General description :
Beautiful 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Fleetwood SedanThis handsome 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Fleetwood Sedan is a beautifully restored example and a strong driver. Black with tan interior. This attractive piece of American automotive history starts right up, runs, and drives great. It's ready to be driven and enjoyed by its next loving caretaker. It has excellent paint, chrome, and interior. The body is nice and straight with good door gaps and panel fit. The underside is very solid and clean as well. The 1941 Cadillac models possess an incomparable blend of style, coupled with first-rate engineering prowess and an excellent drive even by todays standards. One Cadillac engine was available for 1941, but the smooth and nearly silent 150 hp 346-cid flathead V8 left buyers feeling anything but gratified. With its generous 126-inch wheelbase and independent front suspension, ride and handling characteristics of the various Series 62 models remain quite good, making Cadillacs of the immediate pre-war era great choices for todays collectors and enthusiasts, especially those who like to enjoy their classics on the open road. A GM styling landmark with great presence, this extremely sought-after and collectible Cadillac is not to be overlooked.Org Price: $39,500Discounted Price : $29,500
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Fleetwood Sedan is listed for sale on ClassicDigest in New York by Gullwing Motor Cars for $39500.
Car Facts
Car type : CarMake : CadillacModel : Series 62Model Version : Fleetwood SedanEngine size : 0.0Model Year : 1941Location : AstoriaVehicle Registration : Undefined
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.