Facts about the 1953 Cadillac 62 Coupe: Three GM divisions celebrated their 50th anniversaries in 1953. Oldsmobile, Buick and Cadillac. Incidentally, in 1953 Cadillacs had to build many cars with a Hydramatic transmission (like this car). A fire in the Buick Dynaflow plant forced the company to use this Olds component. The factory in Willow Run MI had a reduced output of transmissions that year.
History
The 1953 Cadillac 62 4dr sedan had a higher rear deck lid contour. This provided additional space in the trunk. Back up lights were now standard equipment and were incorporated in the taillights.
Cadillac redesigned the grille wraparound panels once again: Cars had broad chrome trim below each headlight with side scoop styling. Also a gold-colored winged emblem mounted in the center. (Reminding about the anniversary.) All Cadillacs adopted a through the bumper dual exhaust system on the rear. Deck ornamentation took the form of a Cadillac crest over abroad golden "V".
New standard features included self-winding clocks and improved direction signal indicators. Also glare proof mirrors, specially hardened pistons and four barrel carburetor. Engine output for the 331 was 190hp.
The 1953 Series 62 saw a redesigned grille with heavier integral bumper and bumper guards. Also the repositioning of parking lamps directly under the headlights and one piece rear windows without division bars. A 4dr version of this car from the same year is also on the classiccarszone.
Series 62 body styles identify with this design features: Non louvered rear fenders, the use of thin bright metal underscores on the bottom rear of the cars only. Also the decoration of both hood and deck lid with Cadillac crests and V- shaped ornaments.
At the Auction
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This is a 100 percent series 62 Cadillac with power windows and seats. Added A/C later that operates. I jumped the compressor and it kicked on, just needs a charge. Would be the only thing not original to the car, but living in Florida it was a need probably. Seat belts were also added.
The engine compartment, the interior, the trunk area - everything looks highly original.
The original owner of the Cadillac was a doctor. He bought the car brand new from Groustra Motor Sales in Decorah IA on January 31,1953. This car is very well documented which is a very unusual thing. It comes with the original Cadillac owner policy, original letter from Cadillac motor car division and the original owners manual. The previous owners also added a few registrations papers. He has documented all work done to this car pretty well.