Description
Cadillac Sedan DeVille | 1962
Highlights:
– 6.4-litre (390 cubic-inch) V8 engine, petrol, paired with a four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission
– Full-size Series 62 Sedan DeVille with an attractive exterior and interior colour combination
– Chrome brightwork and trim presented in good order throughout
– Seller notes the car has seen light use and recommends servicing before regular road use
The seller offers for sale this 1962 Cadillac Sedan DeVille, powered by a 6.4-litre (390 cubic-inch) V8 engine, paired with a four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. This full-size DeVille presents with an attractive colour combination inside and out, with a well-kept interior and generous chrome brightwork typical of the era. According to the seller, the car has seen only light use in recent times, and a service is recommended before returning it to regular road use.
The Sedan DeVille formed the top-tier four-door offering within Cadillac’s Series 62 range for 1962, a model year that brought a subtly restyled body with toned-down tailfins and a more restrained, elegant silhouette compared with the more flamboyant designs of the late 1950s. Standard equipment across the DeVille range that year included a remote-controlled outside mirror, cornering lamps and additional sound insulation, reflecting Cadillac’s continued focus on refinement and a smooth, quiet ride, qualities that helped the Sedan DeVille remain America’s best-selling luxury sedan.
Underpinning the car is Cadillac’s 390 cubic-inch V8, fed by a four-barrel carburettor and rated at 325 horsepower, paired with the smooth-shifting four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. Riding on a tubular X-frame chassis, the big DeVille was engineered above all for effortless, cushioned cruising, with power steering and power brakes bringing a level of ease to driving a car of this size that few contemporaries could match. Inside, the cabin reflects the scale and ambition of the design, with wide, comfortable seating, a broad dashboard and the kind of chrome and trim detailing that made these cars feel every inch the “Standard of the World” Cadillac aimed to be.
For collectors of early 1960s American luxury cars, the Sedan DeVille remains one of the most complete and characterful choices available, combining dramatic styling with a genuinely usable, comfortable driving experience. This example is offered here ready for a new owner to enjoy after routine recommissioning.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Condition of the interior
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Technical condition
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Overall condition
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
