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1941 Cadillac Series 62

1941 was another record sales year for Cadillac, with total sales topping 66,000 vehicles, exceeding any previous year by 20,000 units, and trailing rival Packard by only 7,000 cars. Of those, just 400 were model 62290, the convertible sedan. This was the last year that General Motors produced a convertible sedan in any of its model lines.

The convertible sedan was priced at $1,965, and rode on a 126-inch wheelbase, making them the most expensive model in the Cadillac 62 Series. All 1941 Cadillacs were powered by a 346 cubic inch V8, with increased compression, that produced 150 horsepower. New for 1940, was Cadillac's use of the fully shiftless Hydra-Matic transmission. The Hydra-Matic, originally developed by Oldsmobile in 1939, became a staple of the line until 1949. This combination produces a 0-60 mph time of 14 seconds and a top speed of approximately 100 mph.

The 1941 Cadillac models wore GM Styling by Harley Earl and Bill Mitchell, and were a departure from the past in terms of styling, with the old upright, V-shaped radiator grille replaced by the horizontal 'egg-crate' grille treatment. Conceived by Art Ross, this design element was brought to Earl's attention by Bill Mitchell, his eventual hand-picked successor. Additional 1941 Cadillac features included the fender-mounted headlamps and larger taillights that concealed the fuel filler.

Another change for 1941 was the adoption of a single-engine philosophy for 1941 and beyond. Cadillac's L-head V8 engine displaced 346 cubic inches and with the help of a compression increase, raised output to 150 horsepower and made them capable of 100 mph. It was powerful, smooth, and nearly silent operation. The independent front underpinnings offered excellent ride and handling qualities. A wider model range was offered for 1941 Cadillacs along six distinct lines ranging from the entry-level Series 61, which replaced the former LaSalle marque, to the Sixty Special, Series 63 four-door Sedan, the long-wheelbase Series 67, and Fleetwood-bodied Series 75.

The Series 62 was versatile and forward-looking with body styles that included a coupe, touring sedan, convertible coupe, and convertible sedan.


by Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2019

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The Harley Earl designed Cadillac Series 62 was a very large vehicle that featured a large, 6,390 cc (390 cubic inches) 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....
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  • A new, bolder grille.
  • Front fenders were extended into the doors
  • Headlights were fully integrated into the front fenders
  • Horizontal-theme grille stretched from side to side.
  • Improved brakes
  • New fresh-air heating and ventilating system was introduced, ducted from the grille rather than a cowl-top ventilator.
  • New instrument panels
  • New styling.
  • Self-shifting Hydra-Matic transmission
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    1941 Series 62
    $1,970-$11,205
    1941 Cadillac Series 62 Price Range: $1,425 - $1,970

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    Production
    Wheelbase
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    5,903
    129.00 in.
    8 cyl., 346.00 CID., 135.00hp
    $1,685 - $2,195
    24,734
    126.00 in.
    8 cyl., 346.00 CID., 150.00hp
    $1,425 - $1,970
    4,961
    129.00 in.
    8 cyl., 346.00 CID., 150.00hp

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