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 it's 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. It's 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