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By the end of the 1920s, Cadillac had earned a reputation as one of the most prestigious American marques, and on January 4, 1930, at the New York Auto Show, the company unveiled a sensational new luxury model with a 452 cubic-inch V-16 engine designed by Owen Nacker. The car was as technically advanced as it was powerful, with a stylish Art Deco-inspired design. The powerful V-16 stole the headlines with its 165 horsepower output and unparalleled refinement. It was installed in a new, strengthened chassis with power-assisted brakes and a fully synchromesh gearbox. The Cadillac 452 Fleetwood Roadster was one of the most sporting automobiles offered by Cadillac on the V-16 chassis.
This car has known ownership from new, including the famed early collector James Melton. Its current owner acquired this Roadster in 2018 and completed a full restoration in 2019.
This car has known ownership from new, including the famed early collector James Melton. Its current owner acquired this Roadster in 2018 and completed a full restoration in 2019.
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1930 Cadillac Series 452A V16 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Cadillac Series 452A V16
(Data based on Model Year 1930 sales)
| 1930 Cadillac V-16 Seven-Passenger Imperial Sedan by Fleetwood Sold for USD$209,000 2024 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
| 1930 Cadillac V-16 Coupe Chassis#: 4376 Sold for USD$280,000 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction | |
| 1930 Cadillac V-16 Sport Phaeton by Fleetwood Sold for USD$797,000 2024 RM Sothebys : Monterey |   |
| 1930 Cadillac V-16 Roadster by Fleetwood Chassis#: 7-952 Sold for USD$1,077,500 2024 RM Sothebys : ModaMiami |   |
| 1930 Cadillac Series 452 V-16 Roadster Chassis#: 702537 Sold for USD$93,500 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1930 Cadillac Series 452 V-16 Roadster Chassis#: 701990 Sold for USD$550,000 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee |   |
| 1930 CADILLAC SERIES 452 V-16 CONVERTIBLE COUPE Sold for USD$268,800 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach |   |
| 1930 CADILLAC SERIES 452 V-16 SEVEN-PASSENGER SEDAN Sold for USD$78,400 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach |   |
| 1930 Cadillac V-16 Roadster by Fleetwood Sold for USD$1,105,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island |   |
| 1930 Cadillac V-16 Sport Phaeton by Fleetwood Sold for USD$880,000 2022 RM Sothebys : The Hershey Auction | |
| 1930 CADILLAC SERIES 452 V-16 ROADSTER Chassis#: 7-926 Sold for USD$1,655,000 2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach |   |
| 1930 Cadillac Series 452 V-16 Roadster Chassis#: 702092 Sold for USD$758,500 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction | |
| 1930 Cadillac V16 Série 452 Roadster par Fleetwood Chassis#: 701990 Sold for USD$339,511 2022 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
| 1930 Cadillac V-16 Transformable Town Cabriolet by Fleetwood Chassis#: 700492 Sold for USD$395,500 2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island |   |
| 1930 Cadillac V-16 Roadster in the style of Fleetwood Chassis#: 700697 Sold for USD$169,010 2022 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
| 1930 Cadillac V-16 Sport Phaeton by Fleetwood Sold for USD$885,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
| 1930 Cadillac V-16 All-Weather Phaeton by Fleetwood Sold for USD$182,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction |   |
| 1930 CADILLAC/LASALLE V-16 SPEEDSTER CUSTOM Sold for USD$47,040 2020 Bonhams : Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum | |
| 1930 Cadillac V-16 Sport Phaeton by Fleetwood Sold for USD$802,500 2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | |
| 1930 Cadillac V-16 All-Weather Phaeton by Fleetwood Sold for USD$200,000 2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction |   |
Cadillac Series 452A V16s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1930 Cadillac Series 452A V16's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 Cadillac Series 452 V-16 Roadster | 7-1924 | 2024 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction | $1,000,000 | $1,200,000 | |
| 1930 Cadillac V-16 Transformable Town Cabriolet by Fleetwood | 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $300,000 | $400,000 | ||
| 1930 Cadillac Series 452 V-16 Roadster | 702537 | 2023 Mecum : 2023 Monterey | $90,000 | $250,000 | $400,000 |
| 1930 Cadillac Series 452 V-16 Roadster | 701990 | 2023 Mecum : 2023 Monterey | $350,000 | $400,000 | $600,000 |
| 1930 Cadillac Series 452 V-16 Roadster | 701990 | 2023 Mecum : Houston | $550,000 | ||
| 1930 Cadillac Series 452 V-16 Transformable Town Cabriolet | 2023 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | $350,000 | $450,000 | ||
| 1930 Cadillac Series 452 V-16 Roadster | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $400,000 | |||
| 1930 Cadillac V-16 Roadster | 2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : Monterey Jet Center Auction | $550,000 | $650,000 | ||
| 1930 Cadillac Series 452 V-16 Roadster | 701990 | 2022 Mecum : Monterey | $425,000 | ||
| 1930 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Phaeton by Murphy | 7-9094 | 2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $1,500,000 | $1,800,000 | |
| 1930 CADILLAC SERIES 452 V-16 IMPERIAL SEDAN 4330 | 2020 Bonhams : Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum | $150,000 | $180,000 | ||
| 1930 Cadillac V-16 Madame X Imperial Landaulet Cabriolet | 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : Pacific Grove Auction | ||||
| 1930 Cadillac V-16 Roadster in the style of Fleetwood | 2019 RM Sothebys : Villa Erba | $400,000 | $500,000 | ||
| 1930 Cadillac V-16 Roadster in the style of Fleetwood | 2019 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | $325,000 | $425,000 | ||
| 1930 Cadillac V-16 Seven-Passenger Imperial Sedan by Fleetwood | 702402 | 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |||
| 1930 Cadillac V-16 Roadster in the style of Fleetwood | 2015 RM Sotheby's Hershey Auction | $350,000 | $450,000 | ||
| 1930 Cadillac V16 All Weather Phaeton | 2014 Bonhams The Scottsdale Auction | $275,000 | $325,000 | ||
| 1930 Cadillac Sixteen Madame X Sedan Cabriolet | 702054 | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $135,000 | ||
| 1930 Cadillac V-16 All Weather Phaeton | 2013 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction | $275,000 | $350,000 | ||
| 1930 Cadillac Series 452 V-16 | 2010 Leake Auctions Tulsa, Oklahoma | $240,000 | |||
| 1930 Cadillac V16 série 452 dual-cowl phaéton | 700665 | 2010 Bonhams Automobiles d'Exception á Rétromobile | $350,000 | $450,000 | |
| 1930 Cadillac Series 452A V16 | 700898 | 2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook | $210,000 | $250,000 | $350,000 |
| 1930 Cadillac Series 452A | 2007 Vintage Motor Cars at Hershey | $100,000 | $125,000 | ||
| 1930 CADILLAC IMPERIAL LIMOUSINE | 2001 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $72,100 |
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1930 Cadillac Series 452A V16
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1930 Cadillac Series 452A V16 Vehicle Profiles
Imperial Club Sedan
Coachwork: Fleetwood
Coupe
Coachwork: Fleetwood
Imperial Cabriolet
Coachwork: Fleetwood
All Weather Phaeton
Coachwork: Fleetwood
Limousine
Coachwork: Fleetwood
Fleetwood Sedan Cabriolet
Coachwork: Fleetwood
Fleetwood Sedan Cabriolet
Coachwork: Fleetwood
Convertible Coupe
Coachwork: Fleetwood
All-Weather Phaeton by Murphy
Coachwork: MurphyDesigner: Harley Earl
Chassis #: 7-9094
Engine #: 700991
Coupe
Coachwork: Fleetwood