1949 Cadillac Club Coupe (Series 61 Sedanette)

THE WORLD'S FIRST CAR WITH FINS... The first Harley Earl-designed post-war Cadillac with the new modern V8 engine was advertised as "The World's Most Distinguished Motor Car." The design was inspired by the Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighter aircraft of WWII. v This car was originally delivered to "Mrs. Estes of Houston," then taken to California by a Korean War pilot who converted it to a glider launch winch that was used for years at Hollister Field. In 2006, the worn and ragged car was fully restored by an 80-year-old raspberry farmer, who added power steering, power brakes, and air conditioning. The car returned home to Houston in 2021 for lots of fun and show.
Original price: $ 2,627
Wheelbase: 126 inches
Length: 18 feet
Weight: 4,070 pounds
Production: 6,409 (Series 61)
Engine: 331 cubic inch V8
Horsepower: 160 @ 3800 rpm
Brakes: 4-wheel [power] drum
Tires: 820R15 bias-look radials
Cruising speed: 75+ mph easily

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