1960 Cadillac 62 Series 4 Window Sedan

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1960
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99997
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1960 Cadillac 62 Series 4 Window Sedan Nicely Restored Excellent Driving Car
Cadillac was formed from the remnants of the Henry Ford Co when Henry Ford departed along with several of his key partners and the company was dissolved. With the intent of liquidating the firm's assets, Ford's financial backers, called in engineer Henry Leland to appraise the plant and equipment prior to selling them. Instead, Leland persuaded them to continue the automobile business using Leland's proven 1-cylinder engine. Henry Ford's departure required a new name, and the company reformed as the Cadillac Automobile Company.
The Cadillac automobile was named after the 17th century French explorer Antoine Laumet de La Mothe, sieur de Cadillac, founder of Detroit in 1701.
Cadillac helped to define advanced engineering, luxury and style early in Automotive History and would come to be known as one of the world's finest made vehicles. Precision manufacturing of truly interchangeable parts was an award-winning industry first in 1908. Cadillac was the first manufacturer to release cars with a fully enclosed cab as factory equipment in 1910. Standard electric engine starting and lighting was another award winner for 1912. Cadillac introduced the first production V8 engine for the 1914 model year. Cadillac was the first manufacturer to utilize the skills of a designer to produce a car's body instead of an engineer (1927). This gave the public a car that looked as good as it performed. Cadillac's engineers were first to design a manual transmission with synchronizers for increased drivability (1929) and were instrumental in the early development of the automatic transmission, beginning in 1932. Cadillac offered a production V16 engine from 1930 through 1940 and introduced the production independent wishbone front suspension in 1934. The marque introduced tailfins for 1948. In the late 50's the Fins of Cadillacs continued to grow reaching their zenith in 1959. The 1960 Model wore a more streamlined and graceful Fin, and many consider this the most beautiful Cadillac of that or any other Era.
This very nice example has been in the seller's care for over 20 years. The car was completely restored under their ownership including rebuilt engine and transmission, new paint, interior, chrome, and more; receipts for which accompany the car. The car is fitted with a later more modern A/C system which blows nice and cold. The power accessories such as the windows, antenna, and auto dimming headlights all are in working order. The original radio plays just as one would expect once the tubes warm up.
The car runs and drives like a dream, gliding down the road with a smooth ride that is really something to experience. It shifts through the gears with precision, steers straight and true, and stops with authority. The car sports nice period correct radials. The fit and finish of the Paint Chrome and Interior are beyond reproach, this is just an elegant car with quality materials used throughout- all of which are in excellent condition.
If you are looking for the best turn key Flat Top you can find, this example merits your consideration.
Dealer's Information
2225 E 54th St,
Indianapolis, IN, 46220, US
(800) 837-9902
[email protected]
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