General description :
Mileage : 233
Interior Color : Burgundy
Exterior Color : Metallic Gray
VIN : 556248820
Transmission Description : 4L60E automatic
Doors : 2
Description : Gateway Classic Cars of Chicago is very proud to present this stunning 1955 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Resto Mod.
This massive land yacht boasts a powerful LS2 paired to a 4L60E transmission. The slight rumble comes from the flow master 2 ½â stainless steel exhaust.
The car features Rack and Pinion steering, wilwood disc brakes up front and drums in the rear and ride tech shock wave air ride, power windows, power brakes, power top, and 1964 caddy power bucket seats.
No expense was spared on the exterior its color is Mercedes metallic charcoal, and the newer top is a cloth burgundy which contrasts wonderfully. All the chrome and stainless, have been professionally done and the grill was disassembled polished and reassembled and the frame painted. No corners were cut on the restoration.
Put the top down and stretch your legs out and take this boat out for a sail. With its wrap around windshield and lots of gleaming chrome youâre sure to get plenty looks with this ultimate in cruising elegance Caddy.
Cadillac was founded in 1902 from the Henry Ford Company by Henry Leland and named the company after Antoine Laumet de La Mothe, sieur de Cadillac, founder of Detroit, later to become 'the Automotive capital of the USA'. / Motor city.
First is an attribute closely related to Cadillac's early years;
First to incorporate standardized parts production and thus awarded the Dewar Trophy for the most important advancement of the year in the automobile industry in 1908
First to enable electric starting, ignition, and lighting in 1912
First with clashless Synchro-Mesh manual transmission in 1928
First mass-produced fully automatic transmission, Hydra-Matic, in 1941
After the war Cadillac's emphasis turned to flashy desing peaking in 1959 when they introduced the model renown for its 'Flash Gordon-isque' tailfins.