In 1954, General Motors issued a new series of “C” bodies, which were used by Cadillac, Buick, and Oldsmobile. Presaging the future, they introduced the panoramic “wraparound” windshield that would become almost obligatory in 1955. With the major changes already made public, Cadillac had quite a job making the 1955 models look new. In the end, though, the subtle refinement resulted in a more sophisticated Cadillac, and the public agreed, as sales were boosted by nearly 25 percent, to set a record.

Although the cars were mechanically similar to the 1954 models, horsepower was increased to 250 for the standard engine, which was largely due to a higher compression. Manifolds were redesigned, and despite the higher power, fuel economy was also improved. Although the Hydra-Matic transmission was already favoured by the vast majority of Cadillac customers, it was finally made standard.

The dramatic Eldorado may have been the Cadillac that most people lusted after, but the Series 62 Sedan was the style that most of them bought. At $3,977, it was the most affordable Cadillac, and although it still cost $628 more than a Buick Roadmaster, the nameplate itself was worth the extra money.

The export model Series 62 Sedan offered here was purchased new by Quattroruote publishers Editoriale Domus of Milan and has remained in single ownership since new, as is documented by the Italian registration documents and ASI/FIVA documents on file. It was registered continuously in Milan through 1964, at which point it was apparently placed on display in the Quattroruote Collection. A copy of the Cadillac build sheet is also on file, noting that the car was finished in Black with light blue patterned and Gabardine cloth interior and equipped with power front seat, power windows, dual fog lights, and a speedometer in km/h. Today the car remains in original condition, with older factory paint, a lightly worn original interior, and original under-hood finishes.

Extraordinarily rare in Europe, this car boasts excellent history in the Italian motoring community and can be considered to have unequalled provenance.