Style 6267. 160 bhp, 331 cu. in. overhead valve V-8 engine, Hydra-Matic automatic transmission, independent front suspension, live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, and four-wheel drum brakes. Wheelbase: 126"

• Recent frame-up restoration

• Most desirable of the Series 62 cars in 1950

• Beautiful color combination; ready to cruise

Although Cadillac designs are most often remembered for their radical departure from convention by the end of the 1950s, notable styling revisions were introduced in the earlier part of the decade. For 1950, Cadillacs were redesigned with lower and sleeker contours, long rear decks, sweeping front fenders, and a broken rear fender line. The egg crate grille became even larger, and the hood extended out further than before. A one-piece windshield, round parking lights, and long tailfin rear fenders with imitation chrome air slots rounded out the new-for-1950 Cadillac Series 61 and 62 lines of cars.

Perhaps one of the most popular variants within the Series 62 was the exclusive convertible coupe, which featured a richly outfitted interior and chrome underscores running the length of the body. Additionally, hydraulic window lifts and a Hydra-Matic transmission were made standard in this series. Mated to the Hydra-Matic is a 331-cubic inch V-8 that produces 160 brake horsepower. At a price of $3,654, the Series 62 convertible was somewhat more affordable than the venerable Fleetwood but remained quite rare, as only 6,986 examples were produced in 1950.

This particular example of Style 6267 is finished in a beautiful beige metallic, while the interior is done in tan leather, and the 85,776 miles shown on the odometer are believed to be original. Most recently, it was subject to a complete frame up restoration at a cost of over $60,000, where all components were either replaced or rebuilt as necessary. The 1950 Cadillac Series 62 ushered in a decade of innovation that led to the unbounded extravagance at the end of the decade, and a car of this caliber will be a steady reminder of that era, driven and enjoyed with pride for years to come.