346ci L-Head V8 Engine
Single Twin-Choke Carburetor
150bhp at 3,200rpm
3-Speed Manual Transmission
Leaf Spring Suspension
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes

*Offered from the Thomas Family Cadillac Collection
*Older restoration in elegant colors
*Documented by a copy of its Cadillac build sheet
*Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic

THE NINETEEN FORTY-ONE CADILLAC

No automobile is more popular in the Classic Car Club of America than the 1941 Cadillac; it is an automobile without which no collection of Full Classics is complete. To experience one first-hand is to understand why. The car offers truly beautiful, elegant, and well-balanced styling, with pontoon-style front and rear fenders, and smooth, subtly adorned body sides in all body designs. The interior is tastefully appointed and comfortable, even for long-distance journeys. Underneath, the chassis is modern enough in its engineering that a 1941 Cadillac can easily be driven and enjoyed with modern traffic in CARavans and other events.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

One of 3,100 Series 62 convertible coupes built, this car was originally delivered by the Central Cadillac Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, finished in the two-tone color scheme of Crystal Blue Metallic over Oceano Blue Metallic, with blue leather interior and grey top, running boards, license plate frames, wheel discs, and blackwall tires. It is interesting and quite rare to find a two-door 1941 Cadillac, especially a convertible, that was delivered in a two-tone color scheme, as is confirmed by this car's original build sheet.

The car was acquired from Frank Corrente in 1992, to be part of the famed automobile collection on the sixth floor of the Thomas Cadillac Company in downtown Los Angeles. This collection at one time included virtually every significant model Cadillac produced between 1903 and 1976, including several significant V16s.

While much of the collection was dispersed in 1993 after the dealership shuttered its doors, LaRue C. Thomas and his family elected to keep a few favored cars, including this Series 62 convertible, which has remained in the care of the family since. During 1994 the convertible was restored for Mr. Thomas by his longtime employees Lee Titus and Lee Kasabian, including being completely repainted and fully reupholstered, new brightwork, and restoration of the engine bay. It is obvious that a great deal of time and effort was invested in the completion of the restoration by Mr. Thomas's dedicated team.

Offered today from long-term display, the Cadillac would likely sort out well for road use, but could also be the basis of a modern concours restoration – perhaps to the striking original color scheme. It is accompanied by a copy of its build sheet, a photocopied shop manual, and its highly detailed restoration file including receipts and invoices for the work performed.

This is a fine Cadillac, offered from one of the West Coast's great names in Cadillac – Thomas.