1960 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe, Restored, Well Documented, 150K in Reciepts.

1960 Cadillac Series 62 Description

This beautiful example of the iconic Cadillac Series Sixty-Two Coupe has more than $150k of receipts dated over decades. Standard equipment included power brakes, power steering, automatic transmission, dual back-up lamps, windshield wipers, two-speed wipers, wheel discs, outside rearview mirror and vanity mirror. Only 19,978 were produced.

Highlights:

• Brakes rebuilt entirely including new lines

• Engine, 390 Caddy rebuilt & balanced

• Rebuilt oil pump

• Cam upgrade, replaced valves

• Rebuild rocker arms, bearings, rings, etc. $5,000.

• Transmission rebuilt on bench $1,800.

• Body work: 2″ of invoices from auto body shop, $50k plus in receipts.

• Ignition, filters, hoses, bearings, seals, brake lines, motor mounts, radiator, ball joints, brake hoses, pinion seals. $10k plus in metal repair, polishing, plating.

• $12,000 interior. Window motors, channels, etc.

• U joints on drive shaft radiator, heater core.

• Aftermarket seat heat and massage

• Maintenance and minor repair receipts from the prior owner going back 40+ years

The Cadillac Series 62 is a series of cars which was produced by Cadillac from 1940 through 1964. Originally designed to replace the entry level Series 65, it became the Cadillac Series 6200 in 1959, and remained that until it was renamed to Cadillac Calais for the 1965 model year. The Series 62 was also marketed as the Sixty-Two and the Series Sixty-Two.

The 1959 Cadillac is remembered for its iconic huge tailfins with dual bullet taillights. The new model year also saw two distinctive rooflines and roof pillar configurations, new jewel-like grille patterns and matching deck lid beauty panels. For 1959, the Series 6200 became the Series 62. De Villes and 2-door Eldorados were moved from the Series 6200 to their own series, the Series 63 and Series 64 respectively, though they all, including the 4-door Eldorado Brougham (which was moved from the Series 70 to Series 69), shared the same 130 in (3,302 mm) wheelbase. Engine output was an even 325 hp (242 kW) from the 390 cu in (6.4 L) engine. The Series 62 was identifiable by its straight body rub moldings, running from front wheel opening to back bumpers, with crest medallions below the spear. A one-deck jeweled rear grille insert was seen. Standard equipment included power brakes, power steering, automatic transmission, back-up lamps, windshield wipers, two-speed wipers, wheel discs, outside rearview mirror, vanity mirror and oil filter. The convertible model had power windows and a two-way power seat. Plain fender skirts covered the rear wheels and 4-doors were available in either four-window or six-window hardtop configurations. With the De Villes and 2-door Eldorados in their own series sales plunged to only 70,736, the lowest since the 1950 model year.

The 1960 Series 62 had smoother, more restrained styling. General changes included a full-width grille, the elimination of pointed front bumper guards, increased restraint in the application of chrome trim, lower tailfins with oval shaped nacelles and front fender mounted directional indicator lamps. Series 62 models were distinguished by plain fender skirts, thin three-quarter length bodyside spears and Cadillac crests and lettering on short horizontal front fender bars mounted just behind the headlights. Four-window and six-window hardtop sedans were offered again. The former featured a one-piece wraparound backlight and flat-top roof, while the latter had a sloping rear window and roofline. Standard equipment included power brakes, power steering, automatic transmission, dual back-up lamps, windshield wipers, two-speed wipers, wheel discs, outside rearview mirror, vanity mirror and oil filter. The convertible model had power windows and a two-way power seat. Technical highlights were finned rear drums and an X-frame construction. Interiors were done in Fawn, Blue or Gray Cortina Cord or Turquoise, Green, Persian Sand, or Black Caspian cloth with Florentine vinyl bolsters. Convertibles were upholstered in Florentine leather single or two-tone combinations or monochromatic Cardiff leather combinations.

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6525 Kitsap Way Bremerton, WA 98312

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