05/30/2024
Series 62 caught my eye today.
**Main Characteristics:**
- **Production Years:** 1940-1964
- **Body Styles:** Included coupes, sedans, convertibles, and hardtops
- **Engine Options:** Various V8 engines, evolving over the years with increased displacement and power
(The engine 390 cu in (6.4 L) and 325 hp (242 kW))
- **Transmission:** Initially manual, later automatic options were introduced
**Original Price:**
- The price varied by model year and body style, but a typical new Cadillac Series 62 in the early 1950s cost around $3,500-$4,000.
**Production Numbers:**
- Total production numbers varied significantly across the years. For example, in 1959, over 70,000 units were produced.