1941
Cadillac
Series
63
Touring
Sedan
There's
nothing
like
assuming
the
helm
of
a
mid-century
Cadillac,
a
car
from
an
era
when
General
Motors
was
at
the
tip
top
of
its
game
in
terms
of
design,
engineering
and
performance.
Unfortunately,
top-notch
vintage
Cadillacs
that
are
ready
to
drive
AND
show
are
becoming
increasingly
hard
to
find.
Then
Bill
Mitchell
pulled
another
rabbit
out
of
the
hat
with
his
1941
Sixty
Special
design,
judged
by
some
as
Cadillac's
all-time
best.
Featuring
a
fastback
design
which
would
be
copied
by
many,
including
Bentley,
among
other
features
that
would
survive
through
the
40's
and
become
signature
to
a
Cadillac.
Proudly
offered
for
consignment,
the
beneficiary
of
a
6-year
long
restoration,
(2006-2012),
where
no
stone
was
left
unturned.
From
the
body
to
the
interior,
the
undercarriage
to
the
engine
it's
all
been
done
and
then
sparingly
driven
and
always
garage
kept.
We
present
to
you
a
1941
Cadillac
Series
63
that
is
ready
for
you
to
show
and
enjoy.
Exterior
Styling
was
heavily
emphasized
for
'41,
and
the
new
Cadillacs
emerged
looking
quite
distinctive.
The
prow-nose
motif
of
the
Thirties
was
gone,
replaced
by
a
blunter
and
more
massive
frontal
design
that
was
highlighted
by
a
dramatic
horizontal
egg
crate
grille
-
a
theme
that
has
been
continued
to
this
day.
That,
plus
the
larger
traditionally
opening
hood,
and
the
headlights
integrated
into
the
broader
fenders,
separated
it
from
all
Cadillacs
that
had
gone
before.
Meanwhile,
a
three-piece
front
bumper
guard
(one
horizontal)
provided
a
cove
to
protect
the
license
plate.
This
car
sports
round
optional
fog
lights
in
place
of
the
standard
V
emblems
below
the
headlights.
At
the
rear,
fenders
show
squarer,
the
left
taillight
hides
the
gas-filler
cap,
and
twin
vertical
bars
divide
the
rear
window
into
three
segments.
Three
horizontal
chrome
\"speed
stripes\"
on
the
front
and
rear
fenders
of
this
model,
help
promote
the
theory
of
movement
while
standing
still.
All
these
steel
panels
have
been
restored
and
painted
in
the
deep
end
of
the
pool
black.
Wide
whitewall
tires
are
wrapped
around
the
red
painted
steel
wheels.
Interior
An
expansive
Art
Deco
style
bench
seat
stretches
from
door
panel
to
door
panel
and
is
covered
in
gray
cloth
with
a
vertical
tufted
insert.
A
restored
wood
grained
dash,
with
plenty
of
chrome
covers
the
area.
The
original
steering
wheel
is
installed,
and
carpeting,
very
clean
and
topped
with
black
mats,
covers
the
floors.
Across
the
back
is
a
spacious
rear
bench
with
plenty
of
legroom,
and
obligatory
ashtrays,
and
hold
on
bar
for
when
the
chauffeur
gets
a
bit
feisty
on
the
back
roads,
and
you
do
not
want
to
spill
your
Manhattan.
Headliner
is
in
very
nice
condition.
Drivetrain
Under
the
large
bulbous
hood
resides
a
numbers
matching,
olive
drab
painted
346ci
Flathead
V8.
Topped
with
a
2bbl
carburetor
this
mill
makes
150hp.
On
the
back
is
a
3-speed
manual
transmission
which
sends
power
back
to
a
3.77
geared
rear
axle
Undercarriage
The
frame
is
strong
and
stable
and
is
very
\"beefy\"
for
lack
of
a
better
word.
All
the
floor
pans
and
rockers
are
solid
as
is
the
trunk
which
only
shows
a
minor
repair
on
the
spare
tire
well.
Independent
coil
spring
front
suspension
and
rear
leaf
springs
provide
the
ride.
Drum
brakes
bring
this
massive
piece
of
Art
Deco
to
a
stop.
Drivability
An
easy
starter
after
a
turn
of
the
key,
and
we
were
off
for
the
test
drive.
I
took
the
rear
passengers'
seat
and
my
cohort
drove
me
around
our
test
track.
But
I
digress
and
all
worked
well,
with
smooth
ride,
nice
acceleration
and
smooth
manual
shifting
thanks
to
the
talented
feet
of
my
\"chauffeur\".
It's
always
a
pleasure
to
enjoy
a
luxurious
ride
in
a
classic
and
this
car
delivered.
I
did
note
the
radio
was
non
functional
so
I
had
to
make
do
with
listening
to
my
cohort
blather
on.
A
6
year
long
restoration
that
covered
all
aspects
of
this
large
and
in
charge
cruiser.
No
detail
was
overlooked
in
the
process
and
the
car
was
sparingly
driven
after
the
work
was
completed.
All
ready
for
you
to
enjoy
and
presently
residing
in
our
West
mall
way
here
at
the
Classic
Auto
Mall.