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1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible

59F096142roadUnited States
Engine
6.4L (390 cu in) OHV V8, single four-barrel carb, 325 hp
Colour
Black with red leather interior

The 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible is one of approximately 11,130 open-top examples built for that model year, representing the peak of American tailfin styling under GM designer Harley Earl. Powered by the newly introduced 390 cubic inch overhead-valve V8 producing 325 horsepower, it features the era's signature soaring tailfins, chrome detailing, and pillarless bodywork. The car underwent a frame-off restoration in 2007 and is finished in black over red leather.

Ownership

  1. 2026-01-23Auction sale
    Sold US$110,000

    Bonhams catalogue lot →

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

  1. 2007
    Restoration

    Full frame-off restoration carried out, with the body refinished in two-stage urethane black paint over a red leather interior.

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