1957 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible

365ci OHV V8 Engine
Single 4-barrel Carburetor
325bhp at 4,800rpm
4-Speed Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission
Independent Front Suspension - Live Rear Axle
4-Wheel Power-Assisted Drum Brakes

*An American Icon with the right amount of patina
*Always kept garaged, under cover
*Great candidate for use in its present condition or for restoration
*Attractive red paint on black interior

THE CADILLAC SERIES 62 CONVERTIBLE

The redesigned 1957 Cadillacs were the ninth-best selling marque in America even though Cadillac saw fit to introduce such extravagances as the Eldorado Brougham, at $13,074 the most expensive car built in America by a margin of $3,000. It was a period of nearly-unbridled optimism, tinged only slightly by hints of a forthcoming recession. But with 146,841 Cadillacs sold any economic malaise seemed to have little effect upon the prospects for General Motors' luxury brand.

A new X-braced chassis frame enabled the 1957 Cadillacs to feature longer, lower bodies offering undiminished interior space - thirteen styles in total - all of which sported dual rear lights and tail fins larger than before. General Motors' chief stylist Harley Earl had introduced tail fins on the 1948 Cadillacs, and the device would reach its zenith in 1959 before fading away. The Series 62 Convertible was built on the 129.5 inch wheelbase chassis and, like all '57 Cadillacs, came with a 365cu in (6.0-liter) V8 engine, in standard trim producing 300bhp at 4,800rpm. Automatic transmission, power steering and power-assisted brakes were standard on all models.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

Under Mr. Williams' proprietorship, this Series 62 has remained in one of his houses located in Santa Cruz, California. The pairing of the car and the surrounding roads could have hardly been better, and the owner enjoyed using the car on weekends or vacations in this house. Always kept garaged and babied under a cover, the car shows signs of age while keeping a clean and eye-catching look. As shown on the trim plate, the car was originally delivered in Tahoe Blue but was resprayed to what appears to be a Dakota Red color while keeping the black soft top. The Trim plate also indicates accessories such as EZ Eye Glass, heater, and 6-way power seat. Following a mechanical recommissioning, this Series 62 could be used in its present condition or sympathetically restored. The car is now ready for a new ownership and will surely satisfy its new keeper.