1947 Cadillac Series 62 56B - Tan Bedford Cord and Red Leather

Vehicle Description 1947 Cadillac Series 62 $12,000 1947 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible "Rat Rod"The 1947 Cadillac Series 62 represented the epitome of American luxury in the immediate post-war era. As automotive production resumed following World War II, Cadillac resumed its commitment to innovation, quality, and design. The Series 62 featured streamlined styling, ample chrome trim, and Cadillac's robust 346 cubic inch L-head V8 engine. It also marked one of the first full production years to feature the Hydra-Matic automatic transmission-- an innovation that brought ease of use to luxury motoring. Convertible models like this one offered open-air elegance and were among the most expensive and exclusive vehicles of the time. Only 6,755 Series 62 Convertibles were produced in 1947, making this a rare and desirable classic.This 1947 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible “Rat Rod” is in running/driving condition, having received considerable mechanical work over the past six years.Drivetrain1950’s Oldsmobile Rocket 88 303ci V8 engine installed by a prior owner with fabricated engine mounts and exhaust4-Speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmissionHistoryPrior to 2019, it was last licensed in 1963 in IdahoIn 2019, the below maintenance and repairs were performed to make it a running, driving, street legal cruise-in carCar runs out with no issue, has been to Portland International Raceway Beaches cruise-in throughout the last 6 years multiple times a year (35-mile roundtrip) Will take stop and go traffic in 95F heat and then run down the freeway at 80mph with no issuesIn 2022, received PIR Beaches Cruisin' Judges show winner award, where it was picked as best Rat Rod at the showClean Washington titleRecent maintenance completed since 2019 include:New TiresNew Wheel CylindersNew Master CylinderNew Fuel TankRebuilt StarterNew Voltage RegulatorNew 2/0 Battery CablesNew Vacuum canisterNew Thermostat6 Volt electric fuel pumpEarly '60s Chevy fan blade Fabricated fan shroudPower panel installed to modernize wiring for key functions; Start circuit, fuel pump, ignition, etc.Known mechanical issuesPower windows, top, and wipers are currently inoperableThe original trim tag decodes as follows:YEAR: 47 - Model year 1947STYLE: 6267 - Series 62 ConvertibleBODY: FW 4102 - Fleetwood Plant, 4,102nd Series 62 convertible body produced for 1947 model yearTRIM: 56B - Tan Bedford Cord and Red LeatherPAINT: 18 - Dover GrayTOP: 1 - Tan with Tan bindingACC: K - Under-seat heating systemOld Cars Price Guide#4 Condition (FAIR) at $22,000 -- Defined as a vehicle in drivable condition needing restoration#5 Condition (RESTORABLE) at $13,200 -- Defined as a vehicle needing complete restoration