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1914 Cadillac Model 30 Touring

  • Chassis Number: 97943
  • Engine Number: 97943
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The 1914 Cadillac Four was offered with a two-speed, direct-drive rear axle. With the flick of an electric switch on the dash, the driver could change from low to high gear, giving a 42 percent boost in speed - per period Cadillac ads. The Austin Automobile Company of Grand Rapids, Michigan sued Cadillac for using this feature, resulting in it being quietly discontinued the following year.

Prior to 1914, Cadillacs were mostly built with right-hand drive. For 1914, all Cadillacs adopted left-hand drive. Another change for 1914 was a hinged steering wheel that swung up and out of the way when the driver entered the car.

This particular example was acquired by Donald Hosking of Lebanon, Oregon, in the late 1960s, and drove it sparingly, mostly in parades. Michael Sullivan of Newbury Park, California acquired it from the Hoskings' estate, and in September 2005 was sold to Bob Rohrer. Mr. Rohrer spent nearly $100,000 to restore the car, with Steve Bono doing most of the work. Beginning in 2006, the car was used on several tours before being sold in June 2016 to its current owner.

By Daniel Vaughan | May 2020

2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $100,000-USD $120,000 
Sale Price :
USD $89,600

1914 Cadillac Model 30 Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Cadillac Model 30

(Data based on Model Year 1914 sales)
1914 Cadillac Model 30 Five-Passenger Tourer
Chassis#: 97937
Sold for USD$58,800
  2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction
 
1914 Cadillac Model 30 Five-Passenger Touring
Sold for USD$47,300
  2021 RM Sothebys : Hershey
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1914 Cadillac Four Five-Passenger Touring
Chassis#: 97943
Sold for USD$89,600
  2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction
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1914 Cadillac Model 30 Five-Passenger Touring
Sold for USD$99,000
  2019 RM Sothebys : Hershey
 
1914 Cadillac Model 30 Tourer
Sold for USD$61,600
  2018 Bonhams : Collectors Motorcars and Automobilia Auction
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1914 Cadillac Model 30 Tourer
Sold for USD$60,480
  2018 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction
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1914 Cadillac Four Speedster
Sold for USD$46,750
  2015 RM Sotheby's Hershey Auction
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1914 Cadillac Military Sport Roadster by Schutte
Chassis#: E4347
Sold for USD$110,000
  2013 RM Auctions - St John's
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1914 Cadillac Touring
Chassis#: A1785
Sold for USD$83,227
  2012 Aalholm Automobile Collection
 
1914 Cadillac Five Passenger Touring
Sold for USD$78,390
  2012 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Sale, Az
 
1914 Cadillac 30 Sport Phaeton
Sold for USD$85,250
  2011 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions
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1914 Cadillac Four 50hp Five Passenger Touring Car
Chassis#: A2238
Sold for USD$47,232
  2004 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars, Cycles, Automobilia, Toys & Models
 

Cadillac Model 30s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1914 Cadillac Model 30's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1914 Cadillac Racer 2024 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction $30,000$50,000
1914 Cadillac Five-Passenger Phaeton 2012 Auctions America Auburn Fall$50,000  
1914 Cadillac 4-Passenger Phaeton 2012 Leake Auctions Tulsa$54,000  
1914 Cadillac Four-Passenger Phaeton 2011 RM Auctions Hershey$60,000$100,000$120,000
1914 Cadillac Five Passenger Touring 2010 FAIRFIELD COUNTY CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE, EXCEPTIONAL COLLECTORS' MOTORCARS AND AUTOMOBILIA $60,000$75,000

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1914 Cadillac Model 30

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1914 Cadillac Model 30 vehicle information
Touring
Engine #: 99384
1914 Cadillac Model 30 vehicle information
Touring
Chassis #: 97943
Engine #: 97943
1914 Cadillac Model 30 vehicle information
Touring
Engine #: A1806
1914 Cadillac Model 30 vehicle information
Roadster
Engine #: 91132
1914 Cadillac Model 30 vehicle information
Military Sport Roadster
Coachwork: Charles G. Schutte Body Company
Chassis #: E4347
1914 Cadillac Model 30 vehicle information
Phaeton
Engine #: 97704

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