Price: US $32,500.00 SOLD OUT
The '48 Cadillac's had new postwar styling with the first tailfins. Tailfins were inspired by the vertical stabilizers of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighter plane and at first were just small bumps on the rear fenders but they would grow to the legendary great heights of the late 50's Cadillac's symbolizing this era of classic American cars. Fins not only became a long standing Cadillac hallmark but were copied world wide. In 1949 Cadillac's were powered by a new overhead valve V8 that would influence American engine design for the next 30 years. The overhead valve engine allowed higher compression ratios in order to take advantage of the new high octane fuels developed after the second world war. The first year of the pioneering 331 cid overhead valve V8 put out 160HP whilst the 346 cid L-Head flathead engine it had replaced put out 10 fewer HP and was 200lbs heavier. This new V8 made the Cadillac one of the fastest car's in America in it's day. These were solid and very well built cars with all the luxuries one would expect for it's day and are one of the great postwar American designs and a high demand collectible widely recognized for their excellence. This is a rare opportunity to own a great daily driving example of a very original 1949 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special in great driving and looking condition and a great candidate to restore for the Cadillac enthusiast!For further information contact West Coast Classics through EBay or on 310-399-3990 during regular California business hours.
| Year: | 1949 | VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | 496079172 |
| Mileage: | 29,300 | Make: | Cadillac |
| Interior Color: | Gray Shadow Broadcloth | Model: | Fleetwood |
| Number of Cylinders: | 8 | Transmission: | Automatic |
| Trim: | FLEETWOOD SEDAN IN MOSTLY ALL ORGINAL CONDITION! | Body Type: | Sedan |
| Engine: | 331/160HP V8 | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
| Drive Type: | 2WD | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
| Power Options: | Power Windows, Power Seats | Sub Model: | SERIES 60 FLEETWOOD SEDAN |
| Fuel Type: | Gasoline | Exterior Color: | Corinth Blue |
| For Sale By: | Dealer |
