1954 Cadillac Series 62 in Des Moines, Iowa

Vehicle Description

Gorgeous Red 1954 Cadillac Series 62 convertible with matching red and white interior and a tan top.
The beautiful American Dream Machines had an extensive 4 year professional restoration just 3,400 miles ago and looks just as good as when it was done several years ago.
The paint was professionally done and looks like a new car.
The body lines and panel fitment are tight and fit like new.
Most of the chrome was redone including the bumpers grill and side trim.
The rest for the chrome and stainless was already in great condition.
The interior was also redone with new seat covers, door panels and carpet.
The dash and instrument cluster are original and in great shape which is a testimony to the car.
The top was also replaced and functions flawlessly and has brand new power top cylinders. The 331 cubic inch engine and 4 speed Hydra-matic automatic transmission was rebuilt at the time of the restoration and has barely been broken in with only 3400 miles on the rebuild.
Nicely optioned with power steering and power brakes.
After completion this piece of automotive history was sold to the President of the Louisiana Cadillac LaSalle Club.
Stored in a climate control garage and driven to events an cars shows.
The Caddillac is in great structural and mechanical condition.
Recent mainenance and improvements include fresh mechanical tune up, new dual exhaust installed, freshly rebuilt carburetor, all new fuel lines, new fuel pump, complete radiator service, generator was rebuilt, brand new brake cylinders and new rear brake lines, new spark plugs and spark plug wires, grease packed front wheel bearings, fuel tank was als cleaned and serviced.
The coolant, brake fluid, oil and oil filter changed.
All this was done within the last 100 miles.
This incredible machine is rolling on newer set of Cadillac Eldorado Chrome spoke wheels and wide whites.
EXTERIOR
: Beautiful Bright Red paint with a deep shine over a body with excellent panel fit and gaps Amazing show quality chrome bumpers and polished sid trim Newer convertible tan top with matching boot Eldorado chrome spoke wheels with wide whitewall tires
INTERIOR
: Newer high quality interior kit including seat surfaces, door panels and carpet Dash bezels are beautful chrome Clear and crisp gauges Restored steering wheel
MECHANICS
: Highly detailed engine compartment Smooth running 331 c.i. engine that has been recently serviced and maintained properly through the years Power steering Power brakes Turbo- Hydramatic automatic transmission
UNDERCARRIAGE
: Super solid and intact with clean metal and excellent structureThe Series 62 included lower sleeker body, a new cellular grille insert and inverted gull wing front bumpers and tapered dagmar style bumper guards. Round jet style dual exhaust outlets were incorporated into the vertical bumper extensions and the rear bumper was intirely redesigned. An Eldorado style wraparound windshield was seen on all models. A wide ventilator intake was now stretched across the base of the winshield on all body style and the chrome visored headlamp look was emphasized. Automatic windshield washers, power steering, 12-Volt electrical system, and aluminum alloy pistons made the long list of standard equipment for the first time this year. Power steering, power windows, power seats, and headlight dimming were optional. A parking brak release reminder light was new. Popular Mechaics rated to 0-60 mph time as 17.3 seconds.American Dream Machines
At American Dream Machines, we typically have over 100 cars and trucks in stock and for sale. We have everything from Camaros, Mustangs, Corvettes, Roadrunners, Chevelles, Bel Airs, Blazers and even British Roadsters. Our classics and muscle cars range from the 1940s to the 1970s. Our stock is diverse and continuously changing and always growing! Our #1 Goal is to make you, our customer happy with the American classic and muscle cars we offer. We highly recommend that ALL CUSTOMERS call our knowledgeable, experienced and Midwest values staff and have a very detailed discussion regarding overall condition of any of our cars or trucks you are considering getting in the drivers seat of. (515)-245-9100 Centrally located in the heartland of America in Des Moines Iowa, American Dream Machines occupies the historic 41,000 square foot Packard Dealership. We are one of the largest full service classic car dealerships in the Midwest. We have 10 active hoists, mechanics bays, body shop and detail bays that are used by our technicians to inspect, repair, upgrade and detail our cars so that they are ready to be delivered to your driveway for you to drive. Give us a call and we would be happy to help get your dream car to almost any location worldwide! ALL OF OUR PICTURES AND VIDEOS ARE REAL, ALL THE WAY AROUND! We photograph our cars in our professional photo studio for the best possible image accuracy and representation of the cars. Our videos are created by our onsite staff in our shop and around the dealership / Des Monies area. We do this because of our commitment to the authenticity and quality of the cars that we sell and the commitment to our customers.