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1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible – A Magnificent Tailfin Era Icon
Experience the pinnacle of Jet Age automotive extravagance with this 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible, the product of a comprehensive three-year refurbishment that has returned this American classic to its full Space-Age splendor. Resplendent in correct Seminole Red (Code 50) with a fresh white power top, this triple-white-wall-equipped convertible represents the most dramatic styling year of the tailfin era.
Key Features & Highlights:
✔ Numbers-Matching 390ci V8 – 345hp/435 lb-ft of period-correct power with legendary Cadillac smoothness
✔ Complete Nut-and-Bolt Restoration – Full disassembly/repaint, 100% rechromed trim, new weatherstripping, and authentic two-tone red/white leather interior
✔ 1959-Exclusive Styling – Upright dual-bullet tailfins, jewel-like grilles, and record 225″ length make this the most iconic Cadillac design
✔ Luxury Amenities – 6-way power bench seat, power windows, power steering/brakes, factory fog lamps, and new white boot cover
✔ Show-Quality Presentation – Correct wide whitewall tires on original 15″ wheels, perfect chrome work, and concours-level detailing
Restoration Details:
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Body: Stripped to bare metal and repainted in factory-correct Seminole Red
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Interior: All-new red/white leather upholstery with matching red dashboard and fresh carpets
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Trim: All brightwork professionally replated, including bumpers, badges, and trim
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Top: New white power convertible top with correct boot cover
Why This 1959 Cadillac Stands Out:
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The Ultimate Tailfin Statement – Most radical fins in automotive history
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Turnkey Show Car – Award-ready presentation with authentic details
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Drives as Good as It Looks – Power everything makes this an enjoyable cruiser
Perfect For:
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Collectors seeking the most iconic 1950s American convertible
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Concours Competitors – Ready for Pebble Beach or AACA judging
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Investors recognizing the soaring value of 1959 Cadillacs
This 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible represents the absolute peak of Detroit’s Golden Age—a 2500-hour restoration that has created what may be the finest example available today. With its show-stopping styling, incomparable presence, and sorted mechanicals, this is the Cadillac by which all others are judged.
A once-in-a-generation opportunity—serious inquiries only.
