Hans1965

This is a screaming deal. Looks magnificent. I do own a 1958 model with the bigger rhombus in the grill. Here in Germany they still bring good money and they are a pleasure to drive. Mine never let me down. BMW in those days had luxury cars and nothing else. Borgward was competing with Opel, Ford, VW and the like. When Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Borgward bankrupted under dubious circumstances in 1961 his engineers moved on to Mercedes and BMW. BMW was nicknamed "Borgward Macht Weiter" = Borgward continues. His legacy still lives on in Germany and the Isabella coupe was his finest.

That's my 52. I don't see the same bumper.

It doesn't look too bad. The dash and steering wheel look really good. But what's wrong with the front bumper? Not from an early 50s Pontiac. That's why the bumper guard is hanging down like that.

Where can I buy rubber mats? Need one for my 1947. Thanks.

You are so right!!! When I get into my garage I follow a similar strategy. Get one technical and one cosmetic thing done every evening I am there. The first gets you closer to the street, the latter pleases your own eye and keeps your motivation high. Wonderful picture!

Below the tail lights you can see the holes for the chevrons. Ser. 62 only. 🙂🙂🙂

As you might have seen, I bought this project recently. Will I make money with it? Impossible from the start, because I don't want to sell. I love the body style, the brand and I feel I accumulated the knowledge and experience over the years to deal with the challenges. Maybe I fail, but then I have you guys here as support. I buy cars like this to have something to do and not to sit on the sofa all the time after work. To buy a finished car is boring to me. Honestly, I don't care so much about the economical sense of starting this project. It's a hobby! And it is about improving the car over time. It will not get worse while it is in my hands. I hope.

That one looks really nice, although I am not a Ford guy. 🫣 I really love this color. No idea how peppy these engines are. But cannot be worse than my 49 Buick Super convertible engine with Dynaflow. 🤣

I think this 47 Caddy is by far the more interesting car. But that's only my taste!

Couldn't agree more. And if it is too cold, what can I say...

Daniel, did you show us your 50 caddy convertible already?

Yes, this is another lazy seller. Quite hard to understand. Wash it, drive it out into the sun, engine pics, with and without the top, one or two undercarriage pics, thats the minimum.

To me this is an absolute dream car. If the guy would sell it on BaT, he will easily achieve his asking price.

Hey, at 25 k I'd buy two of them. 'Manual' is stated in the ad statistics. I repaired hydrolectric systems 3 or 4 times by now. A little annoying, but if I can do that.... Interior is always expensive.

Happy you say this. Then I just sit and wait that the price drops. 🙂

Not mine!!!! Photos are bad, interior is a shame, but OMG, what a car! Manual transmission! 17 days on craigslist. Are there no Cadillac lovers left in the US? https://maine.craigslist.org/ctd/d/gardiner-1947-cadillac-convertible/7689151150.html "Great driving classic convertible. Older repaint that shows some battle scars. Fun car to use as is and not worry about scratching it. Not a restored show car but not 100 grand either!"

I like the proportions of this car with the long hood. Interior like a time capsule and very complete. Price is good.

Who volunteers to replace the floor boards? Not me!!!!

These cars look best in black. The green doesn't suit it well.

Please post photos. Thanks.

Thanks a lot! Does anybody can spare one?

It is harder to find than I thought. Is there any Buick/Olds windscreen that interchanges with Cadillac for that year of '48/'49? Thanks a lot.

Absolutely love it! The 36 grill is really nice. Grey is a good color for it. A similar sport coupe was for sale recently in California.

David, i couldn't agree more. And when the engine is running for the first time or you take it out for a spin, this is so rewarding! Changing its status from giant paper weight to a car. Thats why i never buy a ready to drive car.

Very nice find!