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As America's Great Depression continued, the luxury automobile market dwindled, yet Cadillac offered three distinct series: the V-8, V-12, and V-16. In 1936, the performance of the V-12 motor was greatly improved over its 1935 counterpart. The 368 cubic-inch motor developed 150 horsepower. It was placed in a 138-inch wheelbase chassis for the 36-85 series, which included this convertible sedan, built in the Fleetwood custom shops. A total of 15 different body styles were available with the V-12 motor in 1936. The total production of all V-12s was 901.
The 85 Series was downplayed by Cadillac, though under its hood is Cadillac's magnificent V-12 engine, a smaller version of the Cadillac V-16 introduced in 1930 and hallmarked as great in design in not only its mechanics but its appearance. The V-12 was developed for the 1931 model year and offered as a companion to Cadillac's V-16 and V-8 models. The V-12 engine is a 368 cubic-inch, 45-degree, overhead valve with hydraulic valve silencers, and is rated at 150 horsepower. 1937 would be the last year for the Cadillac V-12 and 1940 would be the last year for the V-16.
The Convertible Sedan Coachwork is one of 44 produced. This car was driven 4,300 miles on a cross-country trip across the United States in 2013. It is recognized as a Full Classic by the Classic Car Club of America and is both a CCCA and AACA Senior award winner.
The 85 Series was downplayed by Cadillac, though under its hood is Cadillac's magnificent V-12 engine, a smaller version of the Cadillac V-16 introduced in 1930 and hallmarked as great in design in not only its mechanics but its appearance. The V-12 was developed for the 1931 model year and offered as a companion to Cadillac's V-16 and V-8 models. The V-12 engine is a 368 cubic-inch, 45-degree, overhead valve with hydraulic valve silencers, and is rated at 150 horsepower. 1937 would be the last year for the Cadillac V-12 and 1940 would be the last year for the V-16.
The Convertible Sedan Coachwork is one of 44 produced. This car was driven 4,300 miles on a cross-country trip across the United States in 2013. It is recognized as a Full Classic by the Classic Car Club of America and is both a CCCA and AACA Senior award winner.
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1936 Cadillac Series 85 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Cadillac Series 85
(Data based on Model Year 1936 sales)
1936 Cadillac Series 85 V-12 Convertible Sedan by Fleetwood Chassis#: 4A-414 Sold for USD$96,250 2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1936 Cadillac Series 85 Convertible Sedan Sold for USD$137,500 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1936 Cadillac Series 85 Seven-Passenger Touring Sedan Sold for USD$23,650 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1936 Cadillac V-12 Convertible Coupe by Fleetwood Sold for USD$94,600 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1936 Cadillac V-12 Series 85 Convertible Sedan Chassis#: 4110797 Sold for USD$198,000 2015 The Auburn Auction | |
1936 Cadillac Series 85 Formal Sedan Sold for USD$34,000 2015 Mecum - Rogers'Classic Car Museum 2015 | |
1936 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 85 Limousine Sold for USD$67,500 2014 Mecum : Indianapolis | |
1936 Cadillac Series 85 Convertible Sedan Chassis#: 4110624 Sold for USD$165,000 2009 Pebble Beach Auction : Gooding & Company | |
1936 Cadillac V-12 Five Passenger Sedan Chassis#: 4110163 Sold for USD$23,000 2006 The J.C. Stevens Estate Auction |
Cadillac Series 85s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1936 Cadillac Series 85's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1936 Cadillac V-12 Town Sedan | 4110282 | 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |||
1936 Cadillac Series 85 Fleetwood V-12 Formal Sedan | 2015 Auctions America California | $17,500 | |||
1936 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD SERIES 85 LIMOUSINE | 4110554 | 2014 Mecum Monterey | $57,000 | $75,000 | $90,000 |
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