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 is trading at a median of $119,350, having appreciated 24% over the past twelve months on a strong upward trajectory. This appreciating classic sits in a solidly collectible tier with moderate desirability, underpinned by its status signal.
The market sample consists of just six sales over the past year from a tracked universe of 37 total transactions, signaling thin liquidity that requires patience from both buyers and sellers. This sparse transaction activity means pricing can shift meaningfully on individual sales, and interested parties should expect longer holding periods or negotiation windows.
The three-year base projection stands at $198,208, representing 66% appreciation from the current median, while the five-year outlook reaches $234,852, or roughly 97% above present levels. These projections assume continuation of the post-pandemic collector-car momentum and sustained interest in American iron from the postwar era.
Thin liquidity remains the constraining factor for Series 62 ownership; with no active listings currently and sparse market turnover, finding the right car at the right price requires persistence. Sellers should prepare for extended holding periods, while buyers benefit from the current seller's market by taking time to evaluate condition and provenance rather than competing aggressively.
The HOLD signal reflects a car that has already captured meaningful recent gains but retains multiyear appreciation potential if broader classic-car trends remain intact. Prospective buyers and current owners alike should monitor whether transaction velocity picks up over the next 12 to 18 months as a sign of sustained demand.
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.