Description
The Cadillac Series 37-60 was Cadillac's entry-level product in the luxury vehicle market, competing with the entry-level Packard Six. It was replaced by the Series 39-61 in 1939.
The Series 60 was the brainchild of new Cadillac manager, Nicholas Dreystadt. Debuting in 1936, it filled a gaping price gap between the updated appearance of the successful LaSalles of which the Series 60 was the upgraded version with the "Cadillac" name, and the Series 36-70 Cadillac models. Initially it rode on a 121. 0 in (3, 073 mm) wheelbase and shared the B body with cars from LaSalle, Buick, and Oldsmobile. This went up to 124. 0 in (3, 150 mm) in 1937–1938.
The exterior featured a new Harley Earl–designed look with a tall, slender grille and split vee-shaped windshield. This body used Fisher Body's new Turret Top one-piece roof and Bendix dual-servo brakes. "Knee-Action" independent suspension, first introduced by Cadillac in 1934, was a welcome novelty for the mid-price market at the time.
Under the hood was the new (less expensive) Monobloc V8. This 322 cu in (5. 3 L) engine produced 125 hp (93 kW), just 10 less than that in the larger Cadillacs. The Series 60 immediately became the company's best-selling model, making up half of all Cadillacs sold the first year.
The next year, displacement on all Monobloc Cadillacs was 346 cu in (5. 7 L). This new engine produced 135 hp (101 kW), more than all V8 Cadillacs of just a few years earlier. The Series 60 was upgraded to the Series 61.
Cadillac exported to many countries including Singapore, Australia, South Africa and the United Kingdom. Right hand drive vehicles were produced for these markets.
This car is an extremely rare factory RHD 1937 Cadillac 60 Club Coupe, which was produced in Detroit. Only 55 RHD’s were exported out of the 7, 003 series 60’s produced that year. This is a solid, well looked after example and the workshop and body manuals are to hand.
Overall a great example of a very rare car. Will be a real showstopper at any classic car event.
UK Reg number: WXS 426
A rare opportunity to purchase a very special Cadillac. The only factory built RHD 1937 Coupe available globally. Matching numbers.
Will consider a swap for any car at a similar value. Open to offers. There are less than 20 of these RHD cars believed to still exist.
