Cadillac Series 62
1955–1964
Lowest price
US$12,250
Since 2020
Median price
US$93,500
Since 2020 · n=37
Highest price
US$192,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
37
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 37 lots

Based on 37 verified auction results
US$119,350
Market value · recent verified sales
+24.0%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Median sold price up 24.0% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$198,208
+66%
5-Year Forecast
US$234,852
+97%
Market scores
50
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Excellent
85
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1959
+US$5,500+6%19 with · 9 without · high confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The Cadillac Series 62 has appreciated 24 percent over the past twelve months, with a current median transaction price of $119,350. The HOLD signal reflects a market in genuine upward motion, though the trajectory suggests selective buying rather than broad-based demand.
Liquidity remains thin, with only six transactions tracked over the past year across a total sample of 37 historical sales. This scarcity of recent activity means buyers and sellers should expect extended marketing windows and limited competitive bidding; the model does not trade with the consistency of mainstream classics.
Classified as appreciating vintage and scored as collectable with moderate desirability, the Series 62 occupies a middle tier within the postwar Cadillac spectrum. Without production figures in the available dataset, valuation tends to track condition, originality, and specific model-year variants rather than rarity-driven premiums.
The market's three-year projection stands at $198,208, implying a 66 percent gain from current levels. At the five-year horizon, the base case reaches $234,852, or roughly 97 percent appreciation, suggesting steady rather than explosive growth tied to broader enthusiasm for American iron from the 1950s and early 1960s.
Absent current inventory listings, timing is flexible for patient sellers, while buyers should be prepared to wait or travel for stock. The thin market and appreciating fundamentals favor holders over active traders, though the absence of recent comparable sales in the marketplace warrants caution on firm price expectations.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$119,350
- Annual appr. rate+24.0%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked37
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared37 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$940
- MaintenanceUS$3,220
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$7,380
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months18
- Sell-Through49%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$92,727
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$12,250 – US$192,500
- Total Sales Tracked37
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$99,000
mecum · 15 Aug 2026
Champagne · Automatic
US$47,500
Bring a Trailer · 13 Aug 2026
red · automatic
US$30,000
Bring a Trailer · 5 Aug 2026
Fontana Rose · automatic
US$12,250
Bring a Trailer · 4 Aug 2026
automatic
US$122,500
Bring a Trailer · 29 Jul 2026
red · automatic
US$55,000
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Gold · Automatic
US$41,000
Bring a Trailer · 25 Jul 2026
4-speed manual
US$112,750
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Red · Automatic
US$45,100
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
French Gray · Automatic
US$192,500
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Red · Automatic
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.