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With LaSalle gone for 1941, Cadillac became a one-make, one-engine division of General Motors. For the first time since 1926, all Cadillac products used the same engine, a 150 horsepower 346 cubic-inch L-head V8, a semi-floating rear axle, and four-wheel hydraulic brakes. Cars came equipped with a three-speed synchro-mesh manual transmission, though the Oldsmobile Hydra-Matic automatic transmission (introduced in 1940) was offered as an option. Air conditioning became available for the first time.
This was Cadillac's last convertible sedan. Designer Harley Earl was particularly smitten with the 1941 models; he had one customized for his personal use. Just 400 Series 62 Convertible Sedans were produced for the model year, including this car which was sold new in Hartford, Connecticut.
This was Cadillac's last convertible sedan. Designer Harley Earl was particularly smitten with the 1941 models; he had one customized for his personal use. Just 400 Series 62 Convertible Sedans were produced for the model year, including this car which was sold new in Hartford, Connecticut.
Cadillac introduced the Series 62 in 1941 and they were powered by a 346 cubic-inch L-head engine fitted with a Stromberg carburetor helping to develop 150 horsepower at 3,400 RPM. The engine was backed by a three-speed manual or four-speed automatic gearbox and braking were controlled by hydraulic drums at all four corners. In the front was an independent suspension setup with coil springs while the back used a live axle with semi-elliptical leaf springs.
This particular example was shipped new to a dealer in Hartford, CT. on October 5, 1940. The previous owner found it in a Seattle storage unit in 1997 and began a thorough and correct restoration. The work began in 1998 with the body being removed from the frame and the car disassembled. A number of pieces were created from scratch by the Elliot Metal company and Bob LeCoque supplied a replacement engine block after a repair patch in the original unit was uncovered. All trim pieces and brightwork were replated by MasterCraft Plating, and Daniel Switzler of Tacoma, Washington, was responsible for the majority of the bodywork and paint. The car is finished in the proper lacquer and a correct 1941 shade called El Centro Green. Classic Interior Restorations of Seattle reupholstered the interior, and the convertible top was restored as well.By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2020
This particular example was shipped new to a dealer in Hartford, CT. on October 5, 1940. The previous owner found it in a Seattle storage unit in 1997 and began a thorough and correct restoration. The work began in 1998 with the body being removed from the frame and the car disassembled. A number of pieces were created from scratch by the Elliot Metal company and Bob LeCoque supplied a replacement engine block after a repair patch in the original unit was uncovered. All trim pieces and brightwork were replated by MasterCraft Plating, and Daniel Switzler of Tacoma, Washington, was responsible for the majority of the bodywork and paint. The car is finished in the proper lacquer and a correct 1941 shade called El Centro Green. Classic Interior Restorations of Seattle reupholstered the interior, and the convertible top was restored as well.By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2020
2020 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $100,000-USD $130,000
Sale Price :
USD $50,400
2011 The Scottsdale Auction - Gooding & Company
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $125,000-USD $150,000
Sale Price :
USD $140,250
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Cadillac Series 62
(Data based on Model Year 1941 sales)
1941 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CONVERTIBLE COUPE Chassis#: 8356796 Sold for USD$134,400 2024 Gooding : Amelia Island Concours | |
1941 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 8348009 Sold for USD$47,300 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Sedan Chassis#: 8346673 Sold for USD$40,700 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Four-Passenger Sedan Chassis#: 8350571 Sold for USD$16,800 2023 Bonhams : Audrain Concours Auction | |
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Sedan Chassis#: 8357513 Sold for USD$64,400 2023 Bonhams : Audrain Concours Auction | |
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Chassis#: 8353694 Sold for USD$60,500 2023 Mecum : Monterey | |
1941 CADILLAC SERIES 62 SEDAN Chassis#: 8358906 Sold for USD$10,450 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Chassis#: 8363620 Sold for USD$32,500 2023 Spring Carlisle | |
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 8362735 Sold for USD$68,200 2023 Mecum : Houston | |
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 8359884 Sold for USD$86,240 2023 Bonhams : Scottsdale Auction | |
1941 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 8354526 Sold for USD$231,000 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Sold for USD$77,000 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Converitble Chassis#: 8350148 Sold for USD$55,000 2022 RM Sothebys : The Hershey Auction | |
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Custom Coupe Sold for USD$27,500 2022 Mecum : Dallas | |
1941 Cadillac Series 62 4-Passenger Coupe Chassis#: 83496288 Sold for USD$30,800 2022 Bonhams : The Quail Auction | |
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Deluxe Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 8355776 Sold for USD$145,600 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1941 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 8354526 Sold for USD$385,000 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 8361665 Sold for USD$52,210 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe Deluxe Sold for USD$31,900 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Sedan Chassis#: 8362228 Sold for USD$56,000 2021 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours dElegance Online Auction |
Cadillac Series 62s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1941 Cadillac Series 62's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1941 Cadillac Series 62 | 2023 Spring Carlisle | ||||
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible | 8353694 | 2023 Mecum : Houston | $66,000 | ||
1941 Cadillac Series 62 | 2022 Fall Carlisle Auction | ||||
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe | 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | $35,000 | |||
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe | 8361542 | 2020 RM Sothebys : Open Roads, North America | $35,000 | $45,000 | |
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Sedan Coachwork by Fisher | 8361683 | 2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction | $120,000 | $140,000 | |
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible | 2019 Mecum Portland | $50,000 | |||
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Sedan | 2019 Mecum : Phoenix Auction | $52,000 | |||
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Sedan | 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas | $70,000 | $75,000 | $100,000 | |
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Sedan | 2018 Mecum : 2018 Chicago | $48,000 | |||
1941 Cadillac Convertible | 8363250 | 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |||
1941 Cadillac Convertible Coupe | 8346250 | 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |||
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible | 2018 Mecum : Indianapolis | $37,000 | |||
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe | 8345989 | 2018 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | $55,000 | $65,000 | |
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Deluxe Convertible Sedan | 8344463 | 2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale | $100,000 | $130,000 | |
1941 Cadillac Series 62 | 2017 Mecum : Chicago | $50,000 | |||
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Sedan | 8342732 | 2017 Mecum : Monterey | $45,000 | ||
1941 CADILLAC SERIES 62 | 2017 Leake Tulsa | $53,000 | |||
1941 Cadillac Series 62 | 2017 Mecum : Indianapolis | $45,000 | |||
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible | 2017 Mecum : Houston | $60,000 | |||
1941 Cadillac Convertible | 2017 Silver Auction Arizona in January 2017 | $43,500 | |||
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Sedan | 2016 Mecum : Kansas City | $65,000 | |||
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Touring Sedan | 8341914 | 2016 Mecum : Monterey | $15,000 | ||
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe | 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | $65,000 | $80,000 | $90,000 | |
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Sedan | 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | $50,000 | $60,000 | $70,000 | |
1941 Cadillac 6267 D Convertible Coupe | 2016 GAA : July 2016 | $64,000 | |||
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible | 2016 Mecum Indianapolis | $50,000 | |||
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible | 2016 Mecum Indianapolis | $77,000 | |||
1941 Cadillac Series 62 | 2016 Carlisle Auctions : Spring Carlisle | ||||
1941 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CONVERTIBLE SEDAN | 2016 Mecum Houston | $35,000 |
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