conceptcarz.com

Image credit: © conceptcarz.com (Reproduction Or reuse prohibited).

1948 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe

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

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 image  1948 Cadillac Series 62 image  
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.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1948 Cadillac Series 62 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee$57,000  
1948 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible 2018 Mecum : Indianapolis$47,500  
1948 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CONVERTIBLE4862067942018 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 CONVERTIBLE4862311492015 BarrettJackson Palm Beach   
1948 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible 2015 Mecum : Kissimmee$40,000  
1948 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe4862198142014 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 624862187922013 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 CONVERTIBLE4862067942011 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  

Vehicles With Comparable Market Values

Similar sales to the $57,282 range.
1963 Chevrolet Impala SS
Chassis#:31847l108620
Sold for $57,200
2024 Mecum : Glendale
1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS
Chassis#:136800k189042
Sold for $57,200
2024 Mecum : Glendale
2007 Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake
Chassis#:1zvht88s875225467
Sold for $57,200
2024 Mecum : Glendale
1981 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Custom
Chassis#:1g8ek18l1bf109436
Sold for $57,200
2024 Mecum : Glendale
2015 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Chassis#:1g1yl2d70f5113027
Sold for $57,200
2024 Mecum : Glendale
2024 Ram 1500 Pickup
Chassis#:1c6srfmt0rn145388
Sold for $57,200
2024 Mecum : Glendale
1966 Citroën HY Camping-car par Currus avec son Velosolex
Chassis#:5144699
Sold for $57,853
2024 Artcurial : Retromobile
1897 De Dion-Bouton Tricycle
Chassis#:1198
Sold for $57,853
2024 Artcurial : Retromobile
1970 FORD MUSTANG CUSTOM COUPE
Chassis#:0F02F161965
Sold for $57,200
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
1994 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 PICKUP
Chassis#:1GCEK14K5RZ230966
Sold for $57,200
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
1966 FORD MUSTANG FASTBACK
Chassis#:6F09A740139
Sold for $57,200
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
1976 FORD F-350 PICKUP
Chassis#:AZ393328
Sold for $57,200
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
1962 CHEVROLET IMPALA SS CUSTOM COUPE
Chassis#:21847B144722
Sold for $57,200
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
1957 CADILLAC COUPE DE VILLE
Chassis#:5762140949
Sold for $57,200
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
1972 GMC JIMMY CUSTOM SUV
Chassis#:TKE182S511822
Sold for $57,200
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD E-CODE CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#:E7FH193637
Sold for $57,200
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
2022 FORD MUSTANG GT CUSTOM COUPE
Chassis#:1FA6P8CF4N5126480
Sold for $57,200
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
1941 WILLYS AMERICAR CUSTOM COUPE
Chassis#:AL09AV00200027445
Sold for $57,200
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
2023 JEEP GLADIATOR CUSTOM PICKUP
Chassis#:1C6JJTAG1PL544974
Sold for $57,200
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
1975 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#:1N67H5S175809
Sold for $57,200
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ

1948 Cadillac Series 62

Additional valuation insight and sales data
History
Specifications
Image gallery
Other Cadillac Series 62 model years

1948 Cadillac Series 62 Vehicle Profiles

1948 Cadillac Series 62 vehicle information
Convertible Coupe
Designer: Harley Earl
Chassis #: 486221335
1948 Cadillac Series 62 vehicle information
Convertible Coupe
Designer: Harley Earl
Chassis #: 486229135
1948 Cadillac Series 62 vehicle information
Convertible Coupe
Designer: Harley Earl
Chassis #: 486219814