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Cadillac Series 62

1955–1964

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  • 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

Cadillac Series 62

Based on 37 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinghigh confidence

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
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked37
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared37 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$940
  • MaintenanceUS$3,220
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$7,380
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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 20
  • US$99,000

    mecum · 15 Aug 2026

  • US$47,500

    Bring a Trailer · 13 Aug 2026

  • US$30,000

    Bring a Trailer · 5 Aug 2026

  • US$12,250

    Bring a Trailer · 4 Aug 2026

  • US$122,500

    Bring a Trailer · 29 Jul 2026

  • US$55,000

    mecum · 25 Jul 2026

  • US$41,000

    Bring a Trailer · 25 Jul 2026

  • US$112,750

    mecum · 25 Jul 2026

  • US$45,100

    mecum · 25 Jul 2026

  • US$192,500

    mecum · 25 Jul 2026

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.