Cadillac Fleetwood

1946 to 1985 · Sedan

A 1946 Cadillac Fleetwood cost $2,728 new. Over the past 12 months, 11 have sold publicly at a median of $27,154. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $20,800. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $2,500 to $55,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$20,800
High confidence · $6K to $47K
Up 46.8% over 12 months
Median · 12 mo
$27,154
Sales · 12 mo
11
Original MSRP
$2,728Up 662% since new

The market

Every recorded 1946 Cadillac Fleetwood sale, by date and price
Sep 2026 · Bring a Trailer
$47,500 · 76,000 mi · Silver Metallic
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27 sales · 9 unsoldmedian $27kupdated Sep 2026

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Latest results

The newest 1946 Cadillac Fleetwood sales with photographs
1946 Cadillac Fleetwood, sold Sep 2026

Sold $27,154

1968 · Sable Black · 81,000 mi
Sep 19, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1946 Cadillac Fleetwood, sold Jan 2026

Sold $28,250

1958 · Black Cherry Pearl · 36,000 mi
Jan 8, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1946 Cadillac Fleetwood, sold Dec 2025

Sold $46,000

1959 · Ebony Black · 3,400 mi
Dec 12, 2025 · Bring a Trailer
Other Fleetwood generations

Specifications

Engine
V8, 5.7L
Power
150 hp
Transmission
Other
Drivetrain
RWD
Original MSRP
$2,728

Common questions

How much does a Cadillac Fleetwood cost?

A 1946 Cadillac Fleetwood cost $2,728 new. Over the past 12 months, 11 have sold publicly at a median of $27,154. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $20,800. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $2,500 to $55,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1946 Cadillac Fleetwood worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $20,800, up 46.8% over the past 12 months. That sits below the $27,154 median of actual sales because the estimate weights the most recent results most heavily, and recent sales have come in under the longer-run median. Confidence is high: 11 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Cadillac Fleetwood a good investment?

It has appreciated 662% against its $2,728 list price. Values are up 46.8% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $2,500 to $55,000, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Cadillac Fleetwood have sold?

Shifty has 35 public sales of the Cadillac Fleetwood on file. The earliest was on Feb 25, 2020.

What is the most expensive Cadillac Fleetwood sold?

The highest public sale on file is $55,000, on Aug 22, 2026, with 78,000 mi.

What has a Cadillac Fleetwood sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $47,500Sep 30, 2026Silver Metallic · 76,000 mi
  • $27,154Sep 19, 2026Sable Black · 81,000 mi
  • $11,550Sep 10, 2026Black

About the 1946 Cadillac Fleetwood

The Cadillac Fleetwood represents the pinnacle of American luxury during its nearly four-decade production run. Named after the prestigious Fleetwood Body Company that Cadillac acquired in 1925, these hand-built flagships defined automotive opulence with their extended wheelbases, sumptuous interiors, and cutting-edge technology. Early post-war models featured Cadillac's revolutionary overhead valve V8, while later iterations showcased innovations like Twilight Sentinel automatic headlamps and climate control. The Fleetwood's massive proportions, often exceeding 230 inches in length, made it the choice of dignitaries, celebrities, and captains of industry. Peak-era models from the 1950s and 1960s command serious collector attention today, particularly the Series 75 limousines and Eldorado Broughams. While later emissions-era examples lack the performance punch, they offer exceptional value for collectors seeking authentic American luxury. The Fleetwood's cultural significance as Hollywood's preferred ride and diplomatic transport makes it an essential piece of automotive history.

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