1948 Cadillac

[jdantonio]

Hello all,

 

I was hoping someone here could tell me what who is the right "forum" to look up some information about a car i acquired. I recently picked up a 48 Cadillac 60 special. What makes the car special is the fact that it has a roof made by the Derham Body Company. I was wondering where I could personally go or call or write to possibly to see how many of these cars were made. I would like to know how many of the 48s Derham took to custom build. I just want to know for my own curiosity. I know from experience that Derham was a custom ordered piece from clients. So I'm thinking not many from that year. Also I would like to find out how many in the color of the car was built like that if any. 

 

Thank you for your help, the more help the better. 

 

[John_S_in_Penna]

J. D., welcome to the forum!

This is a good place to inquire, since people here are

very knowledgeable.  Do you have a picture or two

to post here?  That might be a helpful start.

 

As to color, that would probably have to come from

Derham records, if they still exist.  Since these vehicles

were built to order, I don't think it would be uncommon

for all cars of a specific Derham model to have different

colors.

 

[1935Packard]

I would look in Roy Schneider's book, Cadillacs of the Forties, to see if he has anything on this.  (I have my copy somewhere, but I can't seem to find it.  Will update if I do.)

 

You might also try the Cadillac LaSalle Club forum: http://forums.cadillaclasalleclub.org

 

There is some useful information on Derhams, including post-war Cadillac Derhams, here: http://www.coachbuilt.com/bui/d/derham/derham.htm

 

 

Edited August 30, 2018 by 1935Packard (see edit history)

[58L-Y8]

The CCCA-Gilmore Museum has the remaining Derham company files in their archives, which are viewable on-line.