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1938 Cadillac Series 60 Navigation
Back in October of 1937, Cadillac surprised everyone with an all-new premium luxury car at the New York Auto Show. The Sixty Special received a warm welcome and excellent reviews from both the media and the public. Numerous publications raved about this unexpected premium offering. Soon after, ads were placed in premium magazines calling it 'the newest car in the world.' The Sixty Special was designed to appeal to the buyer that preferred a long wheelbase chauffeur driven sedan that was luxurious and comfortable, yet unpretentious. Some consider this one of the first Personal Luxury cars and an entirely new market segment was created.
A team led by noted designer Bill Mitchell created the long, low-appearing car that eschewed traditional running boards. The trunk is integrated into the body and a narrow roof line with thin chrome strips provides a convertible look which resulted in an entirely new concept.
This car was originally sold through Fritz Cadillac Company in Worcester, Massachusetts. The current owner purchased the car in 1983 from a General Motors designer and artist named Pierre Ollier. While in his possession, it was used as a life-sized model for an 'in scale' rendering of Mitchell's seminal design of the Sixty Special. It was then presented to him upon his retirement.
A team led by noted designer Bill Mitchell created the long, low-appearing car that eschewed traditional running boards. The trunk is integrated into the body and a narrow roof line with thin chrome strips provides a convertible look which resulted in an entirely new concept.
This car was originally sold through Fritz Cadillac Company in Worcester, Massachusetts. The current owner purchased the car in 1983 from a General Motors designer and artist named Pierre Ollier. While in his possession, it was used as a life-sized model for an 'in scale' rendering of Mitchell's seminal design of the Sixty Special. It was then presented to him upon his retirement.
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1938 Cadillac Series 60 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Cadillac Series 60
(Data based on Model Year 1938 sales)
| 1938 Cadillac Series 60 Convertible Chassis#: 8271962 Sold for USD$99,000 2023 Mecum : 2023 Monterey | |
| 1938 Cadillac Series 65 Sedan Sold for USD$16,500 2020 Mecum : Indy Fall Special | |
| 1938 CADILLAC LA SALLE SERIES 60 4 DOOR Sold for USD$13,250 2020 McCormick's Auction # 68 | |
| 1938 Cadillac Series 60 Sedan Chassis#: 8271423 Sold for USD$16,500 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Corpus Christi Old Car Museum Auction | |
| 1938 Cadillac Series 60 Opera Coupe Sold for USD$39,600 2019 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
| 1938 CADILLAC SERIES 65 IMPERIAL SEDAN Chassis#: 7271590 Sold for USD$16,500 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
| 1938 Cadillac Series 60 Touring Sedan Sold for USD$14,025 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | |
| 1938 CADILLAC SERIES 60 Sold for USD$55,000 2017 Leake Auction - Dallas | |
| 1938 Cadillac Series 60 4 Door Sold for USD$25,300 2017 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale Az | |
| 1938 Cadillac Series 60 Opera Coupe Chassis#: 8271176 Sold for USD$40,000 2016 Mecum : Monterey | |
| 1938 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD LIMO Chassis#: 3271357 Sold for USD$38,500 2015 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale | |
| 1938 Cadillac V-8 Convertible Sedan Sold for USD$42,900 2014 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
| 1938 Cadillac Series 65 Imperial Limousine Sold for USD$25,000 2011 Mecum Auctions - Dallas, TX Auction | |
| 1938 Cadillac Series 61 Sold for USD$24,000 2011 Mecum Auctions - St. Charles, IL Auction | |
| 1938 Cadillac Fleetwood Sold for USD$23,000 2011 Silver Auction - Carson City | |
| 1938 Cadillac Series 65 Limousine Sold for USD$16,250 2011 Leake Auction, San Antonio, Texas | |
| 1938 Cadillac Series 65 Limousine Sold for USD$15,250 2010 Leake Car Auctions - 38th Annual Leake Auto Auction - Market Hall | |
| 1938 CADILLAC OPERA COUPE Sold for USD$30,000 2010 Silver Auction - Arizona in January | |
| 1938 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD SALOON Chassis#: 506283884 Sold for USD$28,000 2007 Silver Auction - Hot August Nights | |
| 1938 Cadillac Model 38-6127 Opera Coupe Chassis#: 8270871 Sold for USD$44,000 2006 RM Auctions at Meadow Brook |   |
Cadillac Series 60s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1938 Cadillac Series 60's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 Cadillac Series 65 Five-Passenger Sedan | 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | $33,000 | $35,000 | $45,000 | |
| 1938 CADILLAC SERIES 65 CONVERTIBLE SEDAN | 2014 Mecum Dallas | $65,000 | |||
| 1938 Cadillac Series 65 Convertible Sedan | 7270907 | 2014 Mecum Monterey | $62,000 | $80,000 | $100,000 |
| 1938 CADILLAC 60 SERIES | 2014 McCormick's Palm Springs # 56 | $19,000 | |||
| 1938 Cadillac Fleetwood 605 | 2013 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee, FL Auction | $25,000 | |||
| 1938 Cadillac Series 65 Limousine | 2011 Leake Car Auctions Oklahoma City, Ok | ||||
| 1938 Cadillac Series 60 | 2008 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook | $42,500 | $65,000 | $80,000 |
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