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$40,500
1941 Cadillac Series 61
Price:
$40,500
Financing:
Summary:
Used 1941 Cadillac Series 61
Location:
Morgantown, PA
Description:
1941 Cadillac Series 61 Sedanette When is a coupe not a coupe? When it's a Sedanette, of course! The1941 Cadillac Series 61 came in several configurations and thesedanette was the two-door version. By today's standard, a huge carbut back then, the 10-inch reduction behind Cadillac's Series 75cars made this the proverbial compact of the day. By the late 30's,cars were getting rounder...and the '41 Sedanette took curves to anew level with a sloping roofline that doesn't give up until ithits the back bumper. Surely, it played a part in future automotivedesign in the United States. For consignment, old meets new with this interesting build andunmistakable 1941 Cadillac Series 61 Sedanette. When the car isheaded straight for you, it's hard to distinguish it from otherCadillacs of the era...but as soon as it turns the corner, thevisual show begins! If the flared fenders don't impress you, thelong, sloping humpback will surely get your attention. Theforward-leaning B-pillar is poetry in motion...even when it'sstanding still. As the car drives away, wide rear hips look likewings carrying a torpedo down the road. Dramatic indeed and a July2002 Southern Rodder magazine feature car ta boot! ExteriorFlame Red emblazons this car like a billboard...put a cherry on topand you might be mistaken for a fire chief. The clear coat reallymakes this car pop and light is reflected by the paint and by theample chrome that adorns it. A few areas of touch ups, inclusionsand evidence of body filler are noted in the lowers of the body,but one must look hard to find them. The Flying Goddess hoodornament also shines leaving a bead of chrome behind her thatextends up dividing the windshield. The Caddy emblem on the hood isenhanced by some nice pinstriping and the grille is "large and incharge" leading this car like a freight train. Long hood vents area dominant feature on each side and are functional for heatdissipation. The roofline sweeps dramatically back, splitting therear fenders which are capped by simple tail lights alsohighlighted by some pinstriping. The striping is found on themassive trunk too which has a nicely integrated third brake light.The rear window is flush to the car like an airplane and polishedstone guards shield the rear fenders from damage. Chrome laden15-inch wire wheels are surrounded by wide white walls while dualexhaust peek out the back. So, what's new here? The side mirrorsare from 1984...but that's not all! InteriorEntering the car is like going from 1941 to 1984 in an instant! Theseats, parts of the door panel, and the steering wheel are rightout of a 1984 Cadillac. An instrument cluster from an '82Oldsmobile was adapted to fit the '41 dash and looks cool. The tuckand roll pattern on the door panels is repeated nicely in the trunkwhich is also lined with red leather. And despite it beginning tosound like a Johnny Cash song, it all seems to fit and work well!Various shades of red cover the interior including the carpet andheadliner, both in good shape. The red dash is interrupted by amodern radio complete with a 4-inch screen...a system they couldnot even have dreamed about in 1941! DrivetrainPower comes from a Chevy 350ci V8 with Holly Sniper EFI managingthe fuel injection. The small block allows for plenty of room inthe engine bay making it easy to service as needed. Not to beoutdone by the interior, the power brake booster is...yep...red! Asare the ignition wires. It's a tidy package that sends powerthrough a 700R4 automatic transmission and into the 12-bolt rear.True dual exhaust sends the product of combustion rearward. UndercarriageAhhh...simplicity! Openings in the X-frame make way for thedriveshaft and exhaust pipes. Stainless mufflers lead tochrome-tipped tailpipes. Independent coil sprung suspension anddisk brakes up front, leaf springs and drum brakes in the back.Nothing unusual or out of place, some typical patina for a driverof this caliber, although we did notice some rust-through holes onthe rocker panel and some surface rust on the inner bodypanels. Drive-abilityWith the help of electronic fuel injection, the car fired right upand sounded good through the 2" exhaust. It's an interestingexperience piloting an old car with a "modern" steering wheel, butoff we went! You sit tall which helps in seeing over the massivehood and the ride is smooth as the suspension absorbs theimperfections in our track. Power is REAL good...no problem for thesmall block to move this behemoth through our test. Slowing andstopping are no problem - brake bias is on point. Rear visibilitytakes some getting used to...the window is high and small relativeto the size of this hump-backed beauty....but before long, we weremastering the ship. If the shape of this vehicle doesn't get attention, the bright redpaint will! It's a very nice driver from a time when Cadillac wasthe benchmark and a status symbol all the while wanting to attracta sportier crowd with the smaller Series 61 Sedanette. The mix ofold and new is kind of unique here...it's not resto-modded as muchas it is a blend of two eras. The sheer uniqueness and presence ofthis vehicle will surely pay off with "smiles per gallon!" Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic andcollectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climatecontrolled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic andcollectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of theI-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at(888) 227-XXXX. Contact us anytime for more information or to comesee the vehicle in person. With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, andwe do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with hostStewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trendsin consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities andautomotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune in each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever youenjoy listening. You can also watch on YouTube!
Transmission:
Automatic Transmission
For sale by:
Dealer
Features:
Power Brakes
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