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This Cadillac Series 75 Town Car is one of just 53 produced in 1940 and was once part of the esteemed Harris Laskey Collection. Featuring coachwork by Fleetwood, this was one of the most elegant and expensive cars produced by Cadillac in the day. The passenger compartment features jump seats, a wood grain window surrounds with privacy blinds, and an intercom system to talk to the chauffeur. The car is equipped with optional side-mount spare tires, a central Fleetwood clock, a radio, and a wood-grain dashboard. This particular style was first introduced in 1938 but was replaced in 1941 with a squarer body and a more blunted nose. These Series 75 Town Cars were often customized by their owners with special bodywork, often by Fleetwood. Cadillac 75 owners included Howard Hughes, who owned one of these models while the owner of MGM Studios. A similar Town Car built for band leader Vaughn Monroe was known as the 'Racing with the Moon' car.
This 1940 Cadillac Series 40-75 V8 Fleetwood Town Car was one of 53 produced in 1940, and it continued the 'projectile' or 'torpedo' body styling introduced in the prior year. The grilles were some of the most distinguishable differences over the prior year as they were slightly revised and included fewer bars. Louver bars could now be found on the side panels of the hood.
To provide a more balanced fuel supply and to cancel its rearward title the inlet manifold was set at a five-degree angle. The V8 engines could be found powering the five different wheelbase lengths that Cadillac was offering. On the lower end was the 127-inch wheelbase Sixty Special sedans. The top-of-the-line offering for the eight-cylinder engine was the 40-75 Town Car which rested atop a 141-inch wheelbase. There is believed to have been only fourteen examples created of the town car by Cadillac in 1940. Their high price tag of $5115 was a big deterrent for many buyers but the Fleetwood bodies were undeniably elegant and stately.
This example is equipped with the optional twin side mounts which were discontinued after 1940. It is equipped with a three-speed selective synchronized transmission and four-wheel hydraulic drums.
The car's first owner was a wealthy woman whose family owned a coal company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Shortly after purchasing the vehicle, she sold it to a pharmacy for use as a delivery vehicle. The owner then had the vehicle stored away in a garage and kept it. After he passed away it was discovered and purchased from the estate in 1987 by Harris Laskey. A full, frame-off restoration was undertaken and done to precise precision and careful attention to detail. The job was meticulous.
It has been shown at numerous concourses. Among its winnings are the 'Most Elegant' at the Santa Barbara concours d'Elegance. At Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance it was awarded Second Place in its Class. A Premier Senior Winner and a National First Prize Winner CCCA Award badge are permanently affixed and are a testimony to the fine restoration.
• 1 of 53 produced in 1940
• Previously part of the Harris Laskey Collection
• Most Elegant at Santa Barbara Concours d'Elegance
• 2nd in Class at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
• AACA Premier Senior and National First Prize
• Coachwork by FleetwoodBy Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2018
To provide a more balanced fuel supply and to cancel its rearward title the inlet manifold was set at a five-degree angle. The V8 engines could be found powering the five different wheelbase lengths that Cadillac was offering. On the lower end was the 127-inch wheelbase Sixty Special sedans. The top-of-the-line offering for the eight-cylinder engine was the 40-75 Town Car which rested atop a 141-inch wheelbase. There is believed to have been only fourteen examples created of the town car by Cadillac in 1940. Their high price tag of $5115 was a big deterrent for many buyers but the Fleetwood bodies were undeniably elegant and stately.
This example is equipped with the optional twin side mounts which were discontinued after 1940. It is equipped with a three-speed selective synchronized transmission and four-wheel hydraulic drums.
The car's first owner was a wealthy woman whose family owned a coal company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Shortly after purchasing the vehicle, she sold it to a pharmacy for use as a delivery vehicle. The owner then had the vehicle stored away in a garage and kept it. After he passed away it was discovered and purchased from the estate in 1987 by Harris Laskey. A full, frame-off restoration was undertaken and done to precise precision and careful attention to detail. The job was meticulous.
It has been shown at numerous concourses. Among its winnings are the 'Most Elegant' at the Santa Barbara concours d'Elegance. At Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance it was awarded Second Place in its Class. A Premier Senior Winner and a National First Prize Winner CCCA Award badge are permanently affixed and are a testimony to the fine restoration.
• 1 of 53 produced in 1940
• Previously part of the Harris Laskey Collection
• Most Elegant at Santa Barbara Concours d'Elegance
• 2nd in Class at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
• AACA Premier Senior and National First Prize
• Coachwork by FleetwoodBy Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2018
2023 Mecum : 2023 Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $160,000-USD $180,000
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $70,000
2018 Mecum : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $125,000-USD $150,000
Sale Price :
USD $115,500
2007 Vintage Motor Car Auction at Meadow Brook Hall
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $100,000-USD $150,000
Sale Price :
USD $110,000
1940 Cadillac Series 75 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Cadillac Series 75
(Data based on Model Year 1940 sales)
1940 CADILLAC SERIES 75 TOWN CAR Chassis#: AZ393369 Sold for USD$161,700 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1940 Cadillac Series 75 Convertible Coupe Sold for USD$118,250 2019 Mecum : Phoenix Auction | |
1940 Cadillac Series 75 Town Car Chassis#: 3320647 Sold for USD$115,500 2018 Mecum : Monterey | |
1940 Cadillac 75 Series Limousine Sold for USD$60,000 2017 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1940 CADILLAC SERIES 75 CONVERTIBLE COUPE Chassis#: 3320481 Sold for USD$71,500 2016 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1940 CADILLAC SERIES 75 TOWNCAR Chassis#: 3320424 Sold for USD$115,500 2015 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale | |
1940 CADILLAC SERIES 75 LIMOUSINE SEDAN Chassis#: 3320188 Sold for USD$24,200 2014 Barrett-Jackson, Las Vegas | |
1940 Cadillac Series 75 Convertible Sedan Chassis#: 3320299 Sold for USD$75,900 2013 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
1940 Cadillac Series 75 Convertible Coupe by Fleetwood Chassis#: 3320220 Sold for USD$99,000 2013 RM Auctions - St John's | |
1940 Cadillac Series 75 Seven-Passenger Imperial Sedan Chassis#: 8407023 Sold for USD$52,250 2012 RM Auctions - The Charlie Thomas Collection | |
1940 Cadillac Series 75 4 Door Convertible Chassis#: 3320793 Sold for USD$71,500 2011 Barrett Jackson-Las Vegas | |
1940 CADILLAC SERIES 7529 CONVERTIBLE Sold for USD$54,175 2011 Auctions America - Spring Auburn | |
1940 Cadillac Series 75 Five-Passenger Coupe Chassis#: 3340701 Sold for USD$66,000 2011 The Scottsdale Auction - Gooding & Company | |
1940 Cadillac Series 75 Formal Sedan Chassis#: 3320622 Sold for USD$88,000 2008 RM Auctions - The Astor Collection | |
1940 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD LIMO CUSTOM 4 DOOR Sold for USD$66,000 2008 Barrett-Jackson - Palm Beach 2008 | |
1940 CADILLAC SERIES 75 LIMOUSINE SEDAN Sold for USD$73,700 2008 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2008 | |
1940 Cadillac Series 75 Convertible Coupe Sold for USD$110,000 2007 Vintage Motor Car Auction at Meadow Brook Hall | |
1940 CADILLAC 75 SERIES LIMOUSINE Sold for USD$39,000 2002 Kruse Auction - Scottsdale, AZ (Rawhide) | |
1940 CADILLAC SERIES 75 COUPE Sold for USD$49,500 2002 Kruse Auction - Scottsdale, AZ (Rawhide) |
Cadillac Series 75s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1940 Cadillac Series 75's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1940 Cadillac Series 75 Town Car | 3320647 | 2023 Mecum : 2023 Monterey | $70,000 | $160,000 | $180,000 |
1940 CADILLAC 75 | 2018 GpK Auctions Atlantic City | ||||
1940 Cadillac Series 75 Convertible Sedan | 2014 Mecum : Seattle | $85,000 | |||
1940 Cadillac Series 75 Convertible Sedan | 3320209 | 2011 Worldwide Auctions The Classics at the Trump Taj Mahal | |||
1940 CADILLAC SERIES 75 COUPE | 2001 Kruse Auction Tulsa, OK | $47,000 |
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