1957 Cadillac Other for sale $81,995
| 1957 Cadillac Other $81,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $81,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Concord, NC |
| Details: |
This is the car that defines 1950s cool. A rare factory black 1957 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible is the ultimate expression from the brand that was truly the Standard of the World. So when its a numbers-matching car thats as correct and complete as this oneand#44; youre looking at a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at excellence. Dressed in basic blackand#44; this is a Cadillac that gets attention. Like Humphrey Bogart in a tuxedoand#44; the formal color is ideal for a showboat like this droptop. The factory-correct glossy appearance highlights the shape and the details from an era when designers were in charge at the car companies. Bodywork is excellentand#44; and since there are no replacement panels for these carsand#44; you know youre pretty much looking at all steel from the Cadillac craftsmen nearly 60 years ago. The rear quarter panels are perhaps the largest ever stampedand#44; and theyre laser straight. We know you are looking at all the detail pictures to make sure all that intricate chrome trim is in place. And were happy to tell you this car is complete and mirror-like from the Dagmar caps all the way down to the jet-inspired taillights. And speaking of the rear sectionand#44; no one did it better than Cadillac in the 50s. From the tail finsand#44; to the wraparound bumpers that also house the exhaustand#44; this is pure art on wheels. Insideand#44; theres just no question that this is a product of the rock-and-roll decade. The appeal of these sofa-like seats is black and whiteand#44; literally. The leather seating with button-top brightwork is factory-correctand#44; and reminds us all that true class has a timeless elegance. The rest of the interior is nothing but a great coordinating festival of blackand#44; whiteand#44; and chrome. You see this on everything from the original door panelsand#44; to the carpetingand#44; to the steering wheeland#44; to the boot cover for the convertible top. The whole shining package makes you want to crank up the Elvis tunes and go for a cruise. The dash is original equiptment as welland#44; and the dazzling chrome instrument panel will most definitely remind you of a Wurlitzer jukebox. Best of alland#44; this convertible comes with a factory power top and power windows. So it only takes the touch of a few switches to go from enclosed luxuryand#44; to open to the world – you dont even have to leave the drivers seat! Cadillacs 365 cubic-inch motor fills this engine bay properly with big V8 power. This numbers-matching original unit looks fantastically well presented with the blue block and valve covers hiding under the tidy black beltsand#44; hosesand#44; and air grabber. The motor fires up with easeand#44; which is true sign that this was well maintained. With a four-barrel carburetorand#44; this large hardtop coupe has the kind of legs to be peppy around town and cruise at 75 MPH on the highway. And the dual exhaust has a nice rumble that reminds you of a classic American V8 without jeopardizing the Cadillacs luxury atmosphere. Cadillac pioneered automatic transmissions in 1941and#44; and the unit living behind the V8 shifts crisply and has that unique Hydramatic feel to it that suggest precision machinery at work. Add in power steering and power brakesand#44; and this makes for an effortless classic cruiser. The final touch are the whitewall tires on the bright Caddy factory wheel covers that complete the blackand#44; whiteand#44; and chrome uniform feeling throughout this impressive classic. As one of the most expensive vehicles of the Series 62 lineand#44; Cadillac only produced 9and#44;000 examples for the unique 57 model year. And you know few survived to look this fantastic. Plusand#44; with plenty of paperwork in the saleand#44; including multiple owner/operating manuals and maintenance receiptsand#44; this is a true cut-above classic. So its time to act on this Cadillac today before its gone tomorrow. Call now!! |