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Cadillac introduced the first rear fins in 1948 and this design theme would remain, in various treatments, for more than a decade. The Series 62 Convertible Coupe received strong horizontal lines, a cut-down windshield, push-button controls and an interior layout that influenced many designs of the 1950s.
It is estimated that around 100 examples of the Convertible Coupe remain in existence. This example was given a restoration in 1993 and has received a number of Cadillac-LaSalle Club awards including a First Primary, First Senior and even Best of Show honors in the Post-War category at the 1994 Grand National. In July of 1998, it was featured on the cover of The Self Starter, the official publication of the Cadillac-LaSalle Club.
The car is painted in Madeira Maroon over custom-dyed, Bridge of Weir leather upholstery. There are tan carpets and a convertible top. The car rides on whitewall tires with polished wheel covers. Inside, there is a drum-style instrument cluster that was a unique, one-year-only feature.
Powering the car is a flathead V-8 that displaces 346 cubic inches and is fitted with a single Carter carburetor. The 150 horsepower produced is sent to the rear wheels via a three-speed Hydra-Matic transmission.
In 2011, the car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. The car was estimated to sell for $65,000 - $85,000 and was offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $93,500 including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2011
It is estimated that around 100 examples of the Convertible Coupe remain in existence. This example was given a restoration in 1993 and has received a number of Cadillac-LaSalle Club awards including a First Primary, First Senior and even Best of Show honors in the Post-War category at the 1994 Grand National. In July of 1998, it was featured on the cover of The Self Starter, the official publication of the Cadillac-LaSalle Club.
The car is painted in Madeira Maroon over custom-dyed, Bridge of Weir leather upholstery. There are tan carpets and a convertible top. The car rides on whitewall tires with polished wheel covers. Inside, there is a drum-style instrument cluster that was a unique, one-year-only feature.
Powering the car is a flathead V-8 that displaces 346 cubic inches and is fitted with a single Carter carburetor. The 150 horsepower produced is sent to the rear wheels via a three-speed Hydra-Matic transmission.
In 2011, the car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. The car was estimated to sell for $65,000 - $85,000 and was offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $93,500 including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2011
2011 The Scottsdale Auction - Gooding & Company
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $65,000-USD $85,000
Sale Price :
USD $93,500
1948 Cadillac Series 62 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Cadillac Series 62
(Data based on Model Year 1948 sales)
1948 Cadillac Series 62 Club Coupé Sold for USD$43,693 2024 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
1948 Cadillac Series 62 Custom Chassis#: 486211324 Sold for USD$56,100 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1948 Cadillac Series 62 Custom Chassis#: 486211324 Sold for USD$66,000 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1948 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 486245275 Sold for USD$165,000 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1948 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Sold for USD$51,700 2022 Mecum Indy | |
1948 Cadillac Series 62 Sedanette Sold for USD$51,700 2021 Mecum : Chicago | |
1948 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe Sold for USD$71,500 2021 Mecum : Chattanooga | |
1948 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan Chassis#: 486250783 Sold for USD$14,980 2020 Bonhams : The Autoworld Autumn Sale | |
1942 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan Chassis#: 486209794 Sold for USD$14,300 2019 Mecum : Monterey | |
1948 Cadillac Series 62 Sold for USD$29,000 2019 Spring Carlisle Auction | |
1948 Cadillac Series 62 Club Coupe Sold for USD$30,800 2019 Mecum : Phoenix Auction | |
1948 Cadillac Series 62 Resto Mod Sold for USD$56,100 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1948 Cadillac Series 62 Resto Mod Sold for USD$57,200 2018 Mecum : Indianapolis | |
1948 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 486206794 Sold for USD$57,750 2017 Dragone Lime Rock Park | |
1948 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CUSTOM Sold for USD$32,750 2017 Leake Auction - OKC Fairgrounds | |
1948 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Sold for USD$63,250 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | |
1948 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Sold for USD$72,500 2016 Mecum - Indianapolis | |
1948 CADILLAC SERIES 62 Chassis#: 486246941 Sold for USD$18,700 2016 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1948 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CUSTOM SEDANETTE Chassis#: 486204455 Sold for USD$68,200 2016 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1948 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 486218792 Sold for USD$49,500 2016 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ |
Cadillac Series 62s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1948 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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1948 Cadillac Series 62 | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $57,000 | |||
1948 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible | 2018 Mecum : Indianapolis | $47,500 | |||
1948 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CONVERTIBLE | 486206794 | 2018 Premier Auction Group | $65,000 | ||
1948 Cadillac Convertible Resto Mod | 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | $85,000 | |||
1948 Cadillac Series 62 Resto Mod | 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | $100,000 | |||
1948 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible | 2016 Mecum : Dallas | ||||
1948 Cadillac Convertible Resto Mod | 2016 Mecum : Harrisburg | $55,000 | |||
1948 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CONVERTIBLE | 2016 Mecum Houston | $20,000 | |||
1948 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible | 2016 Mecum : Kissimmee | $40,000 | |||
1948 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible | 2015 Mecum : Indianapolis | $50,000 | $100,000 | $125,000 | |
1948 CADILLAC CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE | 486231149 | 2015 BarrettJackson Palm Beach | |||
1948 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible | 2015 Mecum : Kissimmee | $40,000 | |||
1948 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe | 486219814 | 2014 The 7th Annual Auburn Auction | $75,000 | $90,000 | |
1948 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible | 2014 Auctions America Ft Lauderdale | $43,000 | |||
1948 Cadillac Convertible 500/400 HP, Air Ride | 2013 Mecum Dan Mecum's 26th Spring Classic | $115,000 | |||
1948 Cadillac Convertible | 2013 Mecum : Indianapolis | $115,000 | |||
1948 CADILLAC 62 | 486218792 | 2013 GPK Auction Atlantic City | $72,000 | ||
1948 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan 346 CI, Automatic | 2012 Mecum's 25th Original Spring Classic Indianapolis | $11,250 | |||
1948 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible | 2012 Branson Auction Spring 2012 | $45,000 | |||
1948 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CONVERTIBLE COUPE | 2011 Auctions America Spring Carlisle | $65,000 | |||
1948 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CONVERTIBLE | 486206794 | 2011 Russo & Steele Scottsdale, Arizona | |||
1948 Cadillac Series 62 | 2010 Mecum Auctions St. Charles Auction | $18,250 | |||
1948 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible | 2009 Mecum St. Charles Auction | ||||
1948 Cadillac Series 62 Custom Convertible | 2009 Leake Auctions Tulsa 37th Annual Leake Auto Auction QuikTrip Center | $80,000 | |||
1948 Cadillac Convertible Series 62 | 2004 The Florida Collector Car Auction | $27,000 | |||
1948 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CONVERTIBLE | 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $31,000 | |||
1948 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CONVERTIBLE | 2002 Kruse Auction Scottsdale, AZ (Rawhide) | $43,500 | |||
1948 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CONVERTIBLE | 2001 Kruse Auction Santa Clara, CA | $41,000 | |||
1948 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CONVERTIBLE | 2001 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $48,000 |
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