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1935 Cadillac Model 370-D Series 40 news, pictures, and information | ||
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 |  | Town Cabriolet (Vee Windshield) Coachwork: Fleetwood Chassis Num: 41871 |
| Sold for $123,750 at 2010 RM Auctions. | ||
Under the bonnet was a Cadillac 45-degree V-12 engine of 1931-1937 that displaced 368 cubic-inches and offered an impressive 150 horsepower for 1935. The overhead valve design had hydraulic silencers on the rocker bushings that contributed to the engine's smoothness and its whisper-quiet operation.
Fleetwood bodied several town car styles on the 146-inch wheelbase for the V-12 chassis in 1935, among them were two Town Cabriolet styles with closed rear quarters, and the Limousine Brougham, with large rear quarter windows. These elegant cars were among the most expensive production Cadillac V-12s with price tags approaching $7,000.
For 1935, Cadillac built 377 examples of their V-12 and only two are believed to have been the Fleetwood Style 5712 Town Cabriolet.
Records indicate the car was ordered through the New York Branch in late 1934. It is a well-equipped example with a rear compartment roof covered in Landau leather. There are dual-sidemounted spare tires, a$140 option that also included an intriguing swing-out dual-arm trunk rack at the rear. The metal covers for the spare tires are painted, which was an additional $40 option. The car rides on standard seventeen-inch wire wheels which are concealed beneath the accessory wheel discs. Inside, there are concealed folding jump seats, giving it a seven-passenger capacity.
This vehicle is a multiple show winner, shown at the 2005 Palm Beach Concours d'Elegance winner, 2003 Amelia Island 100 Years of Cadillac, and 2004 National Senior Grand CCCA First Place.
In 2009, this vehicle was offered for sale by Bonhams Auction at the Quail Lodge Resort and Golf Club in Carmel, CA. The car was estimated to sell for $150,000 - 175,000, but failed to find a bidder willing to satisfy the reserve. The car was left unsold.
For 1935, Cadillac made very few changes to the 370D Series 40. Its name was perhaps its biggest change, receiving the Series 40 designation. It also received a new bumper. The engine was a 45-degree overhead valve twelve cylinder engine that offered 150 horsepower. There was a synchromesh three-speed transmission with twin disc clutch. It was available in a wealth of Fleetwood body styles resting on a 146-inch platform. Pricing ranged from the mid-$4,000 through $6,300 (and up).
Carrozzeria, Italian meaning coachbuilder, is an individual or company that bodies carriages or automobiles. The name in German is Karosserie. These skills were needed during the early part of the 1900's to fabricate enclosures for rolling chassis. The materials used were mostly wooden or metal. As the evolution of automobile production evolved, manufacturers brought the design and development in-house, making individual coachbuilders a dying breed.
Unibody construction has mostly eliminated the need for coachbuilders. Many coachbuilders were purchased or merged by the automobile manufacturers. Others became highly specialized and worked on a contract basis, mostly for high priced, luxury automobiles.
Fleetwood Metal Body was a coachbuilder during the early 1900s. The name is from Fleetwood, Pennsylvania the birthplace of the company. They specialized in the production of wood and metal bodies. They were large and luxurious and often purchased by the rich and famous. Fleetwood was purchased by Fisher Body in 1925 and integrated into General Motors in 1931.
The luxury segment of General Motors was Cadillac, so it was only natural that Fleetwood would aide in the design and creation of bodies for the Cadillac marque. In 1927 the name appeared on Cadillac's representing their top of the line vehicles. In 1946 Cadillac offered an upscale version of its Series 60, dubbed the Series 60 Special Fleetwood. The name was later used on the Series 70 and Sixty Special models through 1976. The name continued to appear on Cadillac vehicles as late as 1996.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2011
Carrozzeria, Italian meaning coachbuilder, is an individual or company that bodies carriages or automobiles. The name in German is Karosserie. These skills were needed during the early part of the 1900's to fabricate enclosures for rolling chassis. The materials used were mostly wooden or metal. As the evolution of automobile production evolved, manufacturers brought the design and development in-house, making individual coachbuilders a dying breed.
Unibody construction has mostly eliminated the need for coachbuilders. Many coachbuilders were purchased or merged by the automobile manufacturers. Others became highly specialized and worked on a contract basis, mostly for high priced, luxury automobiles.
Fleetwood Metal Body was a coachbuilder during the early 1900s. The name is from Fleetwood, Pennsylvania the birthplace of the company. They specialized in the production of wood and metal bodies. They were large and luxurious and often purchased by the rich and famous. Fleetwood was purchased by Fisher Body in 1925 and integrated into General Motors in 1931.
The luxury segment of General Motors was Cadillac, so it was only natural that Fleetwood would aide in the design and creation of bodies for the Cadillac marque. In 1927 the name appeared on Cadillac's representing their top of the line vehicles. In 1946 Cadillac offered an upscale version of its Series 60, dubbed the Series 60 Special Fleetwood. The name was later used on the Series 70 and Sixty Special models through 1976. The name continued to appear on Cadillac vehicles as late as 1996.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2011
 |  |  | Stationary Coupe (Vee Windshield) Coachwork: Fleetwood |
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