1941 Cadillac Series 62

Gateway Classic Cars of San Antonio/Austin is pleased to present this four-door 1941 Cadillac Series 62. Cadillac was formed in 1902 and purchased by General Motors in 1909. Already established as a premier luxury car, General Motors was able to make the Cadillac a household name as the premier American made luxury car. Cadillac has always been ahead of the curve when it comes technological advances. Including such innovations as full electrical systems including lighting and ignition systems. Cadillac was also at the forefront with the introduction of the first mass produced V-8 engine. The Cadillac Series 62 was in production from 1940-1942. Sporting a new "torpedo" low sleek body style including a more slanted windshield. With the elimination of the running boards Cadillac had the ability to lower the car by almost three inches. By 1941 the fender skirts were standard equipment and the front grille had been revised. Sales of the 62 Series reached 24,734 units sold by the end of 1941. All in part to the popularity of the new "torpedo" design and roomier interior. This four-door 1941 Cadillac Series 62 is painted in Fairoaks Green Metallic with a tan cloth interior. An abundance of flashy chrome and large rear fender skirts truly make this gorgeous Cadillac stand out in a crowd. Era correct wide whitewall tires are mounted on the factory steel wheels and hubcaps. The Cadillac Flying Lady hood ornament graces the nose in all her splendor. Cadillac's 346 cubic-inch V8 engine was the icon of the industry. This big motor carried sixty percent more displacement than what was available at Chevrolet. This kind of history makes it extra special to have the correct-style V8 under the hood today. More than just the motor, the whole engine bay appears to be highly original. It includes nice green flat heads, an original-style air cleaner, and an overall tidy style. This V8 makes plenty of torque, and when combined with the column-shifted three-speed manual transmission, this classic Caddy still knows how to cruise with comfort. Just like the exterior, the interior has the right feel of a car that has a period-correct style but with a fresher presentation. The full tan package looks sophisticated with its textured inserts in the full cloth setup. This is quite a vintage ride, and so you appreciate the texture of the large steering wheel, the action of the long column shifter, and the beauty of the symmetrical Art Deco style dash. And because rear seat comfort was just as important, this is details like a rear vent window and large fold-down armrest. So, it is comfortable for far more than just its size!