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When introduced at the January 1930 New York Auto Salon the Cadillac Sixteen raised the bar for American luxury automobile manufacturers. This car had it all - smooth ride, marvelous engine, luxurious appointments and a striking design (inspired by GM's new design chief, Harley Earl.)
The overhead valve Cadillac Sixteen motor displaces 452 cubic inches and develops 175 horsepower. It employs dual updraft Cadillac single-throat carburetors.
This Cadillac Sixteen roadster was purchased new by the Schaeffer family of the famous Schaeffer Pen Company. This automobile was a fitting choice for such a family. The Cadillac Sixteen roadster was the ultimate 'Gentleman's Car.'
The overhead valve Cadillac Sixteen motor displaces 452 cubic inches and develops 175 horsepower. It employs dual updraft Cadillac single-throat carburetors.
This Cadillac Sixteen roadster was purchased new by the Schaeffer family of the famous Schaeffer Pen Company. This automobile was a fitting choice for such a family. The Cadillac Sixteen roadster was the ultimate 'Gentleman's Car.'
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1931 Cadillac Series 452-A Sixteen Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Cadillac Series 452-A Sixteen
(Data based on Model Year 1931 sales)
| 1931 Cadillac Series 452A V-16 All-Weather Phaeton Sold for USD$184,800 2023 Bonhams : Audrain Concours Auction | |
| 1931 CADILLAC SERIES 452A V-16 SPORT PHAETON Chassis#: 702406 Sold for USD$802,500 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach |   |
| 1931 Cadillac Series 452 V-16 Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 702935 Sold for USD$660,000 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
| 1931 Cadillac Series 452 V-16 Roadster Chassis#: 702104 Sold for USD$434,000 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction | |
| 1931 CADILLAC SERIES 452A V-16 ROADSTER Chassis#: 7-2338 Sold for USD$379,000 2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach |   |
| 1931 Cadillac V-16 All-Weather Phaeton by Fleetwood Sold for USD$129,250 2021 RM Sothebys : Hershey |   |
| 1931 Cadillac V-16 Sport Phaeton by Fleetwood Chassis#: 7-2577 Sold for USD$242,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Hershey |   |
| 1931 Cadillac 452B V-16 Roadster Chassis#: 702201 Sold for USD$517,900 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The 14th Annual Auburn Auction | |
| 1931 Cadillac V-16 Seven-Passenger Imperial Sedan by Fleetwood Sold for USD$72,800 2020 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona |   |
| 1931 Cadillac V-16 'Woodie' Convertible Coupe Sold for USD$82,500 2019 RM Sothebys : Hershey |   |
| 1931 Cadillac 452-A V-16 Sport Phaeton Sold for USD$390,000 2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction |  |
| 1931 Cadillac V-16 Sport Phaeton by Fleetwood Chassis#: 2994-7-1 Sold for USD$670,737 2018 RM Sothebys : London | |
| 1931 CADILLAC V-16 LANCEFIELD CONVERTIBLE VICTORIA Chassis#: 702873 Sold for USD$577,500 2017 Dragone Lime Rock Park | |
| 1931 CADILLAC V-16 SERIES 452 TOWN BROUGHAM Chassis#: 703164 Sold for USD$259,073 2015 Bonhams : The Frederiksen Auction | |
| 1931 Cadillac V-16 Roadster in the style of Fleetwood Sold for USD$319,000 2015 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona |   |
| 1931 Cadillac Series 452 V-16 Special Dual Cowl Phaeton by Fleetwood Sold for USD$465,000 2012 RM Auctions - Monterey |  |
| 1931 Cadillac Imperial V16 Limo Fleetwood Sold for USD$143,000 2012 Auctions America - Ft Lauderdale, Fl | |
| 1931 Cadillac V16 Roadster by Fleetwood Sold for USD$418,000 2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Amelia Island |  |
| 1931 Cadillac 452 V-16 Sport Phaeton Chassis#: 702401 Sold for USD$410,000 2010 Gooding and Company - Scottsdale Auction |   |
| 1931 Cadillac V16 Roadster Chassis#: 703165 Sold for USD$404,687 2009 RM Auctions - Automobiles of London |
Cadillac Series 452-A Sixteens That Failed To Sell At Auction
1931 Cadillac Series 452-A Sixteen's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 Cadillac Series 452 V-16 Special Dual Cowl Phaeton | 702677 | 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |||
| 1931 Cadillac Series 452A V-16 Coach Sill Convertible Coupe | 7-2921 | 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |||
| 1931 Cadillac Series 452A V-16 Coach Sill Convertible Coupe | 702807 | 2021 Mecum : Monterey | $575,000 | $700,000 | $850,000 |
| 1931 Cadillac Series 452A V-16 Coach Sill Convertible Coupe | 7-2921 | 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | $900,000 | $900,000 | $1,100,000 |
| 1931 Cadillac Series 452A V-16 Coach Sill Convertible | 2921-7-1 | 2020 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours | $700,000 | $900,000 | |
| 1931 Cadillac V16 Convertible Victoria par Lancefield | 702873 | 2017 Artcurial : Retromobile | $600,000 | $900,000 | |
| 1931 Cadillac V16 Five Passenger Imperial Landau Cabriolet | 702584 | 2016 Dragone : The Boston Cup Auction | $350,000 | $375,000 | |
| 1931 Cadillac 452A | 2010 Branson Auctions Spring 2010 | $500,000 | |||
| 1931 Cadillac V-16 All Weather Phaeton | 2009 Leake Auctions Dallas 37th Annual Leake Auto Auction Market Hall | $155,000 | |||
| 1931 Cadillac V-16 Series 452A All-Weather Phaeton | 700543 | 2009 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia | $250,000 | $280,000 | |
| 1930 Cadillac V16 Sport Phaeton | 702401 | 2008 Sports & Classics of Monterey by RM Auctions | $475,000 | $500,000 | $600,000 |
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1931 Cadillac Series 452-A Sixteen
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All-Weather Phaeton
Coachwork: Fleetwood
Roadster
Coachwork: Fleetwood
All Weather Phaeton
Coachwork: Fleetwood
All Weather Phaeton
Coachwork: Fleetwood
Imperial
Coachwork: Fleetwood
Coupe
Coachwork: Fisher
Boattail Convertible
Coachwork: Pininfarina
All-Weather Phaeton
Coachwork: Fleetwood
Convertible Coupe
Coachwork: Fleetwood
Roadster
Coachwork: Fleetwood
All-Weather Phaeton
Coachwork: Fleetwood
All-Weather Phaeton
Coachwork: Fleetwood
Roadster
Coachwork: Fleetwood
All-Weather Phaeton
Coachwork: Fleetwood
Roadster
Coachwork: Fleetwood
All-Weather Phaeton
Coachwork: Fleetwood
Sport Phaeton Style
Coachwork: Fleetwood