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By the early 1920s, the Cadillac V8 engine was a tried-and-true piece of machinery. Over 160,000 examples had been produced by the close of 1923 which included around 2,000 staff cars used during the First World War. Under the direction of the newly appointed chief engineer, Ernest Seaholm, the V8 engine was redesigned. Up to this point in history, the V8 was assembled as two four-cylinder engines on a common 'flat' crankshaft. It worked but suffered from imbalance.
Cadillac introduced its newly re-designed V8 engine in 1924. It was balanced, had a two-plane crankshaft, counterweighed with rod journals at 90 degrees to one another. This is the same way V8 engines are made today. The result was a very smooth engine that produced more power - thanks, in part, to a lighter flywheel.
Cadillac introduced four-wheel braking to their new V-63 model. It was mechanical while other marques, such as Duesenberg and Chrysler, used hydraulic braking.
This 1924 Cadillac Opera Coupe is powered by a 314.5 cubic-inch L-head V8 engine that is capable of producing 83 horsepower. There are a three-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel mechanical brakes. It has been treated to a high-quality restoration in the late 1970s and has been carefully maintained since that time. It is painted tan with black fenders. The interior is brown mohair. It has the standard equipment Kellogg tire pump on the transmission and an extendable trouble light. The rear of the car features a small luggage compartment, accessed from above the aft-mounted spare tire.
In 2008 this car was brought to the 2nd Annual Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey presented by RM Auctions where it was estimated to sell for $50,000 - $60,000. It was offered without reserve. Since it was offered without reserve, the new owner was treated to a bargain as bidding ceased at $27,500 including the buyer's premium. The lot was sold.
In 2009, this example was offered for sale at the Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $50,000 - $60,000. As bidding came to a close, the lot had been sold for the sum of $34,100 including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2009
Cadillac introduced its newly re-designed V8 engine in 1924. It was balanced, had a two-plane crankshaft, counterweighed with rod journals at 90 degrees to one another. This is the same way V8 engines are made today. The result was a very smooth engine that produced more power - thanks, in part, to a lighter flywheel.
Cadillac introduced four-wheel braking to their new V-63 model. It was mechanical while other marques, such as Duesenberg and Chrysler, used hydraulic braking.
This 1924 Cadillac Opera Coupe is powered by a 314.5 cubic-inch L-head V8 engine that is capable of producing 83 horsepower. There are a three-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel mechanical brakes. It has been treated to a high-quality restoration in the late 1970s and has been carefully maintained since that time. It is painted tan with black fenders. The interior is brown mohair. It has the standard equipment Kellogg tire pump on the transmission and an extendable trouble light. The rear of the car features a small luggage compartment, accessed from above the aft-mounted spare tire.
In 2008 this car was brought to the 2nd Annual Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey presented by RM Auctions where it was estimated to sell for $50,000 - $60,000. It was offered without reserve. Since it was offered without reserve, the new owner was treated to a bargain as bidding ceased at $27,500 including the buyer's premium. The lot was sold.
In 2009, this example was offered for sale at the Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $50,000 - $60,000. As bidding came to a close, the lot had been sold for the sum of $34,100 including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2009
2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall
Sale Price :
USD $26,950
2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $50,000-USD $60,000
Sale Price :
USD $34,100
2008 Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey by RM Auctions
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $50,000-USD $60,000
Sale Price :
USD $27,500
1924 Cadillac Type V-63 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Cadillac Type V-63
(Data based on Model Year 1924 sales)
1924 Cadillac V-63 Phaeton Sold for USD$50,000 2020 RM Sothebys : Open Roads, Fall | |
1924 Cadillac V-63 Limousine Chassis#: 63E296 Sold for USD$6,797 2019 Bonhams : The Beaulieu Sale | |
1924 CADILLAC SEVEN-PASSENGER TOURING Chassis#: B388 Sold for USD$12,100 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1924 Cadillac Type 63 Phaeton Chassis#: 63-B-1332 Sold for USD$63,800 2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1924 Cadillac Opera Coupe Chassis#: 63H959 Sold for USD$26,950 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1924 Cadillac V-8 Five-Passenger Touring by Fisher Sold for USD$33,000 2015 RM Sotheby's Hershey Auction | |
1924 Cadillac Type V-63 7-Passenger Touring Coachwork by Fisher Chassis#: 6361026 Sold for USD$38,500 2014 Greenwich Concours D'Elegance Auction | |
1924 CADILLAC V-63 PHAETON Chassis#: 63C2778 Sold for USD$110,000 2012 Barrett-Jackson at Scottsdale, Arizona | |
1924 Cadillac V-63 Phaeton Sold for USD$39,960 2011 Branson Collector Car Auction | |
1924 Cadillac Type V-63 Chassis#: 63-H-959 Sold for USD$34,100 2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook | |
1924 CADILLAC SEDAN Sold for USD$27,500 2009 Silver Auction - Greater Salt Lake | |
1924 Cadillac Type V-63 Sold for USD$27,500 2008 Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey by RM Auctions | |
1924 Cadillac V8 Phaeton Chassis#: 63C2778 Sold for USD$55,000 2007 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona | |
1924 Cadillac Type V63-Eight Leather Top Two-Door Coach Chassis#: 63M1357 Sold for USD$29,182 2005 Bonhams - Rolls-Royce, Bentley & Selected Pre-War Motor Cars & Automobilia |
Cadillac Type V-63s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1924 Cadillac Type V-63's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1924 CADILLAC V36 SALOON LIMO | 2016 McCormick's # 61 | $15,500 | |||
1924 Cadillac Touring Phaeton Model V-63 | 2011 RM Auctions Hershey | $42,500 | $50,000 | $60,000 | |
1924 Cadillac V63 Phaeton | 2010 Branson Auctions Spring 2010 | $37,000 | |||
1924 Cadillac Type V63-Eight Leather Top Two-Door Coach | 63M1357 | 2004 Bonhams Veteran, Vintage & Collectors' Motor Cars & Automobilia | $18,000 | $22,000 |
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