1949 CADILLAC SERIES 62-RESTORED-EXCELLENT CONDITION-A/C-WIRE WHEELS & MUCH MORE

Description

THIS IS NOT JUST ANOTHER 1949 CADILLAC!THIS UPGRADED CADILLAC IS FROM THE COLLECTION OF LEW LINET, FORMER MANAGER OF THE ROCK GROUP KISS!

IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A FABULOUS VINTAGE CADILLAC WITH SOME MODERN UPGRADES THAT YOU CAN SHOW, DRIVE AND REALLY ENJOY, YOU JUST FOUND IT!

THE 1949 CADILLACS WERE MORE POWERFUL, QUIET AND SMOOTH. THIS IS EVERYTHING A LUXURY CAR BUYER COULD HAVE POSSIBLY WANTED IN 1949, AND THESE CADDY’S ARE STILL VERY POPULAR AMONG CADILLAC COLLECTORS TODAY!

WHEN RESTORED, THIS CADILLAC RECEIVED A NEW PAINT JOB ON AN EXCELLENT RUST-FREE BODY, NEW CHROME, NEW INTERIOR, AND REBUILT MECHANICALS!

THIS BEAUTIFUL TWO-OWNER 1949 CADILLACIS NOW PROUDLY BEING MADE AVAILABLE FOR THE 1ST TIME TO VERY LUCKY EBAY BIDDERS.

FEATURES

Heater

Defroster

Seat Belts

Floor Mats

Wire Wheels

Working Clock

Back-up Lights

Windshield Visor

Electronic Ignition

Windshield Washer

Radial Whitewall Tires

Working Original Radio

Custom Air Conditioning

Hydra-Matic Transmission

Custom Auxiliary Radiator

331 CID 160 HP V-8 Engine

Day-Night Rear View Mirror

Original Hub Caps Included

Custom Side Window Visors

Optional Left and Right Outside Mirrors

Custom Dual 6 & 12 Volt Systems with Both Generator and Alternator

THIS CADILLAC WAS MANUFACTURED IN AN ERA WHEN LUXURY CARS WERE BUILT TO STANDARDS FAR ABOVE THE AVERAGE AUTOMOBILE AND OWNING A CADILLAC REALLY MEANT SOMETHING SIGNIFICANT. THIS WAS A VEHICLE FOR THE MOST DISCERNING SUCCESSFUL INDIVIDUALS AND WAS ONE OF THE BEST AND MOST EXPENSIVE VEHICLES OF IT’S TIME. IT COMBINED QUALITY AND A FABULOUS RIDE WITH THE APPOINTMENTS OF THE FINEST LUXURY CARS.

THE 1949 CADILLAC

The 1948 – 1953 Cadillacs were designed by the one and only Harley Earl! Having produced a blockbuster for 1948, no one expected much in the way of new excitement from Cadillac for the 1949 model year. Boy were they wrong!

Shortly before the war, engineers at General Motors had realized that the old Cadillac V-8 needed to be replaced. Engineering was rapidly reaching the limits of what could be extracted from the reliable, but aging, L-head V-8 design. In fact, engineering had attempted a redo of the heads on the old engine to yield an 8.0:1 compression ratio. But the point of diminishing returns had been reached. Despite pushing the ratio this far, engineers saw no substantial increase in economy or performance, and there was a breathing loss. It was time to move on.

Ernest W. Seaholm, who had been in charge of Cadillac engineering for 20 years, came to this conclusion long before his retirement in 1943. Indeed, he had directed that work be started on a new powerplant shortly before Pearl Harbor, but the ensuing war had halted progress on the new engine's development. After the war, the top engineers at GM, now under the direction of Harry F. Barr, Edward M. Cole, and John F. Gordon, tackled the problem. Their final creation set the pace for engine design and performance for years to come -- and it powered the 1949 Cadillac.

Not only did the new engine give the car unequaled performance and ability, but it did so at a substantial gain in fuel economy. The engine weighed in nearly 200 pounds less than the old L-head, but because it was cooler running it required less radiator mass, making the savings in weight even greater (220 pounds). Cadillac was able to offer all this, plus an engine that allowed for sleeker styling due to the fact that it was five inches shorter and four inches lower than the L-head. And even though the compression ratio was just 7.5:1, the new powerplant was designed to take full advantage of higher-octane postwar fuels because it could tolerate a compression ratio of 12.0:1 or more. By 1948, 88-octane premium fuels were reaching the pumps, and higher octanes were promised by the oil companies, so this was important in looking toward the future. So was the fact that there was ample block space for cylinder enlargement, and indeed displacement would be increased to 365 cubic inches in 1956. Also featured in the new V-8 were wedge-shaped combustion chambers and advanced "slipper" pistons. The latter, devised by Byron Ellis, traveled low between the crankshaft counterweights to permit short connecting rods and thus reduced reciprocating mass, meaning the engine could run more smoothly at higher rpm without undue wear or damage.

The engine was a sensation, so much so that it was rushed off to race tracks across the country. Almost-stock Caddys with big racing numbers plastered on their sides were seen roaring down race track straightaways within a few short months after the '49 models bowed. The cars were so hot that famed Briggs Cunningham took the Caddys racing, even to the 24 hours of Le Mans in France. There, a near-stock Coupe de Ville finished tenth overall against the world's finest racing machinery. The British Allard Company even used the engine in its new J-2 sports/racing car.

Out on the street, buyers could tell the difference, too. Though road test magazines were few in 1949, "Uncle" Tom McCahill reported inMechanix Illustratedthat "With this engine, Cadillac, despite its large size, out-performs just about every car being made." He backed that up by posting a 0-60-mph romp of 12.1 seconds (with stick shift) and a top speed of around 105 mph. No other car he tested that year did better. Author Hendry quoted slightly more conservative figures of 100 mph tops and 0-60 in 13.4 seconds. Either way, probably only the lighter-weight Olds 88 could keep up.

Introduction of the new engine helped erode a consumer problem Cadillac Division had faced since the close of the war. Cadillac had advertised heavily during World War II that M-5 and M-24 tanks were powered by Cadillac engines, so some consumers tried to get hold of the military engines and modify them for domestic use. Of course, such attempts at modification were more often than not fraught with a host of technical problems. Cadillac had tried every way it could to discourage such modifications, but it was the arrival of the new overhead V-8 that made the L-heads seem far less attractive.

In retrospect, the new Cadillac V-8 arrived on the scene just when it was needed. The L-head had served its era well, including the emergence of the automatic transmission. But now roads were getting better -- there were already a few limited-access roads and talk of many more to come -- and gasoline octane ratings were climbing. The new V-8, under constant development even after introduction, could handle these, so the first major redesign wasn't deemed necessary until 1964.

Sheetmetal surfaces on the '49 Cadillac remained the same, except that the hood was made a bit longer. Shortly after production was underway a larger decklid was phased in on notchback models. The grille, now with just one horizontal bar, was given bolder lines and the parking light housings wrapped around the fenders.

The 1949 Cadillacs were fresh, powerful, quiet, and smooth. Which is everything a luxury car buyer could have possibly wanted in 1949, and they are still very popular among Cadillac enthusiasts and collectors today.

EXTERIOR

THIS HARLEY EARL DESIGNED CADILLAC IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING WITH ITS RAVEN BLACK PAINT, NEW CHROME, WINDSHIELD VISOR, CUSTOM SIDE WINDOW VISORS, LEFT AND RIGHT OUTSIDE MIRRORS AND WIDE WHITE WALL RADIAL TIRES MOUNTED ON WIRE WHEELS. THE PAINT HAS A FABULOUS SHINE AND THE CHROME, BRIGHT TRIM, WIRE WHEELS AND TIRES ARE FLAWLESS.

THIS IS A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF A 1949 CADILLAC! BUTTHE EXTERIOR OF THISCADILLACIS JUST THE BEGINNING!

INTERIOR

WHEN YOU SIT DOWN IN THIS CADILLAC, IT’S LIKE BEING IN A TIME CAPSULE FROM 1949. THEINTERIORWAS BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED WITH NEW UPHOLSTERY, NEW DOOR PANELS, NEW CARPET AND NEW HEADLINER. THE DASH AND INSTRUMENTS LOOK LIKE NEW!

THIS CADILLAC IS EQUIPPED WITH THE ORIGINAL WORKING RADIO, WORKING CLOCK, HEATER, DEFROSTER, CUSTOM AIR CONDITIONING, FLOOR MATS, SEAT BELTS FOR FIVE AND A DAY/NIGHT REAR VIEW MIRROR.

THE INTERIOR IS JUST BEAUTIFUL!

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS IN VERY CLEAN CONDITION. IT LOOKS EXACTLY THE WAY YOU WOULD EXPECT IT TO IN AN EXTREMELY WELL MAINTAINED CAR. DUE TO THE UPGRADES, IT CONTAINS AN AUXILIARY ENGINE COOLER, BOTH A 6V AND 12V BATTERY, GENERATOR AND ALTERNATOR, AND ELECTRONIC IGNITION COMPONENTS. THE 12 VOLT SYSTEM POWERS THE AIR CONDITIONER, STARTER AND CIGARETTE LIGHTER (FOR CELL PHONE AND TABLET CHARGING).

THIS CADILLAC IS MEANT TO DRIVE AND ENJOY, AND IT WAS RESTORED WITH THAT GOAL IN MIND!

TRUNK

THE TRUNK IS IN EXCELLENT RESTORED CONDITION. IT CONTAINS NEW CARPET, THE CUSTOM A/C UNIT, ITS SPARE TIRE AND NEW TIRE COVER.

MECHANICALS

THIS 1949 CADILLAC IS POWERED BYITS 331 CU. IN. 160 HP V-8 ENGINE THAT PRODUCES 312 LB-FT OF TORQUE @ 1,800 RPM. THE BORE IS 3.8 AND THE STROKE IS 3.6 INCHES, AND HAS A TWO BARREL CARBURETOR. POWER IS TRANSMITTED THROUGH ITS HYDRA-MATIC TRANSMISSION TO THE REAR END. THE ENGINE RUNS STRONG, THE CAR TRACKS STRAIGHT, AND THE SUSPENSION, STEERING AND BRAKES FEEL GREAT.

THIS CADILLAC WAS RESTORED TO BE DRIVEN. THIS IS NOT A GARAGE QUEEN, IT IS DRIVEN ON A REGULAR BASIS AND EXTREMELY WELL MAINTAINED. THE PRESENT OWNER GETS IN THIS CADILLAC AND WILL DRIVE 100+ MILES WITHOUT A SECOND THOUGHT!

YOU WILL REALLY ENJOY THIS CADDY!

THE BEAUTY OF DESIGN COUPLED WITH THE ENGINEERING, PERFORMANCE AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL THAT MAKES THIS 1949 CADILLAC THE INCREDIBLE AUTOMOBILE IT IS, CANNOT BE DESCRIBED IN WORDS. IT IS, SIMPLY STATED, SOMETHING THAT MUST BE EXPERIENCED!

IF YOU ARE A CADILLAC ENTHUSIAST,YOU REALLY MUST HAVE THIS 1949 CADILLACTHAT WILL GIVE YOU YEARS OF DRIVING PLEASURE AND PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP!

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Vehicle Condition:

THIS 1949 CADILLAC IS IN EXCELLENT MECHANICAL AND OVERALL COSMETIC CONDITION! THE CHROME, BRIGHT WORK, WHEELS, TIRES, UPHOLSTERY, DOOR PANELS, CARPET, HEADLINER, AND MECHANICALS ARE ALL EXCELLENT!

This 1949 Cadillac is 70 years old, so some signs of age are to be expected!While substantial restoration has been done and its appearance is beautiful, this is not a “concours” vehicle. It is a combination of excellent original survivor, well restored components, and upgrades. Everything appears to be in excellent condition. There is just one small thing worthy of mention.The paint presents very well, but it is not show perfect. There are a few spots where cracking is visible and some very minor imperfections in a few spots at the edges. While it doesn’t jump out at you, it is there and I needed to mention it.

The odometer reading listed above is not believed to represent the total original mileage.

THIS CADILLAC WAS RESTORED TO DRIVE AND ENJOY.

Terms ofSale:

BIDS ARE BINDING. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE ASK THEM PRIOR TO BIDDING.

A 25% DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED IN THE FORM OF CASHIERS CHECK OR WIRE TRANSFER WITHIN 72 HOURS OF THE CLOSE OF BIDDING. THE REMAINING BALANCE IS DUE IN THE FORM OF CASHIERS CHECK OR WIRE TRANSFER WITHIN7 DAYS OF THE CLOSE OF BIDDING.

THE VEHICLE IS LOCATED INWEST HILLS,CA. THE SELLER WILL GLADLY MAKE THE VEHICLE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. SELLER IS WILLING TO ASSIST WINNING BIDDER IN MAKING ARRANGEMENTS FOR DELIVERY. HOWEVER, ALL COSTS FOR TRANSPORT & DELIVERY ARE TO BE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE SHIPPER BY THE WINNING BIDDER.

I AM LISTING THIS BEAUTIFUL 1949 CADILLAC FOR ITS PRIVATEOWNER! THE VEHICLE IS LOCATED IN WEST HILLS, CALIFORNIA AND WILL BE SHIPPED FROM THAT LOCATION. TITLE WILL BE TRANSFERRED DIRECTLY FROM THE OWNER TO THE WINNER OF THIS AUCTION. I WILL DO WHATEVER I CAN TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND TROUBLE FREE TRANSACTION. EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ACCURATELY DESCRIBE THIS VEHICLE AND DISCLOSE ANY KNOWN DEFECTS. THIS VEHICLE IS SOLD “AS-IS”. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER TO HAVE INSPECTED OR TO HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE INSPECTED BY A THIRD PARTY, TO HAVE SATISFIED HIMSELF/HERSELF AS TO THE CONDITION AND VALUE, AND TO BID BASED SOLELY UPON THAT JUDGMENT. I ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY UNINTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR REPAIRS THAT MAY BE NEEDED.

Seller reserves the right to end this auction early due to prior sale. Bidders with Zero or Negative feedbacks must contact me by telephone or email to discuss your intentions and ability to pay for the car if you are the winning bidder. If you do not contact me, I reserve the right to cancel your bid without notice.

Please do not ask the reserve price, simply bid what you are comfortable with.

Your winning bid is a contract to purchase the vehicle, not a "come, look, and negotiate" after you win this auction. This is a serious auction for serious buyers only. By placing a bid, you are agreeing to these terms of sale.

The winning bidder must communicate with the Seller within 24 hours of the end of auction to make arrangements to complete the transaction. If no contact is made, the Seller reserves the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next highest bidder, or sell it otherwise.

If you are not comfortable with these terms, DO NOT BID!

THIS VEHICLE IS LOCATED IN WEST HILLS, CALIFORNIA AND IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.

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