Vehicle Description
1956 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe De Ville LONG-TERM COLLECTOR OWNED W/
53K MILESHIGHLY ORIGINAL W/ ONE CONCOURS-QUALITY REFINISHRECENT
MAJOR MECHANICAL SERVICE & COMPLETE DETAILGORGEOUS BLACK PAINT
FINISH OVER 2-TONE INTERIOREXCEPTIONALLY ATTRACTIVE, TOP-QUALITY
EXAMPLEONE OF CADILLAC'S MOST SUCCESSFUL 1950S MODELSNEVER OFFERED
AT AUCTION OR SOLD PUBLICLYINCLUDES MOST RECENT SERVICE & DETAILING
INVOICES Introduced in 1949, the Cadillac Coupe de Ville was one of
the first pillarless hardtop coupes produced. Based on Cadillac's
stylish and popular Series 62, the Coupe de Ville and its Sedan de
Ville counterpart delivered everything good in Series 62 with
leading-edge hardtop body construction allowing more daring styling
cues. Priced just $1 below the Series 62 Convertible Coupe, the
Coupe de Ville included power window lifts and premium interior
appointments. While sales were relatively low at first, they rose
strongly through the 1950s, ensuring the Coupe de Ville's mainstay
status in the Cadillac model range for many years. By 1956, the
last for Cadillac's 1954-56 styling theme, all models received
subtle updates including a new rear bumper with raised oval dual
exhaust outlets and a refinement of Cadillac's aircraft-inspired
tailfins. Cadillac's respected OHV V-8 engine was enlarged to 365
CI and 285 horsepower, with dual carburetors and 305 HP optional.
for greater power and drivability. While total Series 62 production
reached about 134,500 for 1956, just 25,086 Coupe de Villes were
built that year and fewer still are as nice as this long-term,
collector-owned example, which has never before been offered at
auction nor sold publicly.Highly original and very well maintained,
this Coupe de Ville features an excellent repaint and it clearly
benefits handsomely from extensive service and complete detailing
performed by The Last Detail on behalf of the current owner.
According to recent and detailed invoices with the vehicle, major
items addressed include a full vehicle inspection, complete
brake-system rebuild, a fuel-system cleaning and overhaul from the
gas tank to the carburetor and fuel gauge, and steering/chassis
alignment. The quality paint finish was nonetheless elevated to a
higher level with a professional wet sand and polish. The interior
also received our careful attention, with new window seals and
surrounding cloth, plus rebuilding of the factory dash clock and
fuel-level gauge. New period-style modern tires were also fitted
for a great look and drive. Accompanying items include a spare
wheel/tire complete with hub cap, a roadside jack and lug wrench.
At the time of writing, mileage is just under 53,500 miles,
believed correct. Cadillac dominated the American luxury-car market
of the 1950s, and it's easy to see why, with this handsome, highly
original, and very well maintained 1956 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe de
Ville. Featuring outstanding colors and presence, it is ready to
show and of course, drive along a nice stretch of open road.
Contact us today, see it for yourself, and we are confident you
will agree that it is a high-quality classic Cadillac and much more
than a rare survivor indeed.