1940 Cadillac Series 75 Convertible Coupe

Cadillacs of 1940 represented the final flourish for the marque's traditional, Classic Era styling. With a completely redesigned model on the way, the 1940 cars were the last to offer the grand, upright grille, separate bullet headlamps and optional side-mount spare wheels that defined the previous decade of car design. It was also the final year that customers could opt for the mighty 16-cylinder Series 90. While Harley Earl was soon to introduce a radical new look, the 1940 Cadillac was still a handsome and relevant machine, featuring a balanced design combining traditional themes with modern detailing. The Series 75 remained as the flagship V8-powered model, sharing the same 141-inch wheelbase chassis with the V16, as well as most of the same luxurious bodies from the Fleetwood catalog. The Series 75 was available in 12 different body styles, each hand-crafted by the expert coachbuilders of Fleetwood.