1956 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan de Ville

Description

The 1957 Cadillac Series 62 featured a sleek, lower body design with a new cellular grille insert and inverted gull wing front bumpers, complemented by tapered “Dagmar-style” bumper guards. The rear bumper was entirely redesigned, incorporating round jet-style dual exhaust outlets into vertical bumper extensions. All models boasted an Eldorado-style wraparound windshield, while sedans had distinctive window reveal molding that created a built-in sun visor effect. A wide ventilator intake stretched across the windshield base, emphasizing the chrome visored headlamp look. The Series 62 was marked by the absence of rear fender louvers, with V-shaped ornaments and crests on the hood and deck, and full-length body underscores in bright metal. For the first time, standard equipment included automatic windshield washers, power steering, a 12 volt electrical system, and aluminum alloy pistons, with power steering, windows, seats, and auto headlight dimming available as options. Air conditioning, offered by Frigidaire, was available optionally on sedans and hardtops as a retrofitted self-contained unit. 

Highlights 

• Finished in Tahoe Blue over a Light Blue Bombay Patter Cloth and Light Blue Leather interior 

• Powered by 365 cu-in V8 

• Four-speed “Hydra-Matic” automatic transmission 

• Air conditioning 

• Gold Eldorado hubcaps 

• A largely original example with believed to be original paint and interior 

• The radio has been modified to play music when a device is plugged into it 

• The trim tag reveals the following information: 

  • Style No. 56-6239DX – 1956 Series 62 Sedan de Ville

  • Trim No. 42 – Light Blue Bombay Pattern Cloth and Light Blue Leather 

  • Paint No. 24 - Tahoe Blue 

• Accessories:

  • E – E-Z Eye Glass 

  • H – Heater 

  • Y – Tilt seat adjuster 

Features 

• Autronic Eye  

• Power steering 

• Bench seats 

• Power brakes 

• Dual sun visors 

• Power windows 

• Fold down rear center arm rest 

• Pivoting vent windows 

• AM radio 

• Gold badges and grille insert 

• Wide white wall tires 

• Lap belts 

• Courtesy lights 

• Dash mounted clock 

• Lined trunk 

Known Imperfections 

• A highly original and honest example worthy of continued preservation   

• Paint imperfections as pictured 

• Interior wear and pictured 

• Inoperative air conditioning 

• Pitting of the chrome trim

• Minor delamination of the windshield

Include 

• Jack 

• Full sized spare 

• Lug wrench 

Ownership History 

It is reported that the current owner of this 1956 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan de Ville purchased the car from Florida on 15 September 2022.  

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Auctions Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. 

Contact: Tim Rollinger  Phone: 912.596.2099  Email: trollinger@hagerty.com