This is a 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible, one of the models of the most stylish year in Cadillac's history. 1959 is considered to be the plateau of American car designs, and the 59 Cadillac model series was proof of this golden year. For starters, the front end was massive with its double decker grille separated by a horizontal chrome strip, as well as its four headlight, four driving light setup.
The most prominent and well known feature of a 1959 Cadillac was its signature rear end styling, with two enormous tailfins featuring bullet taillights, and a second grille for the back. The aircraft like fins were first implemented on the 1948-49 Cadillac and was inspired by the Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighter plane of WWII, who’s twin boom fuselage greatly influenced the appearance.
This car was worth $5,455 in 1959. Im not actually sure if, in today’s money that would be more or less than the $68,000 dollar price range it sold for at the auction. Its worth it though, to be able to drive a car, designed by someone with an art degree rather than an accountant.
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