1932 Cadillac Series 452-B Sixteen All-Weather Phaeton

After being developed in secret, Cadillac's V16 engine was proudly launched upon an unsuspecting public at the end of 1929. The only other V16 engine being developed at the time was that of Marmon. This Cadillac 452B All Weather Phaeton is one of only 13 examples designed by Cadillac's chief stylist, Harley Earl, and bodied by Fisher. This car was first fitted with a Seven Passenger Sedan body, but before it was delivered, the factory received a rush order for a Phaeton, so the car was re-bodied and delivered to Wilmer Hall of Virginia. He kept the car until 1976 when it went to Judge North of Maryland. During the 1950s, the car received a partial 'refresh' to its body and fittings as well as repairs to the upholstery, but the rest of the car, including the instruments, engine, wheels, and driveline, remains unrestored.