1949 Cadillac Series 62 Four-Door Sedan

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.

The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy.  

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The 1948 Cadillac Series 61 and Series 62 models were the first new designs from the automaker following World War II. The wheelbase was shorter than the ’47 models, which were basically warmed-over 1942s. While the new Cadillacs featured a new lower and wider body design, the big news was the appearance of Cadillac’s iconic tailfin, which housed the rear taillight (and the fuel filler on the driver’s side). Fins would characterize Cadillacs for the next 30 years and would be adopted as a styling cue across manufacturers through the end of the ’50s and beyond.

Production of the third-generation 1948 Series 61 and 62 models was abbreviated to about eight months and production was modest. However, the other shoe dropped in 1949 when Cadillac introduced the new 160-horsepower, 331 cubic-inch overhead valve (OHV) V8 as a replacement to the ponderous 346 cu-in flathead. It could be paired with a three-speed manual or four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission.

Inside, the Series 62 featured luxurious amenities, including plush upholstery and a spacious interior. Series 62 sales shot up to 55,000, including 37,617 four-door sedans.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Refinished in bright red paint

• Tan vinyl interior with red and black Houndstooth/Pepita cloth inserts on bench seats, door trim, sun visors, and trunk trim

• Powered by a 331 cu-in V8 rated at 160 hp and 312 lb-ft of torque

• Four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission

• The chassis number (496272478) decodes as:

  • 49 – Model year 1949

  • 62 – Series 62

  • 72478 – Production sequence number

Features

• Rear fender skirts

• Three-piece rear window

• Fuel filler under driver’s side taillight

• Black steering wheel with horn ring

• Dash instrumentation: 110 mph speedometer, odometer, and gauges for fuel level, coolant temperature, battery, and oil pressure

• Pushbutton AM radio

• Courtesy lights on dash

• Steel wheels with hubcaps

• Coker Classic L78-15 wide whitewall tires

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. 

• Clock inoperable

• Front bumper and grille scuffed

• Paint drips on driver side rear fender and trunk

• Steering wheel brightwork pitted

• Driver side front door needs adjusting

• Paint scrape by door handle

Included

• Spare tire with cover

• Fuzzy dice hanging from rearview mirror

• Keys

Ownership History

This 1949 Cadillac Series 62 Four-Door Sedan is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Frank Malefors   Phone: 602-488-7888   Email: fmalefors@hagerty.com 

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.  

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is.    Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.