30 bhp, 226.2 cu. in. inline four-cylinder engine, three-speed manual transmission, solid front axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, live rear axle with platform leaf spring suspension, two-wheel mechanical brakes. Wheelbase: 106"

- Wonderful Brass Era Cadillac

- Long family history

- Well-preserved Ralph Buckley restoration

This Model 30 Cadillac has a wonderful story. Its history goes back to 1955, when a young man with a keen interest in American antique automobiles was given the car by his parents as a high school graduation gift. The car had low mileage and was all original at that time. Young Henry Bartholomew Cox was absolutely in love with his 1910 Cadillac. His parents recognized this kinship and once again rewarded their son when he graduated from Princeton University in 1962 by offering to pay for his treasured car’s complete restoration. This restoration was performed by the legendary Brass Era automobile restorer Ralph Buckley of Pleasantville, New Jersey.

Ralph Buckley was widely recognized as the finest professional restorer for Brass Era automobiles. In fact, the Antique Automobile Club of America now presents the “Ralph Buckley Award” for the finest restoration. His was widely considered the most expensive restoration shop of the time, and his work warranted the price. The restoration on this 1910 Cadillac is fifty years old, yet most people would think it but a ten-year restoration based on its superb condition. The diamond-tufted leather upholstery is the epitome of perfection.

Bart Cox went on to become a distinguished historian. He earned a master’s degree and a doctorate in history before obtaining a law degree from George Washington University. He served as a historian with the U.S. State Department. During his tenure there, he was credited with the recovery of 143 binders of original Thomas Edison documents that had been missing since 1976, for which he was awarded the “Distinguished Service Award” by the Department of Interior. In addition, Mr. Cox also managed to collect a complete set of autographs of the signors of the U.S. Constitution. He was a very accomplished gentleman of extraordinarily fine taste and took great pride and care of this wonderful Brass Era 1910 Cadillac.

This Demi-Tonneau body style is considered to be the most desirable of all the choices. It comfortably seats four adult passengers, and since it is so light the car exhibits strong performance. As part of its restoration, it was fitted with an electric starter and upgraded hinged connecting rods to make it more durable and user friendly. It runs wonderfully, but since it has spent the last several years in a private museum, it should have a major servicing prior to use.