1932 Cadillac Series 452-B Sixteen Roadster

The Cadillac V-16, known as the Cadillac Sixteen, was Cadillac's top-of-the-line model from its January 1930 launch until 1940. The car was a first in the United States, both extremely expensive and exclusive, with all of the chassis finished to custom order. Only 4,076 were constructed during its 11-year run with the majority built in its debut year. The Great Depression ultimately led to the demise of this expensive vehicle.

The car is powered by an overhead-valve, 452 cubic-inch engine that produces 165 horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque. But brute performance was not its forte. The Sixteen was intended to establish Cadillac in the rarefied realm of Packard, Peerless, and Pierce-Arrow offering superb luxury and smooth effortless power with minimal shifting.

This roadster is one of three built and was in single ownership for over 65 years. It was purchased from its second owner in 2014 and underwent a complete restoration. It retains all of its original components including the body, chassis, and engine.