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Multiple Choice: ’47 Caddy or ’48 Lincoln?

March 23, 2014

Silver Auctions’ March sale at Fountain Hills, Ariz., included 191 vehicles. Among them were a couple of post-war American luxury cars. Given your choice, would you bid on the 1947 Cadillac Club Coupe (blue car) or 1948 Lincoln Continental (red car)? Which would you want in your garage? Tell us why via the “Share your comments” box below.

Larry Edsall

A former daily newspaper sports editor, Larry Edsall spent a dozen years as an editor at AutoWeek magazine before making the transition to writing for the web and becoming the author of more than 15 automotive books. In addition to being founding editor at ClassicCars.com, Larry has written for The New York Times and The Detroit News and was an adjunct honors professor at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University.

8 COMMENTS

Wayne brewer March 23, 2014 At 9:59 AM

I”m a GM guy so I”d go with the Caddy
Brian Weller March 23, 2014 At 10:46 AM

While a late ’40s Cadillac and Lincoln are certainly pretty, in my garage sits a beautiful 1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe 4 door sedan. With a straight six and newly rebuilt 3 speed stick shift, my classic runs smooth and looks amazing for 75 years old!
Thomas March 25, 2014 At 4:43 AM

The Caddy in red.
Jack windt March 30, 2014 At 2:06 PM

The Lincoln…..any day
Terry Berg October 10, 2015 At 3:17 PM

I am a caddy (GMC) fan, especially in the 50s however I find the older lincolns such as the red one above are so elegantly designed that I would go for the Lincoln in a heart beat. IMO this car screams luxury and sits alone in styling and design unlike the Caddy.
lord syrus January 6, 2016 At 11:27 PM

Without any doubt 48 lincoln!In the 30s and especially 40s lincoln RULED cadillac PERIOD!STILL TO THIS DAY the 48 lincoln is a museum work of art(A PROVEN FACT)!I could go on and on….CASE CLOSED! BEST REGARDS, LORD SYRUS
Polo Guy January 22, 2016 At 1:54 PM

Can I get a 2–4–1 ???
Brad April 3, 2016 At 12:53 AM

I’m gonna be neutral, both cars are so wonderful craftsmanship that was made in the USA. I would be honored to have either of those in my garage. I am fond of Cadillacs, so much I do have a 1949 Cadillac series 75 limousine Sitting in my garage with 21,000 original miles a beautiful example of luxury. Look us up on Facebook! Vintage Occasions Limo Services