1962 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible

General Motors' premier Cadillac Motor Division celebrated their 60th Anniversary year in 1962. That year, Cadillac produced 160,840 automobiles, and all were equipped with a dual-circuit braking system and 59 percent of them were sold with air conditioning. All 1962 Cadillacs were powered by a 390 cubic-inch V8 engine offering 325 horsepower and were mated to GM's 4-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. Ride and handling were improved due to the new chassis frame and suspension.

Cadillac, named after a great French explorer, employed innovative manufacturing techniques and offered excellent reliability. During the 1930s, Cadillac defined the luxury car segment, and each decade that followed saw Cadillac improving that position.

The 1960s Cadillac models were long, sleek, and superbly styled. For 1962, Cadillac produced a total of 160,840 vehicles of which 16,800 were Series 62 convertibles.

This particular example is finished in its original color of Pompeian Red with its correct white leather interior with red accents and floor covering. It is fitted with all the Series 62 convertible's standard equipment, as well the optional radio, complete with a power antenna, and air conditioning system.

By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2017