Chassis 8270871 1938 Cadillac Series 60 chassis information

Opera Coupe
Coachwork: Fisher
Chassis #: 8270871

Sold for $44,000 at 2006 RM Auctions at Meadow Brook.
High bid of $42,500 at 2008 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook. (did not sell)
This 1938 Cadillac Model 38-6127 Opera Coupe with chassis number 8270871 is powered by a 346 cubic-inch L-head V8 engine producing 135 horsepower. It has a three-speed selective synchromesh manual transmission, column shift, and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. It is believed to be one of only three known to exist with dual sidemount spares, a feature that had been reserved for the V16 models. Also rare are the factory installed running boards.
It was estimated to fetch between $50,000 - $70,000 at the 2006 RM Auctions at Meadow Brook. The lot was Sold at a price just under that estimation, at $44,000.

In 2008 it returned to the RM Auction at Meadow Brook where it had an estimated value of $65,000 - $80,000. The odometer had 56,000 miles on it; there was evidence of road use, though the car remained in presentable condition. Bidding reached $42,500 but was not enough to satisfy the reserve; the lot was left unsold.

By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2008

2008 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook

Pre-Auction Estimates :

$65,000-$80,000

High Bid (Lot was not sold)

$42,500

2006 RM Auctions at Meadow Brook

Pre-Auction Estimates :

$50,000-$70,000

Sale Price :

$44,000

2018 1
2017 3
2016 1
2015 1
2014 1
2013 1
2011 4
2010 2
2007 2
2006 1

Year	Avg. Sale	High Sale	# of Sales
2018	$16,500	$16,500	1
2017	$31,442	$55,000	3
2016	$40,000	$40,000	1
2015	$38,500	$38,500	1
2014	$42,900	$42,900	1
2013	$42,900	$42,900	1
2011	$22,063	$25,000	4
2010	$22,625	$30,000	2
2007	$19,500	$28,000	2
2006	$44,000	$44,000	1

Recent Sales

(Data based on Model Year 1938 sales)

1938 CADILLAC SERIES 65 IMPERIAL SEDAN Chassis#: 7271590 Sold for $16,500 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas
1938 Cadillac Series 60 Touring Sedan Sold for $14,025 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Fall
1938 CADILLAC SERIES 60 Sold for $55,000 2017 Leake Auction - Dallas
1938 Cadillac Series 60 4 Door Sold for $25,300 2017 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale Az
1938 Cadillac Series 60 Opera Coupe Chassis#: 8271176 Sold for $40,000 2016 Mecum : Monterey
1938 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD LIMO Chassis#: 3271357 Sold for $38,500 2015 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale
1938 Cadillac V-8 Convertible Sedan Sold for $42,900 2014 Auctions America - Auburn Fall
1938 Cadillac Series 60 Special Sold for $42,900 2013 Auctions America - California
1938 Cadillac Series 65 Imperial Limousine Sold for $25,000 2011 Mecum Auctions - Dallas, TX Auction
1938 Cadillac Series 61 Sold for $24,000 2011 Mecum Auctions - St. Charles, IL Auction
1938 Cadillac Fleetwood Sold for $23,000 2011 Silver Auction - Carson City
1938 Cadillac Series 65 Limousine Sold for $16,250 2011 Leake Auction, San Antonio, Texas
1938 Cadillac Series 65 Limousine Sold for $15,250 2010 Leake Car Auctions - 38th Annual Leake Auto Auction - Market Hall
1938 CADILLAC OPERA COUPE Sold for $30,000 2010 Silver Auction - Arizona in January
1938 Cadillac 60 Special Sedan Sold for $11,000 2007 RM Auctions - The Fawcett Movie Cars
1938 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD SALOON Chassis#: 506283884 Sold for $28,000 2007 Silver Auction - Hot August Nights
1938 Cadillac Model 38-6127 Opera Coupe Chassis#: 8270871 Sold for $44,000 2006 RM Auctions at Meadow Brook
1938 Cadillac 60 Series Sport Cvt. Sold for $63,600 2002 Michigan Fall Classic Car Auction - The Kughn Collection

Vehicles That Failed To Sell

1938 Cadillac Series 60's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.

Vehicle	Chassis	Event	High Bid	Est. Low	Est. High
1938 Cadillac Series 65 Five-Passenger Sedan		2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall	$33,000	$35,000	$45,000
1938 CADILLAC SERIES 65 CONVERTIBLE SEDAN		2014 Mecum Dallas	$65,000
1938 Cadillac Series 65 Convertible Sedan	7270907	2014 Mecum Monterey	$62,000	$80,000	$100,000
1938 CADILLAC 60 SERIES		2014 McCormick's Palm Springs # 56	$19,000
1938 Cadillac Fleetwood 605		2013 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee, FL Auction	$25,000
1938 Cadillac Series 65 Limousine		2011 Leake Car Auctions Oklahoma City, Ok
1938 Cadillac Series 60		2008 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook	$42,500	$65,000	$80,000

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