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 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
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.