 2-door style a 'Sedanette,' Oldsmobile termed it a 'Club Sedan' and Cadillac called their version a 'Club Coupe.' The sleek fastback body was continued into 1947, with minor appearance changes, by all three GM divisions and was used by Buick through 1948.

Only 2,323 buyers were lucky enough to take a new Cadillac Series 62 Club Coupe home in 1946. This example cost its original owner $1972.33, including taxes. The current owner has owned this 1946 Cadillac for 21 years and has driven it more than 45,000 miles, participating in many collector car tours. The car's Fleetwood interior was restored, with new old stock cloth, in 2006.