Chassis No. 58F089990

Under the direction of legendary designer Harley Earl during the late 1940s, Cadillac created some of the world's most attractive automobiles and pioneered the direction for American automobile styling over the following decade. The cars surpassed their competition not only visually but technologically as well, and truly lived up to Cadillac's slogan Standard of the World. Cadillacs were status symbols - a Cadillac in the driveway was certainly emblematic of the American Dream - and a clear indication that the owner was successful and prosperous. Regarded as "Motordom's Masterpiece," the 1958 Cadillac range featured revised styling from previous years, including quad headlamps, more pronounced shark-like tail fins, and fresh ornamentation.

This spectacular 1958 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible benefits from a superb, nut-and-bolt restoration carried out by noted restoration company Harbor Restoration of Rockledge, Florida. Performed less than a decade ago while in the previous owner's devoted care, his wish was very specific on how the restoration should be executed: Make it exceptional!

The stylish bodywork was carefully refinished in black as delivered new, while the lavish stylized chrome and stainless trim was replated. Inside, the sumptuous red leather interior was fully retrimmed featuring the correct textures and feel. The engine bay received the same high level of restoration with all the proper clamps, hoses, decals and tags, and houses the 365 cu-in Cadillac V8 engine equipped with the optional three-two-barrel carburetors; the Eldorado-specification power unit rated by the factory at an impressive 335 horsepower. The same high level of restoration detail was extended to the undercarriage and trunk. The comprehensive, body-off restoration took many months to complete, costing its owner well into the six-figure range in order to achieve perfection. The efforts were rewarded with numerous accolades, including Best in Show and Best Post War at the 2017 Cadillac LaSalle Club Grand National, as well as a Cadillac LaSalle Club Senior Crown Award, an AACA National First Prize Award in January 2023, and Best in Class at the Boca Raton Concours in 2023.

Quite possibly one of the finest 1958 Cadillac's extant, this spectacularly well-restored example features a host of factory power accessories including power steering, brakes, seat, windows and antenna, a pushbutton radio, Autronic-Eye, and power closing trunk. Additionally, it is equipped with air conditioning – an option rarely seen in a 1958 Convertible. A copy of the original build sheet is accompanying the car. Cadillacs from this era are exceedingly challenging to restore due to the abundance of chrome and stainless trim inside and out, numerous luxury power accessories, and vast expanses of sheet metal requiring world-class paint and body skills. All of these things can certainly be accomplished by patient and skillful restorers, but due to the time and costs involved, these cars are rarely restored to such a high standard as the example offered here.