1928 Cadillac Series 341A Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton

Cadillac debuted the 341-A Series in 1928. It rode on a longer 140-inch wheelbase and used a bigger 341 cubic-inch L-Head V8. Although the engine only produced 90 horsepower, it produced a massive 208 pound-feet of torque which eliminated unnecessary shifting of the three-speed manual transmission. This fabulous Cadillac dual-cowl phaeton recently won an Amelia Award in March of 2007.

By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2007

The 1928 Cadillac received a new, larger V8 engine to replace the original one that dated back to 1915. This was a good year for the marque; production totaled 20,001 for the year. The Series 341 Cadillac rode on a 140-inch wheelbase, and the 341-cubic-inch engine produced a top speed of 70 mph. The chassis had underslung rear springs, which allowed bodies to be lower than before. The 1928 model, which was the first Cadillac designed by Harley Earl, bore a distinct resemblance to the LaSalle introduced the prior year. No less than 42 standard body styles by Fisher or Fleetwood were listed in the catalog for 1928. This example is fitted with a custom Dual-Cowl Phaeton body by Fisher and has been owned by Mr. Lewis for 15 years.

By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2007