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1959 Cadillac Series 62 news, pictures, and information | ||
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 |  |  | Convertible Coupe Designer: Harley Earl Chassis Num: 59F104226 |
| Sold for $71,500 at 2008 RM Auctions. | |||
This example is finished in white with a tan convertible top. The interior is brown leather. It spent part of its life as a static museum display and later became part of the Brumos Collection in Jacksonville, Florida. In 2003 it participated in the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. It is an original car that has only been given repaints on at least two occasions. It has its proper mat and spare tire, original radio with rear speaker, six-way power seats, and whitewall tires.
This example has traveled just 55,500 miles since new. In 2008 it was brought to the Automobiles of Amelia presented by RM Auctions where it was estimated to sell for $60,000 - $80,000 and offered without reserve. The estimates proved accurate and the lot was sold for $71,500 including buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008
 |  |  | Hardtop Coupe Designer: Harley Earl |
De Ville standard features included a cloth-and-leather interior, padded dash, power windows, a 390 cubic-inch V-8 engine and GM's highly respected four-speed Hydra-Matic transmission.
This Coupe de Ville is a magnificent 8,266-mile time capsule, completely original inside and out. It was delivered to its first owner, Mr. Joseph Chewzewski, by Central Cadillac of Newark, New Jersey on August 21, 1959. The current owner added this car to his Cadillac collection in the early 1990s.
 | Convertible Coupe Designer: Harley Earl Chassis Num: 59F118600 | |
| Sold for $100,000 at 2008 Worldwide Auctioneers. | ||
In 2008, the car was offered for sale at the Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction presented by the Worldwide Auctioneers. It was estimated to sell for $135,000 - $150,000. Even though bidding failed to reach those estimates, the lot was sold for a high bid of $100,000 including buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2008
 |  | Hardtop Coupe Designer: Harley Earl |
This Series 62 Coupe is an example of preservation that has just 14,500 miles on the odometer. It still wears the factory-installed 1959 tires. It is finished in its original Wood Rose color.
 |  |  | Convertible Coupe Designer: Harley Earl Chassis Num: 59F120177 |
| Sold for $115,500 at 2007 RM Auctions. | |||
The car is finished in black with a white top, a red tonneau cover and red leather interior. A complete frame off restoration was completed in 1990. It has been the recipient of many Best of Show awards and an AACA National First in 1995, and an AACA Senior First from 1996.
At auction, the car was sold, selling for $115,500.
By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2011
 | Convertible Coupe Designer: Harley Earl |
Power was from Cadillac's own overhead valve V-8 which developed 345 horsepower from its 390 cubic-inches thanks to three two-barrel carburetors.
The Harley Earl designed Cadillac Series 62 De Ville was a very large vehicle that featured a large, 6,390 cc (390 cubic inch) V-8 engine. The back had large fins that did little for performance and handling but was all about the style of the vehicle. The design of the vehicle was inspired by the space program and the era of jet engines. The large, 4400 lb car was fitted with drum brakes. These often wore out quickly. If a U-turn needed to be made, the driver would need a parking lot. The turning radius was 24 feet.
The car was a luxury vehicle that could carry six individuals comfortably. The car was a convertible with the top being raised and lowered automatically. The interior had electrical gauges. The head lights would turn on at dusk and were also capable of switching from high beam to low beam when they sensed oncoming traffic. In total, there were eight lights on the front of the vehicle. The four on the top were the driving lights while the lights mounted on the bumper were the parking lamps. To add to the driving comfort, air suspension was used. This aided in providing a very soft ride but there was significant body roll when cornering. With the V8, it was capable of creeping to sixty in 11 seconds. This reinforced the notion that this Cadillac was built for comfort and not for speed. The drivers enjoyed the ride and they looked good cruising along, enjoying the large open road.
By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2012
For more information and related vehicles, click hereThe car was a luxury vehicle that could carry six individuals comfortably. The car was a convertible with the top being raised and lowered automatically. The interior had electrical gauges. The head lights would turn on at dusk and were also capable of switching from high beam to low beam when they sensed oncoming traffic. In total, there were eight lights on the front of the vehicle. The four on the top were the driving lights while the lights mounted on the bumper were the parking lamps. To add to the driving comfort, air suspension was used. This aided in providing a very soft ride but there was significant body roll when cornering. With the V8, it was capable of creeping to sixty in 11 seconds. This reinforced the notion that this Cadillac was built for comfort and not for speed. The drivers enjoyed the ride and they looked good cruising along, enjoying the large open road.
By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2012
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