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1934 Cadillac V16 Formal Sedan
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Date Posted
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Mon January 1, 2007
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Type Listing
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$83,600.00
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Description:
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1934 Cadillac V16 Formal Sedan
Model 452D. 175hp 452 cu. in. overhead valve V16 with three-speed synchromesh transmission, leaf spring front axle and torque tube rear axle and four-wheel power assisted brakes. Wheelbase: 148"
Not only are the 1934 to 1937 cars the best looking of Cadillac’s sixteens, they are also by far the rarest. Cadillac sold 3,251 of these first series cars during 1930 and 1931. By comparison, only 212 cars were built over the four year period from 1934 to 1937.
The example offered here is one of just 60 Sixteens built in 1934, and one of just nine Style 6275 seven passenger limousines with division window. It is interesting to note that this car has been known for years as Joseph Kennedy’s car. According to the factory buildsheet for the car it was shipped directly to London, England in 1934 – to Rolls-Royce! Apparently, Rolls-Royce serviced and maintained the cars for the U.S. Embassy. A handwritten note on
the buildsheet indicates that the car was intended for Kennedy’s use.
Current research by the vendor has determined that while the car was delivered in 1934, Senator Kennedy did not become the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom until 1937. It is quite likely that the Cadillac was still part of the Embassy fleet during his tenure, but clearly could not have been ordered for him.
It is believed that the car came back to the U.S. after the war, although little is known of its ownership history since. The vendor acquired the car from a well-known Oklahoma collector, who had expended considerable effort to ensure that the car would be in top operating condition – including a full rebuild of the remarkable 16-cylinder engine and a conversion to 12-volt operation.
Today, this magnificent automobile attests to the care and maintenance lavished by its owners in that it remains largely unrestored and has never required restoration. Rather, it seems that careful maintenance of both mechanics and cosmetics have allowed the car to age gracefully. The car remains in very good condition and is one of the best running 16-cylinder Cadillacs this writer has had the opportunity to experience.
The owners of such historical artifacts often consider themselves to be simply caretakers, charged with preservation and maintenance for the benefit of future owners. Certainly, it is true that this wonderful 16-cylinder Cadillac has been well cared for and is truly prepared for its next caretaker.
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Keywords:
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1934 Cadillac V16 Formal Sedan
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2005 RM Auctions, Meadow Brook
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8/6/2005
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