Let’s face it. Barn find cars (and trucks), whether asleep under decades of dust or covered for safe keeping, always get my attention and make me want to read more. A close second are near-original survivors; the lucky few… more»
Series 62
Jul 28, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
30-Year Barn Find: 1962 Cadillac Series 62
The Series 62 would continue to dominate Cadillac production going into the 1960s. More than 88% of all Cadillacs that were built in 1962 came from that series, including the seller’s car. The only difference between the 62’s and… more»
Jun 25, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Worth Saving? 1961 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
As we surmise from the seller’s ad, he found two 1961 Cadillac convertibles in California and had them shipped to him in Maryland. The better of the two cars have already been sold, leaving the other – which is… more»
Jun 4, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Beautiful Survivor: 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
Some classic cars are designed to blend seamlessly into the background like an automotive chameleon. Then there is the 1959 Cadillac. This is a car that owes nothing to subtlety, and spotless examples will turn heads wherever they go…. more»
Jun 2, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Sitting For A Decade: 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe
Big fins and bullet taillights. Put those two styling features together, and you know that you are looking at a 1959 Cadillac. These were cars that perfectly encapsulated the confidence that the American motoring public was feeling at that… more»
May 12, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Finned Beauty: 1961 Cadillac Series 62
To paraphrase the famous marketing campaign. The Series 62 was Cadillac’s “entry-level” model since the 1940s, surviving seven generations, ending in 1964. Cadillac has consistently been the top-tier brand in General Motors’ repertoire, and this model was made back… more»
Apr 5, 2021 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Caddy Camper: 1957 Cadillac Series 62
Back in the 1950s and 1960s, it wasn’t unusual to see Cadillacs, Pontiacs and Oldsmobile’s converted for other uses. Like ambulances, hearses and even campers. This conversion looks like it may have gone through two iterations. Because of the… more»
Nov 2, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Peak Tailfin: 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan
If you want a piece of rolling nostalgia, it would be hard to top this 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan. This Caddy is located in Long Island, NY, and is listed here on craigslist for $39,495. Of the four… more»
Jul 11, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
California Survivor: 1962 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
Subtle and efficient. These are just two of the many words that have almost certainly never been used to describe a Cadillac from the 1950s or 1960s. Owning one of these classics was a declaration to the world that… more»
May 20, 2020 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Flower Car: 1955 Cadillac Pickup Conversion
If an El Camino is high on your wish list but you are open to something a bit different, then perhaps this 1955 Cadillac Series 62 could provide the answer. It has spent part of its life as a… more»
Feb 6, 2020 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Finned Find! 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
Every time I see a red 1959 Cadillac convertible, I think about the one that lived across the street from me when I was a teenager. It was in pretty nice condition, painted an orangey/red color with a white… more»
Dec 12, 2019 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Beautiful With Low Mileage: 1954 Cadillac Series 62
Now we are stylin’! From the era when a Cadillac was a Cadillac, we find this beautiful 1954 Cadillac Series 62 four-door sedan. Located in Kent, Washington, this luxury cruiser is available here on craigslist for $5,000. Thanks to… more»
Oct 21, 2019 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Stored For 40 Years: 1953 Cadillac DeVille
After spending 40-years parked and largely forgotten, this 1953 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe DeVille has emerged and has been returned to active duty. It wears its original paint and is an extremely solid car that is ready for a… more»
Feb 28, 2019 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Home From Germany: 1949 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan
This 1949 Cadillac is a widely traveled vehicle, but not all of those miles have been accumulated under the car’s wheels. After rolling off the production line, the car was exported to Germany. After spending a number of years… more»
Jan 10, 2019 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Solid Frame: 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
When you consider cars from the 1950s, the cars that gave us the fins, standing like a giant before all is the 1959 Cadillac. Those enormous fins and bullet tail-lights were never designed to blend in. They were designed… more»
