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The 'Great Cylinder Race' was started in 1930 with Cadillac's introduction of their V16 followed by Marmon with their V16 in 1931. Cadillac added a V12 in 1931; by 1932 builders such as Lincoln, Packard, Pierce Arrow, Auburn and Franklin had added V12 engines.
The Cadillac V16 was a beautiful 45-degree OHV design, with unique hydraulic lash adjusters, with 452 cubic inches produced 185 horsepower. 1933 models had a 149-inch wheelbase, making them one of the longest cars of the era. The 45-degree V16 continued in production through 1937.
A new flathead 135-degree V16 was produced in 1938 to 1940 but many consider this later engine to be inferior, and certainly not as beautiful as the earlier engine. Only 126 1933 V16s were built.
This Fleetwood Imperial Sedan was originally ordered by George Washing Shroyer, the mayor of Dayton, Ohio, and equipped with so many custom features that the build sheet required two pages. When it was found the car was in remarkably good condition, with no rust anywhere and no rotted wood; the body and doors were in good alignment. The odometer showed 85,000 miles and based on the condition it was concluded this was the original mileage.
Even though the car was in overall good condition a ground-up, body-off, bolt-by-bolt restoration was done to bring it up to its current mint condition.
The Cadillac V16 was a beautiful 45-degree OHV design, with unique hydraulic lash adjusters, with 452 cubic inches produced 185 horsepower. 1933 models had a 149-inch wheelbase, making them one of the longest cars of the era. The 45-degree V16 continued in production through 1937.
A new flathead 135-degree V16 was produced in 1938 to 1940 but many consider this later engine to be inferior, and certainly not as beautiful as the earlier engine. Only 126 1933 V16s were built.
This Fleetwood Imperial Sedan was originally ordered by George Washing Shroyer, the mayor of Dayton, Ohio, and equipped with so many custom features that the build sheet required two pages. When it was found the car was in remarkably good condition, with no rust anywhere and no rotted wood; the body and doors were in good alignment. The odometer showed 85,000 miles and based on the condition it was concluded this was the original mileage.
Even though the car was in overall good condition a ground-up, body-off, bolt-by-bolt restoration was done to bring it up to its current mint condition.
2015 RM Sotheby's : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $375,000-USD $450,000
Sale Price :
USD $550,000
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 Chassis#: 5000082 Sold for USD$495,000 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 : 2023 Monterey | $500,000 | $600,000 | $700,000 |
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