1951 Cadillac Model 62 Four-Door Sedan

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The neighborhood on Westbury Road in Garden City, New York, was abuzz that day in March 1951—Algernon Warinner just brought home a brand-new Cadillac! The sticker read $3,771.00 including $445.00 in options, a princely sum then, but what Mr. Warinner got was the largest and most popular Cadillac available that year, a Model 62 Four-Door Sedan (only the limited-production 75 Fleetwood limousine was longer). The Exeter Green paint contrasted with the abundant chrome, and the two-tone tan cloth interior was sumptuous. Power was by Cadillac’s advanced 331 cu-in overhead-valve V8 producing 160 horsepower. GM’s Hydra-Matic transmission was standard at a time automatics were very rare even as options.

Today this “barn find” Cadillac shows California 2004 license plates, and the dry climate and sun of much of that state might explain the rust-free sheet metal and faded, cracked original paint. The interior has minor wear, though, and it is said to start and run well. Showing 92,684 miles, which is believed to be original, this 1951 Cadillac Model 62 Four-Door Sedan could be the solid foundation for a restoration, or perhaps, you could just proudly display the patina that only time and travel can create.

Highlights

• Original condition “barn find” 1951 Cadillac Model 62 displaying 92,684 miles

• Sold new on 7 March 1951, by Randal Motors, Inc. of Hempstead, New York

• Largest regular production Cadillac in 1951

• 331 cu-in OHV V8 producing 160 horsepower

• Hydra-Matic three-speed automatic transmission

• Famous Cadillac fins inspired by WWII P-38 Lightning fighter plane

• Recent service includes:

  • New fuel tank

  • New fuel pump

  • New master cylinder

  • New Battery

  • Radiator boiled and refurbished

  • Complete tune up

• Base price and factory options include:

  • $3234.00 – Model 62 Four-Door Sedan

  • $5.50 – Side Mirror

  • $25.00 – Wheel Discs

  • $3.80 – License Frames

  • $10.00 – Windshield Washer

  • $120.00 – Radio, Syncro-Matic & Antenna, Rear Speaker

  • $100.00 – Auto Heat System

  • $32.00 – Fog Lights

  • $30.00 – Whitewall Tires

  • $25.00 – Blue Coral wax treatment

  • $50.00 – Undercoating

  • $20.50 – Lube Contract

  • $16.00 – Oil Filter

  • $4.20 – Exhaust Extension

  • $3.60 – Dupont Zerone Anti-Freeze

• The chassis number (516223431) decodes as:

  • 51 – Model Year 1951

  • 62 – Model 62

  • 23431 ­– Serial Number

• The trim tag decodes as:

  • Style: 516219 – 1951 Series 62 Four-Door Sedan

  • Body: 10946 – Fisher Body unit number

  • Trim: 43 – Light Tan Bedford Cord & Dark Tan Plain Broadcloth

  • Paint: 3 ­– Exeter Green

• This 1951 Cadillac Model 62 Four-Door Sedan is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just over 92,684 miles at the time of listing, which is believed original

Features

• 15 inch steel wheels wearing chrome covers

• Chrome louvers, simulated side scoops, and tail fins

• Three-spoke Bakelite steering wheel

• Pushbutton AM radio

• Clock

• Heater

• Independent front suspension

• Hidden gas cap in taillight

Known Imperfections

• Generally good condition for an unrestored vehicle of this age, and while it starts and runs, this 1951 Cadillac may require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely on open roads

Included

• Original dealer invoice

Additional Notes

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

Contact: Craig Zimmerman Phone: 586.707.5811 email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com