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£162,866

1951 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CUSTOM ROYAL PARADE CONVERTIBLE

United States • 12 Sept 2026 • Lot 721

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AI Listing Summary

This 1951 Cadillac Series 62 Royal Parade convertible is a unique, historically significant vehicle custom-built for Princess Elizabeth's 1951 Canadian Royal Tour. It features a powerful 331ci V-8 engine, desirable options, and a high-quality restoration, making it a rare find for collectors.

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Condition 

8

The car has been completely restored to high-quality show standards, indicating excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition. However, it is being sold on a conditional title, which suggests potential limitations or requirements that prevent a perfect score.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

516244546

Odometer:

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Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

RHD

SummaryPowered by a 331ci OHV V-8 engine with a factory four-barrel carburetor and heavy-duty four-speed Hydramatic automatic transmission.

Factory-built for parade use by HRH Princess Elizabeth in 1951.

Sold on conditional title.DetailsThis custom 1951 Cadillac Series 62 Royal Parade convertible is powered by its 331ci OHV V-8 engine and heavy-duty four-speed Hydramatic automatic transmission.

Built by General Motors at the Cadillac factory as a one-off parade car for Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth prior to her accession as Queen Elizabeth II in February 1952, it was provided to the princess by General Motors Canada for her 1951 Canadian Royal Tour.

The car is equipped with power steering, power windows, power-adjustable front seats, an enlarged radiator for slow-speed parade use and a factory-installed four-barrel carburetor — one of only two 1951 Cadillacs built with this modification.

An aviation company produced the custom clear convertible enclosure, providing weather...

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£1,521

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£38,476

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£319,995

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