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1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen Formal Sedan

  • Coachwork by Fleetwood
  • Chassis Number: 5320019
  • Body Number: 9033F
There were just five Seven-Passenger Formal Sedans with the V16 engine produced in 1940, and only three are known to have survived the test of time. One is owned by musician Neil Young and this one was brought to the Automobiles of Amelia presented by RM Auctions where it was estimated to sell for $70,000-$90,000. It is a Series 40-90 fitted with the L-head V16 that displaces 431 cubic inches and is controlled by four-wheel hydraulic brakes.

The original owner of this car was Ruth Metcalf Roebling, widow of the president of John Roebling's Sons, best known for their work on the Brooklyn Bridge. Ownership passed to Holt Apgar Murray in 1962. It was inherited by her grandson in August of 2005 and sold at auction a short time later where it was acquired by the present owner. At the auction, ownership changed again for the sum of $82,500 including the buyer's premium.

The car has traveled 65,000 miles since new. It is a well-preserved car that has its original interior, division glass, auxiliary jump seats, and padded leather top.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008

2008 Automobiles of Amelia Island, RM Auctions

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $70,000-USD $90,000 
Sale Price :
USD $82,500

1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen

(Data based on Model Year 1940 sales)
1940 Cadillac Series 90 V-16 Imperial Sedan by Fleetwood
Chassis#: 5320011
Sold for USD$88,000
  2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey
1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen image  1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen image  
1940 Cadillac Series 40-90 Model 9029 Five-Passenger Convertible Sedan
Sold for USD$100,800
  2023 Bonhams : Audrain Concours Auction
 
1940 Cadillac Series 90 V-16 Seven-Passenger Formal Sedan by Fleetwood
Sold for USD$84,000
  2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction
1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen image  1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen image  
1940 Cadillac V-16 Seven-Passenger Imperial Sedan by Fleetwood
Chassis#: 5320045
Sold for USD$66,000
  2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey
 
1940 Cadillac Series 90 V-16 Sport Coupe
Chassis#: 5320042
Sold for USD$156,750
  2013 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction
1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen image  1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen image  
1940 Cadillac V-16 Seven-Passenger Formal Sedan
Sold for USD$55,000
  2012 RM Auctions - St. Johns, Michigan
 
1940 CADILLAC MODEL 9053 OPEN DRIVER TOWN CAR
Chassis#: 5320038
Sold for USD$80,000
  2011 Worldwide Auctions - The Auburn Auction
 
1940 Cadillac Series 90 V-16 Sport Coupe
Sold for USD$176,000
  2010 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions
1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen image  1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen image  
1940 Cadillac Imperial Sedan 7-Passenger Limousine
Sold for USD$73,500
  2008 Leake Auctions - Tulsa - 36th Annual - QuikTrip Center
 
1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen
Sold for USD$82,500
  2008 Automobiles of Amelia Island, RM Auctions
1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen image  1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen image  
1940 Cadillac V16 Convertible Coupe
Chassis#: 5320030
Sold for USD$313,500
  2005 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island
 

Cadillac Series 90 Sixteens That Failed To Sell At Auction

1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1940 Cadillac 90 Town Car 2009 Mecum Monterey Auction$55,000  

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1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen

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1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen Vehicle Profiles

1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen vehicle information
Imperial Sedan
Coachwork: Fleetwood
Chassis #: 5320011
1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen vehicle information
Formal Sedan
Coachwork: Fleetwood
Engine #: 5320023
1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen vehicle information
Convertible Sedan
Coachwork: Fleetwood
1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen vehicle information
Coupe
Coachwork: Fleetwood
Chassis #: 5320042
Engine #: 5320042
1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen vehicle information
Derham Town Car
Coachwork: Derham
1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen vehicle information
Formal Sedan
Coachwork: Fleetwood
Chassis #: 5320019
Build #: 2 of Five Formal Sedans
1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen vehicle information
Convertible Coupe
Coachwork: Fleetwood
1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen vehicle information
Convertible Sedan
Coachwork: Fleetwood