1939 Cadillac Series 90 Convertible Coupe

This car is body number 6 of 7, and is recorded as being originally shipped on June 9th of 1939 to Claude Nolan Cadillac of Jacksonville, Florida. The early ownership history was not recorded and its trail was lost until the 1990s, when it had found its way into the collection of Ed 'Carpet King' Weaver of Dalton, Georgia. When Mr. Weaver passed away in 1995, the Cadillac was sold at auction, alongside dozens of Duesenberg and other top-tier American classics.

A short time later, the car was given a show quality, bare-metal repaint in black, thought to be the original color. A new correct top piped in dark red leather, was fitted. The red upholstery is in great condition and the interior trim is correct for the 1939 model year.

The original body tag appears to have never been removed and is affixed to the firewall. The Convertible Coupe features the proper chrome flashing and there are many desirable accessories such as Trippe driving lights, a radio, a dash-mounted clock, and a heater.

In 2010, this V-16 Cadillac was offered for sale at Gooding & Company Auction held in Amelia Island, Florida. The car was estimated to sell for $225,000 - $275,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $231,000, inclusive of the buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2010