Many ’49 Cadillac fans are aware there was a town car and 2 passenger coupe built for Mrs. Morgan Adams of Pasadena CA. There are pictures of them in both standard books on Cadillacs. Features of these cars include a formal roof treatment with a small rear window, fins removed as well as body bright trim and insignia removed.
I spent part of my childhood in Pasadena, saw these cars as I rode my bicycle, fell in love with the town car and got acquainted with the owner. The car was sold in the ‘60s, then “disappeared” for 40 years. I now have acquired the car. I submitted a complete article on it for the Self-Starter, but thought ’49 fans might like a “heads up” on this information regarding one of the most unique ’49s. The 2-passenger coupe, on the other hand, was “modernized” in the 1960s and remained in the original family for 50 years. It has been restored back to its original appearance by a new owner.
