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1941 Cadillac Sixty Special in Solon, Ohio
1941 Cadillac Sixty Special in Solon, Ohio
Oct 19, 2024
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  Introduced by Bill Mitchell, head Cadillac and LaSalle designer,

  the Sixty Special quickly became one of the most influential styles

  to come out of Detroit. Most notably, the new design sat three

  inches lower than past models, eliminating the use of running

  boards. Originally designated to be a LaSalle sport sedan, it was

  deemed too expensive and instead received the Cadillac badge. A

  complete success, this new model replaced the Series 70 as the most

  expensive owner-driven Cadillac of its day. Still, the Sixty

  Special outsold every Cadillac line with a newly designed Fleetwood

  body, higher quality trim and a wood grain dash. The fender skirts

  and full hubcaps on each wheel added the final touch. This stunning

  1941 Cadillac Series Sixty Special Sedan benefitted from a body-on

  restoration, including paint and interior, in 2013. The new paint

  is a dark green metallic, similar to its original color. When

  examined for restoration, there were no filler in the body and

  certainly no rust on the chassis. The beautiful dark green,

  glove-soft leather interior and matching carpeting are - of course

  - impeccable. At the same time, the engine was rebuilt and a 700 R4

  automatic transmission was added. To enhance trouble-free and

  comfortable touring, after-market air conditioning, front disc

  brakes, and four new Diamondback whitewall radial tires were also

  installed. The 6-volt electrical system was upgraded to 12-volt

  with a new alternator. The radio was converted to AM/FM, but the

  original face was kept with new electrics. An electric fuel pump

  and a battery cutoff switch have been added, in addition to an

  electronic ignition. All four original door panels were left intact

  as they were and still are in very nice condition. All the

  instruments and glass are clear, the glass has no chips, and all

  the lights and gauges work. The radiator has a new core and an

  auxiliary temperature gauge was added under the dash. Also added

  was an electric cooling fan, but its rarely used as the car runs

  cool. Since the restoration, this lovely classic has logged

  approximately 14,000 miles. It has been on several Classic Car Club

  caravans and is accepted as a Full Classic by the CCCA. This car

  runs perfectly and has never failed the owner. Its often used for

  local events and runs well at 70 mph on the highway. The new owner

  will have the perfect tour car with the benefit of more comfort

  than it had when original. Air Conditioning, Automatic

  Transmission, Am/Fm Radio, Leather Seats

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