Exclusive! 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe

• Seller: David B rill (Contact)
• Location: South Windsor, Connecticut
• Mileage: 10,000 Shown
• Chassis #: 7341145
• Title Status: Clean
• Engine: 364 cui Flathead V8
• Transmission: 3-Speed Manual

Cadillac’s flashy ’41s made a statement up close and from afar. Barn Finds is proud to offer this 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe that spent most of its life in California. A 2016 restoration of the stunning original Midnight Blue body and luscious red leather upholstery has this beauty show-ready with only minor imperfections, according to the seller. True mileage is unknown, but the odometer shows about 98,000 miles, with about 10,000 added after the restoration, according to the seller. The asking price of $92,000 buys a slice of opulence from the year America entered the Second World War.

Thick padding and rich-looking leather invite frequent top-down cruises. When dark clouds gather, though, the vacuum-powered top works properly, according to the seller. Vacuum wipers and power antennae (!!!) reportedly work as they should, too. The column-shifted three-speed manual gearbox sends the V8 power rearward, bringing 60 MPH with no problem, as per the seller, and “new” brakes have this Caddy slowing and stopping on command.

The 346 cid (5.7 L) V8 made 150 HP, nearly double the Ford V8’s 85 HP for reference. Thanks to MacsMotorCityGarage for some details. That power may not sound like much in today’s world, but my Dad’s 1953 Buick Roadmaster featured a first-year “nailhead” V8 making about the same power, and it was more-than-satisfactory for modern highway speeds. Nobody will be daily-driving this Cadillac, but don’t think you couldn’t.

Elegant channels between the fenders and body give this Cadillac a relatively svelte look. Rear fender skirts and plenty of chrome trim assure everyone knows this is no plebian economy car. Cadillac built a reputation as the car a working stiff might own “one day,” after decades of back-breaking labor finally paid off. Whoever buys this one needs only to lift a finger to click a mouse and sign some paperwork. Owning a magnificent ’40s convertible has never been easier, and this restored driver is ready to get directly into the wind.