1947 Cadillac Series 62
Sedan Car for sale by Harwood Motors in Macedonia, Ohio 44056
Estimated payment based on 6.75% APR for 96 months. Down payment of 10% under $100K purchase price, 20% above $100K for well qualified buyers. Terms may vary.
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$39,900
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Classic Car Overview
Stunning restoration with about 10,000 miles since completed. Show-winning interior and paint, restored chrome, rebuilt engine and transmission. Turn-key Full Classic ready to show or tour. Exceptional!
The color combination is Pinehurst Green over Cavern Green, and Cavern Green is so dark that it almost looks black. It's just beautiful in person. We can find few notable flaws in the paint, all four doors close with that solid sound, and the giant clamshell hood swings open remarkably easily. The two-tone paint job is quite lovely in person and is a correct choice for 1947 (although it is not this car's original combination). We have extensive photos showing that this car was a complete, solid, running, driving car when the restoration started, so no major metal surgery was required and the result is a very tight car that feels sturdy and tight going down the road. No patches in the floor or trunk, 100% solid rockers, and no issues in the doors. We aren’t sure where this car spent its life, but it was well away from snow and salt. The chrome was restored at the same time, and you can imagine what an expensive proposition that might be on a car like this. TheSomeone spent a lot of money to make this car look this good.
But the interior is really why this car is special. Just look at it! Correct tan Bedford Cord with leather piping is sophisticated and comfortable, offering an upscale look that isn’t over-wrought, just elegant. Custom carpets with matching bindings were created at the same time, along with a taut wool headliner and sun visors piped in more leather. All the woodgrained surfaces were restored and the effect is very convincing, and the plastics are reproductions, including the steering wheel, shift and turn signal knobs, and brake handle. Everything works: gauges, clock, radio, power antenna, and apparently even the windshield washers, although we have not tested them. Twin under-seat heaters keep it nice and warm inside on cool fall tours and that back seat is luxurious enough that you expect to be called, “Sir,” whenever you’re back there. Cadillacs are wonderful tour cars in part there's a huge trunk in back, and this one features correct upholstery, a full-sized spare, and jack assembly in its own custom leather pouch.
Cadillac's 346 cubic inch flathead V8 really needs no introduction, and after the war I'd argue they perfected it. Smooth, torquey, and utterly reliable, it's hard to come up with any complaints. I've had several and I'm consistently amazed by their ease of use. This one starts quickly and easily (although like all Cadillacs, it cranks a little slowly) and it idles almost imperceptibly. The engine bay is nicely detailed with correct finishes and hardware throughout and there's a back-up electric fuel pump for priming and a hidden electric cooling fan for warm weather. Even the original wrapping on the exhaust down pipe was duplicated to control underhood temperatures. There are, of course, some minor signs of use, but it remains an engine bay you can be proud of and mechanically, this car is so well sorted that we’d trust it on almost any journey.
The Hydra-Matic automatic transmission was battle tested during the war and came out better than ever. Shifts are notably smoother than in earlier Cadillacs and the grinding going into reverse gear has been eliminated. On the road it's unobtrusive and utterly invisible, as good as any modern gearbox, making this a car that any driver of any skill level can quickly master. But the real advantage of the Hydra-Matic is the 3.36 gearset out back, allowing effortless 70 MPH cruising without overdrive. It's almost not fair to drive a car like this on tour because it's so modern in everything it does. Brakes are effective, steering effort is modest, there’s a newer exhaust system, and it sits on steel wheels (painted in the previous owner's trademark style with a red outer rim) with fresh 700R15 Diamondback (Yokohama) wide whitewall radials.
Documentation includes extensive maintenance and restoration receipts, correspondence between owners dating back decades, and a large collection of photos showing the car before, during, and after the most recent restoration.
It's pretty. It's comfortable. It's fast. It's bulletproof
reliable. If you could have just one car for everything, there's a good
argument to be made for a 1940s Cadillac. Of course, this is a CCCA Full
Classic, so it's welcome at all of those events, and if my own experience is
any indicator, you'll look forward to long road trips more than most old car
guys. Look at the quality of this car, which shows in every way, and you’ll
realize that few affordable cars like this are bigger bargains. Call today!
For more details and photos, please visit www.HarwoodMotors.com
Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.
Vehicle Specifications
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VIN8430757
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Classic Car ID101422641
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Stock Number117146
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CategoryAmerican Classics
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Body StyleSedan
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New/UsedUsed
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ConditionFinished
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Mileage5,194 miles
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Engine8 Cylinder
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DrivetrainN/A
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Transmission4 Speed Automatic
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Exterior ColorGreen
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Custom ColorN/A
Dealer Disclosure
While we do our best to present all vehicles as honestly and accurately as possible, Harwood Motors Ltd. cannot guarantee the veracity of the information contained herein. This site and all advertising information may be updated without notice whenever new information is obtained and may contain mistakes and inaccuracies. Information is provided to the best of our knowledge and that of the owners of the vehicles, and we make no warranty or representation regarding the accuracy, truth, suitability, or reliability of such information. We cannot be responsible for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies contained in information provided by third parties. Harwood Motors Ltd. is not an expert in the construction, metallurgy, engineering, finishes, materials, and componentry of every single vehicle ever made. Harwood Motors Ltd. strives to perform extensive visual inspections on all vehicles we represent but we do not disassemble vehicles or components for inspection purposes and therefore it is always possible that there is hidden damage that is not readily apparent. We cannot guarantee the fitness of any components beyond a visual inspection and normal operation of the vehicle. We do not perform internal examinations, so we cannot guarantee the condition of unseen internal components such as crankshafts, bearings, gears, and other mechanical equipment. This also applies to electronics such as radios, clocks, gauges, light fixtures, switches, or other electrical devices. Buyer should personally inspect the vehicle and satisfy himself as to its mechanical and cosmetic fitness. We always welcome inspections by Buyers and/or third parties who wish to undertake such examinations at their own expense. Harwood makes no warranty or representation regarding mileage unless otherwise stated. Listed prices do not include additional fees, state, federal, or local taxes, or shipping and delivery costs. Harwood Motors Ltd collects a $150.00 documentation fee on every vehicle purchase. Buyer is entirely responsible for satisfying himself that the car is as-represented prior to purchase and there are no warranties, expressed or implied, involved in the sale of any motor vehicle represented by Harwood Motors Ltd.
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