1942 Cadillac Series 67 Seven-Passenger Imperial Sedan by Fleetwood

In 1941 and 1942 the famed Series 75 was not the largest Cadillac, but the Series 67 was, a model three inches longer in wheelbase and with bodywork built not by Fleetwood, but by Fisher, which was usually known for providing the division's mass-production bodies. The Fisher-bodied Series 67 was not as opulently trimmed outside as the 75, but its Fleetwood interior lived up to the brand's standards and provided a comfort respite as the U.S. entered World War II in 1942. While the Series 67 was somewhat less opulently appointed than the Series 75, it made up for that in sheer impressive size and remained a popular choice among America's wealthy and most important families.

The introduction of Cadillac's Series 60 line-up in the mid-1930s allowed General Motors' luxury division to push its full-size cars upscale. With Harley Earl at the helm, GM's design department entered the 1940s in grand style. At the forefront was the Cadillac Series 67 and 75. New car production in the States came to a halt in February of 1942, making any vehicle built for that model year scarce. The Series 67 presented here is among the rarest and is one of fewer than 300 assembled.