 1959 Series 62 | 1959 Eldorado Biarritz |
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 |  | Convertible Chassis Num: 60F122193 |
| Sold for $96,250 at 2007 RM Auctions. Sold for $82,250 at 2012 Gooding & Company. | ||
This 1960 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible is a wonderful example of the bold yet elegant styling that characterized Cadillac in 1960. It has been properly restored and in the early 1990s, was purchased by Mark Miller, lead singer of the country music band Sawyer Brown. This car won a First Junior award at the 1994 southeastern Fall meet held in Charlotte, North Carolina. A year later, the car won a First Senior award at the Winter meet held in Florida and, in 1996, its accolades culminated in a First Preservation award and a Second Place Grand National award at a club meet in Alabama.
Al Wiseman of Tarpon Springs, Florida purchased the car in 1997. The car was used sparingly and was meticulously serviced before being sold in 2007 to the current owner.
This Cadillac Series 62 is fitted with power brakes, power steering, dual back-up lights, windshield washers and dual-speed wipers. It is also equipped with optional power windows, power seats, a signal-seeking radio, factory air-conditioning and chrome wire wheels. There are fender skirts and whitewall tires, a fresh interior, two-spoke steering wheel and button-quilted white leather upholstery.
In 2012, this vehicle was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction in Scottsdale, Arizona where it was estimated to sell for $90,000 - $120,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $82,250 inclusive of buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2012
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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