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1953 Cadillac Series 62 by Ghia

Two Cadillac Series 62 models were clothed with coachwork by Ghia of Torino, Italy. Ghia was one of the finest automotive designers in Italy and Cadillac was the premier luxury car builder in America.

The 1963 Cadillac Series 62 had a 126-inch wheelbase and an overall length of 215.8 inches for the sedan and 220.8 inches for the coupe and convertible body styles. Power was from a 331 cubic-inch, overhead-valve, five main bearings, V8 engine that delivered 210 horsepower and was backed by an automatic transmission.

Although it wore Cadillac badging, its appearance was thoroughly European and the work of Ghia principal, Luigi Serge. The pair of 1953 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible chassis were ordered through the New York distributor and given dramatic styling, with pontoon fenders curving at the front and flared into a slight tailfin, with the headlights and driving lights enclosed within round 'pods' flanking the upright radiator shell. They had a wrap-around windshield, Corvette-style 'cove,' and long chrome 'ribs' that traversed nearly the entire length of the car.

Both cars had many similarities and a few unique touches. Both had unique grilles and taillights with one having thin vertical bars finished in gold-anodized aluminum. One was devoid of front fender parking lights, a rear license plate holder, and two half 'bumperettes' (the other had a full front bumper).

One of the Ghia-bodied Series 62 was acquired by Prince Aly Khan who gave it to actress Rita Hayworth, to whom he was married briefly. The other example is believed to have been delivered to John Perona, owner of Manhattan's El Morocco and a longtime Ghia customer.


by Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2020

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1953 Cadillac Series 62 by Ghia Vehicle Profiles

1953 Cadillac Series 62 by Ghia vehicle information
Coupe

Coachwork: Ghia
Chassis #: 536253053
1953 Cadillac Series 62 by Ghia vehicle information
Coupe

Coachwork: Ghia

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Specification Comparison by Year

Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
34,213
126.00 in.
8 cyl., 346.00 CID., 150.00hp
$2,910 - $3,440
55,643
126.00 in.
8 cyl., 331.00 CID., 160.00hp
$2,965 - $3,496
126.00 in.
8 cyl., 331.00 CID., 160.00hp
59,818
126.00 in.
8 cyl., 331.00 CID., 190.00hp
$3,149 - $3,653
81,844
126.00 in.
8 cyl., 331.00 CID., 160.00hp
$3,440 - $3,985
70,255
116.00 in., 126.00 in.
8 cyl., 331.00 CID., 190.00hp
$3,540 - $4,110
85,446
126.00 in.
8 cyl., 331.00 CID., 210.00hp
$3,570 - $7,750
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126.00 in.
8 cyl., 331.00 CID., 210.00hp

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