The Cadillac Series 40-62 is a historic line of cars manufactured by Cadillac spanning from 1940 to 1964. Originally created to complement the Series 61, it underwent a name change to become the Cadillac Series 6200 in 1959. In 1965, it was rebranded as the Cadillac Calais. Known by various names including Sixty-Two, the Series 62 played a crucial role in introducing iconic models like the Cadillac Coupe de Ville and Cadillac Eldorado, initially as special packages later incorporated into full production.
The Series 40-62 featured a Fisher-bodied design, marking a new era in the 1940 model lineup. It boasted a sleek "torpedo" style C-body characterized by chrome
