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Cadillac V16 Series 90 Fleetwood Coupe

1938 · Black

£145,000

Listed today at Vintage & Prestige, Northampton. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1938
Engine: 7.1-litre V16
Power: 185 bhp
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Coupe
Colour: Black
Generation: Series 90 (1938–1940, second-generation 135° L-head V16)

About this car

The 1938 Cadillac V16 used the second-generation engine: a 135-degree unit of about 7.1 litres, quieter and a little smaller than the original 1930 design, with roughly 185 hp. Cadillac built V16s to individual order, and this Series 90 wears a Fleetwood coupe body. The dealer says only eight were made and that this is the sixth.

The car has spent decades in a Spanish collection and is registered there under historic plates. It was shown at the 2010 Villa d'Este Concours d'Elegance. Dual side-mounted spares sit on the running boards, and the gearchange is on the column. Power steering is described as very light.

The page reports excellent paint, a new pale leather interior and a smooth-running engine. No mileage or owner count is given. The car is viewable north of Barcelona, and the dealer says it can arrange shipping.

Written by Vertar from Vintage & Prestige’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Cadillac 1938 published specs: 431 cu in (7,063 cc) side-valve V16, 185 hp (gross SAE advertised). The weight for this body style, top speed and acceleration aren't reliably documented, so they're null.).

Engine: 7,063 cc, 16 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated