1932 Cadillac Series 452-B Sixteen Town Sedan

In 1932, Cadillac produced just 296 examples of the V-16. An amazingly low number considering there were 41 body styles to select from with coachwork handled by Fisher of Fleetwood. There were three wheelbase sizes as well - 143, 149, and 165 inches. This example is a Town Sedan with coachwork by Fisher. It has a 149-inch wheelbase and seating for five passengers. It is painted in black with a grey cloth interior. There is a Goddess radiator mascot, wire wheels, side-mounted spares, trunk rack and dual Trippe safety speed-lights.

In 2009, this V-16 452B All-Weather Phaeton was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Scottsdale, Arizona where it was estimated to sell for $75,000 - $100,000 and offered without reserve. The lot was sold for the sum of $77,000 including the buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2009