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1961 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan

Sold at Mecum Auctions on July 23, 2026.

$55,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $50,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1961
Make and model
Cadillac Series 60, 61, 62 and 75
Generation
Cadillac 1961 to 1976
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
61D056146
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 59 comparable sales, 8% over its top.

Middle half of sales$17,000 to $46,500
Median$30,000
Sales behind it59Likely

From 59 sales of the Series 60, 61, 62 and 75 Cadillac 1961 to 1976 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $17,000 and $46,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
LS3-Powered 1961 Cadillac Series 62 ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Sept. 22, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 22, 2026$56,000
LS3-Powered 1961 Cadillac Series 62 ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Sept. 1, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 1, 2026$55,500
1961 Cadillac Series 62Bring a Trailer, Aug. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 5, 2026$30,000
1961 Cadillac Series 62 CoupeBring a Trailer, June 24, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 24, 2026$6,450
1961 Cadillac Series 62 ConvertibleMecum, March 19, 2026MecumMarch 19, 2026$36,000
1961 Cadillac Series 62 ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Sept. 12, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 12, 2025$36,250
LS3-Powered 1961 Cadillac Series 62 ConvertibleBring a Trailer, July 6, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 6, 2025$72,000
1961 Cadillac Series 62 ConvertibleBring a Trailer, June 11, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 11, 2025$102,500