General description :
Nut & Bolt Restored! Cadillac 390ci V8, Automatic w/ OD, PS, PB, Disc, Power Top
1949 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
VIN: 496224856
Check out this beautiful 1949 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible! With a beautiful Ebony Black paint finish, mountains of chrome, & tail fins styled after the fighter planes of WW2, this Cadillac convertible is an instant classic! Powering this beast is a 390ci Cadillac V8 paired with a modernized 700R4 4-speed overdrive automatic transmission! Power is sent through the stock rear end with 2.90:1 gear ratio. Along with this Cadillac's big powerplant, it is assisted with power steering, power brakes with disc front, updated 12-volt electrical system, & chrome wire wheels wrapped in white wall tires!
Inside, this Caddy is all about comfort. The red leather interior is complemented with red carpeting, & a black painted dashboard. On the dashboard is a restored steering wheel, stock gauges, clock, upgraded AM/FM radio with iPod connectivity, & column gear selector. This is also fitted with a tan power convertible top, finished trunk, & power windows as well! This Caddy is ready to hit the road!
This Cadillac would make a great addition to any garage or collection! Let Vanguard Motor Sales park your dream in your driveway! Visit us at vanguardmotorsales.com or call Tom at 248-974-9513
Thank you for your interest in our new arrival. Please allow 4-6 weeks of time for delivery of this Cadillac. For more information our new arrivals call Tom at 248-974-9513
Mechanics
- Cadillac 390ci V8
- Dual Carburetors
- Aluminum Intake
- 700R4 4-Speed Automatic
- Stock Rear End
- 2.90:1 Gear Ratio
- Power Steering
- Power Brakes, Disc Front
- 12-Volt Electrical System
- Chrome Wire Wheels
- White Wall Tires
- Ebony Black Paint
- Polished Grille
- Chrome Trim & Bumpers
- Tan Vinyl Top
- Black Undercoated Underside
- Dual Exhaust
- Stock Suspension
- Rear Air Shocks
- Red Leather
- Bench Seating
- Stock Gauges
- Upgraded Radio
- Power Windows
- Power Top
- Finished Trunk
1949 Cadillac Series 62 is listed for sale on ClassicDigest in Plymouth by Vanguard Motor Sales for $189900.
Car Facts
Car type : CarMake : CadillacModel : Series 62Engine size : 0.0Model Year : 1949Sub type : ConvertibleLocation : PlymouthVehicle Registration : Undefined
Cadillac was founded in 1902 from the Henry Ford Company by Henry Leland and named the company after Antoine Laumet de La Mothe, sieur de Cadillac, founder of Detroit, later to become 'the Automotive capital of the USA'. / Motor city.
First is an attribute closely related to Cadillac's early years;
First to incorporate standardized parts production and thus awarded the Dewar Trophy for the most important advancement of the year in the automobile industry in 1908
First to enable electric starting, ignition, and lighting in 1912
First with clashless Synchro-Mesh manual transmission in 1928
First mass-produced fully automatic transmission, Hydra-Matic, in 1941
After the war Cadillac's emphasis turned to flashy desing peaking in 1959 when they introduced the model renown for its 'Flash Gordon-isque' tailfins.