Lot 2061

Santa Monica 2016

1960 Cadillac

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$34,100 USD | Sold

United States | Santa Monica, California

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  • 390 cubic inch OHV V-8 engine
  • Four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission
  • One celebrity owner from new
  • 45,000 miles thought to be original by owner
  • Original black paint
  • Beautiful gray fabric upholstery
  • Wide whitewall tires
  • Original owner’s manual
  • Sold new at Hillcrest Motor Co. in Beverly Hills
  • A remarkable time capsule original survivor
  • An impressive automobile in scale and poise
  • Donated to the Petersen Museum specifically for fundraising purposes

In 1960 the Bill Mitchell designed Cadillac Coupe DeVille was imbued with more restrained styling than the 1959 model with its outlandish tailfins. Features include a full-width grille, power brakes, power steering, automatic transmission and dual backup lights. This era of Cadillac has always been recognized as an impressive, elegant, and understated motorcar.

This one-owner example was purchased new in Beverly Hills by “Gone with the Wind” star Ann Rutherford and remained with her at her Beverly Hills home until her passing in 2012. This 1960 Coupe DeVille is a remarkable survivor with factory black paint, and benefits from a lovely reupholstered gray interior. The car comes replete with with the original owner’s manual and protection plan. This elegant Cadillac shows approximately 45,000 miles, possibly from new, minimal rust, excellent panel fit and, above all, poise. An ultra-rare one-owner Hollywood car!