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Owen Nacker, who had worked for Marmon, was the individual who designed the Cadillac V16 engine. It was given overhead valves, a 45-degree vee, an alloy crankcase supporting five main bearings, cast-iron cylinder heads, and nickel-iron cylinders extending into the crankcase. Each bank of cylinders had its own fuel and exhaust system. Displacing 452 cubic inches, the engine was capable of producing a staggering 175 horsepower at just 3400 RPM.
The V16 Cadillac was introduced in January 1930. Six months later, a similar V12 unit appeared. Sales for the V16 were initially strong with 1930 seeing 3,251 examples built. As the Great Depression became more prominent sales began to dwindle. In 1932, a mere 300 examples were produced.
The original of this owner was Herbert Hoover, the ex-president of the United States. During the final months of his presidency, Hoover purchased this V16 Imperial Limousine. It features a Fleetwood body of Style 5175. Hoover kept the car for many years, using it often, before selling it to his friend, Gordon Garland. Garland served in the California State Assembly from 1937 to 1942. It remained in Garland's care for several years and was used often during the first part of his ownership. It was later put out of service and used very sparingly.
The car is currently in unrestored, yet well-preserved condition. The odometer reads a mere 2,000 miles since new. The interior is in great condition, and the chauffeur's compartment is well-preserved leather.
There were a total of 49 examples of the Imperial Limousine sold by Cadillac in 1932.
In 2007 it was brought to Carmel, California where it was offered for sale at Bonhams auction, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia. The lot was sold for $75,000 plus premium and tax.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008
The V16 Cadillac was introduced in January 1930. Six months later, a similar V12 unit appeared. Sales for the V16 were initially strong with 1930 seeing 3,251 examples built. As the Great Depression became more prominent sales began to dwindle. In 1932, a mere 300 examples were produced.
The original of this owner was Herbert Hoover, the ex-president of the United States. During the final months of his presidency, Hoover purchased this V16 Imperial Limousine. It features a Fleetwood body of Style 5175. Hoover kept the car for many years, using it often, before selling it to his friend, Gordon Garland. Garland served in the California State Assembly from 1937 to 1942. It remained in Garland's care for several years and was used often during the first part of his ownership. It was later put out of service and used very sparingly.
The car is currently in unrestored, yet well-preserved condition. The odometer reads a mere 2,000 miles since new. The interior is in great condition, and the chauffeur's compartment is well-preserved leather.
There were a total of 49 examples of the Imperial Limousine sold by Cadillac in 1932.
In 2007 it was brought to Carmel, California where it was offered for sale at Bonhams auction, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia. The lot was sold for $75,000 plus premium and tax.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008
2007 Bonhams, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $120,000-USD $150,000
Sale Price :
USD $75,000
1932 Cadillac Series 452-B Sixteen Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Cadillac Series 452-B Sixteen
(Data based on Model Year 1932 sales)
1932 Cadillac V-16 Seven-Passenger Imperial Sedan by Fleetwood Chassis#: 14-208 Sold for USD$123,200 2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1932 Cadillac V-16 Sport Phaeton by Fisher Chassis#: 14-221 Sold for USD$940,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1932 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe by Fisher Chassis#: 14-157 Sold for USD$1,022,500 2021 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1932 Cadillac V-16 Five-Passenger Sedan by Fleetwood Sold for USD$218,400 2020 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1932 Cadillac V-16 Limousine Brougham by Fleetwood Sold for USD$143,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1932 CADILLAC V16 SPECIAL PHAETON Chassis#: 1400044 Sold for USD$275,000 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1932 Cadillac V-16 Five-Passenger Sedan by Fleetwood Sold for USD$220,000 2016 RM Sotheby's : Hershey | |
1932 Cadillac V-16 452B Madame X Imperial Sedan Sold for USD$264,000 2014 Gooding & Company - Amelia Island Sale | |
1932 Cadillac V-16 All-Weather Phaeton by Fisher Chassis#: 1400208 Sold for USD$291,500 2013 RM Auctions - Arizona | |
1932 Cadillac Sixteen Special Phaeton by Fisher Chassis#: 1400044 Sold for USD$176,000 2011 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Amelia Island | |
1932 Cadillac 452-B V16 Imperial Limousine Sold for USD$137,500 2010 Worldwide Auctions - The Auburn Auction | |
1932 Cadillac 452B V16 Sold for USD$77,000 2009 The Scottsdale Auction : Gooding & Company | |
1932 Cadillac 452B V16 Sold for USD$231,000 2009 The Scottsdale Auction : Gooding & Company | |
1932 Cadillac 452-B V16 Imperial Sedan Sold for USD$108,225 2008 The Richard C. Paine Jr. Collection | |
1932 Cadillac Series 452B Sold for USD$75,000 2007 Bonhams, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia | |
1932 CADILLAC 452 B V16 DUAL-WINDSHIELD ALL-WEATHER Sold for USD$137,500 2005 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2005 | |
1932 CADILLAC 452 B V16 DUAL-WINDSHIELD ALL-WEATHER Sold for USD$275,000 2004 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2004 | |
1932 CADILLAC 452 B FISHER DC PHAETON Sold for USD$193,600 2001 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2001 |
Cadillac Series 452-B Sixteens That Failed To Sell At Auction
1932 Cadillac Series 452-B Sixteen's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1932 Cadillac 452B V16 Fleetwood Imperial Limousine | 2016 The Finest : The Elegance at Hershey | $195,000 | $225,000 | ||
1932 Cadillac V16 452-B All Weather Phaeton | 2458869 | 2014 Bonhams The Scottsdale Auction | $225,000 | $275,000 | |
1932 Cadillac 452B V16 All-Weather Phaeton | 1400208 | 2011 Worldwide Auctions The Classics at the Trump Taj Mahal |
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