1962 CADILLAC CONVERTIBLE SERIES 62 * * NO RESERVE * * SHOW OR DRIVE *

NO RESERVE

1962 CADILLAC CONVERTIBLE SERIES 62

To the highest bidder goes this fantastic example of a well maintained 56-year-old Classic Cadillac Convertible. During my brief ownership I have discovered a very interesting possibility of past celebrity ownership.

I recently purchased this beauty from a gentleman in his mid-seventies with stage four lung cancer who had owned the car for the last 7 years but was trying to tie up some loose ends before he ran out of time.

During the purchase process he did tell me that he had driven the car approximately 1000 miles (4 tanks of fuel) during his ownership. He replaced the top, the windshield and mechanical maintenance as needed along the way. He was unable to provide any detail and had very little paper trail. Actual mileage is unknown.

Once the deal was done he remembered to tell me that he was told that this car once belonged to the American actress Doris Day but couldn’t prove it.

Once I got the car home and began the process of cleaning and polishing the car, I cleaned out the glove box discovering the original Cadillac Owner’s Manual. When I opened the manual, I found handwritten on the first page: Los Angeles, CA Doris Day c/o Merry Melody May 5 62.

The data plate on the Cadillac shows a Build Date of 04A, which translates to the 1st week of April (1962). So, if the car was delivered on May 5, 1962, approximately 1 month later, that would be consistent with the normal time-frame of 1 month from “Build Date” to delivery to the new owner.

Did Doris Day own this Beautiful Classic Cadillac? If you buy this car you investigate and decide. If so, the value just went up. I’m betting she did. Oh, I also have a spare set of keys on a key chain marked “Doris Day Sherman Oaks”.

This 56-year-old survivor starts, runs, drives, shifts smooth, is a blast to drive and stops as it should. Comes with original manual, full jack set, spare tire and unused parts provided by the previous owner.

Note: you will have to adjust the fuel/air mix and possibly the timing depending on the altitude you will be operating the car at. She loves high octane fuel.

This classic is not a trailer queen and it’s not perfect. However, it has HUGE POTENTIAL and presents well and is in good to very good condition overall. This is a reliable daily driver the way it sits. You could easily take this 62 Caddy Convertible to any local or regional car show and show it with pride. It is that nice as it sits now.

Under the original trunk kit, you’ll find a solid trunk pan. As it is original albeit used and dirty, I did not peel it off for pictures. You will however, see by the pictures, a very clean and solid undercarriage. Note the floor pans and wheel drop areas of the rear quarters.

All glass is excellent. Massive chrome bumpers are very nice. Paint is good and shines very nice. Interior is used but in good condition. Tires and brakes are great. All fluids good. New plugs and wires.

The first things to do would be to put the belt back on the A/C compressor once you’ve recharged the system (can’t find freon in Denver), and replace a gear (provided in box in trunk) on the passenger vent window. Go from there as you decide. I didn’t buy it to restore it.

This car is very clean and solid. NO known rust issues anywhere. I welcome all inspections. Bring them on. If you can’t come yourself, send someone. Nothing to hide here. No disappointments.

HAGERTY VALUES

1962 Cadillac Series 62 2dr Convertible 8-cyl. 390cid/325hp 4bbl Info

· Number Produced

· 16,800

· #1 Concours $57,500

Condition #1 vehicles are the best in the world. The visual image is of the best vehicle, in the right colors, driving onto the lawn at the finest concours. Perfectly clean, the vehicle has been groomed down to the tire treads. Painted and chromed surfaces are mirror-like. Dust and dirt are banned, and materials used are correct and superbly fitted. The one-word description for #1 vehicles is "concours."

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#2 Excellent $43,800

#3 Good $31,700

#4 Fair $19,700

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· About Our Prices

If you’re looking to own a Beautiful 1962 Cadillac Convertible, here it is. A NO RESERVE auction. This vehicle is in BETTER THAN FAIR CONDITION. This beauty WILL sell. Bid to win . . .

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PAYMENT

All Ownership, Insurance and/or Liabilities associated with the operation and/or maintenance will be transferred directly from the seller to the buyer at the time financial payment is remitted in full.

Buyer also agrees that buyer has conducted all desired inspections of the vehicle (including title history and mechanical / cosmetic inspections) before agreeing to purchase this vehicle by private party and desires to purchase this vehicle with or without such knowledge of such history and/or inspections.

Buyer further agrees and acknowledges that Seller has made no representation regarding the vehicle except those representations that are made in writing and signed / agreed upon between buyer and seller. Buyer further understands that Seller shall not be responsible in any way, for claims of any kind arising from the vehicle defects, whether obvious at the time of sale.

Payment Methods

CASH IN PERSON OR A BANK WIRE TRANSFER.NO CHECKS. Neither the vehicle nor the title will be released until all funds have cleared.

Payment Terms

Buyer pays a 10% down payment within 48 hours of end of auction. Balance is due within 5 business days of the end of auction. Seller accepts bank wire transfers,or cash in person. Seller reserves the right to end this auction at any time, for any reason. The vehicle will not be available for delivery until all financial transactions have been completed.

If the winning bidder fails to pay the non-refundable 10% down payment within 48 hours of end of auction or does not pay the remaining balance within the five (5) business day period, the seller has the right to refuse the sale and any payment to the seller will not be returned to the buyer.

Inspection

I fully welcome a buyer's private inspection. I will gladly show the car in person or assist any bidder who wishes to have a private party inspect the car, but this must be done prior to auction ending. The buyer is responsible for any fees incurred. If you are the high bidder and wish to inspect the car after the auction ended, you must pay the 10% down payment first.

Warranty

This vehicle is being soldAS-IS.AS-ISis here defined as having no warranty stated, implied or otherwise expressed in any way, shape or form. The buyer assumes all and total responsibility for all or any defects known or unknown, apparent or non-apparent with this vehicle. Such defects are not limited to any area, system or part of the vehicle, but include the entire vehicle and all or any of its parts, systems or areas associated with it in all or any way. I have done my best to represent this vehicle as it appears, however, the seller is not responsible for, does not guarantee or warranty the correctness of this listing, the information contained within it, or any comments/responses to questions made about the vehicle listed, whether in verbal or written form.