1929 Cadillac Series 341B Eight Fisher Body Sport Phaeton

The exterior of the 1929 Cadillac was little changed. Parking lamps were moved from the cowl to the tops of the fenders which gave it a slightly sportier look. The mechanical components, however, received several significant changes. Most important was a new 'clashless' Synchro-Mesh Silent-Shift transmission, negating the need for double-clutching while also enabling much smoother gear selection. New mechanical four-wheel brakes required considerably less pedal pressure than earlier models, and shatterproof Security Plate glass became standard in all windows. The suspension system featured new double-acting Delco shock absorbers, and fully adjustable seats became standard.

This V-8 Sport Phaeton with coachwork by Fisher is a CCCA Full Classic. It was originally located by Joseph Schiro in a San Francisco garage. It received its AACA First Junior Award in 1969. Years later, Schiro sold the car to an individual on the Monterey Peninsula in California. Later, it was offered for sale in January 1996, when it was purchased by John Kinkaid, a St. Paul businessman who brought the car to Minnesota, where it has remained ever since. The current owner acquired the car. in 1998. Currently, the odometer shows only 62,000 miles, which is believed to be original.

Recently, the car has been given a new convertible top and side curtains, along with period-correct tires. The wire spoke wheels were also refinished and painted. The car includes its original trunk, Trippe lights, and a full set of tools, a shop manual, and its owner's manual.

In 2013, the car was offered for sale in Scottsdale, Arizona by RM Auctions. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $88,000 including the buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2013