1930 Cadillac Series 452A V16 All Weather Phaeton Coupe

The current owner of this Sport Phaeton acquired it in early 2008. The prior California-based owner purchased it directly from Mr. Fred Weber during the mid-1980s. This V-16 is understood to have been assembled using an original chassis and engine, with new coachwork painstakingly built to exacting standards of authenticity. It is believed that this vehicle was originally bodied as a Sport Phaeton, just like it is in modern times.

This vehicle is fitted with all the correct and desirable period accessories, including chrome wire wheels with stainless-steel spokes and wide whitewall tires, Pilot Ray driving lights, a radiator stone guard, dual spotlights, dual side-mounted spare wheels and tires with matching covers, accessory mirrors, a rear-mounted metal luggage trunk and a correct Cadillac radiator mascot. It is painted in two-tone black and silver paint which is complemented by a maroon leather interior.

In 2010, this V-16 Cadillac was offered for sale at the Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey auction presented by RM Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $300,000 - $350,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $297,000 including the buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2010