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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 is trading at a median of $119,350 in the current market, up 24 percent year-over-year—a strong appreciation signal that reflects renewed collector interest in American postwar luxury cars. The underlying trend is appreciating, supported by consistent demand across the tracked sample.

Over a 12-month window, six transactions have established this valuation median within a broader sample of 37 total tracked sales, indicating thin liquidity typical of mid-tier collectibles. This limited trading volume means buyers and sellers should expect longer hold periods and wider pricing spreads when transacting.

The Series 62 carries a collectibility score of 6, marking it as genuinely collectible rather than merely old. Moderate desirability and the appreciating-classic classification suggest the model benefits from its role in postwar American automotive history, though it lacks the singular mystique or production scarcity of top-tier marques.

The absence of current active listings reinforces the thin-market environment; interested buyers are unlikely to find inventory readily available and should anticipate negotiations with private holders or at auction. Mileage data on recent transactions is not available, limiting insight into condition premiums or restoration costs at the median price point.

Forward projections point to meaningful appreciation: a three-year base case of $198,208 (66 percent gain) and a five-year base of $234,852 (97 percent gain) assume stable collector demand and continued interest in American classics. The HOLD signal reflects confidence in the direction without urgency, positioning current owners well while suggesting new entrants can afford to wait for market cycles.

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.