1941 Cadillac 61 Coupe Walkaround

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A few years ago I wrote about what I titled "1941: Harley Earl's Very Good Year".  My leading thoughts were: "I am not alone when I claim that the 1941 model year was the best for General Motors' styling chief Harley Earl, though I think 1949 comes close.  Several designs were outstanding and the others were very good -- all this in the context of their times."

To take this further, I think the best designs were for Cadillac.  And those 1941 Cadillacs were the best styled Cadillacs of all time, though I also like the 1954 line a lot along with the 1967 Eldorado.

Setting aside convertibles, the sportiest looking '41 Cadillac was the 61 Series Five-Passenger Coupe, a two-door fastback design.  The present post features walkaround views of one of those cars via the Hyman, Ltd. consignment sales company.

Let's take a look.

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In addition, here is a view of the instrument panel/dashboard area.

Hyman didn't offer a side view, so here is one via Mecum auctions.

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