Lot #

7930

Location

Vancouver, WA 98686

Seller

Private

86,000 TMU

303ci Oldsmobile Rocket V8

4-Speed Hydra-Matic

Burgundy (patina)

Tan Bedford Cord & Red Leather

8442810

Opening Bid: $1,000 Starting In:
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1947 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible “Rat Rod”

The 1947 Cadillac Series 62 represented the epitome of American luxury in the immediate post-war era. As automotive production resumed following World War II, Cadillac resumed its commitment to innovation, quality, and design. The Series 62 featured streamlined styling, ample chrome trim, and Cadillac’s robust 346 cubic inch L-head V8 engine. It also marked one of the first full production years to feature the Hydra-Matic automatic transmission– an innovation that brought ease of use to luxury motoring. Convertible models like this one offered open-air elegance and were among the most expensive and exclusive vehicles of the time. Only 6,755 Series 62 Convertibles were produced in 1947, making this a rare and desirable classic.

This 1947 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible “Rat Rod” is in running/driving condition, having received considerable mechanical work over the past six years.

Drivetrain

1950’s Oldsmobile Rocket 88 303ci V8 engine installed by a prior owner with fabricated engine mounts and exhaust
4-Speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission

History

Prior to 2019, it was last licensed in 1963 in Idaho
In 2019, the below maintenance and repairs were performed to make it a running, driving, street legal cruise-in car
Car runs out with no issue, has been to Portland International Raceway Beaches cruise-in throughout the last 6 years multiple times a year (35-mile roundtrip)
Will take stop and go traffic in 95F heat and then run down the freeway at 80mph with no issues
In 2022, received PIR Beaches Cruisin’ Judges show winner award, where it was picked as best Rat Rod at the show
Clean Washington title

Recent maintenance completed since 2019 include:

New Tires
New Wheel Cylinders
New Master Cylinder
New Fuel Tank
Rebuilt Starter
New Voltage Regulator
New 2/0 Battery Cables
New Vacuum canister
New Thermostat
6 Volt electric fuel pump
Early ’60s Chevy fan blade
Fabricated fan shroud
Power panel installed to modernize wiring for key functions; Start circuit, fuel pump, ignition, etc.

Known mechanical issues

Power windows, top, and wipers are currently inoperable

The original trim tag decodes as follows:

YEAR: 47 – Model year 1947
STYLE: 6267 – Series 62 Convertible
BODY: FW 4102 – Fleetwood Plant, 4,102nd Series 62 convertible body produced for 1947 model year
TRIM: 56B – Tan Bedford Cord and Red Leather
PAINT: 18 – Dover Gray
TOP: 1 – Tan with Tan binding
ACC: K – Under-seat heating system

Old Cars Price Guide

#4 Condition (FAIR) at $22,000 — Defined as a vehicle in drivable condition needing restoration
#5 Condition (RESTORABLE) at $13,200 — Defined as a vehicle needing complete restoration

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