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In 1933, despite the Great Depression, Cadillac planned to build 400 V-16 cars. In fact, only 125 were sold compared to over 3,500 in 1932, and just two of the 452Cs had a Fleetwood Convertible Victoria body. The list price was $7,500, an incredible sum for such economically dismal times. The Fleetwood Metal Body Company, which had been in business since 1900 and built many luxury bodies for Cadillac, had been absorbed into General Motors in 1931. Once owned by actor Robert Montgomery, this car has been completely restored with period features like Art Deco instruments and an inlaid wooden dash. The distinctive coachwork with its Vee-shaped radiator and skirted fenders was built on a 149-inch wheelbase. Cadillac is one of the only two manufacturers to ever build a series of V-16 engines for their road cars (the other is Marmon), and they remained in production for 11 years. The V-16 engine was rated at 165 horsepower but offered closer to 200.
Cadillac planned to build a series of 400 V-16 cars in 1933. In fact, only 125 were produced and just two of these Convertible Victoria 452Cs were built that year. This car was once owned by actor Robert Montgomery. This is a very original car that has never been restored, and it has lovely period touches like the art deco instruments and the inlaid wooden dash. The Fleetwood Metal Body Company designed and built most of the luxury bodies for Cadillac during this period. The coachbuilder had been in business in Pennsylvania since 1900 but was absorbed into General Motors in 1931. Cadillac is one of the only two manufacturers to ever build a series of V-16 engines for their road cars (the other being Marmon), and they remained in production for eleven years.
The five-passenger Convertible Victoria, also known as the Convertible Coupe, rested on a 149-inch wheelbase. There were just two examples originally produced in 1933, originally priced at $7,500.
This example is largely unrestored and is a California car from new and retains its original engine, chassis, and body. The original owner was Hollywood film star Robert Montgomery, who was honored with two stars on the Hollywood 'Walk of Fame' for his achievements in both film and television.
The car has a pair of side-mounted spare tires, dual rearview mirrors, a single Pilot-Ray driving lamp, a rear luggage rack, and a set of painted steel wheels with hubcaps and period-style wide whitewall tires. The interior features an inlaid wooden dash with metal insert panels housing Art Deco-inspired instruments. The odometer reads just 74,000 miles since new.
In 2009, this car was offered for sale at the Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey presented by RM Auctions where it was estimated to sell for $350,000 - $450,000. The lot was sold for the sum of $412,500, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2009
This example is largely unrestored and is a California car from new and retains its original engine, chassis, and body. The original owner was Hollywood film star Robert Montgomery, who was honored with two stars on the Hollywood 'Walk of Fame' for his achievements in both film and television.
The car has a pair of side-mounted spare tires, dual rearview mirrors, a single Pilot-Ray driving lamp, a rear luggage rack, and a set of painted steel wheels with hubcaps and period-style wide whitewall tires. The interior features an inlaid wooden dash with metal insert panels housing Art Deco-inspired instruments. The odometer reads just 74,000 miles since new.
In 2009, this car was offered for sale at the Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey presented by RM Auctions where it was estimated to sell for $350,000 - $450,000. The lot was sold for the sum of $412,500, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2009
2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey by RM Auctions
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $350,000-USD $450,000
Sale Price :
USD $412,500
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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