Lot 491

Auburn Spring 2013

1938 Cadillac V-16

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Not Sold

United States | Auburn, Indiana

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Identification No.
5270289
  • Finished in yellow with a red leather interior and black canvas top with red piping
  • A nice older restoration that remains in very good condition
  • Equipped with a V-16 engine and three-speed manual transmission
  • Benefits from a new interior and top
  • Sports dual covered sidemount spares and rear fender skirts

This V-16 Cadillac has a wonderful older restoration and remains in very good condition. The cars desirable V-16 engine measures 431-cid, 185-hp and has twin carburetors with a three-speed column-shift manual transmission. The engine and frame numbers are correct and indicate these components have a history together. The beautiful yellow coachwork is a Fleetwood Convertible Coupe that was fitted to this chassis at an undetermined time. The design looks fabulous on this Cadillac platform. The car benefits from a new red leather interior and a new black soft-top. The interior wood trim is an additional luxurious touch.

The design incorporates many elements that give this Cadillac a beautiful period look. These include skirted fenders, streamlined louver trim, vee’d “egg-crate” grille, covered dual sidemounts with attached mirrors, plus abundant and distinctive brightwork. The steel wheels are painted a complimentary red and have factory spec chrome hubcaps that are fitted with wide whitewall tires.