1937 Cadillac Series 70 Convertible Sedan

The 1937 Cadillac Series 70 rested on a 131-inch wheelbase, the same size as the 1936 model, along with the same body styles (Touring Sedan, Convertible Sedan, Sport Coupe, and Convertible Coupe). All the Series 70 bodies were Vee windshield examples by Fleetwood. They had a narrower radiator shield with the new louver-style 'Convex Vee' grill. The headlights were positioned on the radiator shell and the front fenders had a crease along the center line. The engine was an L-head, 346 cubic-inch unit offering 135 horsepower - the same as the 1936 model year. They had a three-speed selective gearbox with synchromesh and hydraulic brakes on four wheels.

The bodies were the same as the prior year except they had drip molding located along the bottom of the front pillar and continued up and over the doors and the rear quarter windows. Most of the bodies featured a built-in trunk and the wheel disc was given a hub cap.

For Cadillac, the Series 70 and 75 (combined) proved to be one of the more popular models for the company, generating 4,232 examples produced. The only model that saw higher production was the Series 60 with 7,003 units sold. Just 478 examples of the Series 85 were produced and just 50 examples of the Series 37-90 (sixteen cylinder) were sold.

This particular example is a Convertible Sedan and a CCCA full classic. It has a factory radio and heater, and an electric fuel pump fitted for easy starting. It also has a prewar-style reproduction turn signal lever.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2014