Clear styling cues and many technical refinements were passed down from Cadillac’s V-16 and V-12 flagships to the more affordable eight-cylinder models, thereby adding a heightened degree of luxury, refinement, and style to every Cadillac in production. Moreover, Harley Earl’s “Art and Colour Department,” formed in 1927, was in the midst of a stylistic revolution that would catapult the marque to the top of the American fine-car market during the 1930s and for decades to come.

Fleetwood having been acquired by General Motors just six years earlier, made bodies that were available for Cadillac’s, including the V-8 model seen here. Fisher also made eight body styles; Fleetwood provided the interior for the Fisher bodied cars also.

This Series 355, body style 4502 Cadillac is restored and handsomely finished in pleasing two-tone shades. The chromed structural and trim elements, elegant bodywork and general majesty of the Cadillac create a wonderful overall visual effect. The passenger cabin features a tan soft-top, brown upholstery and the simple elegance of a beautifully presented instrument panel. Touring pleasure is enhanced by the powerful 90-degree, L-head, 353-cid, 95-hp V-8 engine, which is mated to a fully-synchronized, three-speed manual transmission.

This attractive Cadillac features dual sidemounts, rumbleseat, radiator grille guard, mascot, windwings, luggage rack and trunk, wire wheels with chrome spokes and body-matching hubs and rims, wide whitewall tires, dual mirrors, golf club door, and Trippe driving lights. For those seeking a CCCA Full Classic with one of the most desirable open bodies from Fleetwood, this model is sure to garner an abundance of attention, whether on the show field or at the many classic touring events on the schedule.