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$200,000
1940 Cadillac Series 62
Price:
$200,000
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Summary:
Used 1940 Cadillac Series 62
Location:
Macedonia, OH
Description:
Stunning frame-off restoration by well-known restorer. Multipleaward winner, including AACA Grand National First Prize. Beautifulcolor combination. Only test and tune miles since completed. Afantastic Full Classic convertible ready to show or tour! Cadillacwas at the top of their game in 1940 and the Series 62 convertiblecoupe is a great example that combines elegance, luxury, andsportiness in a way that was hard for other manufacturers to match.Finished in stunning Italian Cream with a red leather interior,this 1940 Cadillac is anything but subtle. But it's a sophisticatedlook and a favorite of the restorer, Doug Seybold. Finished in2016, the car proceeded to collect every award imaginable, up toand including an AACA Grand National First Prize, a testament tothe quality of the work. The car remains show-quality throughout,including spectacular paint and bodywork, brilliant chrome, andsuperior fit and finish. The doors swing open and closed onwell-oiled hinges and you'll note that the body lines are exactingwith no issues with panel alignment. Details like the fenderornaments and grille, which are notorious for pitting, are in verygood to excellent condition and all the stainless trim was polishedto match. Rubber items are all new throughout and even the glasswas replaced so it's crystal clear in every direction. Accessoriesinclude a front grille guard and dual side mirrors, making theCadillac stylish and easier to drive in today's world. This is areally appealing car. Exterior notes: Excellent throughout. Nodamage noted. The red leather interior accurately duplicates thefactory's shiny leather that was a little stiffer than today'shides. The pleated seats show only the most minor signs of use,some light wrinkles that add to the appearance rather than detract.The body-colored dashboard and chrome window garnish moldings arecorrect for a convertible (closed cars had woodgraining) and makesthe interior bright and airy even with the top up. All the plasticswere restored, including the lovely ivory steering wheel andvarious accessory knobs. The gauges were all rebuilt and are fullyfunctional, as are the radio and clock. Cadillac-logo pads on thepedals are a nice touch and it has been fitted with matching floormats bound in the same leather as the seats. For cooler nights,there's a dealer-installed heater/defroster unit under the dash and1940 was Cadillac's first year for front and rear turn signals,actuated by a little toggle switch on the left side of the steeringcolumn. The back seat is spacious enough for real-sized adults andlooks to have never been used. Overhead, a black canvas top ispower-assisted, making this a very modern-feeling convertible. Thecar includes a matching black canvas boot, but for some reason thesnaps were not installed, so that's one small detail for the nextowner to address (I'd wager we were the first to actually put thetop down on this car). The trunk is correctly finished with grainedfabric and includes a full-sized spare tire assembly. Interiornotes: Beautiful upholstery. Crisp gauges. Top fits very well butneeds a bit of assistance when going down to avoid pinching thefabric. Boot has no snaps, can't be installed. Wipers and cigarettelighter not tested to avoid damage. With the V16 out of production,the only engine available was Cadillac's robust 346 cubic inchflathead V8. Impeccably smooth and torquey, it really made the V16obsolete. Renowned for its reliability, there's a reason '40sCadillacs are such popular tour cars. Fully rebuilt and with justtest and tune miles, it's a superb runner. It starts easily thanksto an auxiliary electric fuel pump and settles into a purring idlethat sounds muscular and smooth. It pulls the sleek ragtop aroundwithout much effort and will happily cruise all day at 60 MPH. It'sproperly detailed in corporate green engine enamel with correctporcelainized manifolds, and details like the hose clamps,fasteners, and accessory finishes are correct?there's a reason whythis car won all those awards. The transmission is a 3-speed manualthat shifts smoothly with a tight feeling to the linkage that'sdifficult to replicate during a restoration, and with 3.90 gearsout back it's an energetic performer around town. The suspension isGM's familiar setup with coil springs in front and leaf springs inback, and the ride remains luxury car smooth at all times. Steeringis surprisingly light for an unassisted system, another testamentto the quality of the restoration, and the brakes are powerfulenough for the car's performance. Obviously everything underneaththe car is new and you can see that the floors, rockers, and frameare in fantastic shape so they must have started with quality basestock. A new exhaust system offers just the right soundtrack, andit sits on painted steel wheels with correct 6.50-16 BFGoodrichSilvertown wide whitewall tires. Mechanical notes: Starts and runsgreat. Idles well, drives nicely. Optima battery and auxiliaryelectric fuel pump. Some splashes of dirt on the undercarriage butcould be removed in an afternoon. With nearly $200,000 spent on therestoration at one of the best-known 1940s GM restoration shops,this beautiful Cadillac is ready to continue earning trophies orentertain its owner on tour. The color combination is simplystunning and the proven Cadillac hardware under the skin makes itone of the best pre-war road cars you can own. Call today! HarwoodMotors always recommends and welcomes personal or professionalinspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.
Body Type:
Convertible
Transmission:
Manual Transmission
For sale by:
Dealer
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