In 1939, the Series 75 represented Cadillac’s most expensive, luxurious, and exclusive V-8-powered model, sharing its 141.3-inch-wheelbase chassis and semi-custom Fleetwood bodies with the V-16-powered Series 90. Available styles included the Convertible Coupe, which, thanks to the limousine-length chassis beneath, provided capacious room for four adults, all inside the car, as well as a large trunk suitable for extended touring. The Convertible Coupe was a great rarity even when new: Only 27 examples are understood to have been built, of which just five are believed to remain today.

The car offered here was the 21st produced and originally delivered through the John D. Wendell dealership in Albany, New York, equipped with dual side-mounted spares, wheel discs, and floormats. According to a former owner, the Walt Disney Company acquired it around 1988 to be part of a promotional display in Long Beach, California, alongside the famous Spruce Goose and Queen Mary. Plans for this arrangement soon ended, and in 1992 the car passed into new ownership.

From 2004 to 2007 the Cadillac was immaculately restored by Steve Cooley Motors, an endeavor that is said to have taken over 2,000 hours to complete, including locating a correct original chassis-mounted radio aerial. During the restoration, reportedly the car was found to be a very original and solid example, except for the left rear fender, which had multiple bullet holes, the reasons for which remain a mystery. Finished in Antoinette Blue with a tan leather interior, the restored Cadillac won numerous honors, including a Senior Premier award from the Classic Car Club of America in 2011, and an Antique Automobile Club of America National First Senior award.

Acquired by its current owner in 2018, the Convertible Coupe has since received additional attention from Vintage Underground in Eugene, Oregon. During the summer of 2021 the shop corrected various minor body and paint imperfections and installed a new convertible top. The ignition system was also serviced at this time. Today, the Cadillac still presents beautifully inside and outside.

An exceptionally rare and seldom-seen Full Classic, this beautiful Series 75 deserves another fine home like it has enjoyed for all these many years.