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The large 452 cubic-inch sixteen-cylinder engines, banked at a 45-degree angle, were largely the work of Cadillac Chief Engineer Earnest Seaholm. The engine offers 175 horsepower and even more impressive was low-speed torque, 320 lb-ft at 1,500 rpm, assuring low-speed operation that was silky smooth and super silent, thanks to the engine's hydraulic valve lifters. Another impressive feature of the Cadillac's V-16 program was the roughly 70 body styles offered.
This Cadillac Sixteen Cylinder Fleetwood Limousine is in near-original condition. It was built for Mrs. H.A. Springle and was delivered through General Motors Products of Canada on May 25th of 1933. It currently shows just 29,500 miles. It was also shown at the Pebble Beach Concours in 2003.
Fleetwood built just 32 of this body style on the V-16 chassis in 1933. This example is number 18. At year's end in 1933, just 126 Sixteens had been sold.
In 2011, this car was offered for sale at the St. John auction presented by RM Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $130,000 - $160,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $159,500 including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2012
This Cadillac Sixteen Cylinder Fleetwood Limousine is in near-original condition. It was built for Mrs. H.A. Springle and was delivered through General Motors Products of Canada on May 25th of 1933. It currently shows just 29,500 miles. It was also shown at the Pebble Beach Concours in 2003.
Fleetwood built just 32 of this body style on the V-16 chassis in 1933. This example is number 18. At year's end in 1933, just 126 Sixteens had been sold.
In 2011, this car was offered for sale at the St. John auction presented by RM Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $130,000 - $160,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $159,500 including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2012
2011 RM Auctions - Concours d'Elegance at St. Johns
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $130,000-USD $160,000
Sale Price :
USD $159,500
1933 Cadillac Series 452-C Sixteen Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Cadillac Series 452-C Sixteen
(Data based on Model Year 1933 sales)
1933 Cadillac V-16 All-Weather Phaeton by Fleetwood Sold for USD$257,600 2020 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1933 Cadillac V-16 Seven-Passenger Town Cabriolet by Fleetwood Sold for USD$362,500 2018 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1933 Cadillac V-16 Seven-Passenger Sedan by Fleetwood Sold for USD$550,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : Amelia Island | |
1933 Cadillac V-16 All-Weather Phaeton Chassis#: 5000116 Sold for USD$506,000 2012 Gooding & Company, Amelia Island, Fl | |
1933 Cadillac Sixteen Seven-Passenger Limousine by Fleetwood Chassis#: 5000066 Sold for USD$159,500 2011 RM Auctions - Concours d'Elegance at St. Johns | |
1933 Cadillac V16 Convertible Phaeton by Fleetwood Sold for USD$462,000 2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Amelia Island | |
1933 Cadillac 452C V16 Chassis#: 5000028 Sold for USD$412,500 2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey by RM Auctions | |
1933 Cadillac V-16 Model 452-C Convertible Phaeton Chassis#: 5000116 Sold for USD$682,000 2006 RM Auctions at Meadow Brook | |
1933 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Victoria Chassis#: 5000043 Sold for USD$308,000 2004 Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auction | |
1933 Cadillac V16 Convertible Victoria Sold for USD$335,500 2003 Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall | |
1933 Cadillac V16 All Weather Phaeton Sold for USD$324,500 2003 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island |
Cadillac Series 452-C Sixteens That Failed To Sell At Auction
1933 Cadillac Series 452-C Sixteen's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1933 Cadillac V-16 All Weather Phaeton | 5000082 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $425,000 | $475,000 | $550,000 |
1933 Cadillac V-16 All Weather Phaeton | 5000082 | 2023 Mecum : Monterey | $500,000 | $600,000 | $700,000 |
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