I owned a 1947 Cadillac hearse that I bought in 1965 and about a year later I sold it after I had to serve my military active duty. At the time my hearse had 47K miles and had been owned by a small-town funeral home and the primary reason they got rid of it was the 18-year-old hearse was beginning to be a poor reflection on the business. The funeral home bought a newer hearse and when I spotted this well preserved beauty, I bought and enjoyed it for about a year. While I was in Army basic training, I asked my my ex-wife to sell the hearse and according to her, a band group bought it after she advertised it in the newspaper classified ads. Thanks for the video as it brings back good memories of my '47 Cadillac.
The dashboard knob with the letter F is for the fog lights. The windshield wipers switch is at the top middle of the dashboard above the radio. The fog lights are integrated in the front turn signal lenses.
Just noticed, this license plate, Corleon, Iowa. A Cadillac, almost identical to this, took Godfather-movie, Corleone consiglier Tom Hagen to the Beverly Hills home of studio mogul Woltz. There was a '37 Cord 810 in the courtyard, as well.
Next to the 1947 Cadillac Fleetwood is a blue 1949 Chrysler Royal or Windsor 6, 4 door sedan with a “baseball cap” metal sun visor over the windshield.
That is a beautiful car. Back in 1970, I was with one of my classmates who looked at this same model car that was offered for sale. A 1947 Cadillac Series 75. The seller was asking $1,500. He wanted the car, but his parents talked him out of buying it. They were concerned that because the car was 23 years old that he would have problems finding mechanics who knew how to work on it, and problems finding replacement parts for the car. I had really been hoping that he would buy the car.
gorgeous. Cannot deny the style of '48 and later, and the significance of the OHV engine of '49, but nothing touches the detailing, construction, and luxury of the pre-48...when Cadillac really meant something. And I own a '58...
True! The last pre War model look was the 1949 Buick Special and the 1949 Cadillac Series 75. The former without running boards and the latter with running boards. They were seen once in a while in my old hometown of NYC during the Mad Men era of the 1960s. 😊
A great video about a great car, but that music at the start has to go! It is completely at odds with the car. How about some big band music instead of that synthesizer crap?
I owned a 1947 Cadillac hearse that I bought in 1965 and about a year later I sold it after I had to serve my military active duty. At the time my hearse had 47K miles and had been owned by a small-town funeral home and the primary reason they got rid of it was the 18-year-old hearse was beginning to be a poor reflection on the business. The funeral home bought a newer hearse and when I spotted this well preserved beauty, I bought and enjoyed it for about a year. While I was in Army basic training, I asked my my ex-wife to sell the hearse and according to her, a band group bought it after she advertised it in the newspaper classified ads. Thanks for the video as it brings back good memories of my '47 Cadillac.
Thnanks for sharing you story with us!
This car is a beautiful jewel.
It was amazing
The dashboard knob with the letter F is for the fog lights. The windshield wipers switch is at the top middle of the dashboard above the radio. The fog lights are integrated in the front turn signal lenses.
Awesome. Thanks for sharing
Just noticed, this license plate, Corleon, Iowa. A Cadillac, almost identical to this, took Godfather-movie, Corleone consiglier Tom Hagen to the Beverly Hills home of studio mogul Woltz. There was a '37 Cord 810 in the courtyard, as well.
Good eye. Good catch
Next to the 1947 Cadillac Fleetwood is a blue 1949 Chrysler Royal or Windsor 6, 4 door sedan with a “baseball cap” metal sun visor over the windshield.
You are correct. Another beautiful automobile
That is a beautiful car. Back in 1970, I was with one of my classmates who looked at this same model car that was offered for sale. A 1947 Cadillac Series 75. The seller was asking $1,500. He wanted the car, but his parents talked him out of buying it. They were concerned that because the car was 23 years old that he would have problems finding mechanics who knew how to work on it, and problems finding replacement parts for the car. I had really been hoping that he would buy the car.
Yup, he should’ve brought it! Thanks for sharing
gorgeous. Cannot deny the style of '48 and later, and the significance of the OHV engine of '49, but nothing touches the detailing, construction, and luxury of the pre-48...when Cadillac really meant something. And I own a '58...
Well that’s saying something ! Thanks for sharing and for watching!
Fabulous
Love it
Us too! Thanks for watching!
I believe these long-wheelbase, formal Cadillacs used much of the pre-war, 1941 chasis, and basic design. A new body arrived in 1950?
I believe you are correct as most all mfgs used carryover prewar parts
True! The last pre War model look was the 1949 Buick Special and the 1949 Cadillac Series 75. The former without running boards and the latter with running boards. They were seen once in a while in my old hometown of NYC during the Mad Men era of the 1960s. 😊
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Thanks for watching
A great video about a great car, but that music at the start has to go! It is completely at odds with the car. How about some big band music instead of that synthesizer crap?
We've shot our Band and replaced them with the ghost of Glenn Miller. Thanks for watching
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Thanks, I believe you mean “annoying”