Chassis no. 496217026

160-hp, 331-cid OHV V-8 engine, four-speed Hydra-Matic transmission, independent front suspension, live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase: 126-inches

Having modernized the entire line with all-new bodies in 1948, Cadillac completed the makeover in ’49 with two more surprises: a high-compression overhead valve V-8 engine and a new Coupe DeVille “hardtop convertible.” Although the Coupe DeVille offered the style of a convertible without the wind, there were still customers who liked the open air. For them there was only the Series 62 Convertible Coupe.

A high-quality restoration, this 1949 Cadillac convertible is delightful in Horizon Blue, with blue and gray leather upholstery. The top is finished in tan canvas, and comes with two boot covers, one matching the body, the other matching the top. It is equipped with Hydra-Matic transmission, a pushbutton radio, heater, clock, day-night mirror and power windows and top.

Paint and contours are both excellent, and the brightwork shows only a few surface scratches. The engine compartment and chassis are clean, but show signs of age and use. With 8,000 built, the Series 62 convertible was second only to the four-door sedan in sales, and scored four times the production of the new Coupe DeVille hardtop. Regardless, they seldom appear today, so this car represents an uncommon opportunity.