1931 Cadillac 370A V12

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Fleetwood Phaeton Coachwork: Fleetwood Chassis Num: 1001774   Sold for $214,500 at 2009 Worldwide Auctioneers. Most of the V-12 Cadillac's were bodied by Fisher in catalogue designs. They were more economical than the Fleetwood coachwork, which were now being built in Detroit rather than in the original Fleetwood factory in Pennsylvania. Discerning clients could specify a Fleetwood body to individual specifications on any Cadillac chassis. This particular 370-A V-12 Cadillac is a Fleetwood-bodied Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton resting on a 140-inch wheelbase. It has a gently raked one-piece windshield, and compact close-coupled passenger compartment that blends the dual cowl with an ample rear passenger compartment. Both the front and rear doors are hinged at the front. The hood is a mere four-inches shorter than the one found on the V-16. This car has been given a restoration and finished in emerald green with chrome hood side vent doors, beige leather upholstery with beige carpets, and a beige cloth top. The car rides on chrome spoke center-lock wire wheels with body color hubs and rims. There are dual side-mounted spares with chrome enclosures, wide whitewall tires, a luggage rack, wire mesh radiator stone-guard, dual Trippe driving lights, a goddess radiator cap mascot and wind wings. In the rear body deck is a small door and luggage compartment for short trips when added luggage trunks were not required. Inside, there is a Jaeger clock and a dashboard that features engine-turned inserts on either side of the instrument panel. In 2009, this 370-A DC Phaeton was offered for sale at the Houston Classic Auction in Seabrook, Texas, presented by Worldwide Auctioneers. The lot was estimated to sell for $220,000 - $270,000 and offered without a reserve. It was sold for the sum of $195,000, not including buyer's premium. By Daniel Vaughan | May 2009

Auction Sales Information
Auction	Worldwide Auctioneers : The Houston Classic Auction
Estimated Value:	$220,000-$270,000
Sale Price	$214,500

Event	Group
Worldwide Auctioneers : The Houston Classic Auction	1904-1932