Vanilla Ice bought incredible 1955 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible from NFL star but says he’ll never drive it
- Vanilla Ice bought a 1955 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
- Formerly owned by an NFL star it showcases 1950s style
- However, he claims he’ll never drive it
Published on Nov 21, 2024 at 3:46 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Nov 22, 2024 at 10:54 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
Vanilla Ice Bought a 1955 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible from an NFL star – but he claims he’ll never drive it.
It previously belonged to Superbowl-winning coach, Dick Vermeil.
It boasts iconic 1950s styling, but with a rocket-inspired design.
He plans to never take it out on the road to preserve its condition.
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Vanilla Ice 1955 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
The rocket-inspired design is the epitome of post-war automotive style – from its hidden gas tank to its dual exhaust integrated into the rear bumper.
Under the hood, it’s powered by a 5.4L V8 engine delivering around 250HP per the rapper’s YouTube channel.
This is paired with a Hydra-Matic automatic transmission.
You could say that it’s…greased lightning. Sorry.
All of this made the flagship model a smooth ride across the highways of America.
Cutting-edge tech for the time included power windows and seats, premium leather upholstery, and optional air conditioning.
It joins an impressive fleet and is currently parked next to a zero-mile 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom VII and a restored 1989 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 from his ‘Ice Ice Baby’ video.
In fact, this isn’t the first car with a celebrity history he’s acquired – he also bought 50 Cent’s Lamborghini and said he forgot something in the car.
Vanilla Ice – real name Robert van Winkle – knows that more miles mean lower resale value.
He says he will never drive the Caddy and it will sit with the special models in his collection.
“No, I am not going to drive it,” he said – clearly worried about putting a single ding on that paint job.
Vanilla Ice views his cars as collectibles and avoids driving them to maintain their pristine condition, prioritizing historical and aesthetic value over practicality.
It’s former NFL owner
Dick Vermeil is a legendary former NFL coach and car enthusiast.
He previously showcased the Cadillac in Pasadena’s Rose Parade – it’s the same model as this 1960 Cadillac Series 62 convertible one man sold to buy his house before rebuying it with his son years later.
“There were three things my family was passionate about: Sprint Cars, football, and wine,” the retired Super Bowl XXXIV winner told the Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance.
That’s not a bad place to have your priorities, provided you don’t combine them.
London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
