Description

Condition: Mint
Mileage: 50,635 (chassis)
Body Style: Sedan
Engine: 6.2L LS3 V8
Transmission: 6L80E Automatic
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Caramel / Tan Leather

Description

This 1947 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan represents an extraordinary example of a sympathetic, historically respectful restomod, executed to a standard rarely seen in the classic car world. Originally built during Cadillac’s “Standard of the World” era, this car has undergone a five-year, fully documented restoration that elevated it mechanically while preserving the spirit, appearance, and tactile experience of Harley Earl’s Art Deco masterpiece.

The result is a car that presents as period-correct in every visual and sensory detail, yet drives with modern power, reliability, and comfort.

Powertrain & Mechanical Upgrades

• 6.2L LS3 V8 producing approximately 415 horsepower

• 6L80E six-speed automatic transmission

• Ford 9-inch rear end with positraction

• Complete custom chassis wiring harness

• Wilwood power disc brakes

• Custom aluminum radiator

• Stainless steel exhaust system

Comfort & Technology (Discreetly Integrated)

• Old Air Products “Hurricane” air conditioning system

• Original radio converted to Bluetooth / AM / FM

• Full 12-volt electrical conversion

• Original gauges and clock restored, converted, calibrated, and retained

• Original steering column, steering wheel, brake pedal, and accelerator preserved

Notably, the transmission position indicator was custom redesigned using original typography, precisely matching the new 6L80E shift pattern—an example of the obsessive attention to detail throughout the build.

Exterior & Wheels

• Deep, mirror-finish black paint with ceramic coating

• Original-style 15-inch wheels

• Correct Cadillac “sombrero” hubcaps

• Diamond Back Classic II tires with extra-wide whitewalls

Interior

• Custom-designed and hand-crafted leather interior

• Premium full-grain leather and period-correct finishes

• Masterfully restored woodgraining on dashboard and interior panels

• Materials and craftsmanship rival concours-level restorations

Restoration Specialists

• Steve Cooley (Homosassa, FL) – powertrain integration and historic Cadillac restoration

  • Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance First in Show recipient

  • AACA Zenith Award runner-up

• Innerworx (Sarasota, FL) – custom leather interior

• Ashton Auto Restoration – exterior paintwork

• Ceramic Pro Sarasota – paint correction and ceramic coating

• Graves Plating & AIH Chrome – concours-quality chrome restoration

Provenance & Documentation

• Originally sold new by Bomberger Cadillac, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

• Remained in Pennsylvania from 1947–2016

• Current ownership since 2018

• Extensive documentation including:

  • Original build sheet

  • Registration and service records

  • Full restoration photo and invoice archive

  • Original 1947 Cadillac sales brochure

  • Original owner’s manual

  • Factory instructional hang tags

  • Original 1947 Pennsylvania license plate

  • 1942–1947 Cadillac shop manual

Overall Impression

This 1947 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan is a true 1-of-1 automobile, blending world-class craftsmanship, historical sensitivity, and modern drivability. It delivers the rare experience of driving a post-war Cadillac exactly as it should feel—only better.

Equally at home on concours lawns, grand touring events, or arriving at elite destinations, this Cadillac stands apart not through excess, but through intelligent restraint and flawless execution.