1929 Cadillac Series 341B Eight Fisher Body Sport Phaeton

The 1929 Cadillacs were among the first examples of the prestigious marque to feature styling developed under the direction of Harley Earl, who founded the pioneering General Motors Art & Colour design section in mid-1927.

New features found on all 1929 Cadillacs included chrome plating and security-plate safety glass. The '29s were the first cars in the industry to have 'Synchro-Mesh,' which eliminated the need to double-clutch when shifting gears. An L-head V8 engine with a 341 cubic-inch displacement was standard. It made 95 horsepower with the optional high-compression heads found on this example.

The 1929 341B Cadillac Sport Phaeton sat on a 140-inch wheelbase, weighed 5,160 pounds and listed for $3,950. The Fisher-bodied Sport Phaeton was distinguished from other (less expensive) open Cadillacs by its flip-up tonneau cowl, which carried a folding windshield for the comfort of the rear-seat passengers.

One of the prettiest body styles available on the Cadillac chassis - and there were many - was the dual cowl phaeton, as seen here. The rear passengers had their own fold-down cowl and a windshield.

The year 1929 represented several 'firsts' for Cadillac including safety glass and a synchro-mesh transmission. The engine was Cadillac's venerable 341 cubic-inch V8 that developed 90 horsepower. A transmission-mounted air compressor as standard equipment.

With body by General Motors' Fisher Body division, this Cadillac cost $3,950 new - plus the accessories seen here: running board spotlight and lap robe.

This well-documented Sport Phaeton was purchased new for a Christmas delivery to a family residing on 5th Avenue in New York City. It was equipped with many factory options, including six 'Buffalo' wire wheels, which cost $250, and included dual front fender wells to carry the two spare wheels and tires. The unusual stanchion-mounted spotlight was also an option. The Sport Phaeton passed through several Texas collections before the present owners acquired it. A thorough professional upgrade of the restoration was recently completed.