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There were more than 50 body styles offered on the V16 with the majority being cataloged bodies created by Fleetwood. Many were variations on the basic designs.
The V16 shrunk from 452 cubic inches to 431 cubic inches in 1938. It lost its overhead valves in favor of a flat-head configuration. It was a short-stroke 135-degree motor that was lighter and more powerful than its predecessor.
This 1938 Cadillac Series 90 V16 Imperial Town Sedan is one of just 20 produced and only one of eight known to have survived in modern times. It is believed that its original owner was the Governor of Texas. It remains in mostly original condition. It still retains its original body and hood paint. The bumpers and hood side panels have been re-chromed and the front fenders have been re-sprayed.
In 2007 it was brought to Carmel, California where it was offered for sale at Bonhams auction, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia. The lot was sold for $55,000 plus premium and tax.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008
The V16 shrunk from 452 cubic inches to 431 cubic inches in 1938. It lost its overhead valves in favor of a flat-head configuration. It was a short-stroke 135-degree motor that was lighter and more powerful than its predecessor.
This 1938 Cadillac Series 90 V16 Imperial Town Sedan is one of just 20 produced and only one of eight known to have survived in modern times. It is believed that its original owner was the Governor of Texas. It remains in mostly original condition. It still retains its original body and hood paint. The bumpers and hood side panels have been re-chromed and the front fenders have been re-sprayed.
In 2007 it was brought to Carmel, California where it was offered for sale at Bonhams auction, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia. The lot was sold for $55,000 plus premium and tax.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008
2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $125,000-USD $150,000
Sale Price :
USD $71,500
2007 Bonhams, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $75,000-USD $95,000
Sale Price :
USD $55,000
1938 Cadillac Series 90 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Cadillac Series 90
(Data based on Model Year 1938 sales)
| 1938 CADILLAC SERIES 90 V-16 CONVERTIBLE SEDAN Sold for USD$179,200 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach |   |
| 1938 Cadillac Series 90 V-16 Fleetwood Town Sedan Chassis#: 5270052 Sold for USD$100,800 2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center |   |
| 1938 Cadillac Series 90 V-16 Seven-Passenger Sedan Chassis#: 7271119 Sold for USD$74,000 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Corpus Christi Old Car Museum Auction | |
| 1938 Cadillac Series 38-90 7-Passenger Imperial Limousine Sold for USD$54,880 2019 Bonhams : Tupelo Auction | |
| 1938 Cadillac Series 90 5-Passenger Sedan Chassis#: 5270127 Sold for USD$41,440 2019 Bonhams : Amelia Island |  |
| 1938 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Sedan by Fleetwood Chassis#: 5270060 Sold for USD$176,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
| 1938 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe Conversion Chassis#: 5270136 Sold for USD$189,750 2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
| 1938 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe by Fleetwood Sold for USD$200,000 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall |   |
| 1938 CADILLAC V16 SERIES 90 Chassis#: 5270127 Sold for USD$60,500 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Northeast | |
| 1938 Cadillac V-16 Town Sedan Chassis#: 5270283 Sold for USD$71,500 2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale |   |
| 1938 CADILLAC V-16 CONVERTIBLE SEDAN Chassis#: 5270060 Sold for USD$70,400 2017 Dragone Lime Rock Park | |
| 1938 Cadillac 38-90 V-16 Imperial Sedan Coachwork by Fleetwood Chassis#: 5270245 Sold for USD$82,500 2017 Bonhams : Quail Lodge |   |
| 1938 CADILLAC V-16 Sold for USD$48,000 2017 Leake Auction - Dallas | |
| 1938 Cadillac Series 90 Fleetwood Convertible Sold for USD$32,000 2017 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1938 CADILLAC SERIES 90 V16 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 5270045 Sold for USD$121,000 2017 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
| 1938 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe by Fleetwood Sold for USD$325,000 2016 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
| 1938 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 5270060 Sold for USD$291,500 2015 Dragone Auction - Fall | |
| 1938 Cadillac V-16 Series 90 Fleetwood Limousine Chassis#: 5270227 Sold for USD$46,750 2015 Motostalgia Auction - Indianapolis Brickyard | |
| 1938 Cadillac Series 90 V-16 Fleetwood Seven-Passenger Touring Sedan Sold for USD$46,200 2015 Auctions America - Auburn Spring | |
| 1938 CADILLAC V16 SEDAN Chassis#: 5270127 Sold for USD$52,800 2014 Barrett-Jackson's 43RD Annual Scottsdale Auction | |
Cadillac Series 90s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1938 Cadillac Series 90's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 Cadillac Series 90 Limousine | 2022 Mecum : Glendale | $75,000 | |||
| 1938 Cadillac Series 90 V-16 | 5270289 | 2018 Mecum : Los Angeles | $200,000 | ||
| 1938 CADILLAC V-16 CONVERTIBLE SEDAN | 5270204 | 2017 Dragone Lime Rock Park | $85,000 | $10,000 | |
| 1938 Cadillac Series 90 V-16 Convertible Coupe | 5270289 | 2017 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | $275,000 | $325,000 | |
| 1938 Cadillac V16 Series 38-90 Convertible Coupe (LHD) | 2017 Shannons Sydney Autumn Classic | ||||
| 1938 Cadillac Series 90 V-16 Convertible | 2017 Mecum : Indianapolis | $260,000 | |||
| 1938 Cadillac V16 Series 38-90 Convertible Coupe (LHD) | 2017 Shannons Melbourne Autumn Classic | ||||
| 1938 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe by Fleetwood | 2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island | $325,000 | $375,000 | ||
| 1938 Cadillac V16 Convertible | 2015 Hollywood Motors : Amelia Island Select | ||||
| 1938 Cadillac Series 90 V-16 Limousine | 5270258 | 2014 The 7th Annual Auburn Auction | $70,000 | $90,000 | |
| 1938 Cadillac Series 9 | 2014 Mecum Kissimmee | $40,000 | |||
| 1938 Cadillac Series 90 V-16 Sedan | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $43,000 | |||
| 1938 Cadillac Sixty Special Fleetwood Restomod Sedan | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $22,500 | |||
| 1938 Cadillac Series 90 V-16 Seven-Passenger Sedan | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $50,000 | |||
| 1938 Cadillac Series 90 V-16 Fleetwood Formal Sedan | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $41,000 | |||
| 1938 Cadillac Series 38-90 9019 5-Passenger Sedan | 2013 Leake Car Auctions Tulsa Ok | $49,000 | |||
| 1938 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Spring | $275,000 | |||
| 1938 Cadillac Series 90 V-16 Fleetwood 7-Passenger Sedan | 2013 Auctions America Ft Lauderdale | $50,000 | |||
| 1938 Cadillac V-16 Sedan | 2012 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $50,000 | |||
| 1938 Cadillac V16 Presidential Convertible Parade Limousine | 5270075 | 2010 RM Auctions Automobiles of Amelia Island | $185,000 | $400,000 | $600,000 |
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