Cadillac Series 63 Classic Cars for Sale

The history of the Cadillac Series 63

The pre-war Cadillacs are among the most coveted of all pre-war classic cars. The Cadillac Series 63 was launched in 1941 and was only made in one body style, a five-passenger Touring Sedan. Approximately 5,000 Cadillac Series 63 units were manufactured in the years before the start of the Second World War in 1945. Cadillac Series 63 models sold for an average price of $1400 when new and were high-end models. In comparison, Buicks made in the same year were purchased for $915, while Chevrolet prices started at $743. The history of the Cadillac Series 63 is intertwined with that of the LaSalle. General Motors had made the decision had been made to drop the LaSalle in 1941, although several metal and wood prototypes had already been produced for future LaSalle models. One of these mockups was a modified notchback design, which originated from the fastback B-body, although described as 'A-body-like', and ended up being an important component of the Cadillac Series 63.

Features of the Cadillac Series 63

The Cadillac Series 63 was powered by a 90-degree V8 engine that displaced 346 cubic-inches and produced 150 horsepower at 3400 RPM. Factory specifications showed that the Cadillac Series 63 was capable of top speeds of 100 mph when new. Front end stylists took up a theme which was to be seen repeatedly throughout the next few decades. The hood, which consisted of one piece, which descended lower in front, extended sideways to the fenders and encompassed the side panels. Each side of the hood had a rectangular panel of louver trim. This additional feature meant that access to the engine compartment was greatly improved. The grill was also rectangular in shape, broad, vertical, and slightly convex in the middle. Built-in rectangular parking lights were placed in the top outer corners of the grille. Other features included headlights that were placed in the nose of the fenders, with provision for additional fog lights. The four fenders all had three chrome spears on the rear section and rear wheel shields, also known as fender skirts, were a standard feature on most Cadillac Series 63 bodies.