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1947 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe

8442708roadUnited States
Engine
346 cu. in. L-head V8, 150 bhp
Colour
Belden Blue

A 1947 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe, one of 6,755 soft-top examples produced that model year, finished in Belden Blue with blue leather and grey Bedford cord interior. The car underwent a body-off restoration by a previous owner and subsequently received expert detailing by Prueitt Automotive Restoration of Glen Rock, Pennsylvania, which resulted in a First Junior award at the AACA Eastern Division Fall Meet at Hershey in October 2014. Odometer shows approximately 55,800 miles, believed original.

Ownership

  1. —Auction sale
    Sold US$126,500

    RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →

  2. Date unknown
    Previous owner prior to restoration
    partial documentation

    This owner commissioned a body-off restoration of the vehicle before passing it on.

  3. Date unknownAcquisition unknown
    Current vendor
    partial documentation

    Entrusted the car to Prueitt Automotive Restoration in Glen Rock, Pennsylvania for detailing work ahead of the Hershey show in 2014.

Competition

  1. 2014-10-01Antique Automobile Club of America judging program
    AACA Eastern Division Fall Meet, Hershey
    First Junior award

    Vehicle was prepared and delivered to Hershey by David Prueitt of Prueitt Automotive Restoration specifically for this concours-style judging event.

Maintenance & restoration

  1. 2014Service
    Prueitt Automotive Restoration

    Thorough detailing and finishing work performed in preparation for Hershey concours presentation.

    Workshop located in Glen Rock, Pennsylvania; work completed in time for the October 2014 AACA meet.

  2. —
    Restoration

    Complete body-off restoration carried out under a prior owner; scope and workshop not specified.

    Work predates current ownership; no further details given in the catalogue.

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