The images above and below are of 1931 Cadillac Convertible worth $300,000.00 and has a powerful V-16 engine. Cadillac's V16 engine burst upon the scene in 1930. The Cadillac V16 countered E.L. Cord's Duesenberg straight eight with the silky smoothness of sixteen cylinders. This V16 engine had the flexibility of a steam engine yet silent and smooth. This Cadillac was good enough to impress the most demanding American and European buyers.
This Cadillac Convertible V-16 all weather Phaeton has a body number 34 and was delivered new on March 19 of 1930. It is a correct matching number car with engine, chassis and body numbers correct as per its original construction. It is indicative of the quality and features which have made Cadillac V16s the standard of excellence in Classic Collector cars. Exterior paint is cream and beige with brown fenders. Interior is a Brown accent with Tan broadcloth upholstery and Tan cloth top. Note the dual sidemount spares with rear view mirrors, pilot-ray driving lights, top boot and a luggage trunk on a folding rack. New wide whitewall tires, a fresh, comprehensive service and detailing have readied it to be driven and toured with pride and distinction. It runs quietly and smoothly.
Did you know that the United States led the world in automobile manufacturing for over 100 years and during that time over 1500 automobile manufacturers existed. Automobiles like the Cartermobile, Chalmers, Chicago Motor Buggy and the Coleman. These cars were made in America, by Americans and many are still running.
