1940 Cadillac Series 60 "Sixty Special"

Cadillac Other 1940 Description

This Series 60 Touring Sedanwas delivered new to Burton Upjohn (Upjohn Pharmaceutical Company) and spent the majority of it's life as part of a large collection. It is highly original with one repaint which is rare to find! It's powered by the original 346ci straight 8 cylinder engine paired with the original 3-speed column shift manual transmission. This car is a great find for someone to drive as is. or fully restore to concourse condition. While Bill Mitchell was in his early 20's he helped design Series 60 Cadillacs. The new 4-door sedan. designed to look like a convertible sedan. howcased trend-setting features. including a completely integrated coupe-like trunk. onvertible style doors. no running boards. "4-window" canopy giving more glass area. a steeply-raked windshield. nbsp;and four front-hinged doors. The odd thing was it was meant to be an entry-level car. but the styling was so successful it createdenough demand that Cadillac made it into a luxury model. Please call Art. our Operations Director. for additional info or to arrange to view the vehicle: 269-720-9607. This vehicle is being sold due to space & exhibit constraints. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this vehicle go back to funding and maintaining the Gilmore Car Museum collection. $500. 00 deposit via PayPal within 24 hours of auction closeFull payment is required within 3 days of auction closeThis vehicle is being sold as is. no warranty. Good luck bidding!