1949 cadillac sedanette history book

Book by cadillac is a new subscription service that allows users to reserve different cadillac vehicles for a flat monthly fee. Read these books to kick off your study from authors that include. Shortly before the war, engineers at general motors had realized that the old cadillac v8 needed to be replaced. The other shoe dropped in 1949 when cadillac introduced the new 160hp ohv, 331cid v8 as a replacement to the ponderous 346cid sidevalve unit. Vintage and classic parts for 1949 cadillac series 62 for. Are you trying to find 1949 cadillac series 62 values. Auction results and sales data for 1949 cadillac series 62. Mar 01, 2020 the 1949 cadillac was the second year of the new postww ii body design introduced in 1948. Please note the following vehicle location is at our clients home and not in cadillac, michigan. All cadillac series 62 sedan versions offered for the year 1949 with complete specs, performance and. We are guessing the car was built in the mid to late 90s and has been in a climatecontrolled and wellserviced collection for many years.

A stunning frame up restoration was recently completed on this most desirable cadillac. Jeff also reports that napa, the nationwide auto parts company, sells the 1948 and the 1949 50 flexible rubber fuel line, as follows. Cadillac was founded in 1902, with the first cadillac debuting at the new york auto show just a year later. For the year 1931, the series 40 was temporarily discontinued, with the series 50 being the entry level product. Theres little debate that 1949 was a landmark year for detroit, which poured sweeping mechanical and styling changes from its automotive factories by the cubic ton. One of the many design features of the 1949 cadillac was the hidden gas cap. General motors is experimenting with ridesharing services under its maven brand, but now cadillac is launching i. The cadillac series 62 is a series of cars which was produced by cadillac from 1940 through. Having produced a blockbuster for 1948, no one expected much in the way of new excitement from cadillac for the 1949 model year. Get the best deals on vintage and classic parts for 1949 cadillac series 62 when you shop. So wrote john bond in the november 1949 issue of a new automotive magazine named motor trend. This auction is for this full custom chopped and molded 1949 cadillac two door model 62 that was made into a hardtop. Fresh, beautiful styling combined with a wellbuilt chassis and robust, though dated lhead v8 engine. Cadillacs night automotive history motor trend magazine.

Normal 0 false false false enus ja xnone 1949 cadillac fastback sedanette series 62 original california car mechanical restoration complete rebuilt original v8 331 with 3speed manual shift on the column new flywheel new clutch, pressure plate, release bearing, pilot bushing new dual quad carbs new front and rear suspension new 4wheel disc brakes new power brake booster and master cylinder. Restructuring collection very reasonable reserve offered for sale is a 1949 cadillac sedanette. Inspired by a sneak peek at the p38 lightning, harley earls stylists had drafted some of the fighter planes radical features into the divisions interceptor concept exercises. Inaugural year of cadillac s vaunted overhead valve v8 engine. Though this milestone car was the last cadillac of the forties, it was in truth a car fully poised for the fifties. Year 1949 make cadillac model deville stock 1828 vin 496123 miles 91,953 engine size 472 8 cyl transmission type. Highly original, wonderfully preserved example of a landmark cadillac striking postwar design by legendary gm designers inaugural year of cadillac s groundbreaking overhead valve v8 engine. One high quality repaint on straight original body.

Born in france, nurtured in america, the v8 has satisfied the power hungry for a century. During the early postwar era, gm offered the carstarved public mildly updated prewar designs while perfecting its first new postwar models. Check out the story of this historical night for cadillac, only in, the official website of motor trend magazine. Vehicle information, history, and specifications from concept to production. Advertisement cadillac for 1954 introduced longer, lower, and wider cars with more powe. Want to start reading about french history, but arent sure where to start. The cadillac series 61 was related to the entrylevel series 6065 and complemented the sixty. Inaugural year of cadillac s groundbreaking overhead valve v8. The big news at cadillac in 1949 centered on engineering, with the release of a new overhead valve v8 engine. Built in limited numbers and featuring cadillacs all new v8, the fastback bodied sedanette packed dealerships from coast to coast and is still a favorite among collectors. Although the emergence and nature of the prussian state are key subjects in the study of german history, the dev. The series 62 was also marketed as the sixtytwo and the series sixtytwo.

Original interior hydramatic one of the best hands down this is a beautiful, 1948 cadillac series 62 sedanette in excellent condition inside and out with only 89k original miles. Sep 29, 2017 the installation of 1949 cadillac tailfins and lights on bill passavantis 49 chevy shows how the caddy components are a natural fit on these cars. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. One of the most beautiful cadillac milestone cars of all time. The car had small tailfins, the first on any car, which 11 years later culminated in the 1959 cadillacs lighted rocketshiplike fins. Find 1949 cadillac sedanettes for sale on oodle classifieds. The car has since been refurbished in burgundy over a beige leather and cloth interior, and power comes from an overbored 331ci v8 paired with a later threespeed automatic. Vehicles with similar dimensions 1958 cadillac eldorado biarritz concept. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1949 cadillac series 62 classics for sale near you. Advertisement cadillacs identity as an american automotive icon hit its stride. This car started out as a rust free low mileage california example.

A threespeed manual trans was standard, with a fourspeed automatic optionally. Originally designed to complement the entry level series 65, it became the cadillac series 6200 in 1959, and remained that until it was renamed to cadillac calais for the 1965 model year. Photo about 1949 cadillac series 62 sedanette isolated with clipping path. All numbers match vin number on plate is also on engine and frame. Series 61 sales increased to 22,000 while series 62 shot up to 55,000, of which 2,150 were the brandnew pillarless coupe deville twodoor hardtop. The car has a great stance, 500 caddy engine, power steering, power front. Cadillac automobiles 1949 1959 by r m clarke 1970 includes road tests. The 1949 cadillac series 62 sedanette is how it all started. Jul 23, 2008 1949 cadillac sedanette what a concept. This information is for research and the promotion of the preservation of older chevys.

Read about the classic 1949 cadillac series 62 in this article. Born in france, nurtured in america, the v8 has sati. The cadillac series 62 is a series of cars which was produced by cadillac from 1940 through 1964. The images shown are representations of the 1949 cadillac series 62 and not necessarily vehicles that have been bought or sold at auction. The rockers,doors, floor pans and truck floors were all original and damage free. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 2 1949 series 62 models nationwide. Inspired by a sneak peek at the p38 lightning, harley earls stylists had drafted some of the fighter planes. Cadillac car books includes many books on the history of cadillac automobile, plus. Customizing with early cadillac tail fins custom car chronicle. Perhaps surprisingly, the early modern period of history starts c. This 1949 cadillac series 61 sedanette was acquired by the seller 15 years ago as a project, reportedly after previous use as a glider tow vehicle in hollister, california. Just as some books examine a country or a region, others discuss the continent or at least very large parts of it as. Just 4764 of these visually arresting coupes were produced versus nearly 24000 sedans and they stand among the most soughtafter and collectible of all postwar cadillacs. The series 62 was available as a club coupe or a sedan, with 2door and.

Superb sedanet 1949 cadillac series 62 club coupe hemmings. The careful, awardwinning restoration of a 1949 cadillac series 62 club coupe by matt litwin from march 2019 issue of hemmings classic car theres little debate that 1949 was a landmark year for detroit, which poured sweeping mechanical and styling changes from its. History tells us, though, that cadillac had a head start. What set the car apart was a subtle design cue tha. Fast forward more than a century, and the brand continues to stand out for its luxuryoriented range of vehicles in 2020. This 1949 cadillac is a highly desirable series 62 club coupe, colloquially known as the sedanette, beautifully presented in its original shade of dartmouth green over a dark brown leather interior. This beauty has been beautifully cosmetically restored with its mostly original.

Painstakingly documented, awardwinning restoration originally delivered in dartmouth green over tan benchmark postwar design by legendary gm stylists inaugural year of cadillac s vaunted overhead valve v8 engine. Oct 11, 20 1949 cadillac series 61 club coupe sedanette hershey the 1949 motor trend car of the year one of the most elegant and famous body styles an excellent aaca tour car. Engine, horsepower, torque, dimensions and mechanical details for the 1949 cadillac series 62. Finished in black over a red interior, this 1949 cadillac custom is an older, but very classy restoration with timeless styling. I purchased the car in june of 1997, so ive personally owned it. Please report any broken links or pages that do not load properly. Gorgeous body lines and built by a tattoo artist in virginia, thirty years ago. The new cbody that the 1940 buick super shared with the series 70 roadmaster, the cadillac series 62, the oldsmobile series 90, and the pontiac custom torpedo featured shoulder and hip room that was over 5 wider, the elimination of running boards and exterior styling that was streamlined and 23 lower. Cadillac book tailfin years headrick history deville coupe sedan fits. This 1949 cadillac is a highly desirable series 62 club coupe colloquially known as the sedanette beautifully presented in its original shade of dartmouth green over a dark. Tim bernsau writer courtesy of rob ida concepts photographer. Launched two months prior by hot rod publisher robert e. See all 1 photos it was nearly 11 oclock on a drizzly summer night. Find 1949 cadillac cars for sale on oodle classifieds.

Find used car trade in, resell, certified preowned and retail values of used vehicles based on the condition, mileage and other. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. In school, having a favorite class was usually dependent on the teacher. The shape of the rather high trunk on these chevys make much more sense with the cadfins.