LOT 38
1951 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Registration no. WHO 51 Chassis no. TBA
1951 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Registration no. WHO 51 Chassis no. TBA
1951 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
Registration no. WHO 51
Chassis no. TBA
Registration no. WHO 51
Chassis no. TBA
MOT expiry date: N/A
*One family owner for 14 years
*Low mileage on rebuilt engine and transmission
*Valuable and distinctive registration number included
This three owner Cadillac, which comes with its valuable registration number, has been in single family ownership since 2007. Prior to this it was owned by a well-known rally driver. He had it maintained by his rally mechanics, who repainted the car and retrimmed it in the correct style leather. The first owner was an American lady who ordered it new, delivered to Europe When she returned to the US, she gave the car to her local garage in lieu of payment for maintenance and storage.
The Series 62 car had the transmission rebuilt in 2008, and the engine refreshed in 2016 and is said to be running and driving well.
Footnotes
Vendor Score Total: 55/100
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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well
EXTERIOR TOTAL: 16/25
Body Work: 3
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 3
Glass: 4
Paint: 3
Wheels/Tyres: 3
INTERIOR TOTAL: 10/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 1
Headlining: 3
Seats: 3
Trim: 3
ENGINE TOTAL: 12/20
Mechanical components: 3
Running: 3
Starting: 3
Under Bonnet: 3
RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 12/20
Axles: 3
Brakes: 3
Gearbox/Clutch: 3
Suspension: 3
ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 4/10
Ancillary components: 2
Main components: 2
Car History File: 1
Saleroom notices
Please note this lot is withdrawn.
