1940 Cadillac Series 62 – SOLD

Super rare: Only 1322 Series 62 Coupés were built in 1940! Not many survived, but this got a second and even more glamorous life as a stunning and perfectly reshaped Custom Car. It was really tastefully rebuilt, honoring and respecting it’s history. A traditional Custom Car in the style of the late 1940s. The flowing lines of this glory example of an luxurious Cadillac of the Art Deco era have been even improved by lowering it’s chassis and chopping the top. It’s not done wild, it’s done the right way to keep it’s heart and soul. The roof got chopped around 4“ and the b-pillars got slanted forward. The rear fenders have been welded to the body to smoothen the appearance of this classy lady on wheels even more. The chassis features an airride suspension, restored front axle and the rearend got a little c-notch (just enough for the right stance) and a JG 2-link system. All the chassis and body works were executed in Ventura, California, by the renowned JG Design & Fabrication garage.

Made in germany: The Chevy 350 and the TH 350 transmission both have been completely overhauled. The classy and perfectly matching paintjob has been done by the famous „Fat Earl Motors“ garage. The suitable red tuck’n’roll interior has been handmade by a specialized craftsman.

The car was shown on several big car shows in europe and won several prices!

All the custom works done, compliment the original design of the car and enhance the whole appearance of this true rarity to the next level. If you are into rare, traditional cars which have been done just right: This Cadillac is your car!

Technical Data:

The Calivarian

Year: 1947
Make: Cadillac
Model: Series 62
Body: 2-door Coupé, 4 passengers

Body modifications
Roof: 4“ Top Chop, slanted B-pillar, lenghtened backsidewindows and driprails
Fenderskirts: handmade
Backfender: weldded to the body and leaded
Bodywork by: Justin Gajefski & Thomas Dannerbauer, JG Design & Fabrication, Ventura, CA
Garnish moldings: stainless steel, handmade
Window Frames: stainless steel, handmade by Udo Kucklau and Michael Kattenbeck

Paint
Farbe: Mandarin-Maroon-Red
Paintwork by: Daniel Vetterl, Fat Earl Motors, Burglengenfeld

Chassis
1940 Cadillac with C-Notch and JG Two-Link
front axle: 1940 Cadillac
rear axle: 1940 Cadillac

suspension: Luftbälge
compressors: 2 x Viair 480
air tank: 4 Gallons
valveblock: AccuAir 8

Drivetrain
Engine: Chevy 350 Smallblock rebuilt
Carburator: Edelbrock 500 CFM
Transmission: TH 350 rebuilt
Electrical: 12V
Paint (Engine, Transmission): Powdercoating by Mario Pohlack, BCC Oberflächentechnik

Brakes
1940 Cadillac drums, hydraulic

Wheels & Tires
Wheels: 1940 Cadillac Slotted Discs 16″
Tires: Firestone Deluxe Champion in 6,50×16″
Caps: 1940 Cadillac