23-Years-Owned 1959 Cadillac Sixty-Two Convertible

Description

The 1959 Cadillac Sixty-Two series represented the zenith of styling excess and American space-age design upon its debut, and over 60 years later, it continues to exude the opulence and optimism that defined the era. The Sixty-Two lineup was characterized by jewel-like front and rear grilles, a vast expanse of hood and fenders, and most famously, gargantuan rear fins housing twin rocket tail lights at both corners. For its monumental $5,455 base price, buyers received luxury appointments befitting of its decadent styling, including standard power steering, power brakes, and a four-speed Hydra-Matic transmission. Cadillac’s designers opted for more restrained styling the following model year, reducing the application of chrome trim, lowering the tailfins, and eliminating the fin-mounted taillights. As a result, the single-model-year styling of the 1959 Cadillacs has made them an icon of the era, highly coveted by collectors for their “wretched excess” since unseen in the automotive world. 

Highlights

• Held by the current owner for the past 23 years

• Finished in Seminole Red over Red Leeds Grain leather with White Leeds Grain leather bolsters and trim

• Ivory power-operated convertible top

• Powered by a 390 cu-in V8 topped with a four-barrel carburetor, rated at 325 horsepower

• Hydra-Matic four-speed automatic transmission 

• Highly optioned example equipped with air conditioning, heating system, power windows, power locks, power front bench seat, cruise control, “Autronic-Eye” auto-dimming headlights, and fog lights

• Upgraded with modern amenities, including an Autosound radio, trunk-mounted CD changer, and a Clifford alarm system

• Always garage-kept and presented in excellent condition as per the consignor

• Kelsey Hayes chrome wire wheels mounted with Goodyear wide whitewall tires 

• This Sixty-Two convertible is offered with the digital odometer currently displaying just under 9,000 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown

Features

• Chrome bumpers, front and rear

• Chrome grilles, front and rear

• Four-speed Hydra-Matic transmission

• Power steering

• Power brakes

• Power antenna

• Vent windows

• Individual cigarette lighters and ash receivers

• Red cut pile carpeting

• Parking lamps

• Courtesy lights, front and rear

• Dual exterior rearview mirrors

• Rear fender skirts

• 17-inch two-spoke steering wheel

• Locking glove compartment

• Vinyl luggage compartment lining

• Three-speed electric windshield wipers

Known Imperfections

• Inoperable power antenna

Included

• Owner’s manual

• Clifford alarm system user’s manual

Ownership History

The consignor reports acquiring this Sixty-Two Convertible in 2000 and keeping it in climate-controlled storage over his 23 years of ownership.

Optional vehicle service contract available for $750. Learn more about the program here. *Sales tax may be applicable.