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£20,174

1950 Cadillac Series 61 Hardtop Coupe

United States • 4 Sept 2025

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AI Listing Summary

This 1950 Cadillac Series 61 hardtop coupe, originally sold to actress Jean Acker, features a 331ci V8 engine, four-speed automatic transmission, and a Corinth Blue refinish. It comes with partial records, a copy of the original sales invoice, framed documentation, and three spare wheels.

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Condition 

7

The car was refinished, frame repaired, and some parts were replaced (front coil springs, rear shocks, and rear leaf springs). Master cylinder and transmission were also overhauled. The listing mentions slight wear visible in paint, interior, or wheels and the reconditioning required would be minor.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

50617888

Odometer:

68,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

331ci V8 Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Blue Paint Tan Cloth Upholstery 15" Wire-Spoke Wheels Fender Skirts AM Radio Cabin Heater Push-Button Start Dashboard-Mounted Clock
This 1950 Cadillac Series 61 hardtop coupe was acquired new from Hillcrest Motor Company in Beverly Hills, California, by Jean Acker, the late actor known for her brief marriage to the silent film star Rudolph Valentino.

The car would later spend time in a California collection before being acquired by the current owner in 2011.

It was finished from the factory in Corinth Blue and is powered by a 331ci V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission.

Features include 15″ wire wheels, a driver-side mirror, and an egg-crate grille along with tan upholstery, an AM radio, a cabin heater, and an analog clock.

This Series 61 is now offered on dealer consignment with partial records, a copy of the original sales invoice, framed documentation, three spare wheels, and a Washington title.

The seller notes that the ...

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£665

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£23,166

Median Price (Since 2020)

£74,230

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