1953 Cadillac Series 62 by Ghia Coupe

This vehicle is one of only two Cadillac series 62 built with coachwork by Ghia of Torino, Italy. This flamboyant coupe on an American premier luxury car chassis was the epitome of auto design in the early 1950s.

Ghia coachworks established itself as one of the finest automotive designers in Torino, the hub of Italy's automotive industry. Giacinto Ghia did his apprenticeship in the earlier carriage building trade, only to later come out on top as one of the best in auto design and construction. His philosophy of producing cars in limited numbers and of very high quality is definitely shown in this work of art.

This Cadillac is the first of two custom-made cars by Ghia on the 1953 convertible Cadillac chassis, with a Series 62 5.4-lier engine. The design is attributed to Felice Boano and Luigi Serge of Carrozzeria Ghia, and it showcases European styling with a truly Italian flair. Novel features for the time include quad headlamps, split wrap-around rear window, and two-tone ribbed coves, which became extremely popular - a la Corvette in 1958.

This car was a special order by the New York dealership, and on completion, it toured the show circuit of 1953 and 1954. A strict two-seater with a particular cargo shelf in the rear, this lovely Cadillac was the epitome of grand touring in 1953 and the pride of the Blackhawk Collection for three decades.