It is no secret that we are all big fans of Cadillacs here at Barn Finds. While our usual write-ups center around Cadillacs made in the sixties and seventies, every once in a while, we get the treat of… more»
Series 62
Mar 15, 2024 • For Sale • 51 Comments
One Family Owned: 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Six-Window Sedan
Bullet taillights and fins large enough to pose a threat to low-flying aircraft? That can only mean one thing. Our feature car is a 1959 Cadillac. More specifically, it is a Series 62 Six-Window Sedan. That it has belonged… more»
Dec 26, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Oppenheimer Movie Car? 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
One of the biggest movies of 2023 was “Oppenheimer.” It told the story of the man that many call the father of the atomic bomb. As usual, when people like us watch a movie set in the past, we… more»
Dec 22, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
A Sign That You Had Arrived: 1957 Cadillac Convertible
While we go out of our way to spread the message of financial equality today, we were a different country back in the fifties. You were measured on your success back then for better or worse. One of the… more»
Dec 19, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rare Drop-Top: 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
Cadillac enjoyed a banner year in 1941, with 66,169 cars rolling out of dealerships and into the garages of new owners. However, one of the rarest of these was the Series 62 Convertible. The company produced a mere 3,100… more»
Dec 3, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Standard of the World: 1955 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Project
Once upon a time, the best car in the world was made in Detroit. Long, low, and luxurious, this 1955 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe DeVille is offered for sale here on eBay with an extensive list of modifications and… more»
Jul 9, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Stalled Rejuvenation: 1958 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
The U.S. economy experienced a pull-back (recession) in 1958 and that affected most U.S. automobile manufacturers. Cadillac may have felt the bit a little more than others as their cheapest product was $4,600, quite the tidy sum in those… more»
Jun 26, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Still A Head Turner: 1961 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
I sometimes try to imagine what it would’ve been like to have driven this brand new Cadillac off the dealer’s lot. Preferable with the top down. A glistening white Cadillac with a white convertible top and red leather interior… more»
Jun 24, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Pick One: Vintage Cadillac, Ford, or Packard
The seller here is a collector of vintage cars and – due to some unfortunate circumstances – must let three of them go, all from the post-World War II era. You have your choice between a 1951 Cadillac, a… more»
May 28, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Original Paint: 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe
What a difference a year could make in Detroit back in the 1950’s. My twin brother used to own a gorgeous 1958 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, Dakoda Red with an Alpine White top. And I would add Chrome as a… more»
Apr 5, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Restore or Customize? 1951 Cadillac Series 62
For most of the 1950s and 1960s, the Series 62 was “entry-level” to the Cadillac de Ville. Yet in 1951, nearly three out of every four Cadillacs built carried Series 62 badging, including the seller’s club coupe. It could… more»
Mar 7, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Stunning 1959 Cadillac Convertible With 32,000 Original Miles!
In 1959, buyers faced a wide choice when selecting a luxury car. Rolls-Royce produced cars with restrained taste and styling, while Cadillac proudly strode a more extroverted path. Its offerings were bold and distinctive, with their owners loudly and… more»
Feb 16, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Drop-Top Project: 1960 Cadillac Series 62
For much of its 25 years in the Cadillac fold, the Series 62 was a step below the DeVille, which was the company’s biggest seller. In 1959, styling went to extremes and was only toned down minimally for 1960… more»
Oct 31, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
One-Family Owned: 1951 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan
Even though Cadillac offered buyers a choice of 15 tasteful paint color options in 1951 – from Chester Green to Bolero Maroon – to me, a solid black early 50’s Cadillac will always be the classic color choice. Seventy-one… more»
Oct 22, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
A Touch of Luxe: 1957 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe
Cadillacs of the 1950s owe their graceful lines to Ed Glowacke, chief designer at the Cadillac Design Studio, a division under Harley Earl. Glowacke was the epitome of Cadillac style, impeccably dressed and just as impeccably mannered. With long,… more»
Oct 9, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Stored 25 Years: 1962 Cadillac Convertible
From the ran and drove great when it was parked in the shop 25 years ago department comes this 1962 Cadillac convertible, which recently emerged from a quarter-century hibernation and is now looking for a new place to call… more»
