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1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen Coupe

  • Coachwork by Fleetwood
  • Chassis Number: 5320042
  • Engine Number: 5320042
  • Body Number: 9057-B
As the 1930s soldiered on, sales for the grand Cadillac slowed. Nearly all of the V16s built in 1940 received semi-custom coachwork, with the exception of a handful of one-off coachbuilt models such as this five-passenger Sport Coupe bodied by Derham of Rosemont. Its first owner was H.G. Haskell of Wilmington, Delaware, vice-president of the DuPont Company. Mr. Haskell paid $11,000 for the car and is believed to have retained the car until his passing in 1951.

The design of the five-passenger sport coupe was undoubtedly influenced by the V-16 aerodynamic coupes of the mid-1930s. It has the classic Derham padded top which was a rarity on a fastback design. Unusual features include exotic molded cushions, ventilator panes in the rear-side windows, and an additional luggage rack.

The next recorded owner was Herbert Becker of Long Island, New York, who kept the car in his garage. Years later, another Long Islander, David Ficken, discovered the car after a lengthy search. Soon after discovering the car, he sold it to John S. Linhardt of Queens, New York. The car was later purchased by J.B. Nethercutt in 1970 and immediately embarked on a restoration. Upon completion, the car was finished in ruby red with a tan padded top. Inside there is a flame stitch pattern, period-correct French mohair upholstery that was reportedly sourced through Phil Hill.

The car has appeared in numerous books and magazines.

In 2010, the Derham Coupe was sold to a southern collector who added it to his extensive collection of American classics.

By Daniel Vaughan | May 2013

2013 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $185,000-USD $225,000 
Sale Price :
USD $156,750

2010 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $150,000-USD $225,000 
Sale Price :
USD $176,000

1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen

(Data based on Model Year 1940 sales)
1940 Cadillac Series 90 V-16 Imperial Sedan by Fleetwood
Chassis#: 5320011
Sold for USD$88,000
  2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey
1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen image  1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen image  
1940 Cadillac Series 40-90 Model 9029 Five-Passenger Convertible Sedan
Sold for USD$100,800
  2023 Bonhams : Audrain Concours Auction
 
1940 Cadillac Series 90 V-16 Seven-Passenger Formal Sedan by Fleetwood
Sold for USD$84,000
  2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction
1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen image  1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen image  
1940 Cadillac V-16 Seven-Passenger Imperial Sedan by Fleetwood
Chassis#: 5320045
Sold for USD$66,000
  2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey
 
1940 Cadillac Series 90 V-16 Sport Coupe
Chassis#: 5320042
Sold for USD$156,750
  2013 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction
1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen image  1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen image  
1940 Cadillac V-16 Seven-Passenger Formal Sedan
Sold for USD$55,000
  2012 RM Auctions - St. Johns, Michigan
 
1940 CADILLAC MODEL 9053 OPEN DRIVER TOWN CAR
Chassis#: 5320038
Sold for USD$80,000
  2011 Worldwide Auctions - The Auburn Auction
 
1940 Cadillac Series 90 V-16 Sport Coupe
Sold for USD$176,000
  2010 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions
1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen image  1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen image  
1940 Cadillac Imperial Sedan 7-Passenger Limousine
Sold for USD$73,500
  2008 Leake Auctions - Tulsa - 36th Annual - QuikTrip Center
 
1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen
Sold for USD$82,500
  2008 Automobiles of Amelia Island, RM Auctions
1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen image  1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen image  
1940 Cadillac V16 Convertible Coupe
Chassis#: 5320030
Sold for USD$313,500
  2005 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island
 

Cadillac Series 90 Sixteens That Failed To Sell At Auction

1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1940 Cadillac 90 Town Car 2009 Mecum Monterey Auction$55,000  

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1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen

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1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen Vehicle Profiles

1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen vehicle information
Imperial Sedan
Coachwork: Fleetwood
Chassis #: 5320011
1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen vehicle information
Formal Sedan
Coachwork: Fleetwood
Engine #: 5320023
1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen vehicle information
Convertible Sedan
Coachwork: Fleetwood
1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen vehicle information
Coupe
Coachwork: Fleetwood
Chassis #: 5320042
Engine #: 5320042
1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen vehicle information
Derham Town Car
Coachwork: Derham
1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen vehicle information
Formal Sedan
Coachwork: Fleetwood
Chassis #: 5320019
Build #: 2 of Five Formal Sedans
1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen vehicle information
Convertible Coupe
Coachwork: Fleetwood
1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen vehicle information
Convertible Sedan
Coachwork: Fleetwood