1935 Cadillac Model 355-D Eight Convertible Coupe

This 1935 Cadillac V-8 Convertible Coupe by Fisher was ordered by the John D. Wendell Cadillac dealership in Albany, New York, for display at the General Motors Spring Show staged in April 1935 at the Hotel Astor in New York City. The order was placed a mere three days before the start of the show, and when it appeared at the Hotel Astor it wore black paint with a tan top and optioned with side-mounted spare wheels, a wire-spoked 'flexible' steering wheel, a Goddess radiator mascot, wire wheels with black metal disc covers, and twin license plate frames.

The care was in the care of Glenn Streeter of Rancho Palos Verdes, California in the early 2010s. While in his care, it is believed that it was given a full mechanical restoration by the late Ernie Foster of Torrance, California, who reportedly rebuilt the engine and shock absorbers, and installed a new wiring harness and gas tank.

In 2012, the car won the Best Preservation Award at the 2012 Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance.

The 355-E has spent much of its recent years in controlled storage.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2022