1958 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
- Engine
- 365 cu. in. OHV V8 with triple two-barrel carburetors, 330 bhp, automatic transmission
- Colour
- Alpine White
A 1958 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible, one of 7,825 built during the marque's most elaborately styled model year. Fitted with the rare tri-power V-8, factory air conditioning, and a full suite of power accessories, it underwent a complete restoration completed in 2015, including professionally rebuilt engine and transmission and award-winning chrome work. It has taken first-place honours at national Cadillac-LaSalle Club shows and holds CLC Senior badge number 885.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$104,500
- Date unknownCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Commissioned a full restoration completed in 2015, including professional engine and transmission rebuilds and chrome restoration by an Illinois specialist firm.
Competition
- 2015Cadillac-LaSalle ClubCadillac-LaSalle Club Grand National Show, Milwaukee1st place
Car received Senior badge number 885 from the CLC as part of its show career.
- 201512th Annual Heritage Classic Cadillac Car Show, Lombard, Illinois1st place
Maintenance & restoration
- 2015Restoration
Full restoration carried out for the present owner, with most components either returned to original condition or replaced with new old-stock parts.
Restoration was completed in 2015 and brought the car to a showroom-quality standard.
- 2015Engine rebuild
Both the V-8 engine and automatic transmission were professionally overhauled as part of the broader restoration.
- 2015BodyworkThe Finishing Touch
All chrome refinished to concours standard by a specialist Illinois firm recognised for work on multiple Pebble Beach Concours trophy-winning vehicles.
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