In 1940 Cadillac released the Series 62; it featured a sleek design with elements such as a slanted windshield, curved rear window, and chrome window trim. The “projectile” or “torpedo” body style, which carried over from the previous year featured a revised grille with bolder bars and the introduction of louvre bars on the bonnet or hood.
The headlamps were uniquely shaped, reminiscent of the 1930s, while the body had a modern, flowing design available with or without running boards.
Available body styles for the Series 62 included a passenger sedan, coupe, and convertible sedan and coupe. The car wasa three-speed synchromesh gearbox, a single disc clutch and gearshift controls on the column, with a 4-speed Hydra-Matic automatic option available in later models.
