Advertise for Free
Advertise for Free

Cadillac V-16 1930

Allmän beskrivning : 1930 Cadillac V-16 Series 452 All-Weather Phaeton with Coachwork by Fleetwood Cadillac astonished the world's automotive elite when it introduced a spectacular new ultra-luxury car, powered by an amazing 16-cylinder engine, at the 1930 New York Show. This new super-sized Cadillac would set a new benchmark for silent and superbly impressive performance. The 452 cubic inch V16 made an astounding 175 horsepower in combination with smoothness and refinement. It is widely believed that GM lost money on every V16 they built through 1940. The extravagant V16 was an immediate sensation and production began with strong demand, even on the verge of the Great Depression. Fifty-four semi-custom body styles were offered by Fleetwood to the prospective buyer, ranging from sporty roadsters and phaetons to formal limousines and town cars. Prices began at $5,350 and ran to $9,700 in an age when a new Ford could be bought for less than $500. The All-weather Phaeton style number 4380 came in two versions. The standard version, which was fully open, carried a price tag of $6,650. The deluxe version, with a divider window which could be rolled down, was priced at $7,350. This car was originally purchased by Mr. Rudolph Loening of New York City, and retained by him for about seven years. The V-16 was then acquired by an army officer who was assigned to foreign duty shortly thereafter, forcing it into storage where it remained until 1960. It was then brought out of hibernation and acquired by Albro Case of Hartford, CT. It was purchased by Elrner Franzen in 1969 and then likely passed onto the respected Darling collection in Minneapolis. It was most recently with another prominent Minneapolis collector.This particular example is finished in pale green lacquer with a black swept panel, fenders and aprons. Some of this paint may be original but is flaking in areas. The interior is excellent and trimmed in light brown Bedford Cord with light brown carpets and a tan Hartz cloth lop. The car has the deluxe division window, dual side mounts, a luggage rack and the correct goddess mascot. The indicated mileage is 42,595, which is commensurate with the overall condition of the automobile. Although not much used in recent years, it is now running and driving very well with a quiet engine and excellent shifting. A solid, straight, and highly original car that is ready for paintwork at this time. The Fleetwood body features many interesting details such as a split opening windshield and glass division between driver and passenger compartments. Cadillac created the V-16 to compete with the best automobiles in the world. The majestic Cadillac V-16 established an unsurpassed standard of excellence for American cars and surviving examples rank among the world's most desired Classics. Cadillac described the All-weather Phaeton as "a car combining the dash and swagger of the sporting models with the practical features of the sedan." Today, the Cadillac V16 remains one of the most desirable and collectible motorcars of the classic era. Coachwork by FleetwoodEngine No. 701323Body No. 84Style No. 438016-cylinder 45 degree V-Type3-speed transmissionPrice: $267,500  

1930 Cadillac V-16 is listed till salu on ClassicDigest in New York by Gullwing Motor Cars for $267500.

 

Fakta i bilen

Karosstyp : Personbil Märke : Cadillac Modell : V-16 Motorvolym : 0.0 Årsmodell : 1930 Läge : Astoria Fordon Registrering : Odefinierad

267500 $

Information om säljaren

GULLWING MOTOR CARS

Gullwing Motor Cars
718-545-0500
Kontakta säljaren

ClassicDigest Market Radar on Cadillac V-16

$ £

Other cars listed for sale by this dealer

Jaguar XK150
34500$
Astoria
Ferrari 250 Europa
589500$
Astoria
Austin-Healey 100
34500$
Astoria
Mercedes-Benz 300 W186 Adenauer
149500$
Astoria
Mercedes-Benz 170V
49500$
Astoria
om Cadillac
Cadillac grundades 1902 från Henry Ford Company av Henry Leland och namngett företaget efter Antoine Laumet de La Mothe, sieur de Cadillac, grundare av Detroit, som senare skulle bli "Automotive huvudstad i USA".

Först är ett attribut nära besläktat med Cadillac tidiga år;

Först att införliva standardiserade delar produktion och därmed tilldelas Dewar Trophy för den viktigaste utvecklingen av det år inom bilindustrin 1908

Först för att möjliggöra el-start, tändning och belysning 1912

Först med clashless Synchro-Mesh manuell växellåda 1928

Första massproducerade helautomatisk växellåda, Hydra-Matic, 1941

Efter kriget Cadillac betoning vände sig till flashiga desing topp 1959 när de införde modellen känd för sin "Flash Gordon-isque" tailfins.