Cadillac Series 61 Convertible Sedan 1941, Estados Unidos

Cadillac Series 61 Convertible Sedan 1941, Estados Unidos
Motor: 346/150HP
Exterior: Cinza
Interior: Vinho
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HIGHLIGHTS

1 of 400 produced

Final year for Cadillac 4-door convertible production

Comprehensive restoration completed in 2007

346/150 HP L-head V-8 engine

Optional Hydra-Matic transmission

Gray with Burgundy leather interior

Art Moderne instrument panel

Flying Goddess mascot

Sealed beam headlamps

Fender skirts

Full size wheel covers

Wide Whitewall tires

LaSalle faded into the annals of history, as did the famed and fabled Cadillac V-16, as a production streamlining exercise took place at the Wreath and Crest in the latter part of the 1930s and the early 1940s. The 1941 model year would be the last for Model 62290, the esteemed four-door convertible—a mere 400 examples would be sold that year. Interestingly, in spite of the low number of convertible sedans sold, it would be a record-setting year for Cadillac with more than 65,000 cars sold in total. The convertible sedans were hand built using modified body panels from the sedan, lending the car a “semi-custom” quality, almost akin to coachbuilt cars from years prior. This one, a 1941 Cadillac Series 61 Convertible Sedan, benefits from a comprehensive restoration completed in 2007. Propelled by the 346/150 HP L-head V-8 engine and optional Hydra-Matic transmission, the Cadillac is cloaked in gray paint that offers a degree of subtle elegance and provides some restraint against the brightwork, including the famous Flying Goddess hood mascot. Bold yet elegant, this generation offered imposing styling that set it apart from many other cars of the era and set design trends that would span for generations to come, such as the egg-crate grille. The rear fenders are adorned with rubber stone guards, fender skirts and chrome design stripes while full-size wheel covers cap all four wheels, which are wrapped with wide whitewall tires. Sealed-beam headlights light the way and alert others to the massive car’s position on the highway while occupants enjoy being coddled in an environment of burgundy leather upholstery, overstuffed seats and amenities aplenty, such as would be expected by a Cadillac. While it was an era of final moments, it was also an era of new beginnings. Discovering such a rare Cadillac as this with the unique color combination and extensive restoration is indeed a treat.

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