46-Years-Owned 1951 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

As part of Cadillac’s prestigious lineup, the Series 62 embodied the brand’s commitment to style, performance, and comfort. The 1951 model featured subtle design updates from the previous year, including a more refined grille and bumper design, while retaining the sleek, rounded body lines that defined early 1950s automotive aesthetics. 

Under the hood, it was powered by a robust 331 cu-in V8 engine paired with a four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission, which offered smooth and effortless driving. The Series 62 was offered in several body styles, including a two-door coupe, convertible, and four-door sedan, catering to a range of luxury buyers. 

Inside, the cabin was richly appointed with plush upholstery, advanced features, and a focus on passenger comfort. The 1951 model year marked Cadillac’s continued dominance in the luxury car market, reinforcing its reputation as the “Standard of the World.” 

Today, the 1951 Cadillac Series 62 is a prized classic, celebrated for its iconic design, engineering excellence, and representation of 1950s American optimism and style. This four-door sedan has remained with its current owner since 1979 and is refinished in cream with a gray roof. The body is adorned with refurbished Cadillac emblems, and the seating surfaces were reupholstered in the 1950s with gray Naugahyde. The 15-inch steel wheels wear polished Cadillac covers and are mounted with whitewall tires.     

Highlights 

• 46-years-owned 1951 Series 62 four-door sedan 

• 331 cu-in V8 

• Four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission  

• Refinished in cream with a gray roof 

Features  

• Cabin reupholstered in gray Naugahyde  

• Red-painted 15” steel wheels with polished Cadillac covers 

• Recently mounted whitewall tires 

• Six-volt electrical system 

• Refurbished Cadillac enamel emblems 

• Polished window deflectors 

• Front and rear lap belts 

• Push-button radio 

• Cabin heater 

• Auxiliary gauges for oil pressure and amperes  

 Known Imperfections  

• Front floor mat is damaged 

• Clock inoperable

• Interior shows wear 

• The side mirror glass is cracked  

• Dent in rear bumper 

• Pitted chrome and other imperfections in the trim 

• Seller notes an electrical drain on the battery

Included  

• Assortment of spare and removed parts 

• Owner’s and shop manuals 

• Two sets of keys

Ownership History 

• The seller acquired this 1951 Cadillac Series 62 out of New Jersey in 1979, and the exterior was reportedly stripped to bare metal before being refinished in its current color scheme in 2011. The seller reports that the battery was recently replaced.  

• This Series 62 is offered with registration in New York, which does not provide titles for vehicles from model year 1972 or older.