1941 Cadillac series 62 convertible

Today on what it's like 1941 Cadillac series 62 convertible Cadillac offered the series 62 from 1940 through 1964 and seven generations 19 41,000 in the first generation which was produced from 1940s in 1941 designed by Harley Earl really cool episode not trying to toot my horn but some of the best camera work when you go to see this car enjoy =)

[geebs]

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[djshay]

Another great video! Thanks for bringing them to us. Absolutely stunning automobile.

[ernielaw]

So true that 1941 was the first year for the gas tank behind the taillight which was a long lived tradition for Cadillac. All Cadillacs made until 1958 had the gas tank behind the taillight, except for Eldorados produced from 1955 on. The 1956 BelAir also had it behind the taillight.

[HelpingHand-icwt]

The sunlight gleaming off that little cowl vent chrome piece... right on cue :)

[robertkaraczun]

Thanks for posting these beautiful classics!

[thestevedoughtyshow]

In late 1976 I was working in a Cadillac dealership as a detailer. We got a 1977 Seville, black on black. The owner asked me to come on a Saturday and had me detail his 47 Cadillac convertible. The 41 and 47 are the same car. It spend all day doing the car by hand and put it on the floor next to the Seville, the Seville looked like crap. I got to drive it, what a blast that was.

[edb]

I've been following you for several years now and I must say you are gradually going up and up in your presentation technique and quality. It seems like you are building on each success with greater success and this one is the best so far. Please keep up the excellent work and thank you so much for the effort!

[bparksiii]

My favorite 40's Cadillac especially the 60 Special. First pick 41 Cadillac, second 41 Packard Clipper 2 door.

[DSP]

What a beauty, Jay! I'm glad you were able to feature it. And I'll take the Zephyr convertible and the Cadillac.

[johnboydTx]

WYR
Packard, Packard and Packard all Day long 😍❤️❤️
I'd have check but i think Philips screws are post war Aviation but 1941 is on the edge 🤔
Beautiful Caddy 👏👏👏❤️
Great Episode 👍
Enjoy and Happy Motoring ✌️ 🤠
G

[asteverino]

Compared to the '40 Cadillac, the '41 seems to try and show off more. The Cadillac emblem on the hood and extra chrome. For WYR, I like the others more. 🤷🏼‍♂️
I liked the dash better on the '41. Aspects of the style were still present in our families '49 Chevy DeLuxe. That pesky WWII stopping car production and design. (I respect how the US dove into that war when given a personal direct threat).
I keep enjoying your videos. I think the key element is you and your way.
Thanks.

[P_RO_]

I remember seeing a spotlight like this hanging on the wall of my favorite junkyard. That place was a dream for old cars, being that it started just after WW2 and was the biggest in the area. It all got crushed when the owner retired. The Packard 120 looks dated compared to the other two so he Caddy gets round one but the Packard Clipper takes round two.

[rampy]

Let's start with the bad news: first, Calais is pronounced 'Cal-ay', with the stress on the 'ay' part. Second, I think you may have had the number 62 on your mind: at 5:15, you have written, and said, "total 1962 production...". I think you meant 1941 production. And at 12;20, you asked if we would rather have a 1961 Lincoln Zephyr. I'll take a 41 Zephyr, tho! On the plus side, that car is beautiful! At my first job at a Texaco gas station, there was a 48 Caddy that was sitting in our lot for years. Two things I remember about it were the simplicity of the wiring! There were no 'harnesses' like we see today, there were just individual wires going to the few electrical devices. The other was that flathead V8. I always thought it odd that Caddy would produce one of the most beautiful and sophisticated engines ever (the first V16), and then go back to the ugly flathead design for both their newer V16 and the V8. They made up for it in 1949, tho. Cool video as usual, Jay!

[charlesdalton]

WYR: Packard and Packard. As a side note - my first car was almost a 1947 Packard. I would have bought it but the timing wasn't right. Like most cars of the time, the post war car was very similar to the 41/42 model. Thank you as always - stunning example of this Cadillac. ~ Chuck

[scooterdover]

I would take the Packard, and the Cadillac.

[montymatilda]

I'll take the lincoln zepher and the packard clipper. Although the Cadillac is really sharp. Thanks for the extra filming at the end.

[luisvelasco]

Looking at this car, I'm struck by how much trickled down to my 1948 Chevrolet Fleetline. The Chevy was available with bolt-on bumper ends which looked like the Cadillac's standard bumper, the horizontal stainless fender trim bars are nearly identical, the overall front end look is similar, the dash has the same two large circular dials flanking the radio and speakers and the IP font looks the same. An example how GM stair-stepped their marques to be aspirational.

[tigre]

This is one of my favorite model years of these Caddys🤩 I would definitely pick it in the first scenario, with the Packard 120 running a close second. In the second scenario, I'd pick the Packard Clipper, (if I already had the Caddy of course)😊 😎

[fidobite]

I really didn't think much of the pre-WWII Caddy until this review. Now I think I prefer it over all of the other cars you present here with the possible exception of the Lincoln. This Caddy is truly beautiful!

[chuckkottke]

They looked alright, not a total bathtub. Smooth ride, powerful, well engineered, Cadillac has earned its reputation. 🛡️ ⚔️🗽 Thanks for the Cadillac Circa 1941 Jay!