Cadillac SERIES 62 CONVERTIBLE 1959 59J132306

Cadillac SERIES 62 CONVERTIBLE
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Year:
1959
Auction House:
Artcurial
Chassis number:
59J132306
Date
February 08 2013
Engine number:
Unknown
Registration number:
Unknown
Body number:
Unknown
Sold for:
€ 52.200
1959 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CONVERTIBLE Carte grise franaise Chssis n 59J132306 - Symbole de "l'American
way of life" et de sa dmesure automobile - Cadillac la plus emblmatique de son poque - Ligne extraordinaire,
quipement luxueux La conqute des airs et de l'espace est un des thmes phares des annes 1950, et chez Cadillac il
trouve son apoge sur la Series 62 de 1959. Les feux arrire fusels mont au bout d'ailerons effils refltent toute la
dmesure de "l'American way of life", symbole de progrs et d'insouciance. A l'avant, la calandre charge de chrome
arbore le fameux "dollar grin", le "sourire dollar", alors que le confort des occupants fait l'objet de toutes les attentions
du constructeur. La voiture que nous prsentons provient de la collection Alfred Heineken, qui a t vendue en fvrier
2003 suite au dcs du clbre brasseur. Elle tait auparavant aux tats-Unis, comme en atteste un titre de proprit de l'tat
d'Iowa dat de 1991 et prsent dans le dossier de la voiture. Depuis, la mcanique (moteur et bote) a t refaite par un
spcialiste, la voiture tant soigneusement entretenue par le mcanicien qui gre les voitures de l'actuel propritaire. Ce
cabriolet Cadillac Series 62 se prsente dans un tat impeccable, superbe dans sa livre rouge et resplendissant de ses
chromes abondants. L'intrieur en deux tons rouge et blanc est l'avenant, la vaste banquette avant pouvant emmener
confortablement trois personnes de front, et autant aux places arrire ! La planche de bord prsente la profusion
d'ornements propre aux voitures amricaines de cette priode, et les occupants peuvent profiter des commandes
lectriques de siges et de vitres, la capote bnficiant d'un systme lectro-hydraulique. La voiture se rvle d'un maniement
tonnamment facile, grce un rayon de braquage raisonnable et sa direction assiste trs efficace. Son V8 de 325 ch,
accol une bote Hydra-Matic quatre rapports fait le reste et permet cette considrable automobile d'atteindre facilement
180 km/h. En 1959, c'tait une vitesse rserve des sportives accomplies ! Modle emblmatique de l'histoire Cadillac, ce
superbe cabriolet reprsente une excellente opportunit d'acqurir un morceau du rve amricain, datant de cette poque
bnite o on "cruisait" en coutant les derniers tubes de Rock'n Roll ! French title Chassis n 59J132306 - Symbol of the "
American way of life " and extravagant automobiles - Iconic Cadillac from this period - Extraordinary styling, luxurious
level of equipment The conquest of air and space was one of the main themes of the 1950s, and this influence
reached its peak at Cadillac with the 1959 Series 62. The tapered tail lights mounted at the end of pointed fins
mirrored the excesses of " The American Way of Life ". The manufacturer lavished attention on the comfort of the
passengers in this car which wore the famous " dollar grin ". The car on offer comes from the Alfred Heineken
collection, which was sold in February 2003 following the death of the famous brewer. It had previously been in the
United States, as confirmed by a title of ownership from the state of Iowa, dated 1991, which accompanies the car.
Since that time, the engine and the gearbox have been rebuilt by a specialist, and the car has been meticulously
maintained by the mechanic who looks after the current owner's cars. This Cadillac Series 62 is presented in
impeccable condition, resplendent in its red and white livery and abundance of chrome. The two-tone red interior is in
keeping with this, and the huge front bench seat can take three people comfortably, with room for many more in the
back ! The dashboard is packed with a profusion of dials and instruments, as expected from American cars of this
period. Passengers have at their disposal electrically operated seats and windows, and the hood operates with an
electro-hydraulic system. The car is astonishingly easy to handle, with a good turning circle and effective power
steering. Its V8 325 bhp engine, mated to a Hydra-Matic four-speed gearbox does the rest, and allows this
substantial car to reach 180 km/h with ease. In 1959, this was a speed reserved for accomplished sports cars ! An
iconic model in Cadillac's history, this superb cabriolet provides an excellent opportunity to buy a piece of the
American dream, dating from this happy time when one 'cruised' while listening to the latest rock'n'roll hit ! Estimation
65 000 - 85 000 Sold for 52,200