1941 Cadillac from Great Lighting Models
Sept 30, 2022 17:56:46 GMT
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Post by jcarnutz on Sept 30, 2022 17:56:46 GMT
As I mentioned in the post on the 1941 Buick from GLM, I was going to do a little write-up about GLM's wonderful 1941 & 1942 Cadillac. First, let me say, I love these models-so much so that I have 15 of them from GLM, and another from GIM (Great Iconic Models) and I'll confess right now, a couple more on order. Another 5 in 1942 trim, and I think I have my favorite Cadillac design well covered.
As far as the 1:1 Cadillac, the 1941 model year was a brand-new design, one of the 1st projects by Bill Mitchell. With bodies by Fleetwood, the 1941 Cadillac became an easily recognized American Classic. Cadillac offered the new style of their flagship car in six series. There was the Series 61 (which replaced the LaSalle as Cadillac's entry level) the very popular Series 62, the Series 63, the Series 67 (which was a new longer wheelbase sedan only offered in 1941 & 1942) the Sixty Special Sedan and the Fleetwood Seventy-Five. 1941 was a record-breaking sales year for Cadillac beating the previous record established in 1937. The 1941 Cadillac prices started at $1435, and the top Series Seventy-Five Imperial Sedan started at $3,150. Compared to a Chevrolet for the same year, which had a starting price of just over $700, a Cadillac was big step up for those who bought one.
The 1942 model year offered the same six series but was a shorter production year because of WWII.
The models from GLM are outstanding miniatures. Each one, to my eyes, is a work of fine craftmanship. GLM has issued the models in all of the Series Cadillac offered in 1941 & 1942. I start these posts with three of these gems.
1941 Cadillac Fleetwood Series Sixty Special Sedan - a LE #18 of 100 in Black & Honey Beige w/the "Sunshine" roof option.
1941 Cadillac Series 61 Club Coupe - a LE #210 of 299 in Devon Green & Fairoaks Green
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Sedan - a LE #16 of 70 in Dusty Gray
As far as the 1:1 Cadillac, the 1941 model year was a brand-new design, one of the 1st projects by Bill Mitchell. With bodies by Fleetwood, the 1941 Cadillac became an easily recognized American Classic. Cadillac offered the new style of their flagship car in six series. There was the Series 61 (which replaced the LaSalle as Cadillac's entry level) the very popular Series 62, the Series 63, the Series 67 (which was a new longer wheelbase sedan only offered in 1941 & 1942) the Sixty Special Sedan and the Fleetwood Seventy-Five. 1941 was a record-breaking sales year for Cadillac beating the previous record established in 1937. The 1941 Cadillac prices started at $1435, and the top Series Seventy-Five Imperial Sedan started at $3,150. Compared to a Chevrolet for the same year, which had a starting price of just over $700, a Cadillac was big step up for those who bought one.
The 1942 model year offered the same six series but was a shorter production year because of WWII.
The models from GLM are outstanding miniatures. Each one, to my eyes, is a work of fine craftmanship. GLM has issued the models in all of the Series Cadillac offered in 1941 & 1942. I start these posts with three of these gems.
1941 Cadillac Fleetwood Series Sixty Special Sedan - a LE #18 of 100 in Black & Honey Beige w/the "Sunshine" roof option.
1941 Cadillac Series 61 Club Coupe - a LE #210 of 299 in Devon Green & Fairoaks Green
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Sedan - a LE #16 of 70 in Dusty Gray
