Lou Costabile shows us a gigantic Pepto-Bismol pink Caddy that looks fabulous, whether cruising down the street or parked under garage lights.
Pink paint on a car may not be everyone’s cup of tea. But on a certain outrageously large and in charge 1959 Cadillac Series 62 convertible, it’s awesome. It’s the kind of car that inspired songs from the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Aretha Franklin. Recently, YouTuber Lou Costabile is lucky enough to check out this attention-grabber in Mesa, Arizona.
Experience some of the magnificence that this Cadillac offers in the video.
This 1959 Pink Cadillac Convertible Is A Celebrity Everywhere It Goes
Lou meets Larry Read, who has owned the car for 38 years. Under Larry’s care, the 1959 Cadillac convertible has lived a charmed life, much of it in California. It has starred in parades, in television commercials, and on magazine covers.
The matching numbers Cadillac originally was white. For the right shade of pink, Larry had to purchase a bottle of Pepto-Bismol from the corner drugstore to show the auto body painter exactly what he wanted. The color makes the car look even larger than its length of 20 feet and 10 inches.
Of course, this 1959 pink Cadillac convertible has the classic dual headlights and wide-mouth grille. At the back, it sports the classic giant fins, dual-bullet taillights, and below them, backup lamps. The jeweled rear grille conceals the car’s gas cap, which was a design feature Cadillac and other automakers in the 1950s preferred.
Power equipment goes beyond the usual and includes windows and two-way seats. The car runs on a 390 ci V8 with a four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic. Everything about the car screams pleasure cruising, from its cushiony Naugahyde seats, cruise control, and its smooth V8 exhaust note.
Expect To Pay A Pretty Penny For This Rare 1959 Cadillac Convertible
There’s a steep price for stardom, and it’s no different for this Cadillac 62 Series, also known as the Cadillac 6200. If you want a convertible, bring deep pockets and well-honed negotiation skills because it’s a scarce commodity. Of the 142,272 Series 62 cars produced for the 1959 model year, only 11,130 were convertibles.
Current prices for a convertible this plush often run into the six figures. For example, Hagerty’s valuation tool shows that such a car in good condition has an average value of $119,000, which is 33% more than last year at this time. A recent sale hit an all-time high of $220,000. So while you can’t get this classic car for a song, you could certainly write one about it.
